Is it possible to completely rid yourself of your skin type? Sorry to break it to you, but you cannot physically change your skin type. That skin type was given to you by genetics.
Although your skin type can change over time depending on a couple of factors, such as a change in water content, oil and sensitivity, the triggers that can influence a change in any of the factors mentioned above are hormones, changes in season, medication or ageing.
To cut a long story short, you cannot get rid of your combination skin, but with the proper care and time, your skin type may become much easier to manage.
In the meantime, let us discuss how you can care for the skin type you were blessed with.
How to care for your combination skin
One mistake combination skin types make is trying to equalize their two skin types. They try to change those oily parts to normal skin.
They assume that combatting the shininess with an astringent will help, but that will only lead to more oil production. You must ensure that the products you use strip less.
They should instead be as hydrating as possible while being thorough at cleansing. Watch the YouTube link attached to this article to understand the point further. In the meantime, here are a few tips on how to properly take care of your combination skin;
- You must follow the proper steps in your morning and night skincare routine. The morning steps include;
– A non-stripping cleanser in the morning (opt for a gel cleanser rather than a foaming cleanser)
– A non-alcoholic toner. An alcoholic toner will only dry your skin further, producing more oil in your oil-present zones.
– Use a hydrating serum like hyaluronic acid, for example.
– You must choose a lightweight moisturizer formulated with fewer emollient properties as emollients tend to be heavy grease in moisturizers. Alternatively, you could use two moisturizers. A lightweight water-based lotion for the oily parts and a creamy lotion for the dry or normal parts.
– You must always incorporate an SPF
– Ensure that your makeup is oil-free.
- The night-time steps should include the following;
– A non-alcoholic makeup remover. Preferably micellar water
– A non-stripping cleanser
– An exfoliant which should be used once a week to remove dead skin cells
– A facial mask to be used once a week for hydration.
– A preferred serum or treatment
– Weight Moisturizer
Combination skin types can be managed with various products like;
– Paula’s choice skin recovery Replenishing Moisturizer cream
– Cerave Renewing SA cleanser
– Ultra-light moisturizing lotion with SPF 30
– Neutrogena Oil-free acne wash
– Supergoop Unseen sunscreen SPF 40
– Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliant
– Tatcha the Water Cream Moisturizer.
You may not be able to get rid of your skin type right now, but with time and the proper skincare routine, you may have skin that’s much easier to manage.
