Combination skin, how to take care of it?

Combination skin combines characteristics of oily and dry skin

Combination skin is a very common skin type that requires a personalized routine. Because it combines the characteristics of both dry and oily skin, it requires a perfect balance between the needs of both skin types.

What you need to know about combination skin, in a few lines

From all skin types, combination skin is the only type of skin that combines two radically opposite characteristics.
To treat combination skin, you need to both moisturize and control excess sebum to eliminate shine and imperfections.
Filorga Laboratories have developed very specific skincare products capable of simultaneously treating all aspects of combination skin.

How to recognize combination skin?

Combination skin is distinguished from other skin types by its blend of specific characteristics. href="https://fr.filorga.com/blogs/magazine/peau-grasse-comprendre-son-origine-pour-adapte-sa-routine-de-soins">oily skin ANDdry skin, generally distributed over two areas of the face.

Thus, combination skin presents:

Localized shine in the T-zone, formed by the forehead, nose, and chin.
Drier skin on the cheeks and the rest of the face.

Each of these areas will have a specific skin texture and tone, with very specific characteristics.

Blemishes and blackheads, signs of oily skin

Oily skin has a shiny appearance and enlarged pores, often associated with acne problems. This can be caused by:

An increase in sebum production: this lipid-based fluid plays a crucial role in protecting and hydrating the skin. It is its excessive production, called hyperseborrhea, which gives the skin its oily appearance. Several factors, such as hormones, dehydration, pollution particles, or an unbalanced diet, can contribute to this hyperseborrhea.
An accumulation of dead cells in the pores: This phenomenon, known as hyperkeratosis, occurs when dying skin cells clog pores, making them more visible and causing the appearance of blackheads.
Bacterial overgrowth and inflammation style="font-weight: 400;"> : The excess sebum and dead cells mentioned above create an environment conducive to the proliferation of certain bacteria, in particular Cutibacterium acnes. The latter feeds on the sebum and releases irritating fatty acids. When there is hyperseborrhea, the proliferation of Cutibacterium acnes can trigger an inflammatory reaction leading to the appearance of pimples.

Characteristics of Dry Skin

Dry skin is characterized by:

A feeling of tightness.
A rough texture, sometimes accompanied by redness, cracks, or patches.
Irritation or itching common.
A loss of elasticity anda dull complexion.
A crocodile-like appearance.
Greater sensitivity to temperature variations.

Oily and dry areas will be more or less pronounced and extensive depending on the individual. Skin dryness may sometimes be minor, with cheeks simply appearing normal.

Both oily and dry, combination skin is a very specific skin type.

Since combination skin combines two different skin types, it makes sense that caring for it requires addressing the needs of both.the needs of both.

The Needs of Oily Skin

To treat oily skin,it's primarily sebum that you need to pay attention to. Since it plays a crucial role in protecting the skin against external aggressions, it is therefore important not to try to eliminate it completely, but rather to find an optimal balance in its production. To do this, choose:

Products containing purifying ingredients that regulate sebum production and that data-mce-fragment="1">will moisturize the skin without damaging it.
Light-textured creams witha mattifying effect to reduce shine.

At the same time, avoid:

Overly rich skincare products, which can overload the epidermis' surface with lipids.
Grainy scrubs and overly aggressive skincare products which can dry out the skin and, in turn, stimulate excessive sebum production.

The Needs of Dry Skin

Dry skin is the result ofa lipid deficiency in the epidermis. This superficial layer of the skin is composed of cells bound together by a lipid cement, ensuring cellular cohesion and forming a waterproof protective barrier.

In cases of dry skin, this lipid cement weakens, causing skin cells to separate. This promotes excessive water evaporation and opens the door to external pathogens. Therefore, care should be taken to provide lipids to dry skin to restore cohesion between epidermal cells and reestablish an effective protective barrier function. Experts at FILORGA Laboratories recommend the use of creams rich in lipids such as squalenes, fatty acids, and ceramides. At the same time, they advise against cleansing the skin with water that is too hot, to avoid further damaging the barrier function.

FILORGA skincare products suitable for combination skin

Combination skin is unstable and requires careful attention to its development. Indeed,depending on the season its oily and dry components will not always react in the same way. It will therefore be necessary to regularly adapt your skincare routine and lifestyle. On this last point, the simplest recommendations (such as drinking plenty of water, getting enough sleep, and watching your diet) will be the most effective.

Regarding combination skin care, our experts recommend:

For gentle cleansing

From the SKIN-PREP range, ourmicro-peeling cleansing gel with AHA (Alpha Hydroxy-Acids) removes impurities, clarifies the skin and reduces its shine. It also provides a smoothing action and protection against the effects of pollution.

Designed for combination to oily skin and inspired by cleansing practices in beauty salons, its formula contains three types of AHA combined with a PHA (Poly Hydroxy Acid) for surface smoothing.

Cleansing the skin is an essential step in caring for combination skin.

For hydrated and mattified skin

3 exceptional treatments, specially formulated for combination to oily skin:

HYDRA-HYAL Cream Gel. This moisturizing cream incorporates an innovative complex of two hyaluronic acids that helps restore optimal hydration levels, thus plumping the skin and preventing skin aging. Enriched with a plant-based astringent active ingredient, the formula also aims to tighten pores and lastingly mattify the skin, providing a smoother skin texture.
TIME-FILLER 5XP Gel-Cream. This anti-wrinkle facial treatment acts simultaneously on 5 types of wrinkles thanks to the 5XP formula core, inspired by 5 aesthetic medicine techniques.
NCEF-REVERSE MAT is a multi-corrective and mattifying anti-aging daytime facial fluid, concentrated in NCEF for enhanced youth-boosting action and improved skin quality. This formula, which simultaneously smooths wrinkles, reduces sagging skin, and evens out skin tone, combines NCEF*, the unique polyrevitalizing complex developed by FILORGA Laboratories, with active ingredients renowned for their anti-aging properties (hyaluronic acid, collagen, vitamins A, H, and E).