Subtleties of care for oily and combination skin

Oily and combination skin has many subtleties in the care. Keeping her healthy is not so easy. However, the presence of proper care can relieve the owners of problem skin from many problems and open a whole list of advantages of owning this particular type of skin.

The phrase "oily skin" does not sound very attractive. In the genes of the owners of this type of skin laid down excessive production of sebum, which accumulates in the ducts of the sebaceous glands, not giving oxygen access to the surface, because of which the famous black spots appear. Actually, the skin can not breathe - the skin has stress, and it starts to panic - to shine. By the standards of modern fashion, it looks more than unattractive.

The sebaceous glands of the combined (or mixed) skin work either not as actively as the fat glands, or work beyond measure only in the T-zone. Care for this type of skin can be complicated by a combination of several types - for example, along with shine, some areas of the skin on a regular basis will be very flaky. What to do first - matting or moisturizing? This issue is particularly concerned with the owners of combination skin.

Many people believe that fat-prone skin cannot be dehydrated and sensitive. However, the presence of an excess amount of sebum does not mean that the skin is moisturized - this is also in no way related to the level of moisture content. Oily skin should be moisturized as well as any other.

For the most part, comprehensive care for these types of skin is reduced to a reduction in sebum secretion, elimination of black spots, narrowing of pores and concealing oily sheen. It is difficult to care for oily and combination skin more likely because it is difficult to choose agents for it - that is why it is often equated to problem skin, but this is not quite so. The main thing - to develop the right phased care system. It is quite possible to make it at home.

In order to bring oily and combination skin in order, you need to develop a certain system of care, which will have to adhere to strictly. The first stage - the selection of funds for several steps. You can contact the mass market or pick up professional cosmetics. Also, folk remedies and drugs from the pharmacy perfectly interact with oily skin.

For daily washing pick up non-rigid foam, gel or soap for the face. It can be Korean products - they have a lot of high-quality and inexpensive cosmetics, because the Korean skin care system is striking in its thoroughness and sophistication. Pay attention to the firm Holika-Holika, Tony Moly, Misha and Mizon. Good tools can be found in such domestic manufacturers as Compliment, Belita-Vitex, in Europe - Clarins, La Roche-Posay, Kiehls. Separate attention is worth Librederm seratsinovaya line for problem and oily skin - it contains a gel for washing, a number of masks and scrub.

Next, choose a tonic - depending on the needs of your skin, it can be moisturizing or matting, hiding pores.Very often, for a porous skin, “Salicylic alcohol-free lotion” from “StopProblem” is used as a tonic - this company has a separate lotion for oily and combination skin.

Selection of a good matting cream that would cover the pores and not allow excess fat surfaces are a tricky business. Perhaps this is the most difficult stage of care. Far few creams are capable of such a feat. Interestingly, representatives of the mass market are often more successful in this business than manufacturers from the luxury sector. For example, Librederm “Mattifying Face Cream” with seracine and zinc in composition will give odds to many means. In second place, you can confidently put "Matting cream primer for the face with dilated pores" from "Propeller".

Since excess fat and dust accumulate in the ducts of the sebaceous glands, this provokes the development of bacteria, which, in turn, cause acne. In order to rid themselves of them, periodically the skin must be subjected to a special, deep cleaning - with scrubs, peels and masks. First of all, it is worth recalling that the lipid balance of oily and combination skin cannot be disturbed - that is, scrubs with hard abrasive particles are not suitable. Check out the Clean Line Scrub with apricot seeds, the Garnier Clean Skin Active Scrub, and Seratsin Face Scrub Cream from Librederm. They all have positive reviews, gently but effectively interact with the skin and cost very little. Also do not forget about home remedies - for example, a scrub of sugar and greasy sour cream may well replace the purchased one.

It must be remembered that the use of scrub in the period of rash is not the best idea., as it can spread the bacteria on the uninfected areas of the face, only aggravating the situation. In this case, clay masks will be useful to you - they can also be made at home or bought. In order to make such a mask yourself, you will need to buy clay - green, white or black, they are best suited for these skin types, as well as essential and base oils - they will enhance the action of clay, and also make the mask smell fragrant. It can be any citrus, rosemary oil, tea tree, ylang-ylang. From the base - grape seed, almond, jojoba, avocado.

It will be necessary to take non-metallic dishes, put about two tablespoons of clay there, add water to the consistency of thick sour cream and a couple of drops of oils - slightly more basic, about 5-7, than essential - there are 2-3 of them. This mask is stirred by the fingers (it is better that the clay is not in contact with the metal) and is applied by them or by brush on the face. The mask is kept for about 15-20 minutes - contrary to popular belief, it should not dry out completely, as this also harms the top layer of the skin.

From store clay masks give a good effect disposable masks from Compliment, “Blue cleansing face mask on cornflower blue water” from “Grandmother Agafi”, masks in kegs from “Phyto-cosmetics”. In addition to clay masks, a good effect on the black dots and shine have mask masks. They have a gel consistency and worn until completely dry on the face. When you take them off, the masks form a film on which impurities from the pores, horny skin particles remain. It is believed that the film soothes inflammation, cleanses the pores and gives the skin elasticity. Pay attention to the Green Mama “Calendula and Rosehip” mask film, the “Mask-film against irritations, acne and black dots” Compliment and the “Salicylic Mask Film” from Stopproblem.

Also on the purity of the skin have a good effect peels, including peels, rolls. Due to the content of cellulose in them, these peels, when in contact with the skin, form pellets, balls, which tighten the dirt from the pores and keratinized skin. Apply these peels on dry skin.It is believed that after rolling the skin breathes. They are also, without exception, very carefully treat the upper layer of the skin, enhance regeneration and accelerate cellular metabolism. The best option is to use them before applying the clay mask.

For age-related skin of these types, “Placental” peeling-roll from “Secrets of Lan", And for the young -" Fruit "from the same company. Check out the Korean manufacturers' rolls that contain lemon extract (Secret Key - Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel), green tea (Deoproce - Green Tea Peeling Vegetal) or apples (Mizon - Apple Smoothie Peeling Gel). By the way, it was the Koreans who originally invented the rolls. After deep cleansing, apply a moisturizing agent on the skin - cream or oil. Also a bunch of "washing + peeling + mask + matting cream" can be used before going out in the summer when you need to remove the appearance of oily sheen.

Summer for owners of oily or combination skin is perhaps the most difficult period of the year. With skin that produces excessive amounts of sebum, excessive amounts of sun and sultry weather can play a cruel joke. Some women do not shine more than usual from being in the sun, but such units. For the most part, they have to dodge in every possible way in order to avoid shining. Matting wipes can be an excellent tool - they can be ordered online or found in large cosmetic networks. They will help to remove the shine that has already appeared, however, they will not eliminate the root cause and can spoil the makeup.

In order to delay the appearance of gloss for a long time, you can make a clay mask before leaving the house. It will help to extend the freshness of the skin for several hours exactly, as it will clean the pores and remove excess sebum in the ducts of the sebaceous glands, release them. After the clay, use ice cubes or tonic to close the pores. Next - light matting cream. If you do not want to be beautiful, then this will be enough for summer. However, if you want to dress up or there are imperfections on your skin that you want to hide, use powder or loose foundation, depending on the problem of the skin.

Of course, it is not recommended to use skin cosmetics in summer. - but if we are talking about your comfort, then why not choose a good matting cosmetics that will not be felt on the skin? Pay special attention to the light fluid with medium hiding ability Catrice - HD Liquid Coverage Foundation and powder from Bourjois - Healthy Balance. By the way, everything is a little easier with powder than with foundation - you can choose almost any one for summer time.

Do not forget about timely sun care and a separate line of products for tanning beds. Yes, ultraviolet dries pimples and relieves inflammation, but with regular "use" it leads to a thickening of the upper layer of skin - it is rebuilt, because the pores deepen, and begins to secrete even more sebum. This is another reason to choose for your summer a light mattifying tonal tool with SPF.

In the fall and spring, your skin may experience pimples, a lack of vitamins and sun Sveta. Therefore, in order to avoid desquamation and speed up regeneration, it is recommended to take specialized vitamins or fish oil. As a care at this time, look for a good mask - you can use clay to clean the pores, and tissue to moisturize, and gel or cream for a deeper power.

The autumn-winter period is also an excellent time to try products with ANA-acids, such as peels or creams. Fruit acids are an excellent remedy for oily and combination skin that can reduce sebum production, cure acne and post-acne. In the solar time means can not be used, since they are phototoxic and when interacting with the sun can cause the appearance of pigment spots.

Sharp winds, cold and snow affect it, making it more sensitive, prone to allergies and desquamation. The presence of flakings, coupled with a greasy sheen, makes care a little more problematic, so no need to allow them to appear. To do this, use two or three times a week in the evening nourishing cream that suits this type of skin.

As an alternative, oils are widely used. Suitable avocado, almond, jojoba or grape seed oil, to which you can add a couple of drops of citrus essential oils, as well as rosemary or tea tree oil. Do not forget the masks - if in the summer clay is perfect, as it has chic matting properties, then in the winter pay attention to various fabric, gel or cream masks. Aloe vera or oxygen masks should work particularly well.

Fortunately for owners of oily and combination skin, wrinkles will form later in them than among representatives of other types. This skin ages more slowly, retains its elasticity longer. Skin and in 35 and 40 with the right care will look more vibrant, sleek, healthy without excessive effort. After 20 years, it is recommended to slowly begin to introduce into the use of care products with hyaluronic acid or snail mucin. Similarly, you will kill two birds with one stone.

First, both components are good moisturizers, they also accelerate the regeneration and metabolic processes taking place in the skin, which helps to cleanse the skin and heal acne. Secondly, they are able to delay the appearance of small wrinkles. You can use them even after 25 years when more serious means may appear in your care - with collagen or stem cells. Funds from Vichy, Kiehl's and SkinCeuticals, as well as a number of Korean products, can help in the care of oily, aged skin.

When caring for oily and combination skin need to know some of the subtleties and recommendations of experts.

• In addition to careful care of the skin of the face, owners of oily and combination skin should be especially careful about their diet. Products such as chips, chocolate, fried, salty, spicy, as well as alcohol and soda provoke the release of sebum in large volumes, they can also cause you allergic acne and rashes. Include in your diet plenty of citrus, nuts, dairy products - they speed up the metabolism, promote the removal of toxins and allergens from the stomach.

• Many girls mention that they do not use tonic because it dries the skin and makes the pores more noticeable, because of it the tonal basis is bad. This does not mean that tonic should be excluded from daily care. It needs to be replaced - it simply does not fit your skin type. First try to “tame” it - use after washing on dry skin, on wet, during the day or at night.

• Returning to the topic of dehydrated oily or combination skin. In no case should you wash it every day, as they say, “before the creaking” - you will remove sebum, but the hormones that produce it will remain and will work with double strength, because you will stress them yourself. Moreover, damage to the upper layer of the skin leads to a response - the formation of acne. That is why it is important to use a cream after washing. If it doesn’t work properly, don’t be nervous about yourself and your skin and choose a different one. It can be made independently - from mineral water with lemon or infusion of herbs (nettle, chamomile or oak bark).
• Do not leave cosmetics on your face during the night.For the whole day, dust has accumulated in the pores, skin fat, if even particles of foundation or powder are added to them, then the aches and black spots can not be avoided. No matter how tired you are, find the strength to wash yourself with your usual cleanser and apply a tonic to close the pores. Your skin will thank you for it.

• Instead of scrubbing or peeling, you can two or three times a week to perform a cleansing massage with gel, foam or soap for washing. To do this, they should be applied to wet skin (preferably in the shower) and massaged with fingers or silicone sponge for one or two minutes, paying special attention to the T-zone and cheeks with enlarged pores.
• Avoid cosmetics with alcohol in the composition. Once again - oily skin does not need to be dried, it will only lead to the enhanced work of the sebaceous glands. It needs to be cherished and cherished and thoroughly moistened, and ethyl alcohol does the exact opposite. Alcohol lotions or tinctures can cauterize individual rashes, but in no case do not need to apply it to the whole face.

• Mechanical cleaning of oily and combination skin is a moot point. On the one hand, squeezing acne and black spots can lead to the spread of infection, increasing the sensitivity of the skin. It will also surely appear traces of your fingers or nails. On the other hand, if after carrying out the peeling and the mask, not all black spots left, and white heads appeared on the acne, then you can remove them manually. To do this, you need to steam the skin - in the shower, in the bath or under a towel, with your head tilted to the saucepan with hot water. After the procedure, the skin should be given a break from decorative means, you can apply a tonic, moisturizing mask or cream.
• Excellent helpers for oily skin - pharmaceuticals. Coupled with clay and proper washing, they are indispensable for eliminating acne and traces of acne. Products that are not contraindicated and are sold in the public domain, will also help. These are chlorhexidine, synthomycin ointment, zinc ointment, calendula tincture for point use, various salicylic lotions.

Oily skin requires special care, the main thing in which - the right tools and regularity.

Get used every day in the morning to do the following.

• To wash with use of special means. It can be a gel, facial wash or soap for the face. The latter should be specialized - not economic, not childish, not for the body. Take a closer look at sulfuric, boric soap and soap with green tea or white clay. Tar soap can be used several times a week. Due to the activity of the sebaceous glands, it is also recommended to have a separate towel for the face that only you would use. Alternatively, you can take disposable towels.
• Use tonic. When the skin dries out after washing, it is recommended to use a tonic - it will help close the pores and fully awaken the skin after sleep. Depending on the “subtype” of your skin and its problems, the tonic should be moisturizing or matting. Also sometimes ice cubes are used instead of tonic - unless your skin is thin and not very sensitive.

• Use a cream or makeup base. It is not so important whether you apply make-up, we recommend that you look at specialized bases to conceal pores, reduce oily shine, or extend the persistence of make-up. A good light cream with similar functions can be used instead of the base. These tools work well without the subsequent application of tone or powder, as they give oily skin a well-groomed appearance.
• Pay attention to the make-up fixers, if you still apply it.

So take yourself in hand and look in the reminder for the evening care of oily or combination skin.

• The first stage is cleansing. Traditionally, it is divided into two stages: makeup removal and washing. Even if today you came home without makeup, you can still walk around the face with micellar water or milk to remove makeup - they will remove dust and dirt. If you are painted, then it is necessary to do it. Next - a means for washing. It may be the same as in the morning, you can replace it. The main thing is to fit the features and needs of the skin.
• Next - toning. The stage is completely identical to the morning one.
• Moisturizing or nourishing. As a rule, various creams or oils are used for this. In the case of problematic skin, moisturizing cream is applied on top of a medical treatment, or, if the treatment does not provide for this, is not applied at all.

Care for oily and combination skin is difficult, requiring careful selection of tools and regularity. But health and beauty are worth it.

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