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Skin Types : Combination Skin

The combination skin is normal with a few dry patches and a few oily patches. The combination skin is like having a split personality. After a wash some areas feel dry and some smooth. The term "T-zone" refers to combination skin types in which the forehead, nose and chin are oily and the cheeks and the area around the eyes is either normal or dry.

You probably have combination skin if your skin has:

1. Oiliness in T-zone.
2. Dryness on the cheeks.
3. Occasional breakouts in oily areas.

Caring for combination skin requires balancing the requirements of drier areas like cheeks with the oiliness in the T-zone. For most people, the differences between oily and dry areas aren't major; you might just have a bit more oil in the T-zone than on the rest of your face. So cleanse your T-zone as you cleanse the rest of your face. You don't need to use different products for different parts of the your face. You can use an alcohol-free toners on your T-zone if it is very oily. But limit it to once a day.

Combination skin isn't immune to breakouts. If blemishes sprout within your T-zone, dab them with an anti-acne product after cleansing. Perspiration and oil can make your skin vulnerable to breakouts, especially when you exercise. So don't wear moisturizer or wear make-up when exercising. Blot oil and perspiration from your skin during and after exercise. Try to have your bath as soon as possible after your exercise and avoid drying products.

Use oil-free moisturizers. Try to use your moisturizer only where you need it. The thin, delicate skin under your eyes may need extra moisture boost.

Do's And Don'ts For Combination Skin

Do's

• Choose cleanser for combination skin; they are formulated to be gentle on dry spot, tougher on the T-zone.
• Use oil-free moisturizer.
• Apply acne products only on blemishes.
• Smooth on a sunscreen with an SPF, or skin protection factor, of at least 30.
• Cleanse oil and perspiration from skin as soon as possible after exercise.

Don'ts

• Use two kinds of cleansers or moisturizers on different parts of your face.
• Use balancing lotions; they neither endow dry areas with moisturizer nor reduce the amount of oil your oil glands produce.
• Apply moisturizer or make-up before working out.
• Forget to wear sunscreen.

Home Remedies For Combination Skin

• Home Remedy - 1
  • Take a bit of cotton with cool rose water
  • Dab liberally on your face.

• Home Remedy - 2
  • Take 3-4 tablespoons of ripe, deseeded papaya pulp.
  • Mash well and cool it in the refrigerator.
  • Apply on face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
  • wash off with cool water.