Combination

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Combination skin has the characteristics of skin prone to seborrhoea in the T-zone (dialated pores, impurities, blackheads, shiny apperance) and skin prone to dehydration on the rest of the face (less shiny appearance, tight pores, occasional sensation of tightness and discomfort, pH higher than. Combination skin is easily dehydrated, especially during season changes.

Main Causes: 

• The sebaceous glands of the T-zone are more numerous and more active
• Use of aggressive cosmetics

Actions:

• Cleanse everyday in a subtle and gentle manner
• Rebalance the skin by regulating sebum flow
• Keep skin moisturised and protected with moisturising active ingredients

Treatment:

• A mask on oily areas to cleanse and purify the skin by removing impurities. Once a week in winter and twice a week in summer
• A protective cream during exposue to inclement weather or the sun
• A non-greasy moisturising cream with a fluid texture to rehydrate the epidermis
• Do not cleanse the skin with overly aggressive detergent/ foaming cleansers which aggravate seborrhoea
• Do not remove spots and blackheads as this could result in infection and scarring and permanent enlarged pores