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Combination Skin

If your skin feels taut and flaky on the cheeks but oily on the T-zone, forehead, nose and chin, you have what is known as combination skin. It is known to be present with little patches and also along with very few oily patches as it is a combination of both. Usually the dryness is seen on the cheeks and the oily part to be on the T-zone or it is called the Temple zone. After each wash some areas would be smooth where as the other would be dry and rough. As the T-zone is smooth, it is prone to breaking of spots and it also becomes shiny by the midday. It is also estimated that most of the women have this kind of skin. If your chin and nose are oily and the forehead is known to be drier, then it is defined as normal-to-combination skin type.

Caring for combination skin type is quite difficult as the balance between the two skin types has to be maintained.

Recommended Daily Care: (twice daily, morning and night.).

PreCleanse: Use Precleanse to Dissolve oil-based make up, sebum, sunscreen and environmental pollutants from skin’s surface, enabling skin to be thoroughly cleansed.

Cleanse: Pour a small amount of Special Cleansing Gel into the palm of the hand. Apply with the fingertips to the face and throat using smooth upward strokes. Concentrate on any areas of impurity, allowing the solution to completely liquify stale makeup and debris. Rinse well with warm water.

Tone: Follow with a Multi-Active Toner. Toner evens out porosity of the skin to allow moisturiser to be more evenly absorbed. Excellent for men as soothing after-shave spritz.

Moisturize: Apply Active Moist over damp face and throat with light, upward strokes. Can be applied over or mixed with a concentrated booster for additional results.

Recommended Weekly Care:

Exfoliate: Cleanse skin with prescribed cleanser. Massage Skin Prep Scrub gently onto face, avoiding eye area. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and sponges. Use three times a week..

Hydrate: Apply a smooth film of Skin Refining Masque to clean face and throat. Allow masque to absorb for ten to fifteen minutes. Rinse with tepid water. .

Recommended Professional Care:

The Basic Facial - Designed to thoroughly cleanse the skin. You will leave feeling freshed, clean and educated about your skin.

DO’s:

  1. Make sure that the hands are clean when you touch your face. Special care has to be taken when touching the spotty areas.
  2. Always use an oil-free or water based product for cleansing, toning and moisturizing.
  3. Exercise regularly.
  4. Try to reduce stress in your life.
  5. Stick to a diet rich in vegetables, salads and whole grains.
  6. Use sunscreen.

DON’Ts:

  1. Touch or squeeze spots.
  2. Ever go to bed with make-up on.
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The information contained herein is for educational purposes only and is not meant for diagnosis or treatment. Any information found herein should be discussed with a health care professional. Use of this information should be done in accordance with the health care plan outlined by your health care professional. For specific medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment, consult your doctor.