<p data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">Published August 15, 2023 </b></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">If you experience increased oiliness throughout the day and find yourself combating blemishes, dryness, and a lack of skin hydration, you may have a combination skin type. </span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Read on to learn what combination skin actually is, what causes it, and FILORGA’s best products for combination skin.</span></p>
<h2 data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">WHAT IS COMBINATION SKIN?</b></h2>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Combination skin has the qualities of both oily and dry skin. Combination skin is characterized by oiliness, often around the forehead, nose, and chin (known as the T-zone), as well as drier areas on the rest of the face, particularly around the cheeks.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">As such, the main problem for combination skin types is the challenge of meeting the varying needs of the face. Drier areas require hydration, while the T-zone requires skincare to help reduce the production of sebum from the sebaceous glands. </span></p>
<h2 data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">WHAT CAUSES COMBINATION SKIN?</b></h2>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">A number of different factors can contribute to a combination skin type.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Genetics play a large role in determining your skin type, however stress, hormones, and environmental aggressors can also affect the skin, leading to dry patches and an overproduction of sebum. That’s why it’s so important to build the correct skincare routine for combination skin.</span></p>
<h2 data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR COMBINATION SKIN</b></h2>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">The good news is that there are steps you can take to care for your combination skin.</span></p>
<h3 data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">1. FIND THE RIGHT CLEANSER </b></h3>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Morning and evening, it’s vital to cleanse the face with a make-up remover. This allows you to remove impurities such as dust, </span><a href="https://us.filorga.com/articles/pollution-how-to-protect-your-skin" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://us.filorga.com/articles/pollution-how-to-protect-your-skin"><b data-mce-fragment="1">pollution</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">, and make-up, along with sebum that tends to become embedded.</span></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: none;" alt="Filorga's Age-Purify Clean gel cleanser for combination skin" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0557/0369/9549/products/FilorgaAge-PurifyCleanclosedbottle_240x240.png?v=1673232566"></div>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://us.filorga.com/products/age-purify-clean" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://us.filorga.com/products/age-purify-clean"><b data-mce-fragment="1">AGE-PURIFY CLEAN</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;"> is a gel cleanser that contains purifying zinc to deeply cleanse, while </span><a href="https://us.filorga.com/articles/the-benefits-of-hyaluronic-acid" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://us.filorga.com/articles/the-benefits-of-hyaluronic-acid"><b data-mce-fragment="1">hyaluronic acid</b></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;"> moisturizes dryness and restores hydration, making it FILORGA’s best cleanser for combination skin.</span></p>
<h3 data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">2. USE AN ESSENCE TO DELIVER HYDRATION</b></h3>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">After cleansing, apply an </span><a href="https://us.filorga.com/articles/an-introduction-to-skincare-essence" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://us.filorga.com/articles/an-introduction-to-skincare-essence"><b data-mce-fragment="1">essence</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">. An essence delivers hydration to the skin while preparing the face for any products to follow.</span></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: none;" alt="Filorga's NCEF-Essence for combination skin" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0557/0369/9549/products/Filorga-NCEF-ESSENCE-Lotion-Multi-correctrice-Supreme-1_png_240x240.png?v=1688417096"></div>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">FILORGA’s </span><a href="https://us.filorga.com/products/ncef-essence" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://us.filorga.com/products/ncef-essence"><b data-mce-fragment="1">NCEF-ESSENCE</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;"> uses AQUA-MX technology to provide express and long-lasting hydration in just 30 minutes,* while the addition of retinol helps to remove dirt, dead skin cells, and oil from the pores.</span></p>
<h3 data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">3. TACKLE BLEMISHES & HYDRATION WITH A SERUM </b></h3>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">With combination skin, you need a high performing serum that delivers intense skin hydration while targeting blemishes.</span></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: none;" alt="Filorga's Age-Purify Intensive serum for combination skin" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0557/0369/9549/products/FilorgaAge-PurifyIntensiveclosedbottle_240x240.png?v=1673231674"></div>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">FILORGA’s </span><a href="https://us.filorga.com/products/age-purify-intensive" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://us.filorga.com/products/age-purify-intensive"><b data-mce-fragment="1">AGE-PURIFY INTENSIVE</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;"> double-correction serum is ideal for combination skin. The HYALURO-YOUTH CX complex combines hyaluronic acid and </span><a href="https://us.filorga.com/articles/ingredient-spotlight-peptides" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://us.filorga.com/articles/ingredient-spotlight-peptides"><b data-mce-fragment="1">peptides</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;"> to deeply hydrate and provide an anti-aging effect, while DERMO-RESCUE CX contains 5 micro-peeling acids, zinc, and purifying agents to reduce redness, shine, and blemishes.</span></p>
<h3 data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">4. LOOK FOR A NONCOMEDOGENIC MOISTURIZER</b></h3>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">After cleansing and applying your essence and serum, follow up with a moisturizer for combination skin. Look for non-comedogenic moisturizers with a cream-gel texture that mattifies to prevent excess sweat. </span></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="HYDRA-HYAL CREAM-GEL face cream for combination skin" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0557/0369/9549/files/HYDRA-HYAL_CREAM-GEL_Closed_Jar_240x240.png?v=1704839012" style="float: none;"></div>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">FILORGA’s best moisturizer for combination skin, </span><a href="http://us.filorga.com/products/hydra-hyal-cream-gel"><b>HYDRA-HYAL CREAM-GEL</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> non-comodogenic moisturizer, contains a powerful duo of hyaluronic acids for multi-layer hydration, as mastic extract reduces pore visibility and reveals a radiant complexion.</span></p>
<h3 data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">5. USE A MASK ONCE A WEEK</b></h3>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Sometimes dead skin cells can’t fully shed, which can lead to the appearance of rough, dry skin, and dullness. Once a week, a face treatment such as a mask or an exfoliator should be applied to your skin. </span></span></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><img style="float: none;" alt="Filorga's Age-Purify Mask for combination skin" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0557/0369/9549/products/FilorgaAge-PurifyMaskclosedtube_240x240.png?v=1673233113"></div>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">FILORGA’s </span><a href="https://us.filorga.com/products/age-purify-mask" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://us.filorga.com/products/age-purify-mask"><b data-mce-fragment="1">AGE-PURIFY MASK</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">. Its micro-peeling acids and zinc-enriched formula allow it to act on the appearance of pores, shine, and blemishes, as hyaluronic acid and peptides offer superior hydration that smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Combination skin can be a bit of a challenge to care for, but understanding is the first step. With the right skincare routine and products, managing combination skin can be made much easier. </span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">*Self-assessment – 30 women – twice daily application of NCEF-ESSENCE for 7 days.</span></p>