If your skin feels oily in one area but dry in another, you’re likely dealing with a combination of two different skin types. Combination skin is the most common skin type, but it can be tricky to know how to manage the dry areas vs the oily.
Read on to discover what combination skin is and find the best skin care for combination skin from ELEMIS.
What Is Combination Skin?
Combination skin is a hybrid of two different skin types, oily and dry. It’s typically characterized by an oily T-zone (the nose, forehead and chin) with large pores, as well as tight and dry patches on the rest of the face (particularly the cheeks).
There are many reasons why your skin may produce excess oil yet still suffer from dryness, including genetics, diet, lifestyle, changes in weather, and using products that are too harsh or abrasive.
How To Know If You Have Combination Skin
If you find that after cleansing the skin or wearing makeup, your cheeks feel tight or dry, but your T-zone appears oily, then it’s likely you’re dealing with combination skin.
Alternatively, use the blotting paper skin test: Use a different blotting sheet for the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. If the forehead and nose area are oilier, you have normal or combination skin
Skincare For Combination Skin
Trying to balance dry and oily areas of the face can be challenging. A skincare routine for combination skin should be hydrating to nourish dry areas, yet light on oils to balance the oilier t-zone.
