Combination Skin Care

How would we describe Combination Skin

If you have a “Combination” skin type you quite often have an Oily “T” ZONE” (Forehead, Nose and Chin) with Normal /Dry cheeks and neck.

The oily areas will most likely suffer with blockages and open other areas can be quite dry and flaky.

The skin’s pH level is important and we often relate/classify skin types by the Ph Level it has i.e. where it is in the Alkaline to Acid range and maintaining a slightly acidic pH of around 5.5 is critical.

Typical questions asked about Combination Skin and some of our recommendations

We frequently get asked:

• “Please can you recommend some skin care and beauty products for me?”
• “Which skin type to major on?
• “Why is it so difficult to get my skin right”
• “I have tried loads of products without success – help please?”

Obviously one size does not fit all on this skin type and so we need to get the balance of products right and be prepared to change as your skin changes.

If you prefer oil based cleanser then use a light weight moisturizer. The skin care products you need may also vary between AM and PM, summer and winter.

One of the major culprits for radically changing the Ph level of the skin is the soap you use!!!  So, when clients come to our clinic an initial key question for us to ask is “What do you use to cleanse your skin?”  

Some of the soaps presented to us have an equivalent alkaline level of AJAX, so would you put this on your skin?

So it is vitally important to check what you are using on your skin.

So, with the right balance of products and using of course them, will help to effectively maintain your skin in a healthy condition and keep it younger looking. We always advise Sun Protection for all year round and we always recommend a SPF30 protection level.

Under our Product Type listings we have grouped together certain products that we recommend for each skin type to help you establish what is best for you. So click here for Combination Skin Type products.