Ultimate 5 Step Combination Skin Care Routine

Trying out a combination skin care routine can feel like going around in circles. When something is working out for an oily T-zone, the dry cheeks and jaw start to act up. It is always the war between one part of the face with the other because what suits one might not suit the other.

Trying out a skincare routine for combination skin can feel like going around in circles. When something is working out for an oily T-zone, the dry cheeks and jaw start to act up. It is always the war between one part of the face with the other because what suits one might not suit the other.

While this is right, it is also right that building Combination Skin Care routine takes some time and testing around. It might not be easy, but it isn’t impossible to find a routine that will get rid of the shininess and calm down the scaling, dry patches.

It is a good idea to think conservatively when trying out products to build your combination skincare routine. Going for gentle products that aren’t harsh on your skin and do not cause unnecessary roughness are the way to start with and then building up from there to go for the ones that suit your skin the most are the best options.

Also, if you are going for diverse products, applying them to the areas of choice and specific issues is mandatory. Like anti-oil products for the T-zone, and dryness soothing products for the patches on your cheeks.

Well, I am writing this blog today to make this selection a bit easier for you. Let’s discuss some of the steps and the best products to developing an ideal Combination Skin Care routine

Morning Combination Skin Care Routine

Yes, you have to have a morning and night Combination Skin Care routine. If you want to keep it healthy and maintain it well, you must develop a step-by-step procedure to take care of it.

Here is how you can get started on your A.M routine. Keep in mind that the products should be used right in the order mentioned for balanced, healthy skin, and maximum results:

Cleanser: You might think that the only thing you do after cleansing at night is sleep and there is no need to cleanse your skin in the morning, you can’t be more wrong.

It is important to cleanse your face in the morning as well to remove any buildup and get rid of any harmful elements that your skin has accumulated overnight, and I can bet you it will.

The best cleansers for the combination skin that you can go for include La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel, CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser, and Honest Clearing Cleanser. If you want to look for a local brand that is easily available and cheap, you can pick the one for combination skin from Clean & Clear essentials.

Another product easily available and recognized worldwide for its effectiveness includes Bioderna Sebium H20 Purifying Cleansing Micelle Solution. All these products are non-drying, oil-free, and help refines the pores and clear them from any dirt and grime.

Toner: Toner will help remove oil that your cleanser couldn’t and get rid of even the last bits of harmful elements. Not just that, but it helps in balancing the pH levels of the skin, so it is healthy and supple. Get your hands on an alcohol-free toner only.

Herbivore Natural Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner free of parabens and sulfates is the best toner easily available on Amazon. Among other great and easily available toners include The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toning Solution and Neutrogena Alcohol-free Toner.

Serum: Serums are a great way of hydrating and protecting the skin. They help moisturize the skin and protect them from any harm and damage that you might have incurred in a long run. Hyaluronic acid serums are the best for those with combination to dry skin.

You can find one easily available by The Ordinary or any other brand of your choice. If you don’t prefer Hyaluronic, another good option is TruSkin Vitamin C Facial Serum blends vitamin C with botanical hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, witch hazel, and jojoba oil. Moreover, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating serum is also a good choice.

Moisturizer: I recommend people with combination skin to invest in two moisturizers. One that is for oily skin with a lightweight, water-based formula that could be CeraVe or Neutrogena (the best option) or a creamy formula for dry skin. You can again opt for CeraVe or Cetaphil dry skin moisturizer.

Sunscreen: Choose a lightweight sunscreen formula that is at least higher than SPF 30.  bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 is a clean, natural, loose mineral foundation that’s lightweight and helps improve skin. Supergoop! Unscreen sunscreen is a good option too. Among easily available good options is BioDerma’s SPF as well.

Evening Combination Skin Care Routine

After a day out, it is important for your skin to be relaxed, refreshed, and rejuvenated before you retire for the night. It is important to purify your skin before you sleep so the dirt and grime don’t do any damage. Here is all you need for night Combination Skin Care routine.

Makeup Remover: Start by removing your makeup so it doesn’t clog your pores and you can follow the rest of the routine. You can go for Garnier or Bioderma’s micellar water as they are both gentle and light on the skin.

Cleanser: Now is the time to cleanse your skin of all the grime and oil you have gathered throughout the day. You can just take your morning cleanser and cleanse your skin again.

Exfoliate: Once or twice a week you should exfoliate your skin to remove the dead skin cells and relieve the dry skin. Exfoliation via scrubbing keeps the skin clear and clean too. You can opt for Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Skin Scrub or Neutrogena’s Pore Refining Exfoliating Cleanser.

Facial Mask: You can try multi-masking, as it is the best way to help with combination skin. What I mean is that you apply an anti-oil mask suitable for oily skin for the T-zone and a dry skin mask for the patchy areas.

You can try Fuller’s earth or Multani mitti for the oily parts while aloe vera or Loreal’s clay mask for the dry area. You should do this only once a week.

Serums: Evenings are for stronger serums that help with skin growth and reproduction. You can apply Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C serum again.

You can apply Niacinamide by The Ordinary only twice a week on the oily T-zone too. if you have acne-prone skin, go for Salicylic and Azelaic Acid both twice a week. Retinols will help in anti-aging and protecting the skin too.