Does your skin leave you feeling puzzled, being oily one moment, yet dry the next? Or perhaps you are caught in the constant battle of finding the perfect balance between the greasy shine and uncomfortable dryness? If this sounds familiar, don’t worry, you are not alone.
This situation arises because you have a combination skin type with the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) that often remains oily, while other areas of your face feel dry. Moreover, during winter you might find it more challenging to find the skincare essentials that are not too drying or too greasy on your skin. Don't worry any more, as things are about to change here!
Want to know how? Read on till the end to discover some amazing and manageable winter skincare tips for combination skin types!
Understanding Combination Skin in Winter
The combination skin type is exactly what the name suggests, the combination of dry and oily skin. Individuals with this type usually have their T- zone, typically forehead, nose, and chin producing more sebum compared to other areas on the skin. You might have occasional breakouts in the oily regions and a feeling of skin tightness or dryness on the drier ends of your skin.
Caring for combination skin is all about investing in skincare essentials that help find the right balance in addressing the needs of both dry and oily regions in your skin. Opt for lightweight and gel-based moisturisers instead of heavy creams and choose quick-absorbing skincare products that hydrate your skin without clogging pores. This way you can address and balance the unique needs of your skin type.
Morning Winter Skincare Regime for Combination Skin
1. Cleanse your skin:
Always remember, well-cleansed skin allows better absorption of skincare ingredients into your skin than uncleansed and clogged skin. Hence, always begin your skincare routine by cleansing your skin with a gentle yet effective skin cleanser that helps remove accumulated dirt, dust, and impurities from your skin without drying it. Start your skincare using a gel-based hyaluronic acid face cleanser like POND'S Hydra Light Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gel Face Wash. Take a small amount of this face wash on your wet palms and rub it gently to create lather. Massage the face wash on your skin for a minute and wash off the product using lukewarm water.
2. Nourish with face serum:
Once your skin is nicely cleansed, take a soft cloth to pat dry your skin. If you are dealing with dark spots, pigmentation, and dullness, opt for a face serum having the combining benefits of Niacinamide and Glutathione Precursor that help nourish and brighten your skin from within.
On slightly damped skin, apply a few drops of Niacinamide and Glutathione Precursor serum such as POND'S Anti-Pigmentation Serum with 12% Gluta-Niacinamide Complex on your face and use your fingertips to evenly spread the serum all over your face. If needed, you can also take a few more drops for even application of the product. Let the face serum settle on your skin for a while and make sure you refrain from touching your skin during that time.
3. Moisturiser:
Face serums help nourish and replenish your skin with effective ingredients while targeting different skin concerns. A moisturiser helps seal in moisture and prevents the serum from getting easily whipped off from your skin. Besides this, a moisturiser is also important to restore hydration, strengthen the skin's natural barrier, and improve the overall elasticity of your skin. For combination skin types, it is best to opt for lightweight, quick-absorbing, and Hyaluronic Acid based moisturiser like POND'S Super Light Gel-Oil Free Moisturiser that offers intense hydration without clogging your pores or leaving a greasy sensation behind.
Once the serum is all settled on your skin, scoop a small amount of POND'S Moisturiser and apply it in dots all over your face. Use your fingertips to evenly spread the moisturiser on your face and neck areas.
4. Sun protection:
Never skip sunscreen, even in winter! Your morning skincare routine is simply incomplete without a broad-spectrum and hydrating sunscreen like POND'S Sun Miracle SPF 50 PA+++ Crème Gel Sunscreen With Hyaluronic Acid that offers dual skin beneficial properties in one product. Squeeze two strips of this sunscreen on your index and middle finger and apply it on your face and neck. If needed, squeeze some more product on your fingers and apply it to the remaining areas of your skin
Night Winter Skincare Regime for Combination Skin
1. Gentle detox cleanser:
Night skincare routine is all about giving your skin a detox from all the accumulated dirt, dead cells, pollution, and impurities that find their way into your skin throughout the day. Begin by splashing water on your face. You can use a face wash like POND'S Bright Miracle Detox Face Wash With 10X power of charcoal to enjoy a deep cleansing experience. Take a small amount of this face wash, massage it on your skin for a minute, and rinse off.
2. Face toner:
Use a soft cloth to gently pat dry your skin. During your night skincare routine, it is important to ensure your face is thoroughly cleansed and free from all impurities and pollution, for the ingredients to penetrate deep and work their magic overnight. Opt for a gentle toner with hydrating and skin-friendly ingredients like aloe vera gel. You can either apply the toner directly on your face or use a cotton pad to gently wipe it on your face.
3. Hydrating face serum:
Once the toner has dried up, take a few drops of hydrating face serum like POND'S Hydra Light Hyaluronic Acid Serum 2% Complex serum that goes deep into your skin helping improve skin elasticity, restoring moisture levels, and strengthening skin barrier, all without clogging your pores. Making this face serum simply one of the best hydrating skincare products for combination skin types. Use your fingertips to evenly spread the serum all over your face and neck. Allow the serum to settle on your face for a few minutes.
4. Night cream:
For the last step, don't forget to wrap up your skincare routine with a hydrating and nourishing night gel that helps give your skin overnight care and nourishment. Scoop a small amount of POND'S Hydra Light Hydrating Night Gel which is infused with the power of Hyaluronic Acid that provides a deep 72 hours of hydration so that your skin looks plump, soft, and supple every time you wake up from your beauty sleep!
Conclusion
Finding the right balance for your skin can be tough, especially if you are sailing in two boats at the same time. This is how it feels having to deal with both oily and dry skin. Nevertheless, with the right skincare products and practices in play, taking care of the combination skin becomes quite easy and manageable.
So, these were some of the most amazing skincare routine tips to follow this winter season using POND'S skincare ranges, tailored to suit every Indian skin type. Hurry up and don't wait longer, start your winter skincare journey today and enjoy that glowing, plump, and radiant looking skin that everyone can't stop talking about.
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