How to Care for Combination Skin in the Summer
May 12, 2022
Follow Up With a Toner
Toning helps remove any last trace of grime from the surface of your skin while also hydrating and soothing your complexion, depending on the formula. One of our favorite options for combination skin is the Thayers Rose Petal Facial Toner. The gentle formula contains rose water and aloe to soothe and moisturize. After cleansing, apply toner with a cotton pad (or your fingers) over the entire face using sweeping motions.
Mix and Match Your Products
Because certain parts of your skin are drier than others, it’s smart to invest in different products to address each area. When it comes to moisturizing, don’t be afraid to apply a thick cream, like the L’Oréal Paris Collagen Moisture Filler Day/Night Cream, on areas that are very dry, and a lighter, non-comedogenic moisturizer, like the Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream, on oilier sections. If you tend to get shiny throughout the day, we also recommend keeping blotting papers, like the NYX Professional Makeup Blotting Papers, on hand for a midday refresh.
Give Multi-Masking a Shot
Multi-masking is perfect for combination skin because it allows you to target the different zones of your face, depending on their needs. Customize the treatment by applying a clay mask on your T-zone, like the Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask, to help decongest pores and absorb excess oil. Use a hydrating mask, like the SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Mask, on dehydrated areas of the skin.
Protect Your Skin From Sun Exposure
Reach for a sunscreen suited for combination skin that offers broad-spectrum protection of at least SPF 30, and reapply every two hours. We like sun protection that’s lightweight and absorbs easily like the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60. It has a combination of perlite and silica to help reduce shine and absorb excess oil.
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