Before we take a look at the tips for selecting the best moisturizer for combination skin, let us start by understanding what the combination skin type is. Combination skin type can be distinguished as a skin type with an oily T-zone (the forehead, nose and chin) with drier slide. If a person has the entire forehead more oily than the nose and chin, then you will have an oily-to-combination skin type. If a person has oily nose and chin but the forehead is dry, then the skin can be called normal-to-combination skin.
A combination skin person will have slight shine on the nose and forehead after twenty minutes of washing their face. People with combination skin might also get shiny forehead, nose or chin in the morning without the use of a night face cream. Also, the pores can be slightly visible on the nose and forehead, and can be checked using a regular mirror. People with combination skin also suffer from occasional blemishes in the T-zone and dry patches on the cheek and jawline skin area.
Shopping Tips
A combination skin moisturizer should
- smell good,
- be a light one,
- moisturize without any greasy effect,
- be readily absorbed in the skin,
- not clog your skin pores,
- be a good base for make-up, and
- not cause break-outs (acne).
Mentioned above were the tips to help you choose the right combination moisturizer. Are you still wondering what's the best moisturizer for combination skin? Here are the reviews on the commercially available combination skin care moisturizers.
Commercial Products: There are many commercial moisturizers available for combination facial skin care, some act as a sunscreen, and some can be used as a night cream. So, decide for what purpose you want to buy your skin moisturizer for. If you are looking for a facial moisturizer which will act as a sunscreen too, then Eucerin's facial moisturizer with SPF 30 is a good choice. For a day cream, you can use RevaleSkin Coffeeberry Day Cream. This cream also has antioxidants, and can be used for anti-aging as well. If you are looking for a moisturizer made out of organic ingredients then try Dr. Hauschka's Quince Day Cream, which can also be used as a night cream.
Natural Products: I have a combination skin type, and use natural skin care products. My skin is prone to acne, but have an oily T-zone and dry cheeks. After a bit of research I found out that jojoba oil is the best oil that should be used for skin moisturizing. Jojoba oil is a 100% natural product that you can use for skin moisturizing, it also moisturizes without adding any greasy effect, as it quickly is absorbed by skin. It allows the skin to breathe, as it doesn't clog the pores. Jojoba oil is similar to human sebum, and thus it can actually help to change the dry skin into normal. As it can trick the body to believe that it is human sebum, it thus balances the moisturize level of the skin. Another great benefit of jojoba oil is that it is anti-bacterial and can be used to treat and prevent acne. Thus, you can get rid of pimples and blackheads from the T-zone. To make this oil smell good, I add few drops of lavender essential oil to it, which also has anti-bacterial properties, making this natural moisturizer even more effective.
Read the bottle label well before you decide on buying any product to check that they match your purpose, and that it does not contain any ingredients which you are allergic to.
