Combination skin is one of the relatively complicated skin types in terms of care; finding a skin skincare routine suitable for combination skin can be a challenge. Up to 70% of people with combination skin do not know they have this skin type, leading to a situation where they cannot choose the right beauty formula. Here are some of the most natural and effective ways to moisturize, control excess sebum production, and rejuvenate combination skin:
I. How to identify skin types? What is combination skin?
Skin types with specific, easy-to-classify manifestations can be recognized as oily or dry skin. However, combination skin contains manifestations of many skin types mixed, so it is easy to confuse when distinguishing.
The easiest way to classify skin types is based on the T-zone and U-zone. The T-zone includes the forehead and nose, while the U-zone is the border around the face from the temples to the chin and both cheeks. Some of the following signs will help you distinguish your skin type:
• Dry skin:The T-zone and U-zone are often dry. The cheeks are dehydrated, often showing dead skin cells and powder.
• Oily skin:The T-zone is very oily, and the U-zone is also oily. The T-zone especially has large pores.
• Normal skin: The T-zone and U-zone have moderate moisture, not oily. When touched, the skin feels soft but still dry.
• Combination skin: The T-zone is moist, while the U-zone and cheek area are quite dry. The pores are quite large.
Combination skin usually has a T-zone and cheek area; the U-zone belongs to many different skin types. Usually, there are 2 common types of combination skin: oily and dry. The skin has different properties because of the disharmonious distribution of sebaceous glands, causing the amount of sebum to be secreted unevenly. Therefore, caring for combination skin requires its characteristics, especially in choosing cosmetics for oily combination skin and masks for combination skin.
II. How to make a mask for combination skin
The most important thing about combination skin is to understand your skin condition correctly and then choose the right cosmetics. If you are wondering which mask to use to take care of your skin, natural masks for combination skin are not a bad choice. Let’s learn how to make a simple, easy-to-make mask for combination skin at home below!
1. Oatmeal and yogurt mask
Oatmeal soothes the skin, reduces inflammation, absorbs excess oil, and gently exfoliates dead skin cells while deeply cleansing the skin’s surface, leaving it bright and smooth. Suitable for both oily skin (T-zone) and dry skin (cheeks).
Unsweetened yogurt contains lactic acid to help brighten the skin, exfoliate dead skin cells, and balance moisture. Beneficial for dry and dull skin.
• Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of oatmeal, 1 tablespoon of unsweetened yogurt, 1 teaspoon of honey.
• How to make: Mix the ingredients well, apply to the face, and leave for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Rinse again with cold water to tighten pores and increase skin elasticity!
• Frequency: 2 times/week.
Tip for you:
You can rub oatmeal on oily skin areas or areas with acne or blackheads.
Oatmeal will help “cleanse” dead skin cells, making the skin softer and smoother.
2. Avocado and honey mask
Honey has antibacterial properties, moisturizes, soothes dry skin, and reduces the risk of acne in oily skin.
Avocado contains natural fats, vitamin E, and antioxidants, deeply moisturizes and restores dry skin, prevents dehydration, helps the skin balance sebum, and reduces inflammation without causing oiliness.
• Ingredients: 1/4 ripe avocado, 1 teaspoon honey.
• How to make: Mash the avocado, mix with honey, apply on the face for 15 minutes, then rinse.
• Frequency: 1-2 times/week.
3. Clay and rose water mask
Clay helps absorb excess oil, clean pores, and reduce blackheads in the T-zone.
Rose water helps balance PH, soothe, and provide gentle moisture to the entire face.
• Ingredients: 2 tablespoons clay (bentonite or green clay), 1-2 tablespoons rose water.
• How to make: Mix clay and rose water into a thick mixture, apply on the T-zone (or the whole face if the skin is not too dry), and leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse.
• Frequency: 1 time/week.
4. Cucumber and aloe vera mask
Cucumber provides moisture, soothes irritated skin, reduces puffiness, and cools the skin. While aloe vera gel helps fight inflammation and moisturizes and soothes dry or irritated skin.
• Ingredients: 1/2 cucumber, 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel.
• How to make: puree the cucumber, mix with aloe vera gel, apply on the face for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
• Frequency: 2-3 times/week.
5. Egg white and lemon mask
This is a straightforward but extremely effective mask for combination skin, helping to tighten pores, remove acne, and increase skin moisture.
Egg whites contain protein that helps tighten pores and control oil in the T-zone.
Lemon juice contains vitamin C, which helps brighten skin and reduce dark spots but should be used with caution because it can dry or irritate the skin if overdosed.
• Ingredients: 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
• How to do: Beat egg whites with lemon juice and apply to the T-zone to help absorb oil and tighten pores. Rinse after 10 minutes.
• Frequency: 1 time/week.
Tip for you:
You should steam your face before applying the mask to open the pores; this will allow the nutrients in the mask to penetrate deeply and exert all its magical effects.
6. Banana and honey mask
Honey has antibacterial properties, moisturizes, soothes dry skin, and reduces the risk of acne in oily skin. Bananas hydrate, soften, and nourish skin cells; help deep clean pores; control excess oil; and fade dark spots and blemishes. In addition, the potassium content in bananas helps soothe dry skin.
• Ingredients: 1/2 ripe banana, 1 teaspoon honey.
• How to make: Mash the banana, mix with honey, apply evenly on the face for 15 minutes, then rinse.
• Frequency: 2 times/week.
7. Strawberry and yogurt mask.
Strawberries contain natural salicylic acid to help clean pores, reduce excess oil, and support acne treatment.
Unsweetened yogurt contains lactic acid to help brighten skin, remove dead skin cells, and balance moisture. Good for dry and dull skin.
• Ingredients: 2-3 strawberries, 1 tablespoon of unsweetened yogurt.
• How to make: puree the strawberries, mix them with yogurt, apply on ice for 15 minutes, then rinse.
• Frequency: 1-2 times/week.
8. Green tea and fresh milk mask
Green tea powder contains antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, which are great for combination skin. It helps soothe the skin, reduce oil, and prevent aging. Thanks to lactic acid, fresh milk does not help moisturize, brighten the skin, or gently exfoliate dead skin cells.
• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of green tea powder, 1 tablespoon of unsweetened fresh milk.
• How to make: Mix green tea with fresh milk, apply to that inflamed ace for 15 minutes, then rinse.
• Frequency: 2 times/week.
9. Tomato and oatmeal mask.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene and vitamin C, which help brighten skin, shrink pores, and reduce excess oil.
Oatmeal soothes the skin, reduces inflammation, absorbs excess oil, and gently exfoliates dead skin cells while deeply cleansing the skin’s surface, leaving it bright and smooth. Suitable for both oily skin (T-zone) and dry skin (cheeks).
• Ingredients: 1/2 tomato, 1 tablespoon oatmeal.
• How to make: puree the tomato, mix it with oatmeal, apply it to the face for 15 minutes, then rinse.
• Frequency: 1 time/week.
10. Honey and turmeric mask.
Turmeric powder helps fight bacteria, reduce inflammation, reduce dark spots, and brighten skin. Honey contains antioxidants and has antibacterial properties, helping to prevent acne and effectively moisturize without clogging pores. Honey helps soften skin and prevents dryness and peeling.
• Ingredients: 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon honey.
• How to use: Mix turmeric powder and honey, apply on the face for 10-15 minutes, then rinse.
Frequency: 1 time/week.
III. Effects on combination skin
• Ingredients such as oatmeal, clay, egg whites, and strawberries help control oil in the T-zone.
• Ingredients such as honey, avocado, banana, cucumber, and aloe vera gel provide moisture to the cheeks or dry skin areas.
Antioxidants such as green tea, tomato, and turmeric protect the skin from harmful agents and even out skin tone.
Be sure to test each formula on a small area of skin before using it on the entire face to avoid irritation!
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These masks are made from natural ingredients, help balance moisture, and control oil, suitable for combination skin. You can change the type of mask you use so that your skin is not overloaded and ensures even nourishment for each area of the face!