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Combination Skin
Skincare Routine
Face Wash
Cleansing
Combination Skin
Skincare Routine
Face Wash
Cleansing
The face wash guide you didn’t know you needed. Read on to find out your right pick.
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Praneet Sahni Kalani is a fashion & beauty writer with 5+ years' experience, an LCF graduate, with bylines in Vogue India and 100+ brands.
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What do you do first when you enter your bathroom to get ready for the day? Your hand reaches out for your face wash, perhaps the most tedious of all tasks and yet the most important one. I swear by cleansing my face in the morning and before going to bed. Sure, I have those moments when by the end of a long, tiring day, I'm lazy and can't be bothered to put in the effort of cleansing, then applying an eye cream and then my night cream. But, as someone who has combination and sensitive skin, I can vouch for this practice of cleansing twice a day. The question arises 'How does one choose the right face wash for combination skin?'. In a world of new skincare launches arriving every single day, it can be hard to choose anyone that just works perfectly. To top it off, dealing with combination skin can be tricky. Even as a skincare fanatic who diligently reads every packaging of the skincare products I use, I get overwhelmed too with the choices available in the market and which products I need out of those. So, let's break it down for you.
Step 1: You need a balanced formula Combination skin means having an oily T-zone and some other oily areas while also dealing with dry skin in yet other areas. You need a face wash that leaves your skin balanced overall, removing excess oil and dirt from parts while also hydrating the dry parts. Tricky? Not really. To balance it out, you need a Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser by Paula's Choice . This one works on the skin without disturbing the skin's protective barrier. It has ceramides that prevent moisture loss, hyaluronic acid that provides lightweight but lasting hydration, and aloe extract that soothes skin irritation. Now, the question you need to ask yourself is - "Does my skin feel tight after washing? " If yes , choose a cleanser that hydrates while it cleanses. Dermalogica's Special Cleansing Gel Face Wash is a soap-free, foaming gel that cleanses all skin conditions. It'll wash impurities without stripping away the moisture. It also has calming balm mint and lavender extract to soothe the skin. If not , try a formula that targets breakouts and acne, if any. Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser by Murad is a good one to start with. Step 2: Gel vs. Foam: Which Face Wash for Combination Skin is Best? If you're looking to target oiliness in the T-zone while being gentle on dry patches, you need a gel cleanser. They are designed to deeply cleanse the skin by removing dirt, excess oil, and impurities from the pores. Pond's Hydra Light Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gel Facewash will cleanse the skin just the right way. Unlike other gel face washes that leave the skin feeling dry and tight after use, this one won't dry out the skin. If you're looking for a cleanser that is effective but doesn't over-dry your skin, go for a foam cleanser . They give a good frothy foam wash that can penetrate your skin's pores to remove grime, dust, and other icky things. A gentle cleanser would be Novology's Moisture Barrier Booster Cleanser which will leave your face squeaky clean while being kind to the skin. **Step 3: Ingredients to Look for in the Best Face Wash for Combination Skin ** You want to look for ingredients that balance hydration and control oil. Your best bets are :
Just like your moisturizers and serums, different face cleansers work differently for skin types. When dealing with combination skin, we're looking at both oily and dry areas on the surface of your face. So, while picking a face wash you can keep in mind the ingredients, pH level and the type of cleanser–foam or gel. The right ingredients can help balance oiliness in some areas (like the T-zone) and dryness in others. I'd say, try different face washes and see the results on your skin.
