Combination skin is one of the most common skin types, and it occurs in different ways. The most common type of this skin is an oily T-zone with dry cheeks. It might be due to the difference in your natural pore sizes, or it could be something else entirely.
Most people would rush to skincare products intended for combination skin, and these products do the job. But there's also another way to help your skin get back in balance.
Causes of combination skin
As with most skin conditions, there's no one size fits all answer. There are various causes, and sometimes it can be a mix of things going on.
YOUR GENETICS
Genetics determine your skin type, whatever it may be. Discuss with your parents and grandparents and find out their skin type as one way of finding out what might work well for your skin.
ENVIRONMENT
Often when we move to a different environment, our skin can go through some changes as it tries to adjust to the surroundings.
SKINCARE PRODUCTS
The products in your beauty cabinet can cause combination skin. If they have irritating ingredients, they can worsen existing conditions.
STRESS
Increased stress levels or imbalanced hormones can negatively affect your body systems, including the skin.
Internal solutions
Apart from external solutions, here are a few internal remedies to help manage your combination skin.
DRINK WATER!
Maintaining proper hydration levels is essential to proper skin function. If you don't give your skin enough water, the dry parts become drier, and the oily parts of the skin won't be plump enough to absorb the extra oil comfortably.
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID SUPPLEMENTS
Fatty acids benefit combination skin because they play a crucial role in boosting the look of the skin. You might think that taking an oil supplement would make the skin more oily, but it doesn't.
Our skin tends to over-produce oil because of nutrient depletion. Maintaining the correct level of nutrients helps the skin stay balanced.
EVALUATE YOUR DIET
Nourishing yourself with enough vitamins and minerals is the best way to take care of your skin. Having insufficient vitamins and minerals in your diet means that your blood is depleted by the time it gets to the skin.
Three diet tips for balancing your skin
1. COLORS
Brighten up your plate with veggies of every color, mainly green and orange. Such vegetables contain lots of beta carotene, minerals, and fiber.
2. FERMENTED FOODS
Fermented foods are already partially broken down, and the enzymes they contain help your stomach to digest food better. Your intestines will have an easy time extracting nutrients.
3. OMIT PROCESSED FOODS AND SUGARS.
These foods overwork your liver and don't provide helpful nutrients to your bloodstream that can nourish your skin.
We hope you find these tips helpful, and that your skin will be healthier after you try them.
With love,
The Sole Toscana Beauty Team
