Combination skin: understand, balance, choose your care

Oily T-zone, normal/dry cheeks — balance is everything

Combination skin mixes two realities: an often oily T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and normal or dry cheeks. It needs balanced care: purify the center, comfort the sides.

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Why this difference?

The T-zone hosts more sebaceous glands, producing more sebum. Cheeks produce less, which explains shine in the center and tightness on the sides.

Key ingredients

• Niacinamide — balances sebum, calms redness
• Hyaluronic acid — light hydration
• Gentle salicylic acid — refines pores
• Ceramides + squalane — barrier support

Simple routine

Morning

1. Gentle gel/mousse cleanser
2. Niacinamide serum
3. Lightweight moisturizer
4. SPF 30+ (non-comedogenic)

Night

1. Cleanser
2. Gentle exfoliant 2–3×/week
3. Hydrating or clarifying serum
4. Balancing moisturizer

Recommended products

Common mistakes

• Over-stripping with harsh cleansers
• Skipping hydration
• Using one heavy cream on all zones

🌿 Balanced skin is happy skin.

Educational content — not a substitute for medical advice.