Variety is the spice of life—but when it comes to your face, it can be challenging to tackle. Indeed, oily here, dry there, what to do with combination skin? Worry no longer, our lead aesthetician, Luba Lander, is bringing you the ultimate skin care routine in Florham park to make your combination skin balanced, healthy, and glowing from every angle.
Much like a well-balanced team, the different zones of your face have their own needs, and with the right approach, they can all coexist beautifully.
About Combination Skin
When it comes to skin, the term “combination” refers to a complexion showing both dry and oily parts. The majority of people with this type of skin show an oily T-zone and dry cheeks. Just like any other skin type, hormones and climate have an effect on it—the twist is that there are two fronts to deal with.
According to Lander, signs of oiliness include:
- Shininess
- Expanded pores
- Tendency to develop acne
Signs of dryness include:
- Flaking
- Redness
- Tightness
By now, you might be wondering whether you need to buy two different products for the different areas. Below you’ll find a step-by-step guide to skin care for combination skin that will help you soften the dry patches and turn down the brightness—only one product per step.
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The Ultimate Skin Care Routine in Florham Park
In the Morning
- Cleanse with a non-alkaline solution. For example, avoid washing your face with soap, as it is alkaline and therefore irritates the skin (normally acidic). Alkaline skin degrades quickly as protease enzymes that destroy the skin proteins are activated. The Glam Stellar Gentle Wash is a soap-free cleanser that soothes and hydrates skin with the power of green tea polyphenols.
- Apply toner to balance your skin’s PH.
- Hydrate with a serum. Hyaluronic acid is especially recommendable because it binds collagen and elastin fibers, giving the dry patches elasticity, and acts as a lubricating agent against damage. The Glam Stellar Hyaluronic Acid Serum penetrates deep within the dermis to draw moisture in and hold it in there. It also helps reduce excess oil.
- Moisturize! The Glam Stellar Ultimate Revival Moisturizer helps repair the skin barrier, improve elasticity and texture.
- ALWAYS remember to wear sunscreen. The Glam Stellar Physical Defense SPF 50 provides resistance to water for up to 80 minutes and contains aloe vera and vitamin E, which give it a very light and refreshing feel on the skin.
In the Evening
- Remove makeup. After a long day of work, unclog your pores with a light-weight makeup remover. The Glam Stellar Cleanser Beyond Compare, specifically designed to avoid skin irritation, cleans your skin from makeup, dirt, and oil while moisturizing and protecting your tissue.
- Cleanse so that your skin can breathe.
- Hydrate with a repair treatment. Stronger products are better for the evening because their ingredients, like retinoids, can be more sensitive to sunlight, increasing the risk of irritation. Apart from that, the natural skin repair process happens at night, where blood flow to the skin increases and cells regenerate faster. The Glam Stellar Restoring Night Serum combines DNA repair enzymes, a peptide complex and the most advanced retinoid to provide superior benefits without irritation.
The Extra Pamper
Once a week:
Exfoliate to remove dead skin cells. Salicylic and glycolic Pads promote exfoliation, control oil, reduce breakouts and clogged pores. Glycolic pads also contain antioxidants that reduce inflammation and enhance the skin’s natural repair process.
Apply different face masks:
- Clay or charcoal-based masks can help absorb excess oil and reduce shine.
- Hyaluronic acid, aloe vera or glycerin-based masks to moisturize the dry patches.
Combination Skin Care in Florham Park, New Jersey
There is science behind fresh, balanced skin. At Northeastern Plastic Surgery, in Florham Park, NJ, our lead aesthetician Luba Lander treats combination skin with Dr. Joseph Fodero’s exclusive Glam Stellar line, produced specifically for our patients. Make your appointment and discover how your combination skin can go from difficult to beautifully balanced—with results you can see and feel. Call (973) 295-6565 or schedule your consultation using our online scheduling tool.
About Luba Lander
Luba has been practising in the medical aesthetic field for over 20 years. She is licensed in both New Jersey and New York, where she focused on mastering medical and aesthetic treatments while she collaborated with dermatologists in Manhattan and plastic surgeons in Short Hills. She Joined Northeastern Plastic Surgery in 2023 and works hand-in-hand with Dr. Joseph Fodero to provide her extensive knowledge and care to our patients.