La peau mixte est délicate à entretenir au quotidien. Elle comporte en effet deux zones distinctes, aux caractéristiques contradictoires. La partie située au centre du visage est généralement grasse et marquée par les imperfections. À l’inverse, les joues ont tendance à souffrir de sécheresse, ce qui implique la mise en place d’une routine spécifique. Grâce à la Maison de l’Argousier, vous allez enfin connaître les secrets d’une peau resplendissante au naturel !
Sebaceous glands are more numerous on the median part of the face, the famous T-zone. In combination skin, they tend to produce excess sebum, either genetically or due to external factors such as stress, heat and pollution. The result: pores are generally dilated on the forehead, nose and chin, with blackheads and sometimes pimples. Conversely, the rest of the face is dehydrated, leading to localized tightness. It's therefore essential to establish an appropriate combination skin routine to balance sebum production, while maintaining good hydration.
Gentle double cleaning
Washing your face in the morning and evening is a marvellous ally in the fight against skin ageing... as long as you do it twice! Perfectly clean, the skin is better oxygenated and ready to receive its treatments. As the days go by, shine fades and the complexion looks more radiant.
Step 1: Make-up removal
An effective skincare routine for combination skin always begins with a make-up removal session. Whether you're into make-up or not! When you wake up in the morning, this beauty routine eliminates the excess sebum generated during the night. In the evening, it rids the skin of impurities accumulated throughout the day. For this purpose, you can use a micellar water. Its gentle surfactants regulate sebum production without drying out the most sensitive areas. Don't be afraid of oils either, which are just as beneficial if they're of plant origin. Sea buckthorn oil, in particular, works miracles thanks to its concentration of nourishing and protective fatty acids, which dissolve toxins present on the skin's surface while providing a pleasant sensation of comfort.
Step 2: Cleaning
To complete your make-up removal routine, continue with a gentle gel or bar soap for combination skin. Obtained from a blend of butters or oils, it deeply unclogs pores while respecting the hydrolipidic balance of the epidermis. Massage gently, paying particular attention to the T-zone. You can also use a cleansing oil, as long as it has a vegetable base. The most important thing is to avoid astringent products, as aggressed skin will tend to secrete more sebum to defend itself. All that's left is to rinse your face with a tonic lotion. This trick removes limescale from tap water, which is reputed to be drying.
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Essential gestures
Now that your skin has been cleansed, it's time to move on to skincare. The aim of a facial routine for combination skin is to rebalance the oil-water ratio.
Intensely moisturized skin
Of course, your skin protects itself by creating sebum. But if it's not sufficiently moisturized, it'll overproduce sebum, at the risk of clogging your pores. That's why your combination-skin skincare routine should include a moisturizer, to be used morning and night. Forget nourishing creams, which are far too rich in lipids! Instead, opt for a light-textured fluid with a non-greasy finish. Packed with water, it helps maintain optimum moisture levels in the stratum corneum, thus reinforcing the cutaneous barrier. Skin is better protected and won't need to produce excess sebum. To maximize the benefits of the moisturizing cream, La Maison de l'Argousier recommends applying a serum concentrated in natural active ingredients to the entire face beforehand. Sea Buckthorn vegetable oil is a perfect shield against moisture loss. On its own or as a serum, it activates natural hydration while eliminating shine. As an added bonus, your skin is replenished with anti-aging vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. It's instantly comforted and regains its natural radiance. Enjoy without moderation!
Targeted care
Exfoliation is the ultimate beauty routine, provided it's not too aggressive! Once a week, a micro-grain exfoliating scrub gently removes dead skin cells. In addition to improving the penetration of active ingredients, it eliminates imperfections, smoothes fine lines and brightens the complexion. Immediately afterwards, apply a purifying, mattifying clay or thyme mask to the T-zone. Simply treat the rest of the face to a moisturizing, soothing mask. For this, you can apply a thin layer of Sea Buckthorn moisturizing cream, a shrub rich in small orange berries full of virtues. To preserve the integrity of the plant's active ingredients, La Maison de l'Argousier relies on gentle, chemical-solvent-free manufacturing processes. Made from 96-98% natural and organic ingredients, not tested on animals and packaged in recyclable packaging, they take care of your skin as well as the planet. Finally, to get rid of blackheads, include an astringent and antibacterial lotion in your routine for combination skin. This solution will purify the skin and prevent localized inflammation.