After doing a specific write-up for those with seriously dry skin, it seems only fair that we roll out a series of posts about the provisions we have for other skin types –
ageing, oily, sensitive, but firstly (drumroll please)
combination skin.
I find that choosing a cream for combination skin can be a lucky dip, as some manufacturers see ‘combination’ as a license to make
any kind of product they feel like. I have nonetheless persevered, and whittled
two products out of the woodwork that are perfectly tailored to combination
skin.
I should save the best until last, but I can’t wait, I’m putting
it in here first –
Lavera Mattifying Balance Cream with Organic Calendula andOrganic Ginger.
It is The Winner. Calendula is an ages-old skin tonic, balancing and
regenerating, and ginger is … well… usually it’s just my favourite flavour of
tea, but here it brings its vitamin-rich zing to purify and stabilise your
unstable skin. Advertised for ‘normal and combination skin’, this cream is
pretty robust. You know you’ve used moisturiser, but it isn’t sticky on your
skin, the texture is full and creamy but not rich or too thick. The perfect balance
for a balancing cream. The scent is also good - fresh and natural, but not
herby, minty, or rosy, as most of these things seem to be!
Next, a lovely niche product for sensitive combination skin.
It can be so tricky if you tick two boxes to find a product tailored to you,
but oh-so-thoughtful
Weleda has, as ever, provided. Their
Almond SoothingFacial Lotion (not to be confused with their
cream
of a similar name) is fragrance free and Natrue certified, so very gentle on
delicate skin. It also stabilises the lipid mantle (i.e. sorts out the
combination issues of combination skin) and, meanwhile, moisturises. If this
matches your skin type, look no further.
That’s all for today, folks, but watch this space with
baited breath if you have ageing, oily, or sensitive skin – you’re next!
