Skin care routine for Combination Skin

Heyyyy dears!!!!Welcome back to “shalinitalks”. In today’s blog, I would like to give some insight or tips on how you can schedule the morning Skin care routine for Combination skin amidst of all the tight schedule work. Spending few minutes could really bring a healthy and glowing skin. Set a deal with me and you will thank me after 30 days of following this routine.

The below listed products have been purchased from the respective brands based on my skin type. They also have vast products for different skin types. I am reviewing these products because I felt these are worth a try for their quality and cost. For all the girls out there with combination/oily skin type, here are the must try products.

Facial massage with Kumkumadi Serum

All may wonder as how to use a night serum during morning. But in case of combination/oily skin ,you can give a try before having a bath. Always do a patch test on your hand to check for any allergic reactions. This step is very much necessary in skin care routine for combination skin.

Brand Recommendation

Literally speaking, there are several ayurvedic and organic brands that promote Kumkumadi serum/Glow serum. I have started searching in and out through reviews and Instagram pages. Finally I shortlisted ” Yeka Kumkumadi serum” from their Instagram page.

I am already a big fan of their Golden Glow Skin Oil and Moringa Hair Oil. Check out my first blog on the benefits of Skin Oil by clicking on the below button.

Usage

1. Take a few drops of kumkumadi serum.
2. Massage gently over the face which covers under eye region too
3. Leave it for 30 minutes and wash off.

Benefits

• Rejuvenates your skin
• Bid Bye to Blemishes
• Cures Dark spots, marks and repairs wrinkles.
• Golden glow

Nalangu Maavu/Herbal Bath Powder

Usage of Herbal Bath Powder on a daily basis can help in reducing the excessive sweat and odor. Though it doesn’t lather, it effectively cleanses the body and minimizes the pores on the skin. The key Ingredients of herbal bath powder are herbs and flowers which has specific Ayurvedic properties .This mix of herbs are used in treating various skin-related issues including eczema.

Brand Recommendation

I have used several herbal bath powders from the local store to high hit one available in the social media pages. I have been constantly ordering other products from this brand and liked to try their “Nalangu Maavu” for my daughter. The consistency of the bath powder is very smooth and not coarse. The added advantage is that it is suitable for all age groups and skin types. It doesn’t break out the skin and reduce the blemishes and sun tan.

Usage

• Mix 2 – 3 tbsps. of powder with water and make a paste.
• Apply all over the body, let it try for few minutes and then try to scrub it off with required water.
• No need to use any soap/body wash after using this powder.

Benefits

• Absorbs excess of oil from the skin without making it dry.
• Helps to Reduce Skin Inflammation
• Arrests excessive sweat and reduce the body odor

Vitamin C Face Serum

Lately, Vitamin C serums continue to trend in the skin care market. The main reason why Vitamin C serum rules the market with different compositions is that they are potent antioxidants with amazing benefits for skin. 

It can boost overall skin brightness, help in stimulating the collage production, reduce the fine lines and wrinkles near eyes ,improve the saggy eyes and much more. Skin experts suggests Vitamin C products for all Skin types.

 There are separate formulations for day and night Vitamin C serums. If you likely to choose the day serum, do follow up with a very broad spectrum sunscreen with with an SPF of 30 or higher.

Try to store the serums in refrigerator, as it may tend to change colour due to oxidization. Also as a beginner ,start with lower concentrations of Vitamin C serum. When your skin gets along well,then move over 12% .

Brand Recommendation

The brand “Glow n Bloom” have wide variety of skin and hair care products. Surfing through their reviews in Instagram, I ordered Vitamin C serum, Gel moisturizer and hair mask. My favourite among all the products is their serum, which doesn’t gave me any irritation and does the job perfectly. Packaging was good and you have to refrigerate for long life. My acne scars faded away after two weeks and do follow up with sunscreen lotion.

Usage

• Squeeze 2 to 3 drops from the dropper provided
• Tap it on cheeks and forehead and massage gently with fingertips
• Let the serum gets absorbed
• Moisturizer can be applied after few minutes.

Benefits

• Evens out your skin tone
• Helps fade Hyper-pigmentation
• Helps reduce signs of ageing
• Reduces under eye circles

Red wine Gel Moisturizer

There is always a misconception that oily/combination skin doesn’t need any moisturizer as it may sweat the face. But Dermatologists say that just because our skin is combination/oily in T-zones doesn’t mean that it’s hydrated.

To understand this , it is important to make a note that although the words “dry” and “dehydrated” are often misunderstood as similar, literally the two indicate very different underlying issues when it comes to your skin. 

Brand Recommendation

As my skin was bit oily in T-zones, I usually avoid moisturizer. But when I start to learn more about the goodness in hydrating the skin, I approached Shalini from “Glow n Bloom” to provide me the best for my skin. She suggested “Red Wine Gel” moisturizer and yes it makes my skin look hydrated and doesn’t dry up soon. It can also be used a primer base before makeup.

Usage

• Take adequate quantity and apply the gel moisturizer gently with your finger tips
• Let it settle along with the serum.

Benefits

• Helps to reduce the skin aging by restoring elasticity
• Skin Nourishment, Hydration and Moisturization are added benefits

Calamine Sunscreen Lotion

To even out our complexion, sunscreen lotion is needed after applying moisturizer. It helps in preventing sun damages. One of the important feature of the sunscreen Sun damage is one of the many causes of uneven skin tones and daily sun cream helps to prevent those effects. One of the most notable benefits of sunscreen is that it safeguards our skin against the sun’s broad spectrum of harmful UV rays.

Brand Recommendation

“Aroma Essentials” is a brand that doesn’t need introduction. When I started with CTM routing back before few years, this was the brand which guided me to select the products based on my skin type. The utmost product is their sunscreen lotion which I haven’t changed in years. It doesn’t leave any white cast on the face and reduces sun tan to a large extent.

Usage

• Take adequate quantity of the Sunscreen lotion and apply it directly on the skin.
• Cover your neck region too.
• Apply the sunblock 20 minutes before stepping out in sun.

Benefits

Sun Block protects skin from harsh UVA, UVB rays, reduces the effects of premature aging skin.

Talc Free Face Powder

Th last step before you move on with your work is to touch up your face with powder. Many people doesn’t like a dewy face and so they have to set the face with powder. As studies report that Talc is bad for skin because it can contain asbestos, which is a known carcinogen. Especially it is always good to avoid talcum powders for babies.

Brand Recommendation

Talking about the brand Shree Herbals, I have already reviewed their eyebrow and eyelashes serum.

I haven’t used a talc free face powder in my lifetime…So I thought I should give a try. There are few varieties based on talc free face powders. I purchased “Brown blush” from Shree Herbals and I bet you all will love using it.

Usage

Lightly brush on talc free face powder over the face and neck to even out skin tone with a natural-matte looking finish.

Benefits

• Talc free Dusting Face Powder can be mainly used for kids.
• It protects from acne.
• It absorbs oil and gives flawless look.