Your nighttime skin rituals are as important (if not more) as your AM routine. That’s right. When you are busy counting sheep, the skin is hard at work. It turns off the protection mode, transitioning into an intense repair and rejuvenation cycle. This is where tailored nighttime skincare wields immense power. The right formulations help shed grime and debris, ensuring the healthy regeneration of skin cells. Yet many folks don’t have a nighttime skincare routine!
To fix this grave oversight, we are bringing you the perfect nighttime routine for different skin types – starting with combination. But before we get to the cheat sheet, let’s refresh our knowledge on combination skin and its many challenges.
What is combination skin?
In simple terms, combination skin has characteristics of both oily and dry skin. So, if the T-zone, forehead and chin have a never-ending oil slick while your cheeks stay dry – chances are that your skin type is combination.
The biggest challenge in caring for this skin type is looking for formulations that regulate sebum while hydrating the skin. Luckily, Foxtale carries a range of top-notch products that strike that balance easily.
Challenges Of Combination Skin
Admittedly every skin type comes with its own set of challenges. Here are some of the problems faced by the combination skin type.
1. Enlarged pores: Since combination skin spills oil like it is nobody’s business, it is often characterized by enlarged pores on the T-zone, forehead and chin.
2. Never-ending oil slick: If you have combination skin, you are probably tired of the never-ending oil slick on the face.
3. Blackheads, whiteheads or acne: Excess sebum, impurities and keratin can clog the pores on your face – leading to different types of acne (inflammatory and non-inflammatory).
4. Extreme dryness: During transition season, folks with combination skin may notice extreme dryness or an uncomfortable tightness in the cheeks.
5. Dullness: The never-ending oil slick on the face can attract dirt, impurities and other pollutants. This buildup can take a toll on your skin, making it look beat and dull.
The Best Nighttime Routine For Combination Skin
A solid skincare steers clear of redundancy. This is why we bring you a simple yet effective PM skincare ritual for the combination skin type. So, read at leisure and bag these combination skin care products only on Foxtale.
1. Scrub-a-dub with our Acne Control Cleanser: Use Foxtale’s Acne Control Face Wash to remove dirt, grime, and impurities from the pores. It carries Salicylic Acid that cuts excess shine, curbs acne (whiteheads and blackheads) and soothes inflammation. What we love about this cleanser is how it ensures multi-level hydration and nourishment to the skin —all thanks to Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid on the ingredient list.
Why is a cleanser important in your nighttime routine: A potent cleanser like our Acne Control Face Wash sheds buildup, aiding in the healthy cellular regeneration process. It also facilitates better absorption of your treatments and moisturizers.
How to use: Take a coin-sized amount of the Acne Control Face Wash and gently massage your face for half a minute. Once through, use cold or lukewarm water for a second cleanse. Pat your skin dry using a microfibre towel.
2. Treatment with our Niacinamide or AHA BHA Exfoliating Serum: Next, use a serum or treatment to address your pressing skin concern. If you want to remove the grease and preserve your skin’s hydration – try our Niacinamide Serum. For shedding buildup, unclogging pores, and reducing acne/whiteheads/blackheads, we recommend the AHA BHA Exfoliating Serum. Alternatively, if you are dealing with active breakouts, try Foxtale Acne Spot Corrector Gel STAT.
Why is treatment important in your nighttime skincare routine: As discussed earlier, your lipid barrier is the most permeable at night. This guarantees higher efficacy of any active-infused serum or treatment.
How to use: Take 2 to 3 pumps of the Foxtale Serum and gently dab it on your face. Use a light hand to avoid stress on your skin. Alternatively, if you are summoning the Acne Spot Corrector Gel – use a pea-sized amount on individual pimples and zits.
3. Seal Hydration with our Oil Free Moisturizer: Once the serum absorbs into your skin, use Foxtale Oil Free Moisturizer to seal in this treatment and hydration. The innovative formula is the perfect fit for folks with combination skin. It contains Niacinamide, which soaks up excess oil and prevents clogged pores. Additionally, Hyaluronic Acid and Marine Extracts ensure long-lasting hydration for the skin, banishing dryness from the cheeks.
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Why is moisturizer important in your nighttime routine: Our skin is the most productive at night – shedding dead cells and undergoing cell renewal. Collagen production also peaks around the same time. Moreover, we know that the lipid barrier is highly permeable in the PM, leading to considerable moisture loss. To avoid these problems, moisturizer in your nighttime routine is non-negotiable.
How to use: Take a dollop of the combination skin moisturizer and massage it onto your skin. Don’t forget your neck, the back of your ears, and the décolletage area.
Bonus Step – Night Masking Ritual
If your skin has been looking very dull and beat, give it some TLC. And what better than a masking ritual to do the same? Try Foxtale’s Skin Radiance Mask STAT. Infused with Lactic Acid, Brazilian Purple and Kaolin Clay, this mask works on a gamut of concerns. It cuts oil, minimizes pores, zaps blackheads, clears buildup and hydrates the skin.
How to use: Apply a thick, even layer of the Skin Radiance Mask on a clean, dry face. Let the formulation sit on your skin for approximately 10 minutes. Once the timer goes off, use lukewarm water to rinse the mask.
FAQs
1. What products should I not use for my combination skin?
If you have combination skin, steer clear of these formulas
-Formulations with alcohol and sulfates
-Harsh skincare that marr the lipid barrier
-Comedogenic skincare and makeup
