Combination skin has both oily and dry areas. If you have combination skin, your forehead, chin, and nose (T zone) will be oily, while the skin around your cheeks and mouth will dry (1). Do you see why we say it needs extra care? Because you should take care of both oily and dry skin region needs. Especially during summers when you have to reduce oiliness and grease, you also need to care for your dry skin. So, it is not easy to take care of it unless you have the best solution. The products you find on the market are only a few, and not everything works well on everyone. So, we suggest you try some home remedies to fulfill your combination skin needs. Keep reading to find out more!

Summer Face Packs For Combination Skin

Following 5 are the best DIY summer face packs that you should try if you have combination skin.

1. Honey, Yogurt, and Rose Water Face Pack

Mix together honey, yogurt, and rose water in equal quantities (about 1 tbsp each) Apply on the face evenly Keep it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash off with regular water

How Does This Help?

Honey and yogurt are known for their cooling effect on the skin. They will help combat dryness and provide moisture to your skin (2), (3). Rosewater will control the oiliness while giving your skin an added freshness, especially during the summers. It also acts as a good sun protector (4). [Read: How To Get Rid Of Pockmarks On Face]

2. Oats and Almonds Face Pack

Oats come to the rescue for combination skin too.

Soak 10 almonds in water and let them stay soaked overnight The next morning, grind these into a paste. Add 1 tbsp of oats, 1 tsp of honey, and yogurt as required Mix well to get a smooth paste. Apply this on the face and keep it on for about 15 to 20 minutes Wash off with regular water

How Does This Help?

Oats will help scrub off the excess oil from the skin, while almonds will add nourishment back to dry skin (5).

3. Papaya and Banana Face Pack

Papaya and banana are great foods when it comes to taking care of your skin (6), (7).

Mash some papaya and banana and mix together Now add in some honey to the above ingredients Mix everything well to get a smooth paste Apply to your face and leave on till it dries Wash off with regular water

Watch your skin glow after some time. The shine and extra oil will be in control while the dry patches will be considerably softer.

4. MultaniMitti (Also Known As Fuller’s Earth) Face Pack

Multani mitti is a major ingredient in almost all face packs that are made in Indian homes and even in those that are available in the market. Multanimitti alone has a tendency to aggravate dry skin conditions. It is best to always add rose water to the same to make sure your skin gets the required moisture too.

Mix multanimitti and rose water. Apply to your face till it dries and then wash off with regular water.

How Does This Help?

This face pack helps soothe and refresh the skin.

5. Cucumber Face Pack

Grate half a cucumber and add 1 tsp of honey and half a tsp of milk cream to it. Apply this to your face. Place 2 cucumber slices on your eyes. Wash off when dry or after 15 to 20 minutes.

Some Facts About Natural Ingredients Used In The Above Face Packs:

Honey and bananas are excellent natural moisturizers. Yogurt softens and hydrates skin. Oats and papaya exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. Vitamin E oils in almonds nourish the skin. Rose water helps to balance out the dry and oily skin areas. Multanimitti and cucumbers are cool and refreshing.

Is it OK to apply Multani mitti every day? No. Excessive use of Multani mitti may lead to over-exfoliation, damage the skin barrier, and cause irritation and redness. Limit it to once or twice a week. Which time of the day is best for using a face pack? If you use an exfoliating and clay face mask, it’s better to use it at night. It will clarify the skin, decongest the pores and promote better absorption of skin products, which may help your skin recover better. Is aloe vera good for combination skin? All skin types, including combination skin, can use aloe vera gel to maintain healthy, hydrated skin.

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