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🌸 Dermatologist-Style Skincare Routine for Sensitive Combination Skin
Morning + Night Steps (Professional, Gentle, and Effective)
Sensitive combination skin means your face has both oily and dry areas, and it reacts easily to fragrance, harsh acids, or strong ingredients.
This routine focuses on barrier support, hydration, oil balance, and redness control, while keeping the skin calm and protected.
🌞 MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE
1. Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
Use a mild, non-foaming or low-foam cleanser to avoid stripping the skin.
Look for:
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Ceramides
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Glycerin
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Non-fragrance formulas
💡 Why?
This cleans your T-zone without drying your cheeks or irritating the skin barrier.
2. Hydrating Toner (Alcohol-Free)
Choose a soothing toner that hydrates and balances both oily and dry areas.
Ingredients to look for:
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Panthenol (B5)
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Centella Asiatica
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Green Tea
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Allantoin
💡 Why?
Calms redness and preps the skin for serum absorption.
3. Vitamin C Serum (Gentle Formula)
Use a mild, non-acidic Vitamin C or derivative suitable for sensitive skin.
Best forms:
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Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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Ascorbyl Glucoside
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
💡 Why?
Brightens the skin and protects against sun damage without irritation.
4. Lightweight Gel Moisturizer
Choose a moisturizer that hydrates without clogging pores.
Look for:
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Ceramides
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Squalane
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Niacinamide (2–3%)
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Hyaluronic Acid
💡 Why?
Maintains moisture in dry areas while controlling shine in oily zones.
5. Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
This is the most important step. Use a mineral or hybrid sunscreen for sensitive skin.
Look for:
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Zinc Oxide
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Titanium Dioxide
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Non-fragrance, non-alcohol formulas
💡 Why?
Protects the skin barrier, prevents dark spots, and reduces sensitivity.
🌙 NIGHT SKINCARE ROUTINE
1. Mild Cleanser (Same as Morning)
Removes sunscreen, dirt, and excess oil without irritation.
2. Hydrating Toner or Essence
Helps replenish moisture lost throughout the day.
3. Barrier-Repair Serum
Use a calming serum specially designed for sensitive combination skin.
Best options:
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Niacinamide (2–5%)
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Peptides
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Centella Asiatica
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Ceramides
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Beta-Glucan
💡 Why?
Strengthens your skin barrier and reduces redness and irritation.
4. Lightweight Moisturizer
Choose a gel-cream formula at night to avoid heaviness.
Important:
Avoid thick, occlusive creams unless your skin is extremely dry.
5. Optional: Spot Treatment
If you get occasional breakouts, apply a gentle spot treatment only on pimples.
Best for sensitive skin:
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Salicylic Acid (0.5–1%)
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Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5% Gel)
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Tea Tree (diluted)
💡 Apply only on affected areas — not all over the face.
🌟 WEEKLY ADD-ONS
1–2× Weekly: Hydrating Sheet Mask
Look for:
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Aloe
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Cica (Centella)
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Hyaluronic Acid
1× Weekly: Clay Mask for T-Zone
Use only on oily areas, not dry cheeks.
🌿 SKINCARE TIPS FOR SENSITIVE COMBINATION SKIN
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Avoid harsh scrubs or rough exfoliators.
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Avoid fragrance, drying alcohols, and essential oils.
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Introduce new products slowly.
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Patch-test every product for 24 hours.
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Use lukewarm water, not hot.
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Never skip sunscreen.