Micellar Water For Combination Skin

We know combination skin can be a challenge to manage – especially with cleansing routines, make-up removal and moisturising. Find out how NIVEA Micellar Water makes the best cleanser for combination skin.

What is combination skin?

Combination skin is when you have oily skin in particular areas of your face, usually your t-zone combined with dry areas of your face and it can be a nightmare to take care of. Micellar water can work as the perfect makeup remover and facial cleanser for combination skin as it removes impurities from the skin, leaving it feeling hydrated whilst not leaving behind any residue!

Eye make-up with NIVEA

Even if you have combination skin the most delicate skin is around your eyes. NIVEA Micellar Gel Eye Make-up Remover is soft and gentle to your eye area without leaving any residue on your skin.

Combination skin care tips

Drink plenty of water! Hydrating helps keep those patches predisposed to dryness healthy
Avoid traditional soap. Traditional soap disrupts the skins natural pH balance, leading to dryer patches and can overstimulate oil production in your t-zone
Exfoliate gently, this removes any oil and dead skin and helps prevent breakouts and acne
Use sunscreen, protecting yourself from the suns ray is crucial
Be wary of the weather. Some people experience oily skin overdrive during the summer months and very dry, flaky skin in winter. The key is to moisturise all the time, even if you're skin is oily as this can stop skin from overproducing oil

Removing make-up from combination skin

NIVEA Professional Micellar Water is formulated with dry oil to remove even the most stubborn make-up and waterproof mascara without irritation or product residue.
The special dry oil formula is perfect for combination skin with patches of dry skin cared for by the dry oil, micellar & black tea
With micelles that attract oil and water NIVEA Professional Micellar Water wipes oil away from your t-zone leaving you without product residue and a matte complexion
Large pores in combination skin can be clogged by long lasting make-up and cause breakouts, using micellar water in your evening routine will help prevent breakouts from oily skin

The role of sebum in skin

Sebum plays an important role in combination skin care

What is Sebum?

Sebum is a natural oily substance produced by your body. It's what makes oily skin oily and a lack of it causes dry and flaky skin.

Sebum is used as a way to keep skin moisturised and waterproofed and can act as a barrier against bacteria, however it has it's downfalls too. Too much sebum, left unattended can lead to blocked pores and acne. So it's important to cleanse your face morning and night.

Where sebum is lacking it's especially important to moisturise, if you want to know more about Sebum follow NIVEA's What is Sebum? Guide.