Do you often find yourself confused about whether to apply a thick cream or a lightweight gel moisturiser to your skin? Or some areas of your skin are dry and some oily? Or maybe some days you are dry and other days oily? If you answer is yes to any of these, then you probably have combination skin.
People who have combination skin typically have oily skin in their T-zone (which includes their forehead, nose, and chin) and either normal or dry skin on their cheeks.
Apart from the above, changes in skin type in response to changing seasons is another way to establish that a person has combination skin type. During the colder months, your skin may feel parched, and during the warmer, more humid summer months, it may feel oily.
We understand that combination skin can be tough to balance because of the two opposing skin types. However, with the appropriate information and tailor-made products for your unique skin type, it can be handled easily and effectively.
Now that the answer behind the question ‘what is combination skin?’ has been answered, here’s how to deal with it:
It’s easy to go for a foaming face wash for oily skin people and a gel/creamy, hydrating face wash for dry skin. But, if you have combination skin, you have to pick a cleanser that doesn't strip the dry areas of your face and also gets rid of the oily residue from the T-zone.
At Suhi & Sego, you can get a cleanser that is formulated for exactly this and more. To get your custom cleanser, take the quick skincare analysis quiz and the brand will recommend you one.
The technique of using a cleanser also plays a key role in combination skin. You should focus on cleansing around the nose area, while making gentle strokes on the drier areas of the face.
Multi-masking is the practice of using a variety of face masks to address different skin issues. This is a great way to keep your combination skin in check and manageable. You can use a charcoal or clay based clay mask for the T-zone area and a moisturising cream-based mask for the rest of the face!
Layering can be tricky with combination skin as it could start making the oily parts of your skin look even more oily . So, the best tip is to go with minimal layers of skin care. Use a hydrating and refreshing toner right after you’ve cleansed your skin and then an all-in-one serum to target your skin concerns. Seal it all in with a gel based moisturiser and sunscreen.
We bet you’ve been suggested to use two different moisturisers several times just because you have combination skin. At Suhi & Sego you can get a custom-made moisturiser that not only nourishes the skin but also targets your skin concerns. Get your skin analysed by Suhi & Sego and take home your personalised Day and Night Cream made specifically for combination skin.
Combination skin, like oily or dry skin, is a skin type rather than a skin condition. You can simply manage it with the tips mentioned above and achieve healthy, glowing skin with the right skincare products and regimen!
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But overall, a simple, fuss-free CTM (cleanse-tone-moisturise) followed up with sunscreen can go a really long way. Would you like to ace the simplified three-step skincare routine? Here’s how you can do it like a pro.
Step #1: Cleanse
Do we even need to explain the importance of cleansing? It’s the most basic but crucial step of a skincare routine. After exposure to all the dirt, grime and pollution, your skin needs to be cleansed to prevent itself from hosting the unwanted substances for a longer period of time.
You might not believe us when we say this but the efficacy of all the subsequent skincare products depends on cleansing! The Suhi & Sego Cleanser is a great option for your daily cleanser. It’s got a gel-like consistency that has a light-as-air lather that does not strip the skin of its natural oils. Additionally, with the J-beauty gem Ginseng, it leaves your skin feeling soothed and calm.
Step #2: Toning
Toning is a step that many of us look past. But it’s a must-have for any skin type, especially if you’re struggling with dull, dehydrated skin.
A daily skin care routine for glowing skin must include a Toner or a face mist. It preps your skin for the moisturisers and serums (a toner increases the absorption power of your skin), tightens pores, and hydrates the skin. It can also be used to create a “moisture sandwich” which is basically a technique where you layer your toner with your moisturizer for plump, hydrated skin. Tap here to learn more about it!
The Suhi & Sego Customised Toner has a rose water base and is enhanced with active ingredients based on your skin type. The alcohol-free formula works on balancing the pH levels of the skin and minimizing the appearance of pores. It also contains Rosa Damascena Extract that relaxes tired skin. So, make a toner a part of your daily skin care routine for glowing skin.
Step #3: Moisturiser
There’s nothing about this very crucial step that hasn’t been said before. A moisturiser is key to your skincare routine. Yes, irrespective of your skin type. It’s our skin’s natural tendency to lose out moisture due to TEWL (trans-epidermal water loss), and a moisturiser will control that allowing moisture to be locked into your skin.
It’s one of the most important skin care routine steps but it’s as important to find a cream that is suitable to your skin type and concerns. Both — the Day Cream and the Night Cream — from Suhi & Sego are crafted based on your skin’s requirements. By filling out the skin analysis, the brand will suggest which formula you should use based on your exact skin type, skin concern, lifestyle and environment. This customisation will help you find the right moisturizer, and there’s nothing better than sticking to a formula whipped especially for you.
And, that’s it — caring for your skin and establishing a simple skincare routine can be that easy. Head to the skin analysis to get your personalised CTM routine.
Skin hydration and moisturisation are the two most important things to focus on for healthy and supple skin. And no, they’re not the same thing. Your skin can be either dry or dehydrated, or both at the same time, and that’s why you need to figure out the different types of skincare required for each. If you think your dull and dry skin isn’t getting any help from moisturiser, you may be in desperate need of some skin hydration. If you’re confused as to what we’re talking about, let’s decipher the two.
The difference between skin hydration and moisturisation
The difference between skin hydration and moisturisation is simple. Skin hydration refers to a product providing the necessary hydration or water to the skin, and moisturisation refers to the product locking in moisture and stopping your skin from losing the water.
The ingredients that provide skin hydration are ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerine and aloe vera. These help draw water and increase the water content in your skin. Moisturisers on the other hand contain ingredients that improve the skin's barrier function and make it easier to lock in moisture. These include ingredients such as shea butter, petrolatum, silicone derivatives, lanolin, lecithin, and others.
So basically, what we’re trying to say over here is that skin hydration makes your skin feel supple and plump, and moisturisation locks in that softness.
What does your skin need— skin hydration or moisturisation?
Well, your skin needs both skin hydration and moisturisation. But just in case you think the equations to your skincare routine needs some recalculation, then you may need to know the following things:
And if your skin has all of these symptoms, then you need to hydrate as well as moisturise your skin. If you aren’t sure how to incorporate products with skin hydration and moisturisation in your routine, take this skincare quiz by Suhi & Sego.
Additional tips to hydrate and moisturise your skin
Products that can help with skin hydration and moisturisation
We all know that we need to drink water and eat food containing water to receive proper skin hydration and moisturisation. However, topical products can make the world of a difference in your hydration and moisturisation game. Here are a few products that are highly recommended for dull and dehydrated skin.
Not stripping your skin’s healthy oils from the face is the first step towards building a strong hydration and moisturisation game. Hence, you must invest in a hydrating, non-stripping face cleanser. To hydrate the skin and boost water level in your skin, use a lightweight serum in your routine.
For the day time, you need a day cream that acts as a protectant against harmful environmental aggressors. The Dew Face Day Cream should be on the top of your list because its a hydrating lightweight cream that is packed with antioxidants. It's excellent to lock in skin hydration and to boost the performance of your SPF.
Use the Super Moon Night Cream at night to repair and heal your skin. It's enriched with peptides, super-oils & potent botanical extracts to improve the skin's barrier function and prevent TEWL.
Skin hydration and moisturisation are critical for maintaining a healthy skin barrier and preventing the skin from losing its suppleness, so remember to focus on both of these factors to achieve your best skin yet.
]]>If you’re someone who suffers from dry skin, you know that it can be an uncomfortable feeling. While some people are born with dry, dehydrated skin, others have extremely dry skin due to the environment and daily habits. In cold climates especially, the low humidity may cause us to have a rough time with extremely dry skin. It can result in redness, acne, or even extreme cases of eczema and bacterial infections. But there’s nothing to worry about, by using the correct formulas designed specifically for you, you can combat it within a short time.
You may do several things on your own to treat dry skin problems, such as moisturising, using occlusive balms like vaseline, using year-round UV protection and drinking enough water too. However, the best thing you can do is find the right approach to treating it. Find a skincare regimen that works for you and is tailored to make you reach your skin goals.
How do you know if you have extremely dry skin?Here are a few exhibits:
How do you treat extremely dry skin?
#1 Focus on gentle cleansing
The first and foremost advice for dry skin is to keep your skin clean, but not ‘squeaky clean’. Our advice is to use a gentle cleanser only; it will help you get rid of dirt, pollution & sweat gently without stripping your skin of its natural oils. Using a cleanser that makes your skin feel tight & dry or one with too many actives could disrupt your skin barrier.
Take the Suhi & Sego skincare analysis to know what cleanser is best suited for your skin.
#2 Use a hydrating serum
A moisture-rich, hydrating serum in your skincare routine can be a game-changer. We get it, this is a very basic tip. However, what most people don’t realise is that they might not be using the right serum for their skin type and concerns. Since this is a very crucial step, a serum tailor-made for your skin type is a safe and effective option.
The Suhi & Sego’s Night Serum is a magical potion made with skin-loving ingredients to boost the skin rejuvenation process and deeply hydrate your skin. It will penetrate to the deeper layers of your skin to prevent dryness. It is infused with Rosa Damascena extract, Hyaluronic acid, Peptides, Arbutin, Kojic acid, and Glutathione to give you plump and bright skin. You can use it during the day as well as at night.
#4 Make lifestyle changes
It’s true, you are what you eat. Not drinking enough water, eating too many processed foods, and consuming a high salt and sugar diet is going to wreak havoc on your skin. Consuming too much caffeine could also be the culprit.
Another small change you can make is avoiding hot showers as it won’t help extremely dry skin.
There are a lot of factors to consider while taking care of your dry skin problems, but following these general rules daily will make a significant difference.
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While there’s no doubt that a basic CTM (cleanse-tone-moisturise) routine is effective, there’s no denying that the skin needs a boost of rejuvenation during the night — the time when the skin is in an auto-renewal mode. This is why you’ll find beauty enthusiasts adding several steps to their PM routines, for good.
Why & How Is The Night Time Routine Different?
Your skin is considerably less submissive to environmental aggressors in the night versus the day. During the day, you’re exposed to UV, pollution, dust and other environmental stressors. And, that’s exactly why a daytime skincare routine is loaded with more protective ingredients like vitamin C, sunscreen, antioxidants, etc. On the other hand at night, you’re tucked into your clean bed and in a very controlled environment. Therefore, your night-time skincare routine is big on repairing your skin with barrier strengthening and collagen boosting ingredients like peptides and oils.
Also, certain actives can cause adverse reactions if exposed to the sun; the night is therefore the perfect time for them to do their magic.
And so, comes a Night Serum
Ever since K-beauty became a thing, we’ve been crushing over skin serums — of all kinds and textures — to soak our skin in a blissful puddle of hydration. While a vitamin C or hyaluronic acid serum works well during the day, your skin needs (and deserves) more during the night. Enter: night serums.
How is it different from the AM ones? The ingredients, mainly. While your skin gets some natural auto-renewal action, a night face serum’s ingredient list boosts that process.
In our Night Serum for example, the key ingredients defer based on your skin analysis, but there are some of the ingredients that will always be present in your Serum.
🌹 Rosa Damascena Extract: This ingredient from France is COSMOS certified & clinically proven to reduce visible signs of skin fatigue for a more relaxed, refreshed appearance. It smooths out fine lines and also evens out skin tone.
💦 Hyaluronic Acid: We use a superior form of hyaluronic acid that is both ECOCERT and COSMOS. The particle size of this one is smaller making it even more effective to hydrate and plump your skin.
〰️ Sh-Nonapeptide-4: This is the ingredient that will help your skin repair & heal. It increases skin elasticity, and protects against premature ageing caused by everyday stress.
☘️ Glutathion, Arbutin, Kojic Acid: This blend of ingredients will help with the brightness of your skin. They’re formulated to be gentle yet super effective.
The Suhi & Sego Night Serum is like an all rounder serum that helps illuminate, hydrate and repair you skin 🌟 Your skin will be more even toned, more plump and its a great first “anti-aging” serum.
So, contrary to popular belief, a night serum isn’t gimmicky; it’s a well-thought and well-curated product to accelerate the skin renewal process while you have a good night’s sleep.
Go get your customised night serum that’s formulated based on your skin’s needs and goals for maximum results.
A beginner's guide to understanding the relationship between Vitamin D and your skin.
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Here's a guide on Vitamin D, its relation to your skin’s health, and ways to consume it in a safe manner.
Vitamin D: What is it?
Vitamin D and the Skin: How are they related?
Is the skin just a medium for the synthesis of Vitamin D or do Vitamin D levels actually matter for your skins health? Well, both hold true. Vitamin D controls a variety of physiological processes in the skin; it is responsible for skin cell regeneration, forming your skin barrier, building the immunity of your skin, and also getting rid of unwanted cells from your skin. It essentially takes care of everything from how your skin looks, to how your skin feels and heals.
Vitamin D: How does it help the skin?
Is your skin craving Vitamin D?: The Obvious Signs
My Vitamin D3 levels are low: How do I consume it in the best way possible?
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that keeps your nervous system, physical body and emotional health strong. While this beginner’s guide has helped you understand the basics of it and how to get started, consult a doctor or nutritionist to better understand your body’s unique needs!
]]>Being gluten free & vegan but living in a world filled with tres leches cakes and tiramisu’s, I am always on the look out for easy to make, dessert alternatives.
I came across this guilt-free dessert recipe on one of my favourite pages Copper and Cloves (@copperandcloves) and knew I had to try it. When I started making it, I realised that this creamy, no-bake vegan ‘cheesecake’ using only whole ingredients is also amazing for my skin. Full of vitamin C from the citrus, healthy fats from the nuts & avocado and containing plenty of fibre, this is dessert will not only nourish my body but also my skin from the inside out.
The tanginess in the lemons pairs perfectly with the creamy flavours of coconut and avocado, alongside the sharpness of the lemon zest.
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I hope you enjoy making this dessert as much as I did! Tag us @suhiandsego if you try it.
]]>From picking the most expensive serums to applying the right shade of a dewy foundation, the ultimate aim has always been to have nourished and supple skin. We’ve all experienced clear, healthy skin at some point in our lives, however, keeping it constant has always been a challenge. Is there a sacred routine? Is there a magical product? Or is there just one answer for how to get glowing skin?
For glowing skin, start your day with deep breathing, as it can increase your galvanic skin response (GSR). In simple words, GSR is a measure of your skin’s electrodermal activity, which changes depending on how stressed you are. Therefore, when you indulge in deep breathing and increase your skin’s GSR, you’re also physiologically bringing down the stress levels of your body. This, in return, brings down your stress hormone levels. As a result, you’ll notice clear, refreshed and glowing skin in less than a month.
This is no surprise, is it? But are you aware of the damage that an altered sleep cycle then does to your skin? In a study conducted on 24 women, in 2022, it was found that leading a sleep-restricted life is the leading cause for the ‘tired’ look we often seem to carry. Not getting enough sleep can have five major drawbacks -
An absolute no-brainer. What you consume in a day, quite literally decides everything - from how you will feel to how you look. Always focus on having balanced meals that include antioxidants and vitamins like vitamin C & E. Some foods you can start consuming as soon as possible? Carrots and pumpkin for Betacarotene, spinach for lutein, oranges, and strawberries for Vitamin C, and almonds for Selenium and Vitamin E. However, it goes beyond these foods. Read this blog written by Kerry Torrens, a qualified nutritionist, to better understand food and its relation to your skin.
Working out helps in nourishing and maintaining the vitality of skin cells by boosting blood flow. It is our blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to working cells throughout the body, including the skin. Along with this, it also helps in removing waste products like free radicals from the working cells.
If you weren’t already aware, your skin has a built-in barrier that holds water and locks in moisture for itself. Although, it doesn’t always work as well as it should, and losing out on moisture can cause shrivelled, wrinkled, and dull skin. Therefore, the best way to hydrate skin is to not only drink enough water throughout the day (8 glasses minimum) but also use hydrating products like these for your skin. Other than that, it is also advisable to not use harsh soaps, take extremely hot showers or use rough sponges for your skin.
We’re certain that this one doesn’t need much explaining. It’s quite simple - everything that touches your skin is going to stick around longer than you think. Be it dirty sheets or unwashed make-up brushes; these are all very capable of blocking your pores and increasing your sebum production, causing oily and acne-prone skin. The easiest practice? Ensure your hands, sheets, make-up brushes, and everything you use on your face are thoroughly cleansed, and safe enough to be used.
If you have oily or combination skin, touching your face too often can make it worse. Doing so can spread oil from one part of your face to the another, clogging your pores and increasing sebum production. How to start practicing not touching your face? -
With the pandemic, a work-from-home lifestyle, and disturbed eating habits, it is possible that all the essential nutrients in your body are not balanced. The first thing you need to do is get yourself tested for the levels of vitamins C, D, E, B12, and Calcium. This is important because all these nutrients holistically play a huge role in how your skin looks. While some target sun damage, ageing, and wrinkles, others work on skin rejuvenation and protection. Although, ensure that you get these reports checked by the doctor and only take the prescribed medicines in the recommended doses.
Sunscreen should be one of the most essential parts of your skincare routine. Wearing sunscreen regularly helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer, and premature ageing. Skipping sunscreen may look harmless, but it’s not. Being irregular with your sunscreen exposes your skin to harmful UV rays which can not only increase your chances of premature ageing but also lead to uneven skin tone.
All of these might overwhelm you, but honestly, it's all about staying focused and taking it one step at a time!
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