A skincare routine for combination skin in Bangladesh
One routine, not two. Treat the whole face gently and the T-zone specifically.
Is this you?
An oily forehead, nose and chin with normal or dry cheeks. The most common skin type here, and the one most often mistreated by picking products for the oiliest part of the face.
Morning
Cleanse
A gentle gel or gel-cream cleanser
Chosen for the cheeks, not the T-zone. A wash strong enough for the nose will strip the rest.
Treat
Suits both halves of the face, which is what makes it the right active for this skin type.
Moisturise
A light lotion, more on the cheeks
Use more where it is dry. Multi-moisturising is simpler than owning two of everything.
Protect
A light fluid or gel sunscreen, SPF 50 PA++++
The highest-return step in any routine. Every morning, indoors near a window as well as out.
Night
Cleanse
Oil cleanse, then the gel wash
On days you wore sunscreen or makeup.
Treat
BHA on the T-zone only, two nights a week
Treat the area, not the face. This is the one step where combination skin really is two skin types.
Moisturise
Everywhere, including the T-zone.
In Bangladesh
The T-zone gets oilier in the monsoon and the cheeks get drier in winter, so this is the skin type whose routine shifts most across the year. The structure stays; the textures move.
Common mistakes
Buying for the oiliest part of your face
A mattifying everything leaves the cheeks tight, and tight cheeks are what send people looking for a richer cream that then breaks out the T-zone.
Common questions
Do I need two moisturisers?
Rarely. One light one, applied more generously on the dry areas, handles it for most people.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Skincare products are not medicines. Speak to a dermatologist about persistent or worsening skin conditions.