If it makes you feel any better, your annoyingly capricious skin is not alone. According to dermatologists, how to manage combination skin is one of the most common questions they’re asked. In order to shed some light—and balance—on the situation, we turned to Tiffany Jow Libby, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, and Ranella Hirsch, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Cambridge, Mass. You’ll also want to add additional nourishing formulations, like a cream or emollient, to drier parts of your face, adds Dr. Libby. “Applying heavier creams are fine for the face. The dry areas on combination skin will tolerate creams well and often need that extra level of moisture to keep skin balanced.”
