A Real Combination... Dry and Oily Skin Together?

For as long as I can remember I've always had what is referred to as combination skin.

I have the typical T-zone with oily sections on my forehead, nose area and chin, but with dryness on my cheeks and around my jawline.

One of the reasons I created  the combination skin products range is that I suffered from using products that caused excessive dryness and at the same time they made the oily areas of my skin even oilier! I learned a long time ago that using natural skincare products that were pH balanced were the best thing to balance out my T-zone problem.

I also realised from my younger days as a teenager that I had to avoid any skincare products with alcohol because that just played havoc with my skin and brought me out in spots.

I have always loved using a foaming cleansers - I love the idea of washing your face with a cleanser that creates a soft foam without causing any dryness of the skin...

So, one of my favourite products in the Thea Skincare range is the Rebalance Clarity Foaming Facial Cleanser - it's one of our best sellers and I know why! Its gentle foaming action and special blend of essential oils combine together to form one of the best facial cleansers I have ever used.

I prefer to use a rich face cream rather than a thin moisturiser on my face, and I like one with just a hint of a scent. I just love the Age Revival Uplifting Face Cream and uplifting is exactly what it does as it plumps and lifts the cheeks in a very subtle but defining way.

Now that the summer is upon us I am starting to step up my skincare routine. I now use an exfoliator 2-3 times a week to refresh my skin and get rid of the dead skin cells that a typical cleanser cannot budge. 

The Thea Age Revival Dream Cream Exfoliator is what it says on the tin, it's a dream. It has dual properties in that it removes dead skin and nourishes dry skin on the face at the same time. It truly works wonders and it is a dream experience using it.

Having used many chemical based skincare products myself in the past for many years, I now realise the value and importance of eliminating toxins from your skin. I know the importance and benefits of using good quality natural and organic skincare products for good skin health, and to avoid premature ageing!

Thea x

Your 5-Step Acne & Oily Skin Care Routine

No one wants acne or oily skin, but unfortunately they're both all-too-common skincare complaints. It's not just teenagers either - it's common to have breakouts well into your twenties, thirties and beyond.

Excess production of sebum is the cause of oily skin, and it can also lead to skin problems such as acne as it clogs pores and traps in bacteria. Your hormones control how much sebum your body produces so everything from puberty to pregnancy can have an effect, plus just being stressed or tired can wreak havoc with your skin's oil balance too. 

The Rebalance range by Thea Skincare is a 100% natural collection of skincare products specifically designed to target and treat acne, spots and oily skin.

It is often difficult to find suitable treatments for acne that are effective but not too harsh on your skin. An overly strong treatment can leave the skin dry, and your body will only compensate by producing yet more oil. Natural, pH balanced oily skin products are best, as they are more in tune with your skin's natural balance and are effective yet gentle and soothing.

Once you've picked out your perfect skincare products, here are the five steps you should include in your daily skincare routine to say goodbye to acne and oily skin once and for all...

1. Firstly, you should cleanse your face thoroughly twice a day. You should use a cleanser which is designed for oily skin as they tend to be gentle on the skin and contain ingredients to control shine. 

2. Next, apply a cool cloth over your face to leave it feeling refreshed and clean. Let it sit for a few minutes, as this will help to reduce excess oil production and will calm red, inflamed skin.

3. Now use a gentle toner on your skin. This will ensure your skin is soft and smooth and it will also help tighten up your pores, making it harder for dirt to get trapped in them and cause spots. Toner also helps to remove any tiny traces of makeup your cleanser might not have got rid of. Make sure you choose an alcohol-free toner as this is better for oily skin and will not leave it overly dry.

4. Next, you should moisturise - yes, even if you have oily skin! Use one that is specially designed for your skin type however, as a moisturiser for dry skin will be too rich for you and may lead to more spots. Look for natural hydrating ingredients such as shea butter or jojoba oil that moisturise whilst controlling shine.

5. Finally, use a mud or clay face mask at least once a week to absorb oil and give your skin a super deep clean. Masks work deep down into your pores to remove every last trace of impurities but again, use one designed especially to treat oily skin and acne for best results.

View the Thea Skincare skin care for oily skin range now!

COMPETITION - Win a 100% Natural Anti Acne Skin Care Set

WIN

a Thea Skincare

Rebalance Starter Set 

for acne & oily skin

Worth £24.95

20% Off Anti Acne Skin Care Until May 31st

We know that acne, spots and oily skin are amongst the most common skin complaints, and they're also some of the most depressing to live with.

Our 100% natural, organically-enriched Rebalance range is specifically developed with a blend of pure, botanical ingredients to target these problems, revealing skin that is clearer and a you that is more confident!

All this month there's a massive 20% off our entire Rebalance range, with prices starting from just £3.16 for our Anti Acne Essential Oil Blend. 

Even better, we're also giving away one of our Rebalance starter kits, worth £24.95, which contains a cleanser, exfoliator, toner and moisturiser all developed with acne-prone and oily skin in mind. 

Containing a scientifically-formulated blend of ingredients such as lichen to soothe inflamed skin, Shea butter to moisturise whilst controlling shine and bermagot essential oil to eliminate spots, these natural and organic skincare products are highly effective and contain no chemical ingredients whatsoever, so they're suitable for even the most sensitive and easily-irritated of skin types.

For your chance to win this fabulous anti-acne skincare set, here's how to enter... 

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Then simply drop us a comment below to let us know how you've entered, and leave an email address we can contact you at if you win!

Deadline for entries: 31st May 2012

The winner will be notified by email on 01/06/2012

20% Off Natural Skincare for Oily Skin & Acne

20% OFF NATURAL SKINCARE

FOR OILY SKIN & ACNE

If you're among the many people who suffer from acne, spots or oily skin, it can be very frustrating trying to find the right skincare products to get clear, beautiful skin - especially when you consider that many of the chemical-filled products on the high-street today are likely to aggravate the problem, not make it better.

That's why we've created a range of high quality but affordable natural skincare products specifically targeted at acne and oily skin, and until 31st May 2012 we're giving you 20% off the entire range too!

View our acne skin care products now

Our natural, anti-acne range Rebalance is scientifically formulated using a blend of natural and organic ingredients that have been specially chosen for their balancing and soothing properties. Just check out some of the fantastic, natural ingredients that go into the Thea Skincare anti-acne skincare range...

Jojoba oil provide exactly the right amount of nourishment your oily skin needs, eliminating shine without over-drying. 

Tea tree and cedarwood essential oils have a gentle, anti-bacterial effect to stop spots before they form and effectively clearing up breakouts.

Juniper berry essential oil naturally regulates sebum production, reducing oil on the skin which is a major cause of spots.

Bergamot and Roman chamomile essential oils have a mild and gentle soothing effect to calm red, irritated skin and reduce the inflammation that comes with severe acne.

Plus many more!

Pick your perfect, natural skincare product now:

Cleanser for oily skin

Moisturiser for oily skin

Or see all products for oily skin

Some Honest Natural Skincare Reviews of Thea Skincare

All companies will tell you that their products are the best. Here at Thea Skincare though, we truly believe that ours are the best natural skincare products on the market. That is why we regularly send out samples to health and beauty bloggers around the world who write honest, unbiased reviews to let the their readers know what they really think of our products.

Here are just a few of the recent comments that bloggers have written after trialling Thea Skincare natural beauty products. We never pay bloggers to write us good reviews, these words are entirely their own opinions. To read the full review, simply click on the blog name.

Super Nourish range - for dry skin and eczema

"I am really impressed, it is a rich body butter but it absorbs well and leaves my skin feeling super soft and moisturised. I particularly like using it on my hands." (Natural & FreeFrom Beauty Blog)

Click to view the full Super Nourish skincare range for dry skin and eczema

Rebalance range - for acne, spots and oily skin

"...my skin broke out with awful eczema and it became quite useful having this little pot of cream. It's worked wonders on my dry patches and now they have practically disappeared. The foaming face cleanser I simply LOVE! ...Both were lightly scented and overall I was really impressed with the products I got to try. Would I buy them again? I would without doubt purchase the cleanser again..." (Beauty and Beyond)

"The cleanser claims to unblock pores and after a few days, I have already noticed the results. The thick moisturiser is also keeping my skin hydrated. The dry patches around my nose have healed up and feel smooth again." (Delicious and Nuts)

"The cleanser... has a beautiful sweet smell (floral perhaps?) which I absolutely adore. It is very easily washed off unlike oily cleansers which require a lot of rubbing and... it doesn't sting my eyes at all. I am left with a completely cleansed face without the natural oils stripped from my skin... The Clarity Creme Face Moisturiser was a lifesaver as it cooled down my skin and reduced the soreness and also kept my skin moisturised, hydrated and soft without making it greasy... Even though the consistency is a thick cream, it isn't greasy at all, it is absorbed really well and it didn't give me any blemishes... Overall, I love these products. They're not fussy with packaging and fragrances and clearly focus on making products that work great. I think from what I've tried from this range so far, it is very good quality and one of the best natural skincare ranges I've tried." (Eden Angels)

Click to view the full Rebalance skincare range for oily skin and spots

Natural Harmony range - for normal or combination skin
 

"The moisturiser has a nice consistency, not thin and runny but not so thick you have to spend ages massaging it in... I was also really impressed with how my foundation applied, I was able to skip primer if I wanted and it lasted all day... I must say that I was really surprised by the price, most organic and natural skincare brands are a lot more expensive, so this is great for those that would like to go more natural with their skincare but thought it would be too costly." (Mmm... Makeup!)

Click to view the full Natural Harmony skincare range for normal and comination skin

Face Renew System range - for dull skin

"I loved the creme moisturiser. It was a very smooth formula and left my skin feeling silky smooth. It smelt lovely and fresh, with a minty scent. The fruit enzyme cleanser is a creamy smooth balm. It left my skin feeling very hydrated, and clean and fresh. The creme exfoliator is also very creamy and not harsh on my skin. It is gentle and has a good smooth texture, and it left my skin feeling renewed.All of the products smelt really nice and fresh. My skin afterwards felt instantly brighter, and it was left really soft and feeling very clean. I love this range and would really recommend these products." (Victoria'sVintage)

"Unlike other harsh cleansers, Thea Skincare left my skin very soft and hydrated. After using (the exfoliator) I did notice that my pores were smaller and my skin seemed to come alive again... Last but definitely not least, I applied the best moisturizer I have ever used to date... This product really works" (BuzzBeauty)

Click to view the full Face Renew System skin brightening skincare range

Age Revival range - for fine lines and wrinkles
"The Creme itself is quite liquidy, almost like a lotion in texture. But it’s really rich and moisturising – I was quite surprised just how long the effects lasted considering how light it feels... I rather loved the richness and the shiny glow it gave to my skin." (Natural Beauty Cabinet)

Click to view the full Age Revival skincare range for mature skin

If you are a beauty blogger and would like to review a free sample of our natural and organic skincare range, simply contact us and we'll be happy to send you one.

Online Skincare Clinic - Advice & Tips for Problem Skin

Have you visited our Online Skincare Clinic yet? It's a free service that helps you to identify your skin type and then find personalised advice, tips and product recommendations to suit you. Perfect for sufferers of problem skin such as acne, spots, oily skin, dry skin, eczema, wrinkles or any other condition that you may have, our Online Skincare Clinic ensures that you are caring for your skin in the best possible way and using products that are going to alleviate, not aggravate, your symptoms.

Click here to view all skin types if you are unsure which is yours or, if you know your skin type already, follow the links below to find personalised skincare tips and advice now...

Acne & Blemished Skin - information, advice and tips to get rid of acne, spots and pimples

Dry Skin - information, advice and tips to get rid of very dry, flaky, dehydrated skin

Normal & Combination Skin - information, advice and tips on caring for normal skin or combination skin such as an oily T-zone

Oily & Prone Skin - information, advice and tips to treat very oily skin, blackheads and spots


Premature Aging - information, advice and tips to get rid of fine lines and dry skin, plus treat broken capillaries

Sensitive Skin - information, advice and tips on caring for sensitive skin that is easily irritated

Wrinkles & Sagging - information, advice and tips to get rid of wrinkles naturally and to retexture and tone sagging skin

Thea tells you how to look after Combination Skin

Natural Harmony by Thea Skincare is the ideal organic skincare range for anyone with oily / combination skin

The typical 'oily T-zone' is one of the most common skincare problems, so it is vital to always use pH balanced skincare products that match the natural pH of the skin and reduce this problem.

Addressing Combination Skin is tricky yet vita,l as you have to reduce the amount of excess oil in the key T-Zone areas (typically found around the T-shaped forehead, nose and chin area, hence the name) whilst at the same time nourishing the normal/dry areas of the skin without drying them out.

The Rebalance Clarity Foaming Face Cleanser by Thea Skincare is an excellent but gentle foaming face cleanser that is mild enough for sensitive skin. It has a special blend of pure essential oils to combat Oily / Combination Skin as well as natural foaming ingredients from Coconut and Palm oils to address the T-Zone whilst simultaneously moisturising the skin.

Other great product lines are Thea's Natural Harmony Range, our main range for Normal and Combination skin. It is also excellent for sensitive and sun-damaged skin. The range offers a mild cream cleanser with a complementary moisturiser which, combined with the Rebalance Calming Facial Toner, make up the idea skincare trio for Normal and Combination Skin.

If you're looking for a salon quality, high performance range then the Face Renew Fruit Enzyme Range is a revolutionary performance system that is perfectly suited to all skin types. It has multiple skin care properties, gently exfoliating the skin to brighten it whilst enhancing elasticity to help to reduce wrinkles, fine lines and premature signs of aging. Unsurprisingly, this one of our most popular product lines!

Thea Skincare's Rebalance range effectively treats oily skin

Thea's Top 6 Tips To Treat Combination Skin 

1.

Use Natural and Organic Skincare products without chemicals to provide a better nourishment for your skin. 

2.

Use a foaming cleanser in the morning to remove overnight dirt and waste and to refresh the skin. I would also recommend that a mild cream cleanser is used such at night and a mild, nourishing mositursier with skin-balancing essential oils. 

 3.

ALWAYS cleanse, tone and moisturise twice a day. Cleanse to remove dirt and toxins, tone to close and tighten pores and moisture to nourish and feed the skin. It should only take 5 minutes but it will improve your skin in no time. A basic skin care routine is essential for health looking skin!

 4.

 Exfoliate using a mild facial exfoliator such as Thea Skincare Age Revival Dream CremeExfoliator to penetrate deeper into the skin and get rid of those old, dead cells so that your cleanser and moisturiser can penetrate deep into the skin and have a more beneficial effect, making it smoother and brighter. 

5.

Treat yourself to a monthly facial or do a home facial once a month with Thea's revolutionary, high-performance, multi-fruit Face Renew Fruit Enzyme System with multi-faceted skin care properties to exfoliate, brighten, rejuvenate and nourish the skin all at the same time.

 6.

Drink a glass of warm water first thing in the morning and before bed - squeeze in half a lemon to detox the skin and get rid of skin-aging toxins, detoxing your body from the inside!

Thea x