If youstruggle with oily skin, chances are the area that sees the most grease is your T-zone.
Even though managing anoily T-zonecan be frustrating, there are ways to get it under control.
Vargas recommends Supergoop’s100% Mineral Invincible Setting Powder.
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“Some powders may not go on thick enough to fully protect your skin.”
Dr. Siegel adds, “It may be helpful to also use a sunscreen lotion underneath, too.”
you might use a toner that has anti-acne ingredients likesalicylic acidto clear up your acne.
If your skin is extra oily, use a toner twice a day after cleansing your face.
If your skin is mildly oily, use once a day.
Vargas explains that clay is a great way of pulling impurities from the pores.
Pulling away these impurities may help prevent breakouts in your T-zone.
If your cheeks tend to be dry, apply the mask only on your T-zone.
Try Dermalogica’sSebum Clearing Clay Masque; this will help to “absorb excess sebum,” says Dr. Frank.
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It’s soothing and will help your skin feel more tight," she says.
Leave it on as a beauty mask.
Use Oil-Blotting Sheets
Blotting sheetsare an easy way toinstantly get rid of excess shine.
Dr. Frank explains you might “use a blotting paper to remove excess oil throughout the day.”
These discreet tissues are perfect to stick in your handbag or backpack to refresh your face when needed.
Dr. Frank recommends Boscia’sClear Complexion Blotting Linens.
Even oily skin can andshoulduse moisturizer.
Look for Salicylic and Glycolic Acids
Remember the salicylic acid we talked about early?
It’s an ingredient to make note of.
“Use a product with salicylic and/orglycolic acids, which will keep pores clear,” explains Dr. Frank.
For an overnight treatment, he suggests using the SkinCeuticalsGlycolic 10 Renew Overnight.
“Exfoliate your skin regularly, about two to three times per week,” Dr. Frank says.
Opt for Gentle Exfoliation
Speaking of exfoliation, it’s important to be gentle while doing so.
“Apply the scrub to clean skin twice a week.
“Avoid makeup with silicones and mineral oil, which will your clog pores,” says Dr. Frank.
“Opt for an oil-free or water-based tinted moisturizer instead.”
In fact, Vargas suggests mixing baking soda with water and applying it as a mask.
“Scrub it onto the skin and leave it for a few minutes.
After rinsing with water, blackheads will be softer and ready to come out.”
Try a Serum
One last tipa face serum, but not just any serum.
Dr. Frank recommends The Ordinary’sNiacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%.
The formula works to combat oiliness and minimize pores.
Apply a few drops every morning and evening before moisturizing.
If you experience breakouts in the T-zone, you likely have oily skin.
TheCleveland Clinicreports that acne in the T-zone is likely brought on by clogged pores.
Acne face map: the cause of these breakouts.
