Considering the fact that the t-zone (the area around your nose, forehead and chin) only accounts for a relatively small area of your body, it’s one of the places that is most often mentioned when people are asked about their skincare concerns. Compared with the rest of your face, your t-zone has more oil glands, which is why it tends to be oilier and more acne-prone. Acne often develops when excess oil and dead skin cells mix together, which blocks your pores, creating whiteheads and blackheads. Fortunately, there are plenty of products to help you to control your t-zone, and these are five of the best:
REN Clean Skincare Clarimatte T-Zone Control Cleansing Gel
Cleansing is probably the most important step when trying to control your t-zone as this is when you’ll get rid of excess oil. REN Clean Skincare Clarimatte T-Zone Control Cleansing Gel is a purifying facial cleansing gel that is for skin that is prone to oiliness and breakouts, particularly in the t-zone. It contains mayblossom extract and willow bark which help to minimise pores and keep skin clear, while blue cypress essential oil helps soothe the mind.
Elemis Superfood Berry Boost Mask
Masks are a great way to treat your t-zone as they can rebalance the skin. Elemis Superfood Berry Boost Mask is a purifying mask featuring Brazilian purple clay and an omega-rich super berry complex to balance the skin and mattify the t-zone. It also contains a prebiotic, naturally derived from sugar, helps to maintain balance in the skin’s microflora for a healthier looking complexion.
Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque
Another mask (we told you they were useful, didn’t we?!) – this sebum clearing mask from Dermalogica contains clays which are specifically used to absorb excess sebum. Salicylic acid clears pore congestion while calming botanicals such as oat and bisabolol help soothe aggravation brought on by breakouts. Finally, the masque also contains licorice and niacinamide, which helps even skin tone.
Evolve Organic Beauty True Balance Lotion
There are two things that many people fail to realise about oily skin – firstly, that it still needs moisturiser and secondly, some oily skin is actually caused by your body overproducing sebum due to an underlying dryness. This moisturiser from Evolve Organic Beauty was specifically designed to rebalance oily skin, providing much needed moisture, inhibiting oil production and reducing the shiny appearance of the t-zone.
Refinery Face Mask
Yes, it’s ANOTHER mask, but as we said twice already, they are useful! This mask from Refinery provides an instant detoxifying and restorative boost for tired skin. With a base of clay, it also contains sweet almond and jojoba oils to deep cleanse, moisturise and revitalise your t-zone. Additionally, essential oil of juniper detoxifies while black pepper, ginger and peppermint help boost circulation for clear and revitalised skin.