T-Zone Clear Pore Gel Wash 200ml

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Perhaps less obvious: the benefit of cleansing consistently, even if neither of the aforementioned situations apply.

With the highest level of lather of all the GH Beauty Lab test-winning cleansers, SkinCeuticals’ foam (with no obvious scent) rose to the top for washing away leftover makeup, impurities and excess oil. Mariwalla says to avoid making your skincare routine too complicated and only include the steps you really need. The ingredient is known for being a little drying (it's also known for bleaching your fabrics, but I digress), which might work well for your oily skin, but be sure to go with a lower concentration to avoid irritation. Perfect for blemish-prone skin, this cleanser helps to clear away makeup, dirt and other impurities from your skin.To deliver the natural alternative to chemical ingredients that can irritate the skin, for a clearer and spot-free complexion!

Made with age-fighting ingredients like plant stem cells and peptides, Mary Kay’s cleanser, a GH Beauty Award winner and Good Housekeeping Seal star, does more than purify your complexion. Even oily skin requires hydration, especially in light of all the acid-based products you may be using to clear excess sebum.No, the sun will not dry up an oily complexion, so add that to the long list of oily skin myths and equally long list of the reasons why excess sun exposure is a no-no. And it has long-term anti-breakout benefits: “It has been an ongoing staple in my cleansing routine for keeping acne at bay and controlling my oily T-zone,” Wnek explains. If you’re still having issues with excess oiliness and acne breakouts in your T-zone after trying these tips, consider following up with your doctor or a dermatologist.

If you’re not ready to deal with the adjustment period, consider looking for a gentler retinol serum. Annoyingly, the more you strip away sebum with strong scrubs, the more you stimulate your glands to produce sebum!The classic low-lather, powder-fresh-smelling Cetaphil liquid was the tester favorite in the GH Beauty Lab’s test, leaving skin clean yet supple thanks to moisturizing glycerin. A dermatologist can prescribe medications for managing your skin, often in the form of topical treatments. The GH Seal star and Beauty Award winner effectively removes even waterproof eye makeup while leaving skin hydrated, per Lab data.

Spironolactone, a commonly prescribed medication that helps reduce your oil production (and acne breakouts! Containing avocado, cucumber, aloe, green tea and bamboo extract, the peel-off mask effectively firms and refines the appearance of skin while decongesting pores. A probiotic or prebiotic cleanser will also help to fortify the skin’s beneficial bacteria, keeping the natural barrier healthy. These oils function as our biological moisturizer, if you will, and can help maintain softness and balance, in addition to adding a layer of protection between skin and the elements.

For example, you may want to use a lightweight, water-based moisturizer on the T-Zone, and a heavier, oil-infused cream on the cheeks to prevent dryness. Like all pores, pores along the T-zone have oil glands, which produce natural oils, otherwise known as sebum. It rated highest among testers, with 86% saying they’d continue to use it, and scored well for making skin feel soft and hydrated.