Goodbye greasy 'T'

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What's the T-zone? Imagine drawing the letter T on your face; start from the forehead to your chin - that's the T-zone.

Now that you have identified your t-zone, get to know your skin type. Your skin type can either be dry, normal, oily, sensitive or combination skin.

Apparently, the combination skin is the most common skin type.

What is combination skin?

The melancholy of the combination skin lies in the oily T-zone. The forehead, nose and chin area is greasy causing acne and blackheads, while the rest of your facial skin is normal.

If you are wondering why the T-zone is oilier than the rest of the face, well, that's because the T-zone area has a much higher percentage of oil glands. But don't let your T-zone disappoint you, because with proper care you can reduce the excess oil and diminish acne too.

For glowing skin

Taking care of your T-zone is not difficult:

• A gel-based face cleanser works best to remove excess oil and clean your pores.
  
  
• Use astringents only on your T-zone.
  
  
• Apply a facial mask, meant for oily skin, at least once a week. A clay pack would be good enough. Use it only on your T-zone if you feel that your cheeks tend to become too dry.
  
  
• Pore strips are one of the best ways to clean your pores, particularly if you have blackheads. Use a toner after removing the strips to close your pores.
  
  
• Carry oil-blotting sheets in your bag for instant removal of excess oil from the t-zone.