Combination skin is sometimes difficult to deal with because the T zone (the area of the nose and forehead) is oily but the rest of the skin is dry or normal. That’s why this skin type requires the most care and dedication for optimal skin cleansing. It can be done but it will require a little additional effort because you will probably have to use different products for oily and different for dry parts of the face.

For T zone- Oily face parts should be treated with regular cleansers designed for oily skin. Pore cleansing strips are also great for this area because they will provide optimal pore cleansing without damaging the other, more sensitive, parts of the skin. You see, the pores in the nose area are usually larger so they get filled with dirt quickly and cleaning them regularly with a harsh cleanser can cause the dry skin parts to become red and itchy. This problem can easily be solved with strips, just apply the strip over the part you need to clean, press it gently and then pull off.

For dry parts- Dry parts of the face should be cleansed with cream based cleansers which will unclog the pores but will not cause the skin to become even more dry. These cleansers provide moisture and needed vitamins and minerals thus making the skin softer. Gel or cream masks are also a great way of providing hydration for these dry areas. Since the mask can be applied to only targeted, dry areas you can use it very frequently without worrying will it cause the oily T zone to become even more oilier.

For the optimal pore cleansing results combine two types of cleansers, one in the morning and one in the evening. The cleanser you use in the morning should be designed for oily skin, it will relieve your face of excess oil and prevent it become shiny during the day. The cleanser you use in the evening should be a cream cleanser for dry skin. It will provide moisture and nutrients for the dry parts. Face mask is also something you should do at least once a week and for dry parts you can do it even two or three times per week. Make sure you use two different masks- apply the clay mask to oily parts and gel or cream mask to dry parts. That way you will always have perfectly clean, healthy and conditioned skin.

Battling against those bad looking pimples, acne and blackheads starts with acknowledging the fact that a good pore cleanser is something you must include in your everyday routine. The only way to have a clean spotless face is to regularly clean your pores and prevent the dirt, sweat and oil gathering inside of them thus forming those bad looking spots. An effective pore cleanser also prevents acne from popping out because an acne is nothing else than a clogged pore that somehow got infected. If this is your first time using a pore cleanser you might get confused about what should you get, because there is many different opinions about which way for cleansing pores is more effective. Many people prefer electronic pore cleansers while others are in favor of liquid pore cleansers. Which one is really better depends ,off course only on persons preferences but there are some general fact that could help you decide between those two.

Electronic pore cleansers are cosmetic gadgets that suck out the dirt, oil and sweat from your pores. Many people are skeptical about this devices because there may be a small possibility to bruise yourself in this process. If you really like the idea of getting an electronic pore cleanser, don’t be let this discourage you. If you carefully follow the instructions nothing bad can happen. You will probably be very pleased to know that this type of pore cleanser removes blackheads very effectively and deeply so it can prevent your future skin problems.

Liquid pore cleansers are usually mild cleaning formulas and their pore cleansing abilities are the result of micro granules that they contain. That granules are abrasive and they exfoliate the skin. When you apply the cleanser and rub it in your face, that granules scrape off the dead skin cells so after the use your skin is much brighter and softer. The truth, however, is that these granules can’t go deep into the pores and clean them completely. That especially goes if you have oily skin and large and deep pores. They do remove smaller blackheads but usually only scrape off the top part of the bigger ones so that pores still remain clogged.

If I could cast my vote, I would definitely give it to electronic pore cleansers. They are practical, efficient and some of them don’t cost more than a regular liquid pore cleanser.

Pore cleansers are designed for solving many skin problems like acne, dark spots, pimples etc. Pores on our face are openings of oil glands, and their size is a hereditary factor. That means that nothing you do will make them smaller. However, if pore cleanser is applied regularly it can reduce large pores. If you want to have a beautiful and youthful skin it’s very important to keep your pores clean. That means regularly removing the oil, dead cells and dirt that gets collected on your skin. Pore cleanser unclogs your pores and helps your skin “breathe”. When using a pore cleanser it is important to pay attention to the areas where the pores are very deep. Those areas are cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. Also, before using a pore cleanser, make sure you remove all makeup and dirt.

Pore cleansers can be found like:

-Facial cleansers (solutions) and acne astringents
-Suction- based electronic appliances

Facial cleansers usually contain exfoliating beads that scrub the dirt and the dead cells off the face. Most of them have a very mild formulation which is suitable for sensitive skin and everyday use. Facial cleanser is applied after a hot shower, when pores are open. After washing off the cleanser, it’s good to use a toner to tighten the pores and prevent them from collecting dirt. The finishing move is applying a good moisturizer.

Acne astringents usually contain alcohol which is used to reduce the inflammation and dry up the pimples. When choosing your pore cleanser have in mind also that alcohol has negative sides too. Although it can be useful when dealing with the inflammation (pimple), everyday use of alcohol-based pore cleanser can make you more problems. Alcohol dries the skin which makes the oil glands work extra to produce more oil. That, off course, results more skin problems

Suction based electronic appliances are maybe the best way of solving a problem with large pores. Electronic pore cleanser works by applying a low level of suction on the pores, removing the dirt and oil out of them, and making them clean and opened. These pore cleansers have two different suction caps. One is smaller and it’s used for the nose area, and the other is bigger and it’s used for cheeks and chin area. It is used on the clean skin, during or right after a hot bath. After the treatment, proper cleaning and moisturizing are a must.