Shiny T-zone...How to get rid of it?

[thejew]

I wasnt going to post this but then saw a similiar question so though Id'e have a stab at it.

I have a shiny tzone, but not sure what to use to minimize it...get so shiny lol. I'm using ivory as a face soap right now, any better suggestions?

[Alvito]

whats a t zone?

[somemale]

whats a t zone?

someone hasn't watched Friends!

Its the T area from your forhead to nose.

Use those plastic blue wipes that turn clear after it absorbs the oil. You can get em at asian malls.

[thejew]

someone hasn't watched Friends!

Its the T area from your forhead to nose.

Use those plastic blue wipes that turn clear after it absorbs the oil. You can get em at asian malls.

Do you know the name of them by any chance?
and is there a permanent soloution to this?

[alv077]

Nope... unless you do that laser surgery where they block out the oil production thingamabobs...

[me0kat]

Those sheets are called oils blotting sheets, or oil absorbing. They are very thing and sort and sort of powdery.
They'll absorb the oil and you'll notice it when the paper becomes see-through.

You'll find them in any pharmacy. The brand "CLean and Clear" makes some, they are blue.

The Body Shop also carries some that are beige (skin color).

Using Ivory soap on your face can strip your skin from it's natural oils, thus creating even more.. so some people prefer to use special oil-free cleansers.

[rob187jj]

use clean and clear anti-oil somethin, my skins gotten alot healthier since i started using it and it also clears it up a bit. its a face wash.

[thejew]

Those sheets are called oils blotting sheets, or oil absorbing. They are very thing and sort and sort of powdery.
They'll absorb the oil and you'll notice it when the paper becomes see-through.

You'll find them in any pharmacy. The brand "CLean and Clear" makes some, they are blue.

The Body Shop also carries some that are beige (skin color).

Using Ivory soap on your face can strip your skin from it's natural oils, thus creating even more.. so some people prefer to use special oil-free cleansers.

what would be an example of an oil free cleanser? thanks for your tip.

[thejew]

use clean and clear anti-oil somethin, my skins gotten alot healthier since i started using it and it also clears it up a bit. its a face wash.

i'll try it out! any idea what the exact product name is? thanks

[pauline9_2000]

Clean and Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets - they also have this product under the Life Brand at SDM which is cheaper.

Remember to use a light moisturizer after cleansing your skin.

[GaspeLisa]

You can get this stuff from Walmart too

[Smooth_CriminalMJ]

MYTH.
That is not true and its been proven.
What a great question for you to ask because I suffer the exact thing that you do. First and foremost Id like to say that no matter how hard you try, you wont get rid of this oily skin, unless you try something called accutane which are pills. its kinda risky and isnt really that big of a deal for me anyways.

If you have a dermotologist, get something called retin a micro. Also buy the cetaphil OILY SKIN cleanser. This is the best cleanser and I use it. Also buy Jergens mild soap. Oily skin solution 8 by DCL is something you can look into. Its an astringent that you buy at your dermo. Its pretty expensive though.. It pretty much reduces oil production. I dont use it anymore, I just carefully apply my cleanser and try not to overwash my face with water.

Acne.org is your friend. I find out alot of good info there.

Those sheets are called oils blotting sheets, or oil absorbing. They are very thing and sort and sort of powdery.
They'll absorb the oil and you'll notice it when the paper becomes see-through.

You'll find them in any pharmacy. The brand "CLean and Clear" makes some, they are blue.

The Body Shop also carries some that are beige (skin color).

Using Ivory soap on your face can strip your skin from it's natural oils, thus creating even more.. so some people prefer to use special oil-free cleansers.

[CSK'sMom]

MYTH.
That is not true and its been proven.
What a great question for you to ask because I suffer the exact thing that you do. First and foremost Id like to say that no matter how hard you try, you wont get rid of this oily skin, unless you try something called accutane which are pills. its kinda risky and isnt really that big of a deal for me anyways.

Please don't spread untruths. Accutane is for the tratment of serious cystic acne and not for oily skin. Accutane can have serious side effects and does cause serious birth defects. Monthly blood work is required to obtain a prescription for accutane as well as at least 2 forms of birth control for females. Patients must sign a contract before being given a prescription stating that they will abide by the terms for the duration of treatment. I would highly suggest you do some more reading at acne.org or increase your comprehension skills..... (sigh).....

[me0kat]

what would be an example of an oil free cleanser? thanks for your tip.

Lots of facial cleansers are oil free.
If you are a guy, I don't know if you're comfortable using more feminine-oriented products.. but it shouldn't make such a difference.

Look out for some of these brands

Clean and Clear
Cetaphil
Phisoderm
Neutrogena
Olay

Sometimes they come in tubes where you squeeze the foam cleanser out, others are in pump bottles in liquid consistency.

[Smooth_CriminalMJ]

Ive read alot of posts over at acne.org with people who used accutane and they clearly stated that it completely gets rid of oily skin. Secondly the reason I stated "its kinda risky" is because I WAS AWARE of the side effects of this drug. I was too lazy to list em. Thats why i said it was risky DUH.

http://www.acne.org/prescription.php?view=Isotretinoin

Read what it states. Did the op not ask for something to reduce oily skin? Hell even I use to think about doing accutane, but I really dont have any acne at all and only wanted it cause it says that it will get rid of oily skin, but after reading numerous threads on accutane, I finally came to a conclusion that I dont wanna take the chance and go through process.

Please don't spread untruths. Accutane is for the tratment of serious cystic acne and not for oily skin. Accutane can have serious side effects and does cause serious birth defects. Monthly blood work is required to obtain a prescription for accutane as well as at least 2 forms of birth control for females. Patients must sign a contract before being given a prescription stating that they will abide by the terms for the duration of treatment. I would highly suggest you do some more reading at acne.org or increase your comprehension skills..... (sigh).....