T-zone?

by Ashley
(Texas)

Hey Nili!

I have huge pores on the tip of my nose and on the skin next to my nose. I also get quite a few whiteheads and an occasional couple pimples in that area next to my nose. I am pretty sure I have dry skin. I know I don't have oily skin. I have dry flaky skin along the sides of my nostrils.

I used baking soda, buttermilk and iced down the occasional pimple before and always had pretty clear skin. Now it seems my skin has gone out of wack!!:) I've tried a bunch of home remedies but nothing really seems to work! I don't even wash my face in soap anymore. I really want smooth crystal clear skin! The skin on my cheeks is perfectly normal. Any advice? Thanks!!

Hi Ashley,

I understand your frustration :-) What are you washing your face with? You need to make sure you always use a pH balanced face cleanser and don't over wash your face. Once or twice a day max for dry skin in the winter. Cetaphil is a inexpensive drug store brand face wash that is gentle and pH balanced. Try using that.

If your skin is flaking, has large pores, and black/white heads...you MUST exfoliate a few times a week. Try alternating between a exfoliating mask and a facial scrub a few times a week and see if that doesn't help.

Also, always use a wash cloth when washing your face, this helps to exfoliate dead skin cells. Also, read this article on how to Remove Whiteheads.

Hope this helps,

Biljana, Skin Care Recipes and Remedies Admin
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Dark Patches
I have Dark patches in the inner side of my thighs. Suggest a Suitable home made remedy.

Hello,

Short of using a skin bleaching cream there is not much that can help you completely eliminate the discoloration

But you can try lemon juice, which can help fade it a bit. Take a cotton ball, dip it in fresh lemon juice and dab the spot a few times a day. A difference should be visible in a few weeks.

Hope this helps,

Biljana, Skin Care Recipes and Remedies Admin