Most often, individuals with the combination skin tend to have dry cheeks and the T-zone tends to be oily, which is where the pimples usually manifest themselves. The T-zone encompasses the forehead, nose and chin area. People who have this type of skin and acne, have quite the challenge to achieve clear skin without causing additional breakouts or irritation.

The ultimate goal is to balance the skin by eliminating the excess oil, without over drying the normal or dry areas of the skin. Fortunately, there are combination skin acne treatments that are designed for this type of skin.

Individuals with combination acne skin will most often present with pimples in the T-zone. Patience will be required when treating this type of skin. Oftentimes, cleansers that are designed for sensitive skin are a good choice, as they generally will not cause the skin to become dried out or irritated. As tempting as it may be, refrain from scrubbing the skin. Scrubbing does not remove excess oil. It will only serve to irritate the skin, which in turn will cause existing acne to look more inflamed.

When selecting combination skin acne treatments, you will need to be careful to insure your selection does not exacerbate the problem. For example, if you decide to use a product that contains benzoyl peroxide, opt for the 2.5% rather than the 10%. Benzoyl peroxide is a very effective acne treatment product that will not only dry up the pimples, but will also kill the acne-causing bacteria. However, this product can also cause a lot of irritation to the skin, especially those who have sensitive or dry skin. Since the combination skin has the dry component, use benzoyl peroxide gingerly or not at all in the dry areas.

Astringent should be applied to the oily sections of the face. The dry sections should be moisturized. The oil sections can also be lightly moisturized so the skin can be kept smooth and retain water. Just be sure the moisturizer if a water-based product and is not oil-based, which would only serve to add unnecessary oil to oily skin.

When selecting make-up, be sure to opt for those that contain natural products rather than chemicals and perfumes, which will only serve to irritate.

In conclusion, just remember that combination skin acne treatments are the best options if you have combination skin. Products that are designed either for oily or dry skin generally will not produce the most hoped for results. Yes, treating combination skin acne is probably twice as hard, but with perseverance, implementing a regular skin care routine, using appropriate products, a person can eventually get rid of acne.