Which areas can this cream balm be applied to, and are there any restrictions? — Face Gel for Blemish-Prone Skin with Zinc & Tea Tree Oil, 42 g — dr.Retter

The cream balm is primarily designed for areas with increased oiliness and a tendency to breakouts. On the face, this means above all the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), where the sebaceous glands are most active. But the manufacturer states that the product is also suitable for the back and chest: areas where clothing, heat or physical activity can make blemishes more likely.

The cream balm can be applied either to individual spots — directly on a single blemish — or over a wider area if shine or breakouts cover a whole zone. The cream-gel texture allows both options without feeling like a heavy mask.

Areas to avoid: the skin around the eyes, the lips and any areas where the skin is broken — cuts, grazes or severe irritation. This is a standard restriction for cosmetics with active ingredients such as sulphur and zinc oxide.