How to differentiate between combination skin and oily skin?

Combination skin and oily skin are both more prone to acne, blackheads and blackheads, so they have more skin problems. Combination skin and oily skin are actually very similar, so many friends can't tell their own skin types apart, so their skin care journey is not smooth. Today we will make a distinction between combination skin and oily skin, and also talk about other skin types.

Skin types can be divided into the following categories: dry skin, oily skin, normal skin, combination skin, and sensitive skin.

Dry skin: The skin is delicate and thin, with less and even sebum secretion without any greasy feeling. When the seasons change, the skin becomes dry and peels. When stimulated, the skin becomes red and even burns. It is easy to form wrinkles and spots. It is not prone to acne and is prone to wrinkles due to aging, especially in front of the eyes and corners of the mouth.

Oily skin: The face is often shiny, with large pores and high sebum secretion, especially on the face and T-zone. The skin is rough and prone to acne and pimples. However, oily skin is less prone to wrinkles and can better withstand external stimuli.

Normal skin: The skin feels delicate and elastic, neither dry nor greasy, and is shiny. It has fine pores and a moderate amount of oil and moisture. It looks rosy, smooth, flawless and elastic. It is not very sensitive to external stimuli and is less likely to wrinkle. It's an enviable skin quality.

Combination skin: Combination skin is skin with two different properties at the same time. The most common one is a mixture of dry skin and oily skin, with oily T-zone and dry or neutral cheeks.

Sensitive skin: The skin is thin, naturally fragile and lacks elasticity. When the seasons change or when exposed to cold or heat, the skin becomes red and prone to small papules, causing skin allergies, redness, swelling, itching, etc.

If you still can't distinguish your skin type well, you can buy oil-absorbing paper. Twenty minutes after cleansing your face, apply oil-absorbing papers to your forehead, cheeks, and nose. If there is no oil on the oil-absorbing paper, it means you have dry skin; if it is oily skin, there will be more oil spots on the oil-absorbing paper; if it is neutral skin, the area of ​​the oil spots on the oil-absorbing paper will be between dry skin and oily skin; if it is combination skin, there will be more oil spots on the oil-absorbing paper in the T zone and fewer on the cheeks.