How to tell if your skin is dry or oily

In order to protect your skin and choose the right skin care products, you must first understand the nature of your skin. Generally, skin can be divided into three types: oily, normal and dry. So how do you differentiate between dry and oily skin?

How to distinguish between dry skin and oily skin

You can tell whether your skin is oily or dry by observing the condition of your skin. Oily skin looks dark and yellow, has obvious blackheads, large pores, and feels thick and hard to the touch. Its biggest characteristic is frequent oil production. Dry skin is just the opposite. The skin is delicate and dry, the pores are almost invisible, and the skin sometimes becomes dry.

Characteristics of three skin types

1. Oily skin

1. Excessive sebum secretion, especially on the face and T-zone;

2. Rough skin texture, easily polluted;

3. Weak antibacterial ability, prone to acne;

4. Poor adhesion, makeup is easy to fall off after application;

5. They are more able to withstand external stimuli, are less prone to aging, and facial wrinkles appear later.

2. Neutral skin

1. The skin is smooth, delicate, shiny, with fine pores and moderate oil and moisture;

2. Red, smooth, flawless and elastic;

3. Not very sensitive to external stimuli, not prone to wrinkles, and makeup is not easy to fall off after application;

4. The skin changes greatly with the seasons, being drier in the winter and oilier in the summer.

3. Dry skin

1. The skin is delicate and thin, the pores are not obvious, the sebum secretion is small and even, and there is no greasy feeling;

2. The skin is relatively dry and looks clean, delicate and beautiful;

3. It is not easy to cause acne, and has strong adhesion, so makeup is not easy to fall off after application;

4. Unable to withstand external stimulation, such as wind and sun, etc., the skin becomes red and even burns after being stimulated;

5. It is easy to get wrinkles due to aging, especially in front of the eyes and corners of the mouth.