Oily, dry, combination or normal?
Beginner · SESH Academy
Distinguish skin types using clear observations, and separate type from temporary dehydration and sensitivity.
Locate the sebaceous gland and its connection to the follicle. Oil production differs from outer-skin water; shine and temporary dehydration can coexist.
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Distinguish skin types using clear observations, and separate type from temporary dehydration and sensitivity.
Core ideas before application
An oily nose and forehead with usually dry cheeks: which pattern fits?
Combination. The difference between facial zones is the defining observation.
What distinguishes oily skin from simply having a pimple?
A recurring pattern of shine and oily feel. Acne can occur in different skin types; this classification concerns oil pattern.
Skin anatomy: the epidermis sits above the dermis, with follicles and glands at different depths. Location explains a skincare target; it does not prove that a product reaches every layer.
Cheek tightness began only after a new cleanser. What does this tell you?
Review the cleanser before assuming the skin type changed. A new change can describe a temporary condition rather than the usual pattern.
Can oily skin also be sensitive?
Yes; reactivity and oil distribution are different. An oily pattern does not rule out stinging or irritation from products.
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