We all know that skin types can be classified as oily, dry, combination, sensitive, etc., and each type has its own unique characteristics. Now let's take a look at the characteristics of oily skin and learn how to correctly identify your own skin type.
8 Characteristics of Oily Skin
Based on daily observations, oily skin generally exhibits the following 8 symptoms:
1. Dull complexion and thick skin.
2. Easily tans.
3. Frequent occurrence of acne and other skin problems.
4. Increased oil and sweat production during summer.
5. Noticeably enlarged pores.
6. Even without applying any skincare products after washing the face, the skin does not feel dry, but becomes oily within an hour.
7. Resistant to developing wrinkles.
8. Elastic skin.
Self-Testing for Oily Skin
After understanding the 8 characteristics of oily skin, we can conduct a simple self-test to determine if we have oily skin. Here are the methods:
1. When you wake up in the morning, press an oil-absorbing sheet on your nose. If there is a lot of oil, then it is oily skin.
2. After washing your face, observe how quickly your skin becomes oily. If it happens quickly, it is oily skin.
3. If your makeup smudges easily or changes color quickly after application, it is oily skin.
4. If you touch your face with your hands and feel like there is too much oil, it is oily skin.
Main Types of Oily Skin
Due to excessive sebum production, oily skin is prone to clogged pores, resulting in blackheads, whiteheads, and other skin problems that affect the skin's clarity. Therefore, it is normal for oily skin to experience acne, along with issues such as enlarged pores, imbalanced water-oil levels, and rough skin texture. Generally, oily skin can be classified into 4 main types:
1. Oily skin with moderate oiliness
2. Oily skin with excessive oiliness and enlarged pores
3. Acne-prone oily skin with whiteheads and blackheads
4. Severe acne-prone oily skin
Methods to Identify Oily Skin
The conditions presented by oily skin may vary. It can be broadly classified into four types:
1. Simple oily skin is characterized by excessive oiliness, enlarged pores, and no other symptoms.
2. Oily dehydrated skin is characterized by an imbalance of water and oil, inability to retain moisture, and a feeling of both external oiliness and internal dryness. Severe cases may also involve peeling.
3. Oily acne-prone skin is characterized by no or minimal oiliness and visible pores, with only a few acne present.
4. Oily acne skin is characterized by excessive oiliness, enlarged pores, and a large number of acne and blackheads.
