Find Your Skin Type
By Mary Elise Chavez
Posted June 2004
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Normal
Skin is velvety, with small pores, and no visible acne.
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Oily
Skin has enlarged pores with shiny patches. Frequent breakouts may occur on the face, back, arms, and possibly the chest.
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Dry
Skin has very small, invisible pores with possible dry and itchy patches. The cheeks, arms, legs, chest, and belly may be particularly dry.
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Combination
Skin is dry across the cheeks and oily on the forehead, chin, and nose. Arms may be dry and back may be oily.
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Sensitive
Skin is either oily or dry with irritated and itchy patches. Skin may also be blotchy and reddened with frequent breakouts.
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