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Dehydrated Oily Skin vs. True Dry Skin Diagnostic Tool

Distinguish water deficiency (transepidermal dehydration) from lipid deficiency (alipidic dry skin) to pinpoint the exact humectant-to-occlusive ratio your barrier needs.

Dehydrated Oily Skin vs. True Dry Skin Diagnostic Tool

1. How does your skin look and feel around 2:00 PM (midday)?

2. How visible are the pores around your nose and central cheeks?

3. If you gently push up on your cheek with a finger (the pinch test):

4. What happens when you apply a thick, heavy night cream or face oil?

5. Immediately after washing your face with a gentle cleanser: