oily skin

Sebum-prone face type

Oily skin is skin that produces excess sebum, giving it a shiny or greasy appearance.

The condition is most common on the face, particularly the forehead, nose, and chin.

People with oily skin may be more prone to acne but often show fewer wrinkles as they age: She uses a mattifying primer to control her oily skin.

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acne · sebum · moisturizer · blotting · blotting paper · T-zone · shine · breakout · cleanser · blackheads · glossy · slick · matte · perspiration · clogged · hormones · teenager · forehead

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Opposites
sebum production level

oily skindry skin

Dehydrated outer layer

flaky skin · combination skin · rough skin · cracked skin

skin texture and appearance

oily skinrough skin

Unsmooth body surface

flaky skin · dull skin · cracked skin

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G