Which skin type is described as having both oily areas and dry areas on the face?

• A. Combination
• B. Normal
• C. Dry
• D. Oily

Answer: (A)

Skin with mixed moisture levels across the face is described as combination skin. This means some areas are oilier (usually the T-zone: forehead, nose, and chin) while other areas, like the cheeks, are drier or less oily. That pattern fits the description of having both oily and dry areas on the face.

Normal skin stays balanced and doesn’t show clear oiliness or dryness in specific zones, so it wouldn’t match this mixed pattern. Dry skin feels tight and flaky overall with little oil, not a mix. Oily skin looks shiny across larger areas of the face, not just the central zones with some dryness elsewhere.

So, when you observe shine in the center of the face and drier areas on the cheeks, you’re looking at combination skin. If you’re practicing skincare, you’d tailor products or apply different products to different zones to balance the skin.