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Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:24 pm      Reply with quote
I want to start Obagi Nu-Derm but I dont know what my skin is considered. I feel like it's somewhat normal to dry, but my forehead and nose get oily. HELP!!

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Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:35 pm      Reply with quote
your skin seems to be combination skin type.
combination to oil
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Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:38 pm      Reply with quote
You have classic "combination" skin with an oily "T Zone". Probably half the worlds population has likewise.

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Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:40 pm      Reply with quote
Hi Rcascone,

This was helpful for me when trying to determine what Obagi Nu Derm products to use - and how much/how often... If you input your information - it will generate a protocol based upon your answers: http://www.obagisale.com/q7.php

I also found this for you on about.com. Though it doesn't really cover the skin types that Obagi specifies, I hope this helps:

There are five basic skin care types: Oily, combination, sensitive, dry and sun-damaged. Your skin type is determined by how much -- or how little -- oil your skin produces. Genes, diet, stress level, medication and even your skincare regimen all determine how much oil your skin produces.

Rona Berg, in her book, "Beauty the New Basics," details the five different skin types. Here's how to tell what skin type you have.

Berg suggests you take the "skin test." Wash your face, pat it dry, then take a few pieces of rice paper or lens-cleaning tissue paper and press on different spots on your face. If your skin is oily, the paper will stick, pick up oily spots and become translucent. If the paper doesn't stick or pick up any oily spots, your skin is dry. If it sticks in your t-zone (forehead, nose and chin) then you have combination (or normal) skin. About 70 percent of women have combination skin.
Here are the five different skin types and their characteristics.

* Type 1: Oily Oily skin tends to shiny with enlarged pores, and is prone to blackheads and blemishes. You might experience some tightness.

* Type 2: Combination/normal This skin type has medium pores, a smooth and even texture, good circulation, healthy color, may tend toward dryness on the cheeks while being oily in the t-zone.

* Type 3: Sensitive Sensitive skin tends to be thin, delicate with fine pores. It flushes easily, is prone to broken capillaries, is frequently allergic and can be rashy.

* Type 4: Dry Dry skin feels tight, especially after cleansing. You have a tendency towards fine wrinkles, flaking and red patches. In women of color, skin may appear ashy or dull from dead skin buildup.

* Type 5: Aging or sun-damaged This skin also feels tight with visible wrinkles, slack skin tone -- especially around the cheeks and jawline -- with leathery texture and broken capillaries.
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Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:11 am      Reply with quote
Hi, you skin seems to be combination. I am in a similar situation with you. I initially thought I am dry skin as my face always dry out during winter, so I used a lot of moisturizing product. But in the summer, when I still using that kinds of skincare, acne comes out on my forehead and my skin gets oily.. Then i realised through a skin test that my skin is the combination type
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Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:14 pm      Reply with quote
So I guess I should get the Obagi Nu-Derm for oily since my T-zone is oily?

Just curious...i olive skin...will my entire face be a different skin tone or just lighter olive? I like have the somewhat tanned look of olive skin.

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Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:30 pm      Reply with quote
I would say to use the Oily kit. As far as your tone, I believe you will just be lighter, not a totally different skin tone.
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Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:01 am      Reply with quote
That means your skin type is typically combined.

The best way to test your skin type is that. Fist,wash your face. Second,please remember don't put any things on your face. In the end,see the condition of your face.

If your face is dry,the skin type is dry. If oil,the skin type is oily. If it is like yours,the skin type is combined.
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