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Then your skin is sensitive. 2. The Blotting Paper Test: The blotting paper test is a method that shows your skin type better and easier. This method also shows the amount of oil your skin produces.

7| Cut a piece of nylon or nitrocellulose membrane and two sheets of thick blotting paper ∼1 mm larger than the gel in each dimension. Cut a corner from the membrane to match the gel (step 5).

3| Place a piece of thick blotting paper on a sheet of Plexiglas or a glass plate to form a support that is longer and wider than the gel. Drape the ends of the blotting paper over the edges of ...