3 Signs Your Skin Is Unbalanced — and What to Do About It

Go ahead, run your fingers over your cheek or forehead. If your skin feels rough to the touch, that's a clear sign it's unbalanced. When rough texture becomes visible to the eye — usually via inflammation, uneven color or dry patches — that's a sign that things have really gone wonky. There are a few potential causes for this, including not enough moisture and infrequent exfoliation.

"Lack of exfoliation, or uneven exfoliation, can be a culprit for taking away our skin's own delicate natural balance," Shamban says. "As we age, the cellular turnover process slows down so exfoliating and removing the dead skin cells, debris and micropollutants, product or other environmental gunk is important to keep the systems functioning proficiently. Without this, the skin is out of balance."

Shamban adds that dehydration, both internal and external, can also create dry or flaky skin. "Our cells are mostly made up of water. If they are lacking or deficient, they start to shrink and lose their vibrancy," she says. "We need to be hydrated and to use products like hyaluronic acid, which will bind to the cells to prevent transdermal water loss restoring the healthy look and glow of a balanced complexion."

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