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

Consistent exfoliation is one of the quickest ways to fix rough and dry skin. Monthly “maintenance” facials are always helpful and the use of at-home exfoliators is also recommended.

Gentle physical exfoliators, such as Volition Beauty Turmeric Brightening Polish, $38, can be used about once weekly, and light chemical exfoliants, such as Herbivore Botanicals Prism Exfoliating Glow Potion, $62, can be used several times a week to help nix that dead cell buildup. (Really listen to your skin when you begin this sort of regimen to ensure you don't over-exfoliate, which can also lead to unbalanced skin.)

To help with dehydration, apply a moisturizing serum or oil, following by a cream, every morning and evening. Shamban specifically mentioned hyaluronic acid, which plumps up the skin for a hydrated, youthful look. A small amount of PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum, $115, can be added to any regimen (and even your sunscreen). Other moisturizing ingredients she recommends are ceramides and squalane. Ceramides help remedy aging-related skin laxity while squalane heals and moisturizes.

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