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

Enlarged pores, oily skin you can't get a handle on, and consistent breakouts are all signs that your skin is unbalanced. Interestingly, the culprit behind oily skin (and subsequent breakouts) may actually be lack of moisture. That excess oil is often a response from your body saying, "We need moisture! Let's go into overdrive to produce some!"

Excess oil then fills pores, which makes them appear deeper and wider than normal. Then, when that oil mixes with dirt and bacteria, which is present on everyone's skin, you've got yourself a breeding ground for acne breakouts.

Those who are oil and acne-prone find themselves in an uncomfortable circle of scrubbing their skin and beating it into submission via aggressive products and regimens, which only exacerbates the problem.

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