We each have our own skin care routine and we know just what goes into being able to maintain it. But just because you think that certain products are good for your skin doesn't mean that they actually are. If you aren't using the right products, it can severely affect your skin. You might suddenly find that your skin is too oily or too dry when you know that's not how your skin type is. This proves that your skin care routine is not working for you. So, if you're wondering what to do, here are some signs that will prove that you should change your skin care routine ASAP!

Oily skin is amongst the worst skin types to have. The problem with this skin type is that it is often not under our control. It can occur due to various factors like genetics and hormonal fluctuations. However, skin care routine can also be a part of those factors. More often than not, we end up with oily skin because our skin is dehydrated so it makes up by producing excessive oil. Try to opt for water-based gels to help keep your skin hydrated and oil-free.

Have you ever used a product or scrubbed your face too harshly and ended up with small red bumps all over? The occurrence of those red bumps is known as purging. What happens is that your skin gets irritated and leads to a sort of breakout. To avoid this, let your skin rest and recover and then gradually introduce the product to your skin again in small quantities and over a period of time. And if it still irritates your skin, it's best to just stop using it.

Sometimes in an effort to keep our skin clean and clear, we go overboard with using products. The problem with this is that it can strip your skin of its essential oils and can make it super dry and cause it to feel tight. If something like this is happening you should immediately tone down your use of oil-ridding ingredients like salicylic acid and AHAs. Instead, use some lightweight moisturisers to help hydrate your skin.

An uneven texture on your skin is often caused due to the accumulation of dead skin cells. In fact, it can even feel rough to touch. What you need to do is up your exfoliation game. Start by using a scrub at least twice a week. And if this doesn't do the trick you could even opt for a chemical peel to help get rid of that pesky upper layer on your skin. Just be careful not to use something with too many harsh ingredients.