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SKIN PHYSIOLOGY
Balancing Act
A guide to recognizing and treating the various types of acne
by Dave Waggoner and Samantha Perea
OUR SKIN HAS SEVERAL NATURAL processes to maintain the acid mantle and a balanced
microbiome. When these natural processes become imbalanced, acne can be a direct
result. As a skin care practitioner, it can be hard to recognize, decipher, and treat all
diff erent types of acne. Many people with acne are negatively impacted by the perceived
social stigma around the skin condition, a new study from the University of Limerick,
Ireland, has found.
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To help alleviate the negative impact acne can have on clients,
estheticians must be able to recognize and identify the acne lesion, understand what can
be corrected within their scope of practice, and refer out to a specialist if necessary.
The following discusses the various types of acne and off ers ideas on ingredients and
treatments that can help alleviate acneic conditions and bring the skin back into balance.
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