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Peace of mind for your property. Add Business Personal Property Insurance at ascpskincare.com 35 controlled correction rather than repeated high- intensity exfoliation. The goal is not simply to "dry out" the skin but to reduce inf lammatory signaling while maintaining skin function. Common characteristics include: • Congested pores • Increased oil production • Papules and pustules • Post-inf lammatory discoloration • Visible erythema and inf lammation Treatment strategies include: • Azelaic acid • Barrier-supportive hydrators • Gentle exfoliating acids used strategically • Green tea extract • Niacinamide Barrier-Compromised Acne Barrier dysfunction is becoming increasingly prevalent due to the overuse of acids, retinoids, exfoliating devices, and excessive product layering. In these cases, inf lammation itself becomes part of the breakout cycle. Many providers respond to these presentations by increasing exfoliation intensity or introducing additional corrective products too quickly. This often accelerates irritation rather than improvement. The priority should be restoring skin resilience. Often, the skin improves significantly once inf lammation and barrier disruption are addressed. In many adult acne cases, recovery— not aggression—creates visible progress. WHEN IT'S NOT JUST ACNE Not every acneiform presentation behaves the same way. What appears clinically as acne may be inf luenced by several overlapping factors, including: • Chronic, low-grade inf lammation • Compromised skin barrier function • Environmental and lifestyle stressors • Hormonal f luctuations • Impaired skin recovery mechanisms • Increased skin sensitivity and reactivity • Overuse of active ingredients This distinction matters because each underlying condition alters how the skin tolerates treatment. For example, inf lammatory acne may respond well to targeted corrective ingredients, while barrier-compromised skin may worsen dramatically under the same protocol. Likewise, hormonally inf luenced acne often requires a long- term inf lammation management strategy rather than aggressive exfoliation. DIFFERENT PRESENTATIONS REQUIRE DIFFERENT STR ATEGIES Familiarizing yourself with common characteristics of different types of adult acne can help you make the best treatment choices. Inf lammatory Adult Acne Inf lammatory adult acne often develops when excess sebum production combines with inf lammation and bacterial imbalance. However, unlike adolescent acne, inf lammatory adult acne frequently exists alongside sensitivity and dehydration. This is where many professionals make a critical mistake, treating adult skin with overly aggressive protocols designed for teenage acne. Treatment should focus on calming inf lammation while preserving barrier integrity. In-office treatments should prioritize Modern esthetics treatments should not aim to "attack" the skin. They should aim to guide it toward healthier function.