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Peace of mind for your property. Add Business Personal Property Insurance at ascpskincare.com 37 SKIN PHYSIOLOGY Common characteristics include: • Breakouts combined with sensitivity • Burning or stinging sensations • Dryness and f laking • Increased redness and reactivity • Poor tolerance to active ingredients • Tightness after cleansing Treatment strategies include: • Barrier-repair moisturizers • Ceramides • Niacinamide • Reduced treatment intensity • Simplified home-care routines • Supportive hydration Acne Triggered by Overuse of Actives Today's clients are highly educated about skin care ingredients but not always about formulation balance or skin tolerance. Many adult clients arrive using retinoids, exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide, vitamin C, enzyme treatments, and multiple exfoliating cleansers—all within the same routine. While these ingredients can be beneficial individually, excessive layering often overwhelms the skin. Sometimes improvement begins by removing what is excessive, not by adding more. Common characteristics include: • Increased inf lammation after introducing new products • Multiple actives being used simultaneously • Skin that feels "raw" or overstimulated • Sudden onset of diffuse breakouts • Unpredictable skin reactions Treatment strategies include: • Eliminating unnecessary actives • Reducing irritation triggers • Reintroducing corrective ingredients gradually • Restoring baseline skin stability Hormonal-Pattern Adult Acne Hormonal-pattern acne often ref lects internal inf lammatory inf luences rather than surface- level congestion alone. Although estheticians UNSPLASH Targeted Ingredients Ingredient selection should refl ect the underlying condition, not simply the presence of breakouts. When strategically selected, ingredients can improve both outcomes and skin tolerance. Selected ingredients should include: Antioxidants—Help reduce oxidative stress and support overall skin resilience. Azelaic acid—Calms infl ammation, improves uneven tone, and supports acne-prone sensitive skin. Ceramides—Essential for restoring barrier integrity and improving tolerance. Growth factors and bio-regenerative ingredients—Support skin recovery and help optimize repair mechanisms a er infl ammation. Niacinamide—Supports oil regulation, reduces infl ammation, and strengthens barrier function.