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Aegean Beauty Salon Skin Care Frequently Asked Questions

:. Acne Prone
Whether an occasional pimple or a painful, chronic condition, acne can occur on anyone at any age.      More Info ...

:. Dry or Sensitive
Dry or sensitive skin requires special care and handling because it is susceptible to irritants of all kinds.      More Info ...

:. Environmentally Damaged
Environmental damage, from exposure to sun, stress and pollutants, is visible proof that the skin keeps score..      More Info ...

:. Normal or Combination
Normal skin is balanced and trouble-free. Combination skin, which is oily in the T-zone, also requires balancing.     More Info ...

:. Menopause or Transition
While menopause is a part of life, its unwanted symptoms in the skin are not something you have to live with.      More Info ...

:. Oily
Oily skin feels thicker, may have large pores, and requires care to prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for acne.        More Info ...

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:. Acne Prone

Is there a difference between adolescent acne and adult acne?

Not really, it’s the same disease. In fact, an acne lesion on a teenage boy is the physiological duplicate of that on a premenstrual woman. And both are the result of overly active oil (sebaceous) glands triggered by androgen hormones.

The only real difference seems to be one of placement. In adolescents, acne is common on the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. In women, the perioral area around the mouth, chin and jaw line get the worst.

My skin is very dry. Why am I still breaking out?

One of the primary causes of acne is the combination of oil (sebum) mixing with dead skin cells. Every skin type has at least some sebum in its pores. Even in small amounts, the sebum can still mix with dead skin cells (something dry skin has to excess) to create acne.

Do I need to use a moisturizer if I have oily, acne-prone skin?

Absolutely. The most important thing to remember about moisturizer is that it is water not grease. And even oily skin needs water. In fact, when acne-prone skin gets too dehydrated, it may often produce even more oil in response.

Do rich, greasy foods cause acne?

No. But overall proper nutrition is still an important tool for the health of your skin (to say nothing of the health of your body). Drink lots of water and eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrients rich in Vitamin A to help normalize the production of dead skin cells, a key factor in acne breakouts.

Are red, inflamed breakouts always acne?

No. There are many chronic or temporary conditions whose symptoms resemble acne:
· Rosacea (acne rosacea)
· Eczema
· Perioral dermatitis
· Razor bumps (folliculitis or pseudofolliculitis)

While these may not involve all of the factors that cause real acne, what they do have in common is inflammation, which is characterized by swelling, redness, heat and pain.

Persistent conditions may require professional treatment. But the good news is that Aegean Beauty skin care Acne products can help here for they address all the factors of acne and skin breakouts, by reducing cell build-up, excess oil, and inflammation.

Will Aegean Beauty skin care Acne products help the pimples on my body?

Definitely. Breakouts on the body are most common where oil glands are most pervasive; on the back, chest, and shoulders. Clarifying Body Spray is particularly helpful for treating hard to reach places.

Keeping these areas clean is important. Change your sheets and towels frequently. Wear natural fibers closest to your skin, the looser the better. If you perspire heavily, change your clothes more frequently (which may mean for men and boys, switching undershirts halfway through the day). Avoid using fragrance, cologne, perfume or astringents on inflamed areas.

Deep, cystic acne on the body however, is something that must be treated by a dermatologist.

Why do I have dark spots left over from healed blemishes?

These are called hyperpigmentation resulting from post-inflammatory response and are caused by the inflammation that assaulted the skin. Discoloration can range from red to dark brown, depending on your skin tone, and can take weeks to fade.

As a blemish heals, excess pigment is generated in the area where the trauma occurred. These superficial pigmented scars will heal faster with the help of anti-inflammatory ingredients such as zinc, black cohosh, licorice and green tea contained in Aegean Beauty skin care Acne treatments. Products high in Vitamin C are also ideal to fade unwanted pigmentation.

To prevent hyperpigmentation in the first place, use SPF 15 sun protection on exposed areas (or those covered only by sheer fabrics) and reapply throughout the day.

I just received my Acne Complex™ Kit. What is the best way to begin the regimen?

The key to success is to use the products regularly, even as your skin begins to clear. However, as with any new skincare regimen, your skin may need time to adjust.

To start, we recommend that you apply the treatment product only once a day for the first two weeks. Then, after two weeks, when your skin has acclimated to the product, begin using it twice a day.

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:. Dry or Sensitive

If I drink a lot of water will it help my dry skin?

If your body is dehydrated, your skin will certainly reflect that in its sallow tone. But just drinking water is not enough to combat dryness, you have to make the water stay in the skin. A two-pronged approach is best for this; topicals (containing ceremides and structural lipids) and supplements (containing essential fatty acids) work together both inside and out to create a lovely, more hydrated complexion.

If I have overly dry or sensitive skin, can I still exfoliate?

Yes, but you must approach it gently with the right products and without scrubbing too hard. And moisturizing immediately after is a must.

What’s the difference between a sensitive reaction and an allergic one?

Excellent question because people often confuse the two. A sensitive reaction only occurs on the area of application, is dose dependent (that is, substance amount has a direct relationship with the reaction), and manifests immediately.

An allergic reaction, however, elicits a systemic response that may occur all over the body and can be triggered even by the smallest amount. An allergic reaction often has a delayed onset as well.

Why do I still get a reaction from certain cosmetics even though they’re advertised as ‘hypoallergenic’?

‘Hypo’ means ‘less’ so though there may be fewer irritants, they’re all not completely absent. Generally, the term ‘hypoallergenic’ is beauty industry shorthand for ‘fragrance free’, always a good idea for sensitive skin.

If I have sensitive skin, are products for dry skin suitable to use?

Yes, for non-extreme cases, they’re interchangeable. Products for both skin types offer rich moisturizers and fortify the lipid barrier function.

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:. Environmentally Damaged

What are ‘free radicals’?

The best way to understand free radicals is to look at an apple after it is cut and exposed to the air. It turns brown. This is free radical damage, which in the human body is partially responsible for aging, cancer, heart disease, cataracts, and other conditions. Every day we are assaulted by free radicals that tax our immune system.

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are substances that protect our cell membranes from oxidation (exposure to air) by ‘scavenging’ free radicals, neutralizing their damage, and rendering them harmless.

I am in my mid-30s and have been using an SPF 15 sunscreen for years. But now I see age spots are coming up on my face and hands. How is this possible?

The skin never forgets and a lifetime of neglect is cumulative. Plus, environmental exposure occurs from smog, pollution, on cloudy days and even indoors from light fixtures all of which affect the skin.

Sun damage and hyper-pigmentation can take years, sometimes decades, before showing themselves in the skin.

Even if your last sunburn or tan was in your teens, the cumulative damage may well manifest itself as age spots - or worse, skin cancer - far into your adulthood. This is why sun protection is so important for children and teens.

As far as your hands are concerned, you may not have been protecting them, or reapplying product, as much as you think. We see a lot of age spots on the hands, and on the chest too, because people forget to protect them adequately.

What is the difference between the melanin in a darker complexion, in a suntan and in an age spot?

Those with darker complexions naturally contain more melanin that is fairly evenly distributed (except on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet).

Fairer skins that get tan may also initially have even color where exposed to the sun. What we see as a tan is actually post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from sun damage and, tanning especially at a tanning bed, significantly increases your likelihood for getting skin cancer.

Age spots occur from chronic sun exposure which, over time, causes melanin-producing cells to gather in clusters resulting in patches of increased pigment mostly on the face, hands and chest.

Are freckles dangerous?

In and of themselves, no, but they are post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and an indication that sun damage has occurred.

No baby is ever born with freckles. Even the faintest sprinkle of freckles over a child’s nose is an indication of sun sensitivity. Those who are prone to it, and natural redheads in particular, are extremely vulnerable to other photodamage and skin cancer, and need to take extra sunscreen precautions throughout their lives.

Though it may not be apparent to the naked eye in the beginning, photodamage (which will later manifest as freckles) shows up if we look through a special lens.

Are age spots the same as liver spots?

‘Liver spot’ is a misleading term. Age spots (lentigo singular, lentigenes plural) they have nothing at all to do with the liver except for the fact that there brown color may resemble it.
 

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:. Normal or Combination

I have normal skin but I still get some pimples before my period. Why?

A: Acne can be hormonally triggered which is why so many women – even those who have clear skin the rest of the month - break out before their periods.

If you do experience monthly flare-ups, try switching to Aegean Beauty skin care Acne products during that vulnerable premenstrual week. Plus, many have found that taking the recommended daily dose of Pure Skin® Skin Clarifying Supplement, which combats the causes of acne from the inside, fortifies the system to minimize monthly breakouts.
 

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:. Menopause or Transition

What exactly does the hormone estrogen do for the skin?

Estrogen keeps skin soft, firm, and supple by encouraging collagen production and reducing the potential for acne breakouts. Collagen and the elastic fibers that make up skin’s structural support, are responsible for skin thickness and resiliency. Reduced collagen leads to skin fragility, thinness, wrinkling, and, sagging.

Once my menopause is complete, will my skin be any different than it was during the transition phase?

Through perimenopause the body still produces skin-enhancing estrogen, though in declining quantities. Once estrogen production stops entirely at menopause, thinning skin, increased facial hair, and possible acne breakouts result. And without intervention, post-menopausal skin will continue to degenerate. Some estimates show that skin loses up to 30% of its collagen in the first five years after menopause. Plus, as post-menopausal skin loses thickness by about a percentage point a year, its cell turnover rate drops and leaves increasing numbers of dulling dead skin cells on the surface.

What's the difference between environmentally damaged skin, aging skin and menopausal skin?

Excellent question. Most women going through menopause do experience all three at the same time. As it ages, skin naturally becomes thinner, dryer and wrinkled. Environmental damage results in wrinkles, leathery texture, age spots, broken capillaries, and inflammation. Menopause, because of a lack of estrogen, leads to thinning skin, increased facial hair and occasional acne breakouts.

Since symptoms overlap or you may experience all three, you may have to experiment to find the regimen that works best for you. If you’re unsure how to proceed, use a regimen that treats environmental damage during the day, and switch to products that address your other concerns by night.
 

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:. Oily

Why is exfoliation so important for oily skin?

Since small pores are what give the impression of smoothness, oily skin’s larger pores can make it appear rough. Excess dead skin cells and blackheads can actually stretch a pore too making it appear even larger. By deep cleansing the pores of this cellular debris, exfoliation makes larger pores appear smaller.

Does having oily skin automatically mean that it is acne-prone?

No. But excess sebum is one of the three main acne influencers (an overabundance of dead skin cells and p-acnes bacteria being the other two). Plus, oilier skin does tend to have more blackheads. The solution is to keep it very clean.

If I have oily skin, do I still have to moisturize?

Yes, absolutely. The biggest mistake is to strip away all oil, because the skin reacts by creating even more oil.

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AEGEAN BEAUTY
5740 North Palm Avenue, Ste. 109
Fresno, CA 93704
Local phone ( 559 ) 431- 8124
Toll free ( 866 ) 431- 8124
Fax Order to ( 559 ) 431- 7463
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