• Is characterized by pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, redness,
inflammation and irritation.
• Is not curable though it is manageable and controllable.
• Is genetically determined and hormonally triggered.

Has three primary influencing factors:

An overabundance of surface skin cells (hyper keratinization) Oil glands influenced by androgen hormones that elevate excess oil (sebum) production Bacteria (P-acnes bacteria) mix with sebum, which irritates the pore wall, and results in inflammation. Is prone to residual color traces (hyper pigmentation) as blemishes heal which may take weeks to clear. Responds well to daily use of exfoliating AHA- and BHA- based products, along with anti-irritants, anti-inflammatories and antibacterials to alleviate excess skin cell buildup, keep pores clear and disinfect.

Best approach to Acne-Prone skin

Clarify existing lesions and prevent future breakouts while conditioning and protecting the skin.

Overview
Whether a single blemish or face full of multiple lesions, it’s all acne.

Acne can occur on the face, neck, chest, shoulders and upper back. The most common skin disorder in the United States, acne (acne vulgaris) is a chronic condition that affects all ages, every ethnicity and both sexes. Though not curable, it is highly manageable and controllable.

How does it happen?
Acne affects nearly 17 million people in the U.S., making it the most common skin disease in the country. But why does it happen? When skin is functioning optimally, the sebaceous glands produce oil that empties onto the skin’s surface. At the same time, dead skin cells are shed at a normal rate as newer, fresher cells rise to the surface. Sometimes, these dead cells shed too fast, clump together and clog the pore. This is called non-inflammatory acne. If this plug stays below the skin’s surface, it is called a “closed comedone” or whitehead. If the plug reaches the skin’s surface and is exposed to air, an “open comedone” or blackhead forms. Contrary to popular belief, the black color is not caused by dirt but rather is due to a process of oxidation.

Besides these non-inflammatory blemishes, you may also have larger, more inflamed breakouts. Inflammatory acne starts when the combination of excess skin cells and oil cause pore-aggravating bacteria to develop. This leads to pimples, redness and overall irritation.

The Aegean Beauty skin care product line solution.
There are also a number of skin conditions that resemble acne such as, eczema, perioral dermatitis and folliculitis. While they may not involve all of the factors that cause real acne, they do have one thing in common – inflammation. The good news is that Aegean Beauty skin care Acne products address ALL of the factors of acne and skin breakouts, reducing cell build-up, excess oil and inflammation. Every product contains the three key ingredients in the Aegean Beauty skin care recipe, hydrating agents, anti-inflammatories, and antioxidants, along with specific acne-fighters, which work together to provide the best environment for achieving optimal skin health. In keeping with Aegean Beauty skin care’s inclusive health philosophy, the acne line also features a patented internal supplement to treat acne breakouts from the inside. So, whether you have real acne or something that just looks like acne, Aegean Beauty skin care can put you on the path to healthy, beautiful skin.

•Is characterized by tightness, fine lines, and sometimes, even
flakiness.

•Can be exacerbated by too much sun, wind or harsh soaps. Medications and poor diet may also be factors.

•Is genetically determined and hormonally triggered.
• Can be a natural consequence of the aging process, as oil (sebum) production slows down.
•Responds well to daily use of exfoliating AHAs, which enhance the penetration of moisturizers. Ceramides and lipids also help keep dry skin hydrated and soft. Where lacking elasticity, will see a marked improvement when collagen-promoting supplements are added to the skincare regimen

Best approach to Dry or Sensitive skin. The Aegean Beauty skin care product line solution.

Deliver moisture and nutrients, and plenty of them, day and night, without greasiness or irritation.

Overview

Dry skin is characterized by a papery, powdery texture with a dull, matte finish. Sensitive skin, which is very often dry as well, is that which becomes irritated on contact with various substances.

True skin sensitivity is a relatively rare phenomenon. In fact, most of what is attributed to sensitivity is actually another condition such as very dry skin, rosacea, eczema, over processed skin or an allergic reaction.

What dry skin and sensitivity share

Compromised barrier function
Structural lipids in the skin bind together to create what is called the lipid barrier function. This protects and preserves the moisture content of the skin that gives the complexion its plump and pleasing smoothness.

• Is characterized by tightness, fine lines, and sometimes, even
flakiness.
• Can be exacerbated by too much sun, wind or harsh soaps. Medications and poor diet may also be factors.
• Is genetically determined and hormonally triggered.
• Can be a natural consequence of the aging process, as oil (sebum) production slows down.
• Responds well to daily use of exfoliating AHAs, which enhance the penetration of moisturizers. Ceramides and lipids also help keep dry skin hydrated and soft. Where lacking elasticity, will see a marked improvement when collagen-promoting supplements are added to the skincare regimen

Best approach to Dry or Sensitive skin. The Aegean Beauty skin care product line solution.

Deliver moisture and nutrients, and plenty of them, day and night, without greasiness or irritation.

Overview

Dry skin is characterized by a papery, powdery texture with a dull, matte finish. Sensitive skin, which is very often dry as well, is that which becomes irritated on contact with various substances.

True skin sensitivity is a relatively rare phenomenon. In fact, most of what is attributed to sensitivity is actually another condition such as very dry skin, rosacea, eczema, over processed skin or an allergic reaction.

What dry skin and sensitivity share

Compromised barrier function
Structural lipids in the skin bind together to create what is called the lipid barrier function. This protects and preserves the moisture content of the skin that gives the complexion its plump and pleasing smoothness.

•Is the most common of the skin types.
• May experience excess oiliness in the T-zone, while the cheek and eye areas are drier. May experience occasional breakouts in the T-zone area.
•May benefit from modifying skincare programs according to season< or geography. In warmer months or climates, cleansers and moisturizers for oily skin work best, while in cooler conditions, the skin may need more moisture.
•Benefits from deep cleansing clay masques and hydrating firming treatments. Where lacking elasticity, will see a marked improvement when collagen-promoting supplements are added to the skin care regimen.

Best approach to Normal or Combination skin. The Aegean Beauty skin care product line solution.

Deliver moisture and nutrients, and plenty of them, day and night, without greasiness or irritation.

Overview

Normal, also known as combination, is the most common skin type. Fairly balanced in its production of oil (sebum), normal or combination skin may be oilier in the T-zone with perhaps some dryness at the perimeter of the face.

Everyone’s skin falls into a basic skin type - normal, dry, or oily. Genetically determined, each has its own characteristic physiology and best approach for care. But, on top of your basic skin type, you may have one or more skin concerns to address as well. These concerns may also be hereditary or they may be environmental.

Though the easiest skin type to care for, normal doesn’t necessarily signify perpetually perfect or consistently flawless. It merely means that its oil production is about average, not too oily, not too dry.

So, even if your skin type is normal, it still may face a host of concerns including acne, environmental damage, fine lines and wrinkles, and many others.

•Is characterized by severe dehydration, wrinkles, dullness, uneven pigment, irritation, loss of elasticity, thinning skin, acne, and unwanted facial hair growth.
•Is the result of a gradual decrease of estrogen produced by a woman’s body as she ages. Can manifest symptoms during peri-menopause (two to ten years before menopause, the complete cessation of the menstrual period) in women as young as in their thirties.
•Responds well to topical and oral treatments containing antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and hydrating ingredients.

Best approach to Menopause or Transition skin. The Aegean Beauty skin care product line solution.

Balance symptoms with naturally-based formulas to restore skin hydration and resilience before, during, and after the change.

Overview

Menopause marks the natural end of a woman’s reproductive period as estrogen hormone production ceases. Menopause is said to be complete once a woman has not had a menstrual cycle for a full year. For most, this typically occurs sometime between the ages of 45 and 55.

Terminology The terms ‘going through menopause’ or ‘menopausal’ are commonly used to describe the changes or symptoms a woman may experience before she stops menstruating altogether. More accurately, what she is actually going through is perimenopause.

Perimenopause - also known as menopause transition or what euphemistically used to be referred to as ‘the change’ - is the phase up to ten years prior to menopause when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen. This usually starts in a woman's 40s, though in some can begin as early as the 30s. The last year or two of perimenopause, as the reduction of estrogen accelerates, are usually the most difficult.

Response to symptoms A woman’s response, both physically and emotionally, to perimenopause and menopause is highly individual. Some sail right through with few symptoms, while others experience total upheaval not unlike adolescence in reverse. Fluctuating hormones can lead to irregular cycles and mood swings.

Nor is skin, the largest organ in the body, immune to systemic changes that menopause brings. The body’s progressive depletion of estrogen can have a noticeably negative impact on skin texture, tone, elasticity, and clarity.

Strategic approach

•Is characterized by an overproduction of oil (sebum) and may appear greasy, shiny, or with large pores.
•May have enlarged pores or be prone to blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples.
•Needs a balancing skincare regimen.
•Can easily suffer from dehydration if treated with overly drying or harsh cleansers and products in an attempt to control the shine. These will only trigger the skin to produce more oil, leading to more surface grease and making the problem worse.
•Requires hydration with non-greasy, natural moisture factors.
•Benefits from regular exfoliation and deep cleansing clay-based
masks that make pore sizes appear smaller.

Best approach to Oily skin. The Aegean Beauty skin care product line solution.

Balance symptoms with naturally-based formulas to restore skin hydration and resilience before, during, and after the change.

Overview

Over production of both oil (sebum) as well as structural lipids (produced by the epidermis) is really just a matter of having too much of a good thing. The skin’s natural oils maintain hydration and play a major role in keeping it plump and youthful looking. Healthier and less vulnerable than dry skin, oily skin ages best of all the skin types.

Everyone’s skin falls into a basic skin type - normal, dry, or oily. Genetically determined, each has its own characteristic physiology and best approach for care. But, on top of your basic skin type, you may have one or more skin concerns to address as well.

Oily skin’s most frequent concerns include perpetual grease, larger pores, blackheads, and increased vulnerability for acne. Plus, makeup sliding off your face is nobody’s idea of a good time.