Oily Skin
Oily skin is a functional imbalance marked by excessive sebum production, altered lipid composition, and microbial shifts that may predispose to congestion, inflammation, or reactivity. While often dismissed as cosmetic, chronic oiliness reflects underlying dysregulation of sebocyte signalling, local immune tone, and barrier permeability. The result is persistent surface shine, textural irregularities, and an increased risk of comedogenesis and skin sensitivity.
AWvi addresses oily skin not by stripping or suppressing, but by restoring homeostasis across internal and external pathways that govern sebum regulation, microbial ecology, and epidermal behaviour. Each solution targets a distinct contributor to cutaneous imbalance. Together, they recalibrate surface physiology, stabilise immune signalling, and support longer-term control without disrupting skin health.
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The Skin Biotic
CORE ESSENTIAL – Fundamental to restore or maintain physiological skin function
The Skin Biotic acts upstream of sebum dysregulation by modulating systemic inflammation and microbiome-driven immune signalling. Its formulation—three proprietary Lactobacillus strains, prebiotics, and bioavailable Retinol and D-Biotin—supports the skin’s ability to regulate lipid synthesis and reduce immune-driven sebocyte stimulation.
Its primary actions include:
- Reduction of systemic pro-inflammatory mediators linked to sebum overproduction
- Modulation of gut–skin axis pathways affecting sebaceous gland activity
- Support of microbial signalling to stabilise immune thresholds
- Improvement of epidermal repair and lipid balance
This internal recalibration supports more predictable sebum expression and reduces the conditions that drive persistent surface oiliness and congestion.
The Gentle Cleanser
CORE ESSENTIAL – Fundamental to restore or maintain physiological skin function
The Gentle Cleanser is designed to manage oily skin without disrupting barrier integrity or microbiome balance. Its non-stripping, surfactant-free formula, with ectoin and biomimetic hyaluronic acid, lifts excess sebum and impurities while preserving physiological stability.
Key benefits include:
- Removal of oil accumulation without provoking rebound production
- Maintenance of microbial diversity to prevent dysbiosis-related flares
- Osmoprotection and hydration support to avoid post-cleansing tightness
- Preparation of the skin for active delivery without barrier stress
Oily skin often reacts to over-cleansing with increased production. This formulation prevents that cycle by respecting the skin’s self-regulation mechanisms.
The Power Serum
STRATEGIC SUPPORT – Strongly recommended to enhance outcomes or address key needs
The Power Serum supports oily skin through hydration balance, epidermal renewal, and local immune modulation. Its composition—broad-spectrum hyaluronic acid, ectoin, and active waters—delivers water-based support without contributing to lipid overload.
Key mechanisms include:
- Deep hydration without occlusion, maintaining comfort in lipid-rich skin
- Support of epidermal turnover, limiting comedone formation
- Reinforcement of barrier function and matrix integrity
- Reduction of subclinical inflammation that exacerbates sebaceous activity
By restoring hydration equilibrium and supporting cellular synchrony, The Power Serum helps oily skin remain stable and less prone to flare or dysregulation.
The Active Cream
TARGETED INTEGRATION – Optional enhancement, to be considered case-by-case
While not typically required in oily skin, The Active Cream may be appropriate when there is barrier fragility, surface irritation, or concurrent dehydration. Its biomimetic lipids, hyaluronic acid, and ectoin work to reinforce barrier integrity and reduce inflammatory reactivity without excessive occlusion.
Key mechanisms include:
- Strengthening of skin barrier to reduce compensatory sebum output
- Modulation of immune responses contributing to surface sensitivity
- Hydration support to balance internal water–lipid dynamics
- Improvement of tolerance to external stressors and active protocols
In lipid-rich yet reactive phenotypes, The Active Cream can act as a rebalancing measure to prevent overproduction and support barrier equilibrium.
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