A Guide to Treating Acne-Prone Skin

Excess Sebum Production: Overactive sebaceous glands can lead to the overproduction of sebum, an oily substance that can clog pores and contribute to acne formation.

Clogged Pores: When dead skin cells, dirt, and bacteria accumulate within the pores, it can result in blockages and the formation of comedones, such as blackheads or whiteheads.

Bacterial Infection: The presence of the acne-causing bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) on the skin can lead to inflammation and the development of inflammatory acne lesions, including papules, pustules, and nodules.

Hormonal Imbalances: Fluctuations in hormone levels, particularly during puberty, menstrual cycles, or hormonal disorders, can trigger acne breakouts.

Genetic Factors: Some individuals are more genetically predisposed to developing acne, making them more prone to experiencing recurring breakouts.

Adolescent acne typically begins during puberty, around the ages of 11 to 14, as hormonal changes stimulate the sebaceous glands.It commonly affects the T-zone area of the face, which includes the forehead, nose, and chin.

In contrast, adult acne can occur at any time during adulthood, even if you did not experience significant acne during your teenage years. It can appear on the lower face, jawline, neck, and even the chest and back. 

Regardless of your age, many solutions exist, allowing you to regain confidence and achieve healthier skin.

The needle-free mesotherapy facial, MesoAcne, is ideal for individuals with moderate to severe acne, as it targets acne-causing bacteria, reduces inflammation, and promotes healing. It is beneficial for those who have stubborn acne breakouts, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH – dark spots or discoloration left behind after the acne has healed).

Here’s how the active ingredients in a MesoAcne facial treatment work:

• Oleanolic Acid: A natural compound found in various plants with antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria.
• NDGA Acid: Helps control sebum production, which is a contributing factor in the development of acne. 
• Fleischer’s Willowherb: A plant extract that soothes irritated skin, reduces redness, and alleviates inflammation associated with acne.
• Phenolic Acids: Help neutralize free radicals and aid in calming acne lesions.

Ultimate Acne Defense

For enhanced acne relief and long-lasting results, we recommend addressing it with three distinct approaches within the same session: Ultimate Acne Defense Trio.

This advanced acne system targets stubborn acne at its root while improving skin clarity and health.

1. The treatment starts with hydradermabrasion to cleanse and exfoliate, removing impurities and unclogging pores.

2. Next, LED light therapy calms the skin, kills acne-causing bacteria, and boosts repair.

3. Finally, Mesotherapy (Meso Acne) delivers active ingredients to reduce inflammation, control oil, and promote healing.

This precise combination offers a comprehensive approach to achieving a clearer, smoother complexion.

Watch a MesoAcne facial here.

The OxyGeneo superfacial, OxyBalance,  is perfect if you are seeking both skin rejuvenation and to address mild to moderate acne. It oxygenates the skin, gently exfoliates, reduces inflammation, and infuses nutrient-rich serums, promoting cellular renewal and improving skin texture.

Key benefits of the activated bamboo charcoal contained in Oxy Balance:

• Mattifies oily skin
• Purifies Clogged Pores
• Clears toxins & bacteria

Here’s how an OxyGeneo facial works:

1. Exfoliation: Gentle exfoliation of the skin’s surface removes dead skin cells as well as dirt and impurities.
2. Infusion: A capsule releases active ingredients, such as activated bamboo charcoal and antioxidants, deep into the deeper layers of the skin to treat acne.
3. Oxygenation: The OxyGeneo device emits carbon dioxide bubbles onto your skin’s surface. These bubbles react with a treatment gel, causing a natural oxygenation response. As the CO2 bubbles burst, they create a gentle massage-like effect on your skin. This process stimulates increased oxygen levels in the skin, promoting blood circulation and delivering essential nutrients to the cells. This oxygenation step helps to revitalize your skin and improve its texture, leaving you with a radiant and dewy glow.

A Potent Approach

For better acne relief and lasting results, we suggest tackling it with three distinct methods in a single fusion session: Triple Action Acne Clearing

This customized three-step acne treatment combines powerful techniques in one session:

1. Hydradermabrasion deeply cleanses and exfoliates, removing impurities and unclogging pores.

2. LED light therapy soothes the skin, kills acne-causing bacteria, and accelerates healing.

3. An acne-specific peel targets breakouts, reduces inflammation, and prevents future blemishes.

This multi-faceted approach treats acne and helps prevent future breakouts, leaving your skin clearer and healthier.

A regular, clinical facial with anti-acne properties is a great option for maintaining healthy skin if you have oily skin and are mildly prone to occasional breakouts.

1. The Purifying Face Treatment focuses on deep cleansing, exfoliation, and extraction to remove impurities and unclog pores.  Here’s how the salicylic acid and peptides in this facial help purify the skin and promote a clearer complexion:

Salicylic Acid penetrates into the pores and exfoliates dead skin cells, unclogging pores and preventing the formation of blackheads and whiteheads. It also dissolves excess oil (sebum) and helps inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria.

Peptides: Wound-healing peptides speed up the skin’s natural healing process, minimizing the duration and severity of acne lesions and strengthening the skin barrier.

2. Our HydraFace Treatment is a non-invasive facial that combines various steps to help improve acne-prone skin, including:

• Deep Cleansing: Vortex technology flushes out dirt, excess oil, and impurities from the pores. 
• Exfoliation: A gentle exfoliation process removes dead skin cells and unclogs pores.
• Extraction: Our HydraFace Treatment utilizes a unique extraction technique that uses gentle suction to remove impurities and blackheads from the pores. 
• Hydration and Nourishment: After the cleansing and exfoliation steps, a HydraFace Treatment delivers a customized blend of acne-combating serums and hydrating ingredients to maintain skin health and prevent excessive oil production.

Looking for a different facial to switch up your monthly routine? You might want to consider the next-level exfoliating powers of  peels. A peel is well-suited to address your clogged pores, blackheads, and somewhat regular breakouts. It exfoliates the skin, unclogs pores, and reduces acne-causing bacteria.

Peels help improve skin texture, reduce acne blemishes, and fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. They are suitable for various skin types experiencing acne-related concerns. Here are our two favourite peels for addressing acne:

Image Acne Peel: This peel is specifically formulated to target acne-prone skin. It utilizes a blend of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) to exfoliate the skin, unclog pores, and promote cellular turnover. This peel helps diminish acne blemishes and refine the skin’s texture.

Image Purifying Peel: This peel incorporates antibacterial agents that target the acne-causing bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). By reducing the presence of these bacteria on the skin, inflammation is minimized and the formation of inflammatory acne lesions is diminished. It also helps reduce post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), the name for dark spots or discoloration left behind after the acne has healed. This peel contains ingredients that help fade PIH, promoting a more even skin tone.

Back Treatment: This rejuvenating back facial is designed to cleanse, extract, exfoliate, and nourish your skin, leaving your back feeling refreshed. Not only do regular back facials help improve your appearance by extracting active lesions and supporting healthier skin, but they also support skin cell turnover to minimize acne scarring.

There are multiple solutions available to treat your acne scars, whether they are pigmented, indented, or both!

Pigmented acne scars: areas of discoloration or hyperpigmentation left behind after an acne breakout.

Indented acne scars: characterized by depressions or uneven texture on the skin’s surface caused by the loss of collagen or tissue during the healing process.

Treatments for Indented & Pigmented Acne Scars

Microneedling:

• Uses tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries on the skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting skin regeneration.
• It is effective for treating indented acne scars by encouraging collagen remodeling, filling in the depressions and improving the texture of the skin.
• Microneedling also helps reduce the appearance of pigmented acne scars by promoting skin cell turnover and fading hyperpigmentation over time.

Fractional Laser:

• Fractional laser treatments create microthermal zones within the skin, stimulating collagen synthesis and skin remodelling for treating both indented and pigmented acne scars.
• Laser energy promotes collagen production, plumping the skin to minimize depressions, and targeting pigmentation, reducing discoloration.

PicoSure Laser for Pigmented Scars & Large Pores

• PicoSure laser delivers ultra-short pulses of energy to the skin, targeting specific pigmented areas or scar tissue.
• It is particularly beneficial for addressing pigmented acne scars, as the laser energy breaks down melanin deposits, reducing discoloration and promoting a more even skin tone.
• By promoting collagen remodelling and surface skin tightening, it can also reduce the size and visibility of pores over time, resulting in a smoother and more refined complexion.

Microneedling and laser treatments for acne scars require multiple sessions (we recommend starting with 3 sessions) to be effective as your skin needs time to undergo natural collagen remodelling triggered by the treatment. Gradual improvement is achieved with each treatment session as the scars gradually fill in and the skin texture becomes smoother after each appointment.