Acne is one of the most common skin concerns in the UK, leading to 3.5 millions visits to UK primary care every year. It can range from a few spots on the face, neck, chest and upper back, which most teenagers will experience, to a more severe problem that can cause scarring. About 95% of people aged 11 to 30 are effected by acne to some extent and about 3% of adults have acne over the age of 35.
CAUSES:
The acne bacteria (now known as Cutibacterium acnes) normally lives on healthy skin, but if normal skin flora is disrupted, bacteria can multiply and contribute to the development of acne. This can be a result of several factors:
Excess sebum production by the sebaceous glands
Hair follicles clogged with oil and dead skin cells
Bacteria contaminating and infecting clogged follicles
Hormonal changes or imbalances
Genetic factors
External factors such as pharmaceuticals, smoking, diet, lifestyle and stress
RECOMMENDED TREATMENTS:
BESPOKE COMPLEXION CLEARING FACIAL
A gentle complexion-clearing and anti-inflammatory facial to soothe, re-hydrate and help active skin rejuvenation. The skin is gently cleansed and the top layer of dead skin cells removed, before an AHA+EGF Skin booster is applied, finishing with a soothing and calming sheet mask with long-lasting anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. A course of 4 to 8 is advised leaving at least one week in between, in conjunction with CLINICCARE Pure home care.
SKINBASE MICRODERMABRASION - ACNE
Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that helps with skin rejuvenation by removing the top layer of skin, as well as the dead skin cells. This can improve the texture of your skin and reduce the appearance of blemishes, including acne scars.
There are very few side effects associated with microdermabrasion and you can return to your daily routine straight after the treatment, making it the perfect way to reduce the appearance of acne scars on your face. The SkinBase Facial safely and effectively reduces acne scarring, calms red and uneven skin tone, leaving healthy looking, smooth skin.
CLINICCARE PURE CHEMICAL PEEL
This superficial peel stimulates cell renewal and is suitable for treating acne, blackheads, comedones and the improvement of skin texture. It helps keep pores clean and unclogged and has keratolytic, anti-blackhead, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Suitable for Fitzpatrick skin types 1 to 4 and 18 years and over. Offered as a course of 4 to 8 is advised leaving at least one week in between, in conjunction with CLINICCARE Pure home care.
BLUE LED LIGHT THERAPY - ACNE TREATMENT
Blue light therapy destroys C. acnes bacteria, helps reduce activity in the sebaceous glands and has an antibacterial action that can help calm the skin. Red light can also be used in conjunction for an anti-inflammatory action. The treatment itself is quick and painless and can be combined with other treatments such as chemical peels. Initial phase for intensive treatment: 30 minutes twice weekly for up to 12 weeks. Maintenance can follow every 1 to 2 months.
NANO INFUSION - CLINICCARE PURE / GLOW
For acne, nano infusion promotes cellular renewal and wound healing, which can be helpful for minimizing scarring or texture, and reducing the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
PLEASE NOTE: Active acne should not be microneedled. However, once acne has been cleared, skin can be left with acne scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. By creating microscopic wounds on the surface of the skin, it causes the body to deploy a healing response, stimulating collagen and elastin production. As a results, it can reduce scars, uneven texture and tone for brighter, younger and smoother complexion. A course of between 4 to 8 treatments is recommended every 4-6 weeks, followed by a maintenance treatment every 6 to 12 months.
ACNE IPL FACIAL
Our most encompassing treatment that uses a combination of red, green and yellow light. The treatment stimulates a healing response in the body, killing bacteria and suppressing overactive sebaceous glands. In combination, these actions not only rid the skin of existing acne, but prevent future outbreaks. The body’s healing response also floods the area with collagen, further improving the appearance of any scarring.
SkinBase IPL is revolutionising acne treatment, and is one of the safest available. IPL kills bacteria and suppresses overactive sebaceous glands. In combination, these actions not only rid the skin of existing acne, but prevent future outbreaks. The body’s healing response also floods the area with collagen reducing the appearance of scarring. Contact us now for a full consultation and treatment plan recommendation
RECOMMENDED HOMECARE:
CLINICCARE Pure Home Care
The Pure home care range contains bio identical low molecular Hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate, EGF to encourage skin cell renewal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients and other actives to soothe the skin. Applied daily and over time the products will help to achieve a clearer, healthier looking complexion.