Acne is one of the most common skin conditions and it will affect most people at some point of their lives. Acne is usually associated with teenagers; however, acne can occur at any age and specifically can resurface with the menopause.
There is up to 6 types of acne but the main ones white & blackheads, pustules & more severely cystic acne. Associated problems that come with acne include physiological distress, post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation (dark marks that are left behind after the pustule has resolved), ice pick scarring (little puncture marks).
Acne is linked to hormonal imbalance, which can cause excess sebum (oil)- producing glands in the skin which in turn can lead to break outs. Other causes of acne are linked to inflammation which can be caused by poor quality of product use, diet or toxins (such as smoking) and pollutants.
We can help with all of these issues. IT is important to attend a skin consultation to identify the cause of you issues as this will determine the treatment required.
Illumifacial
The outstanding Illumifacial it is the perfect treatment to help target the acne breakout and overall skin texture. The Gentle Tri-fruit acid peel is used along side Intense pulsed light therapy targeted at the acne to kill the bacteria P.acnes , reduced the inflammation, stimulate heeling while the peel increases turnover of skin cells. This Treatment is recommended by renowned dermatologists world wide.
The illumifacial is also known as treatment the “no filter facial” and it really does what it is the name – literally air brushing your face in real life! Getting you ever closer to having the illusive “glass skin”.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels work by stimulating the shedding of the build up of dead surface skin (stratum corneum) and the production of new skin cells starting in the extracellular matrix. Shedding is a naturally occurring process but again with age this process slows down, leaving skin thicker, dull and lifeless as well as clogging pore which can lead to acne.
Designed by Physicians for the aesthetic industry PCA Skin has been an industry leader for 30 years, creates gentle peels that do not compromise on efficacy – delivering powerful results without the horror story peeling that you may have stumbled across online – leaving your skin brighter and tighter and blemish free
Medical Grade Home Skin Care
PCA Skin Clear Skin moisturiser promotes a bright complexion in the morning and at night with a mix of vitamins and calming extracts. Niacinamide maintains moisture retention which, in turn, can help control sebum production and minimize excess oil. Best of all this is non comdonergic so no pore clogging! Moisturising with the correct moisturiser is imperative with acne in the battle to keep inflammation at bay, although it can seem counter intuitive when your skin might be oily.
PCA Skin Intensive clarity retinoid – The ultimate retinol nighttime treatment for those prone to acne breakouts.
- Clear acne breakouts with 2% salicylic acid
- Support a clear complexion and strengthen skin with stabilized retinol
- Strengthen and protect skin with retinopeptide and plant stem cell extract technology
- Uses the patented time-release OmniSome delivery system to carry ingredients deeper into the skin for superior results
PCA Skin Acne Gel – Effectively clear existing and future acne blemishes with this fast-acting 2% salicylic acid treatment with OmniSome delivery system. The proprietary OmniSome delivery system properly stabilizes salicylic acid to boost its overall penetration into the skin, resulting in a clear complexion. Additional corrective ingredients help reduce excess oil production and the appearance of unwanted discoloration.
- 2% salicylic acid in the patented OmniSome delivery system carries ingredients deeper into the skin for superior results
- Helps reduce oil production and unclog pores
- May be used full-face on oily, acneic or combination skin, and as a spot treatment for occasional breakouts on all skin types
PCA Skin C&E Advanced with Hexylresorcinol and Silymarin is the first
cosmetically elegant product featuring hexylresorcinol, silymarin,
and maximum concentrations of pure vitamins C and E.
Innovative antioxidant protection; it is the only product that combines 20% L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with 5% tocopherol (vitamin E). A unique delivery system stabilizes the formula for a long shelf life and antioxidants to the skin throughout the
day. Strengthening and supporting the skin while simultaneously calming and reducing inflammation.
So Sun cream can be a nightmare is you have acne as you may well be aware it nearly always makes it worse! but it is essential in maintaining skin health and reducing free radical damage that can also cause your acne to deteriorate. However; PCA Skin Weightless Protection spf45 is a weightless broad spectrum, non comdonergic and zinc oxide based solution – endorsed by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Make up sits ontop of this beautifully and there is not white smear left nor clogged pores to worry about!
Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Non medical prescriber Holly Price can look at your needs in depth during a bespoke skin consultation. Your products can be prescribed and delivered to your door.
Acne Scarring
The psychological damage caused by acne scarring can be phenomenal
However we have 2 Gold standard treatments again used by the very best dermatologists around the country
Fractional laser IS the Gold standard and again we have the Lynton Lumina used by the NHS to ensure we provide you the best results in the safest manner.
Our other option which has blown the USA by storm and is becoming a firm favourite in the UK is RF (radio frequency) microneedling. Both treatments can drastically reduce scarring while