What is acne ?

 

Acne is defined by pustules and papules which can then turn into severe acne with red or pus filled spots. Acne affects the hair follicle and oil gland resulting in a blockage of the follicles. Acne can effect everyone of all ages and genders. People who get acne find hormones can produce an excess of oil and the dead skin cells which clog the pores are not able to shed properly. This build up of oil results in blackheads and whiteheads. This then leads to inflammation which can trigger bacteria and start acne. 

 

I can treat all types of acne using a combination of home care treatments diet and in house treatments. Every client is diferent but if we dont start we will never know. Your acne might be severely painful right now and I would suggest starting with an Eve Taylor super gentle facial to calm inflammation before we move onto anything else. 

 

What can I do at home ?

Diet is key ! Try to eat a diet rich in B3, Zinc, Vitamin A,and Vitamin C

Things that can aggravate acne include peanuts as these contain phytic acids which can result in clogged pores and inflammation when eaten in excess. Spirulina which contains iodine which the body would sweat out however this could lead to inflamed skin. Biotin can clog the pores and mix with your natural oil to create a sticky plug, this is usually found in hair vitamins. B12 vitamins can also lead to inflammation. 

 

 Other foods that can cause inflammation include cakes, pies, biscuits, margarine, crackers, omega 6 oil

 

When you book an appointment with me we will go through all your home care products including make up to make sure you using products that are suitable for outbreaks. 

 

What treatments do you offer for acne?

It really depends on the severity of your acne. We may decide just to do a soothing calming facial to soothe inflamed acne with a home care routine untll its not so sore. We would definitely need to look at your diet and make up choices as well. Once the soreness has calmed down we could then go on to some deep clearing facials with blue LED light. 

At the moment I am having huge success with Biorepeel treatments and have found its massively helping clearing up clients skin. I also offer the amazing Clinicare skin peels for acne both are great choices.

With acne we are looking at home care diet and regular professional treatments.