Our Face Reality Certified Acne Experts utilize a holistic approach to effectively treat acne. Acne is not just a surface-level problem but a condition rooted in how your skin functions. Your Acne Expert will combine professional-grade products, personalized routines, and expert guidance to target acne at its core.
Understanding Acne: The Root Cause
Acne is an inherited disorder of the pores. While normal pores shed about one layer of dead skin cells per day, acne-prone pores shed up to five times faster, leading to excessive buildup inside the pore. This accumulation forms a microcomedone, often referred to as the “precursor to acne.”
Microcomedones are the foundation where all acne lesions begin. Over time, they can turn into blackheads, whiteheads, or inflamed acne. When bacteria feed on this buildup, it leads to inflammation, creating pimples, pustules, and cysts. Since the process of acne formation can take up to 90 days, you might not see acne that has already started to form beneath the skin.
This is where Face Reality steps in to help manage and treat the root causes of acne through customized skincare and lifestyle adjustments.
How We’re Different
Acne isn’t just a cosmetic issue, it can deeply affect your confidence and quality of life. Face Reality helps bridge the gap between traditional acne treatments and customized care.
- Close Monitoring: Your Acne Expert assesses your skin every 2 weeks during the program to make necessary adjustments.
- Preventive Approach: The products and protocols target microcomedones to prevent acne from forming in the first place.
- Customized Plans: Skin types, sensitivity, and environmental factors are considered to create the best routine for you.
- Education: Empowering clients with knowledge about their skin and why certain steps are critical to their journey.
How We Do It
Your Acne Expert will create a customized home care routine designed specifically for your acne type, skin sensitivity, and unique needs. This routine ensures that your skin clears gradually without irritation, maintaining optimal skin health.
Key Ingredients to Treat Acne:
- Benzoyl Peroxide: A powerful antibacterial ingredient that kills acne-causing bacteria deep within the pores. It also reduces inflammation and prevents new breakouts from forming.
- Mandelic Acid: A gentle yet effective alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin, promotes cell turnover, and helps fade hyperpigmentation. Mandelic acid is particularly effective for treating inflamed acne and post-inflammatory dark spots.
Supporting Products:
- Gentle cleansers, toners, and moisturizers are selected to complement active ingredients, ensuring your skin stays balanced and hydrated.
- Sunscreen is essential to protect your skin from UV damage and prevent hyperpigmentation during the clearing process.
Adjustments Over Time:
- Your Acne Expert will assess your skin every 2 weeks to adjust the strength or frequency of products like benzoyl peroxide and mandelic acid. This ensures your routine remains effective without overwhelming your skin.
Personalized Home Care Routine
Biweekly Treatments
Every two weeks, you’ll receive in-office treatments that complement your home care routine. These treatments are designed to address current acne while preventing new breakouts.
Corrective Peels and Enzyme Treatments
- Corrective Peels are mild and carefully selected to exfoliate the skin and clear clogged pores without causing irritation. Face Reality corrective peels use ingredients like mandelic acid, lactic acid, and TCA to exfoliate the skin.
- If your skin is dry or irritated, enzyme treatments are used to gently exfoliate and hydrate while soothing the skin. Face Reality enzyme treatments include natural exfoliants like papaya, and pineapple enzymes for a gentler approach.
Extractions
- Ultrasonic and manual extractions are performed to remove blackheads and other non-inflamed acne lesions, reducing congestion and preventing future breakouts.
High-Frequency (The Facial Lounge Twist) On Us!
- High-frequency is used during treatments to reduce inflammation, kill acne-causing bacteria, and promote healing. This painless and effective method uses a low-current electrical frequency to oxygenate the skin, which helps in calming inflamed lesions and speeding up recovery.
Boost Results with LED Light Therapy ($50)
- We can also incorporate LED light therapy to further enhance results.
- Blue light targets acne-causing bacteria and reduces inflammation.
- Red light promotes healing and reduces redness, while also stimulating collagen production for healthier skin.
These treatments work synergistically to amplify the effects of your home care routine, reduce downtime, and ensure faster, more noticeable results.
Why Commitment Matters
The clearing process takes time because it works with your skin’s natural cycle. Since acne can take up to 90 days to form, it might take a similar amount of time to start seeing significant improvement. However, with consistency and expert care, most clients achieve clear skin within 3 to 6 months.
By following the program as directed and making the necessary lifestyle changes, you’ll not only clear your acne but also build a foundation for long-term skin health. Face Reality Acne Bootcamp is more than a treatment—it’s a partnership in helping you achieve your healthiest, clearest skin.