Acne is a chronic skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles clog up with oil and dead skin cells. The acne-causing bacteriais called Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). It lives on the skin and contributes to the infection of pimples, which causes swelling. The whiteheads, blackheads and pimples, usually appear on the face, chest, upper back and shoulders.
If you have acne, you are not alone… acne is the most common skin condition!
Acne often occurs during puberty as a result of hormonal changes. These hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to make more sebum. The glands can become overactive. When there is too much sebum, that oil clogs the pores and leads to acne.
In older adults, severe acne may signal an underlying disease.
Check our acne face map to see the possible cause of the acne based on the area. You must fix the root of the problem to ward off acne!
PRODUCT INGREDIENTS FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is one of the best ways to ward off acne. It penetrates deep into the pores, cleaning them from blemish-causing dirt, reducing their size.
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid removes dead skin cells and debris clogging the surface of the skin. It is a first-class exfoliator.
L-Ascorbic Acid
L-ascorbic acid is a scientifically advanced, stabilized form of vitamin C. It helps to protect against the visual effects of photodamage.
Retinol
Retinol is a powerful antioxidant that supports healthy skin. It helps diminish the appearance of premature aging and acne scars.
PRODUCTS THAT FIGHT ACNE
- iS Clinical’s Active Serum
- iS Clinical’s Cleansing Complex
- iS Clinical’s Pro-Heal Serum
- iS Clinical’s Hydracool Serum
- ZO Skin Health’s Dual Action Scrub
- ZO Skin Health’s Sulfur Masque
- ZO Skin Health’s Acne Treatment Pads
- ZO Skin Health’s Wrinkle + Texture Repair
- ZO Skin Health’s Enzymatic Peel
TREATMENTS FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN
Unload the Junk Facial
The Unload the Junk facial is an advanced skin-resurfacing treatment. It exfoliates, extracts, and infuses serums to improve skin health, function and appearance. This treatment infuses the pores with Salicylic Acid to continue fighting acne.
Fire & Ice Facial
The Fire & Ice facial bridges the gap between a mild facial and an invasive peel. It resurfaces and treats problematic skin. It reduces fine lines and encourages cellular renewal.
Fractional Skin Resurfacing
Fractional skin resurfacing uses a fractional laser to deliver light to the skin. An array of high-precision microbeams penetrate the skin deep into the dermis. This creates narrow, deep columns of skin coagulation, surrounded by healthy, untreated skin. This treatment reduces acne scars.
