Did you know that ACNE is the most common skin disorder in the U.S.? It affects 40-50 million people, and up to 95% of those people may go on to suffer from acne scarring. Those are scary facts, but there is hope in avoiding acne, and last resort, treating it and the remaining scars. If you or someone you know is struggling with acne, read on to learn on how to prevent and treat acne.
- ADOPT A DAILY ROUTINE – If you don’t suffer from acne or if you suffer from mild acne, you should adopt a daily skin care routine. In order to do this, seek a professional esthetician and make a plan together for a daily skin care routine that specifically addresses your needs. Good skin isn’t something that happens overnight- it is a daily commitment and should be part of a daily routine. In general, however, you should be washing your face 1-2 times a day (depending on your skin type and the weather you live in- Coloradans need only wash their face with a cleanser once a day, at night time). In addition to that, make sure you are letting your skin breathe, and as with your body, daily exercise and a healthy eating plan will definitely help keep your skin healthy and clear.
- EXPLORE ACNE TREATMENTS – If you are suffering from acne or acne scars and your daily skin care routine is just not cutting it, seek treatments that are targeted to specifically treat acne and acne scars. There are innovations constantly hitting the market, but here at Barris Laser & Skin Care, we offer three treatments that specifically target acne:
BETA PEEL – Performed with Image’s Skincare Acne Lift peel, this peel targets mild acne with glycolic & salycilic acid, as well as an aloe vera base to treat skin while still nourishing it.
IPL ACNE SERIES – IPL Acne Therapy is an effective treatment that destroys the most common bacteria that cause acne without drugs, pain, or downtime by targeting acne and shrinking the sebaceous glands that produce oil. IPL Acne Therapy is also FDA approved for the treatment of acne and is one of the safest acne treatments available, with no known side effects. Before the IPL treatment for acne, the esthetician will numb the client’s face, then spread a cold gel on the area to be treated, following with pulses of intense light onto the skin. After the treatment, the patient’s skin might be a little bit more pink than usual, but this effect will quickly go away.
Although the IPL Acne Treatment is an effective way to get rid of acne, first time patients shouldn’t expect instant results from one treatment alone. In fact, the AAD reports that AT LEAST THREE TREATMENTS are generally needed before the patient can begin to see significant improvement. Normally, dermatologists recommend 5-10 treatments, often twice a week. Once a patient completes an entire series of Acne IPL treatments, they can expect their acne to remain in remission for at least six months, with some having even better results.
- ACNE FACIAL – Performed with our Clear Cell line from Image Skincare, our acne facial combats acneic skin and is ideal for mild acne. The facial lasts one hour and includes a deep pore cleanse, steam, extractions, serum, and a mask.
