What facial is best for treating acne?

Many people struggle with acne. This issue leads to discomfort, pain, and a drop in self-esteem. How can you restore your skin’s health?

Cosmetologists offer several treatment methods. Let’s talk about the best and most effective ones.

What is acne?

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by the appearance of inflamed nodules, blackheads, or whiteheads.

Our skin produces sebum, an oily substance that hydrates it. However, when there is an overproduction of sebum, it mixes with dead skin cells, clogging the pores. As a result, blackheads (open comedones) or whiteheads (closed comedones) form.

Bacteria thrive in clogged pores, leading to the development of pus-filled inflammations.

What causes acne?

Skin Structure and the Formation of Acne

Hormonal changes.

During puberty, menstruation, or pregnancy, hormone levels fluctuate, leading to increased sebum production and clogged pores.
Stress.

It raises cortisol levels, which triggers sebum production and worsens acne.
Diet.

Some studies suggest that foods with a high glycemic index (such as sweets or white bread) and dairy products may aggravate acne.
Medication.

Steroids can lead to increased sebum production and worsen acne.

Acne Diagnosis

To determine the severity of acne, identify its causes, and select an appropriate treatment plan, a cosmetologist performs a diagnosis at the beauty salon.

The cosmetologist asks about the client's skincare routine, diet, medications, and whether their hormone levels are stable.
They then examine the skin under good lighting to assess the type of breakouts, their location, and the skin’s condition (oiliness, dryness, sensitivity).
Finally, they evaluate the severity of the acne—mild, moderate, or severe.

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The Best Acne Treatment Procedures

In cosmetology, there are several procedures that help reduce inflammation:

Light Therapy

Light Therapy or Phototherapy is a treatment in which a cosmetologist uses different wavelengths of light to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.

How Does Light Therapy Work?

Preparation. The specialist cleanses the client's face of makeup and impurities. They may also perform a light peeling to enhance light penetration into the skin layers.
Eye protection. The client is provided with special protective goggles to prevent eye damage from the bright light.
Procedure. The specialist uses a light therapy device that emits blue and red light. The device can be in the form of a mask, panels, or a handheld unit.
Skin moisturization. After the light therapy, the cosmetologist applies soothing or moisturizing products to the skin.

Principle of Light Therapy

Red light, with a wavelength of about 630-660 nm, penetrates the deep layers of the dermis and affects blood vessels. This improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, accelerating tissue healing processes.

Red light reduces inflammation, which helps decrease breakouts and improves the overall condition of the face and body.

It also stimulates fibroblasts, the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin, enhancing skin texture, increasing firmness, and reducing wrinkles and scars.

Blue light, with a wavelength of about 415 nm, targets Propionibacterium acnes bacteria. Reducing the number of P. acnes bacteria lowers the risk of acne formation.

Ultrasonic Cleansing

Ultrasonic Therapy is an acne treatment method in which a specialist uses high-frequency sound waves.

How Does Ultrasonic Cleansing Work?

Preparation. The specialist removes surface impurities and makeup.
Procedure. The cosmetologist uses an ultrasonic device with a tip that generates high-frequency waves. This device is used to treat the skin.
Post-Treatment. After the procedure, a moisturizing cream or lotion is applied to soothe the skin.

Principle of Ultrasonic Cleansing

Ultrasonic waves penetrate the skin, causing vibrations. These vibrations loosen and remove impurities, sebum, dead cells, and bacteria from the pores.

The vibrations also enhance blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, which helps accelerate the healing of existing breakouts and prevents new ones.

Ultrasound helps active ingredients in skincare products penetrate deeper into the skin, improving their effectiveness.

Manual Facial Cleansing

Manual or Mechanical Facial Cleansing is a therapy method where a specialist manually removes comedones and pimples using special tools.

How Does Manual Facial Cleansing Work?

Preparation. The cosmetologist cleanses the skin of impurities and makeup. The skin is then treated with a disinfectant to eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
Steaming. To open the pores, the specialist uses steam baths or applies gels or masks.
Mechanical Cleansing. The cosmetologist uses special tools, such as an Uno spoon, a Vidal needle, or sterile cotton swabs, to carefully extract the contents from clogged pores (comedones, pimples, breakouts).
Skin Treatment. After cleansing, the specialist applies disinfecting and anti-inflammatory products, such as aloe vera gels or masks with antibacterial components, to accelerate healing processes.

We Use a Comprehensive Approach

In our salon, cosmetologists have developed a unique comprehensive procedure for treating inflammations that combines several therapy methods:

Salicylic Acid Peeling. This gently exfoliates dead skin cells and dissolves sebum inside the pores. As a result, the number of blackheads decreases, and redness and inflammation subside.
Light Therapy. Blue light waves reduce the number of pathogenic bacteria in the pores, while red light waves stimulate skin regeneration.
Ultrasonic Cleansing. High-frequency sound waves penetrate deep into the pores, soften impurities, and stimulate blood flow and cell activity, leading to reduced inflammation.

By combining these methods, we address acne comprehensively—reducing inflammation and improving skin quality. You will notice that scars or redness become less noticeable, and your skin tone evens out. This holistic approach also lowers the risk of new breakouts.

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