Acne skin support

At The Clinic Skin Health we are passionate advocates of a holistic approach to caring for the skin that is rooted in treating the cause of your skincare concerns - not just the acne symptoms.

Has you skin changed during lockdown? Feel like you’ve inherited acne or your acne has flared up?

We understand that acne is persistent and notoriously hard to treat by yourself. While the effects this skin condition can be emotionally distressing - it is important to note that it is your body's way of telling you something needs to change.

There are many varying factors which influence acne:

• Age due to hormonal changes (puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause)

• Diet – certain foods may cause flare ups and under our skin diet protocol many of our clients have benefited from specific food and lifestyle changes

• Drugs - acne can be a side effect of certain medical drugs

• Heredity factors – individuals with family history of acne have a greater chance of susceptibility to it

• Personal hygiene - picking at pimples will make them worse

• Incorrect beauty products and cosmetics – abrasive cleansers, hard scrubbing of the skin and oil based makeup can make things worse

• Environment – Exposure to oils, grease, polluted air, or sweating in hot weather can aggravate the condition

• Stress - emotional stress can contribute to acne

We believe the foundation for great skin is built three dimensions - an effective skincare routine, proven clinic treatments and making lifestyle changes. Here we offer some of our favourite acne products and supplements to help restore your skin.

STEP 1: PROPERLY CLEANSE AND PREP THE SKIN

Harsh and abrasive cleansers are not the solution here - a gentle and delicate milk cleanser is the best choice to help the skin's pH return to normal and crowd out an environment where bacteria can thrive.

WE LOVE: Lait U by Biologique Recherche

2. TONE AND TREAT THE SKIN WITH LOTION P50

There is a reason this lotion is so famous- It truly is a facial in a bottle and works beautifully across a range of skin issues particularly blemishes and acne. This exfoliating toner refines, brightens, firms and densifies the complexion while bringing the pH balance and microbiome of the skin into balance.

WE LOVE: LOTION P50W by Biologique Recherche

PRO TIP: Using one of Biologique Recherche's milk cleansers with Lotion P50 helps to restore a normal, slightly acidic pH creating an ideal environment on the skin surface which is both calm and hydrated. Restoring a healthy skin pH also means you help halt conditions where bacteria can thrive.

STEP 3: TREAT WITH SERUMS

Serum Extraits Tissulaires by Biologique Recherche

Serum Extraits Tissulaires is a hydrating, balancing serum quenches the epidermis without blocking pores. A first level hydration serum especially beneficial for oily, sebaceous and blemish-prone skins.

Serum Iso-Placenta by Biologique Recherche

An intensive strengthening and repairing booster, Serum Iso-Placenta heals and regenerates the complexion after peels or procedural treatments as well as reducing inflammation associated with impaired barrier function, acne and congestion.

Serum Complexe Iribiol by Biologique Recherche

This clarifying and refining booster decongests the pores and prevents future breakouts. Serum Complexe Iribiol has been formulated with Salicylic Acid to break down sebum, debris and grime in the pores, Iris to boost hydration and elasticity, Zinc to purify, heal and boost skin immunity against microbials and bacteria. It also contains Red Poppy to soothe and calm agitation, this active treatment detoxifies the complexion and prevents future breakouts.

STEP 4: PURIFY THE SKIN

Creme Dermopurifiante by Biologique Recherche

This purifying cream reduces redness caused by acne and provides effective treatment for seborrheic skin without drying out the epidermis. It regulates sebaceous secretions and also reduces blemishes (open and closed comedones) as well as preventing their reappearance.

PRO TIP: We love that Creme Dermopurifiante by Biologique Recherche reduces shine and mattifies the skin, even in the T-zone

STEP 5: CONSIDER SUPPLEMENTS

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is a very well-known and highly revered Ayurvedic rasayana (tonic herb) used for centuries, which you can use to manage your skin flare ups by assisting with a healthy stress response in the body.

Ultimate 1.0 by Optima

The complete skin food elixir: Everything you need for a happy gut to get you back on the path to radiant, healthy skin in one simple, daily dose. With potent, natural ingredients in scientifically proven dosages, in one delicious, strawberry-vanilla powdered elixir.

Maintain Digestive Tune UP by ReguL8

The connection between skin and gut health is well documented. We recommend using Maintain to deliver 100% alive probiotic cultures to the lower intestine to restore and rebalance healthy microflora.

The connection between skin and gut health cannot be understated. Here is just some of our favourite supplements to help treat acne from the inside out.

We advocate a “cleanse, restore, maintain” process, so when you join our clinic you also receive proven strategies for uplifting your skin health and wellbeing via diet, lifestyle and further internal supplement recommendations. We also have a range of incredible and highly effective treatments and proven technology that we offer our clients including a wide variety of treatments specialised for acne - read more information here.

We invite you to send an email here to find out more information or you can also book in for a treatment here.