Knowing how to choose your acne treatment can feel daunting. There are so many treatments and products, both on the high-street shelves and available in clinics, that purport to treat acne. However, how do you choose the right acne treatment? As a reputable and professional London skin clinic, we at Nuriss are going to guide you through our acne treatment options and discover why acne occurs.
Acne is commonly and wrongly associated with either your teenage years or not looking after your skin properly. Really, acne is caused by the genetic makeup of your skin and sometimes fluctuating hormones, so it’s often nothing to do with the cleanliness of your skin. Contrary to popular belief, acne sufferers are often the skincare connoisseurs who have tried and researched multiple options before seeking a professional skin clinic.
How acne develops
The sebaceous glands in our skin are attached to hair follicles, and their job is to lubricate the hair and stop the skin drying out. They produce a natural oil called sebum that, in healthy skin, is held in balance and is entirely normal. In acne-prone or congested skin, however, the glands produce too much of this sebum that mixes with dead skin cells, blocking the hair follicles and caused spots. Breakouts are extremely common in oily skin and problematic skin, so you don’t have to be medically diagnosed or medicated for acne to experience a lighter form of it.
Acne treatment options
Chemical peels
Chemical peels are a popular treatment that are capable of improving a diverse range of skin concerns, as well as acne. They work by creating a surface wounding on the skin, damaging and drying out the surface level of skin cells so that they are shed. This removes potential debris from the pores and hair follicles and resurfaces the skin. Oil production can be balanced this way by essentially ‘resetting’ the skin, guiding it back into a more regulated rhythm and lessening problematic breakouts. We offer the superior Alpha Beta Renewal Peel that is specifically designed for acne prone skin. Its uses Glycolic acid, Lactic Acid and Salicylic acid, which address acne at its core and help create true long-term skin changes.
Acne clear laser therapy
This treatment uses advanced skin laser technology to deliver intense wavelengths of blue light into the skin to destroy the bacteria that causes acne. The treatment only uses this strong beam of light to treat the skin and is equipped with cooling technology to maximise your treatment comfort. We also apply a cooling gel to the surface of the treatment area to ensure that you receive the most comfortable yet effective treatment possible.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion uses micro-crystals to exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells. This not only removes skin debris, but it also helps to open up your pores and hair follicles to purge your skin of spots. Healthy skin cell turnover is encouraged to regenerate the damaged skin, as well as helping to reinstate a healthy and more even complexion and glow. This is a lighter exfoliation than chemical peels, but this treatment is suitable for all skin types and can produce visible results after just one session.
You might have found the answer to your skin concerns in this blog post. If you’d like to find out more about your acne treatment options in London then simply book your dermatology consultation on 0203 971 9031.
