woman looking at herself one with clear skin and one with acne
woman looking at herself one with clear skin and one with acne

acne

At ASerenity Skin | Body, we perform Face Reality Acne peels and enzyme treatments as well as offer the Face Reality skincare line.

When you come in for your consultation, we perform a skin analysis and sensitivity test to determine which products will be best for you based on acne and skin type.

All new clients are required to schedule the Consultation & Skin Analysis first before receiving a treatment. There is a two week acclimation process in the beginning of the program to allow your skin to adjust to your new home care products.

Acclimation is important so that your skin doesn't get irritated or dry which compromises the progress of your skin. The acclimation process also helps prep your skin for your first acne treatment for better results and easier extractions.

ASerenity Skin | Body is certified through Face Reality Acne Clinic who has been treating acne for over a decade.

No other line can compare to Face Reality because of it's efficacy, quality of ingredients, customization and results it provides our clients.

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At ASerenity Skin | Body, we perform Face Reality Acne peels and enzyme treatments as well as offer the Face Reality skincare line.

When you come in for your consultation, we perform a skin analysis and sensitivity test to determine which products will be best for you based on acne and skin type.

All new clients are required to schedule the Consultation & Skin Analysis first before receiving a treatment. There is a two week acclimation process in the beginning of the program to allow your skin to adjust to your new home care products.

Acclimation is important so that your skin doesn't get irritated or dry which compromises the progress of your skin. The acclimation process also helps prep your skin for your first acne treatment for better results and easier extractions.

ASerenity Skin | Body is certified through Face Reality Acne Clinic who has been treating acne for over a decade.

No other line can compare to Face Reality because of it's efficacy, quality of ingredients, customization and results it provides our clients.

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consultation

$65

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  • In-depth consultation
  • Skin analysis and sensitivity test
  • Before pictures
  • Review product recommendations
  • Sign acne program forms
  • Schedule your future treatments

consultation & acne treatment

$135

commit!

With your commitment to the skincare regimen and our in-clinic treatments, we will take control of your acne in as little as 3 months, with visible improvements within first 3 weeks.  When you enroll in our acne treatment clinic, we will work together as a team to conquer your acne.

acne treatment

$90

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Depending on acne type and condition of the skin, either an enzyme or specially formulated TCA peel will be chosen for you the day of your appointment. Extractions are performed and LED is used to help kill bacteria and reduce inflammation in the skin. LED is an amazing addition to help clear acne.

This acne package is part of an acne program and is not available without product purchase.

If you are not interested the this full program, please book our acne facial.

how the program works

Come in for a Consultation.

  • Make the skin analysis
  • Determine your acne type and grade
  • Educate you on the formation of Acne and how our system works to target problem areas, that makes us successful in achieving the results we want
  • Teach you how to check your skincare products for pore-clogging ingredients
  • Go over aggravating factors that make you break out – foods, medications, cosmetics, etc.
  • Give you recommendations for the products and treatments you will need to get clear skin.
  • Explain how our system works.

If you decide to work with us, we will take additional steps:

  • Determine your skin tolerance for the professional strength products
  • Develop an individualized homecare regimen specifically designed for your skin type, and acne needs for the first 2 weeks
  • Scheduled your next appointments.

Acne Treatment

Each skin type, skin condition, acne type, grade, moisture level and regimen response is unique. That’s why we customize every treatment for your specific needs. The treatments will be the combination of exfoliation (enzyme, lactic or TCA peel), extractions, laser, LED, high frequency, etc. We will adjust your personalized skin care regiment till your skin gets clear.

On average you will need 6 treatments.

  • Home care regimen that you apply twice a day
  • Treatments every two weeks
  • Home Care Adjustments – consistent adjustments to boost your home care regimen
  • Lifestyle Adjustments - foods, medications, cosmetics, stress, and pore-clogging ingredients in skin and hair products.

Your progress will be closely monitored by a Face Reality Certified Acne Specialist who will make sure you have the best regimen for your skin - making adjustments, if necessary, to get your skin healthy and clear in the fastest way possible.

We assess your skin every two weeks to see if we can make your regimen a bit stronger. We do not want your skin to get used to products, but also not make the regimen so strong that your skin gets dry and irritated. This method will keep your skin clearing up. It’s important to know that if adjustments are not made, your progress may stall. If, for some reason, you cannot make it in for a treatment, you must contact your Acne Specialist to get your next set of instructions for home care adjustment.

before's & after's

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what causes acne?

Acne affects approximately 95% of the population at some point during their lifetime. This disorder can range from mild to severe forms, and can even cause extensive acne scarring. Regardless of age, gender, or skin color, the cause of acne is the same across the board. It is a hereditary disease of the sebaceous follicles, aka – your pores. Similar to your hair color, you inherited it from your parents. People with acne have pores that function differently than people without acne. A normal cell sheds about one cell layer per day whereas acne-prone skin sheds up to five cell layers a day. Instead of flowing up and out onto the skin, the excess skin cells begin to accumulate within the pore, where they get stuck.

Also within our pores are oil glands known as “sebaceous glands”. The purpose of this gland is to secrete oil. So when the oil mixes with the extra shed cells, it causes a pile up of debris in the pore. This is the beginning of an acne lesion known as a “microcomedone”. As the oil and dead cells stick together, they fill up the pore. Once they hit the surface of the skin, you have a pimple, pustule, blackhead etc. It can take as much as 90 days from the first formation of a microcomedone until it reaches the surface. So the blemishes you see today, started back quite a while ago. Be wary of any product that promises to clear acne overnight, as it simply isn’t realistic.

While everyone’s pores contain naturally occurring bacteria, in the case of acne sufferers, the combination of oil and dead skin cells create a perfect environment for bacteria to grow rampantly, thus contributing to an acne problem. Bacteria alone, is not the cause of acne. The oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria together, is where the problem occurs.

When you consider these factors of acne-prone skin, you will understand why so many acne treatments don’t work. A successful solution to acne is a process that addresses all factors rather than just one versus another.

acne myths

#1

acne myth

Acne is caused by dirty skin

Unfortunately this myth causes a lot of overcleaning of the face with soaps and strong detergent cleansers. Frequent washing actually irritates pores, which can cause them to become clogged. Cleansing with the right type of product (not bar soaps or harsh detergent based cleansers) twice a day is good enough. A washcloth or any other cleansing device can add even more irritation. The best bet is to wash very gently with bare hands and only wash twice a day.

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#2

acne myth

Acne is caused by junk food & candy

A diet high in iodides (the salt on those french fries) can make acne worse, but neither candy nor fried foods “cause” acne. There have been studies that show that sugar-laden foods and fast foods can make acne worse, but it certainly is not the “cause”. If it caused it then every teenager in America would have acne, but that is not the case. Acne is an inherited disorder of the pores – you either are prone to it or not. Clinical experiments have proven that chocolate does not cause or worsen acne.

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#3

acne myth

Acne can be cured

There is no “cure” for acne. Most people will grow out of it at some point in their lives, but no one can predict when that will be. Acne can wreak havoc on your face until you do. The good news is that acne can be controlled by using the right products for your type of acne and used in the right way.

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#4

acne myth

Stress causes acne

Acne is caused by oil, dead cells and bacteria together. Stress does not cause acne, but it can trigger or worsen it by changing a person's hormone balance. Stress can affect a person's hormonal balance and the skin's immune function. When a person is stressed, the body releases cortisol. This may lead to a worsening of acne.

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#5

acne myth

Moisturizer Will Make You Break Out

Most people with acne are deathly afraid of moisturizers and with good cause! There ARE many moisturizers with pore-clogging ingredients in them. However, any product that is active enough to get your acne under control can and will be inherently drying/dehydrating. This means you will need to:
• Start slowly with strong products to allow your skin to get used to them.
• Use a sunscreen/moisturizer during the day to give your skin the moisture it needs so it doesn’t get completely irritated and dried out from your acne regimen.
• Make sure the sunscreen and/or moisturizer you use is noncomedogenic (non pore-clogging).
• Never use moisturizer over the top of benzoyl peroxide – it will stop it from penetrating the pore where it does the work of preventing acne from forming.

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#6

acne myth

I Can Dry Up My Acne

Not true. Drying out your face only makes your skin sensitive, flaky, tight and uncomfortable. Your face is dry on the surface, but that doesn’t really clean out your pores. Using a combination of acne products that keep the pore clean, kill bacteria and exfoliate without over drying is how you clear up acne.

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#7

acne myth

I Don’t Need To Use A Sunscreen. The Sun Will Help Get Rid Of Acne

Oh, yes you do! Not only does a sunscreen prevent acne spots from becoming pigmented, it also helps hydrate the face during the day while your using an acne regimen. Make sure the sunscreen/moisturizer you use is noncomedogenic (non pore-clogging) ingredients. Overly exposing your skin to the sun creates skin damage, which leaves the skin irritated. Irritation brings new breakouts.

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#8

acne myth

Dermatologists Know Everything There Is To Know About Acne.

Most dermatologist do not specialize in acne. Becoming a dermatologist requires a person to study and understand a huge list of skin diseases, and acne is simply one of many. Even though acne is the #1 reason people see dermatologists, this does not mean that a dermatologist is a specialist in acne unless she specifically decided to focus her practice on this area.

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faq's

Acne is an inherited disorder of the pores – pores that shed dead skin cells much faster than normal. Normal pores shed about one layer of dead skin cells per day inside the pore. The acne-prone pore sheds up to five layers of dead skin cells per day and the body just can’t keep up. This forms the microcomedone, the beginning of all acne. Taking up to 90 days, it turns into blackheads or congestion under the skin; or if bacteria is present (which just loves to feed on the dead skin cells and oil), it turns into inflamed pimples or pustules and maybe even cysts.