THE BEST ACNE TREATMENT SECRET YOU NEED TO KNOW

Tuscany Spa's best kept acne secret

Acne sucks. 
Unfortunately, the most common and effective acne bacteria killing ingredient prescribed, turns oily, spotty, pimply skin into dry, scaly, red and raw skin. 
NOT an improvement.

How would you like to use the same powerful acne killing ingredient and look dramatically better, without the terrible side effects? 

NOW you can with this insiders trick.

TV ads, doctors, estheticians and drugstores all tout the benefits of Benzoyl Peroxide as an effective acne treatment, and it is. Benzoyl peroxide, or BP, works by dousing the skin in oxygen (per -OXIDE) which creates an environment where p-acne bacteria cannot survive. So, benzoyl peroxide essentially kills acne bacteria.

But, benzoyl peroxide kills ALL bacteria, both harmful and beneficial, and this is where the skin can become unbalanced AND traumatized. The current and most common application recommendations are to apply BP to the affected skin area twice a day and leave it on all day. Most of my clients complain that their skin "hurts" afterwards and they get odd discoloration spots where they applied the BP.

Why?

1. Benzoyl peroxide is SUN REACTIVE! I have had clients develop dark spots using it during the daytime. So leaving it on ALL day is NOT a good idea.
2. Topical oxygen is good in small doses BUT is extremely drying and can burn the skin in larger doses. This is why the skin gets very dry and painful. 

BUT you can counteract the problems with benzoyl peroxide and still get all the benefits of this effective acne treatment. 

How?

1. Avoid using it in the daytime and avoid direct sun.
2. Limit how much you use to control the drying and irritation.

The key is to be able to minimize the trauma while getting the maximum benefits. 

Here is your recipe for success:

Morning Routine:

STEP 1: Cleanse with Acne Treatment. Mix your benzoyl peroxide and your favorite or recommended facial cleanser in the palm of you hand. Apply this mixture all over your face and neck, avoiding the eyes, using circular motions to gently and quickly massage it all over your face, then rinse well with lukewarm water.

STEP 2: Correct. Apply your acne spot treatments that do NOT contain benzoyl peroxide, as needed.

STEP 3: Protect. Apply a light weight sunscreen all over the face and neck. Don't forget behind your ears.  NOW You are ready to face the day!

Evening Routine:

STEP 1: Spot treat pimples. When you get home, apply benzoyl peroxide with a cotton swab directly on any swollen, red, or pus-filled pimples. Leave on for at least 30 minutes for smaller pimples, or up to 3 hours for large, painful breakouts.

STEP 2: Cleanse. Use your acne wash with Glycolic acid and/or Salicylic Acid and apply to face and neck, using circular motions, to gently wash your face. Rinse well with lukewarm water.

• It is important to use a disposable exfoliating sheet twice a week, either day or night,  to gently exfoliate, remove your acne cleanser and reduce debris in your follicles. 

STEP 3: Correct. Apply acne treatment that does NOT contain benzoyl peroxide, to your face, starting with and focusing on the breakout areas. 

STEP 4: Hydrate. Apply a lightweight moisturizer all over your face and neck. This keeps your skin from become overly dry and irritated from your acne treatments. PLUS hydrated skin heals better!

It is also important to note, when your skin starts to get too dry, red, or flaky, take 3 days off the Benzoyl Peroxide to give you skin a break! Focus on using calming ingredients such as an Oatmeal Probiotic Mask, or Alcohol-free Witch Hazel and being sure to keep your skin well hydrated. 

With these simple steps every morning and every night, you'll be well on your way to the clearer, more radiant skin you've always dreamed of. BUT it doesn't stop there! 

The best way to get a head start to a great and effective acne treatment is to see your esthetician and have your skin thoroughly and gently cleansed to minimize the amount of future breakouts, reduce any swelling from current breakouts, and allow your skin the time to heal itself. 

When you are ready for the best and most effective acne care, contact me, Michelle, at Tuscany Spa Skin & Body Clinic, in Montrose. My staff and I can give that head start you need to more radiant, smooth, and clearer skin. 

We will provide you a list of the most effective acne ingredients for your skin, set up a skin-type specific acne treatment program that is easy to follow and maintain,  train you on the best ways to use your existing acne care products, and how to use the recommended ingredients for the best results.

With Prom season upon us, now is the time to schedule your appointment.

Book your first acne appointment with us as a Diagnostic Facial Treatment, by calling 818-248-5500, or book online. You will need to set aside 2 hours for a thorough skin analysis, education on how to best treat your acne,and a full clarifying and calming acne facial.

It is important to arrive to your appointment at least 10 minutes earlyto give you time to complete our client information chart.  ALSO, please remember to bring with you EVERYTHING you are currently using in your daily skincare routine, as this is an essential element to a complete and full diagnostic for your effective acne care. 

We will go over your current regimen and recommend the best ways to get better results from what you already have on hand, and suggest effective products to boost your current routine. 

Come love the skin you're in at Tuscany Spa Skin and Body Clinic!

Michelle Lathe, L.E,