Face Reality Acne Bootcamp

Acne is an inherited disorder of the pores where dead skin cells shed much faster than normal.  Normal pores shed approximately 1 later of dead skin cells per day inside the pore.  Acne-prone pores shed up to 5 layers of dead skin cells per day, causing buildup.  This buildup forms a microcomedone, which is where all acne lesions begin.  That microcomedone turns into blackheads or whiteheads under the skin; and if bacteria is present; it feeds on the dead skin cells and oil, creating inflamed pimples or pustules, and possibly cysts.  This process can take up to 90 days.

Because it takes up to 90 days for acne to form, you ay still have 90 days of acne that will surface.  Our acne products and protocol will keep the new acne from forming that would surface 90 days from now. In most cases, the Face Reality Skincare Program will have your new acne under control in about 3 to 6 months, depending on your type of acne.  Some types of acne take longer to clear.  Your Acne Expert will customize a home care routine that takes at least 5 things into consideration:  acne type, skin type, skin color, skin sensitivity and environment.  The biggest part of the clearing process is your commitment to applying your home care routine as instructed and following recommended lifestyle where possible.   

• Use your customized routine of home care products exactly as directed
• Receive treatments and/or check-in with your Acne Expert every 2 weeks
• Follow any recommended adjustments to your home care routine as directed
• Follow lifestyle recommendations where possible, including diet, recommended supplements, stress management, and pore-clogging ingredients in skin, hair, and cosmetic products.

Your progress will be closely monitored by your Acne Expert who will make sure you have the best home care routine for your skin and will make adjustments, if necessary, to get your skin healthy and clear in the fastest way possible.

During the first 6 to 8 weeks, your skin is assessed every 2 weeks to see if we can make your routine a bit stronger.  We do not want your skin to get used to products, but we also do not want the routine to be strong that your skin gets dry and irritated.  This method will keep your skin on the path to clearing while maintaining optimal skin health.  It's important to know that if adjustments are not made, progress may stall.  If, for some reason, you cannot make it in for a treatment, contact your Acne Expert to get the next set of instructions for home care adjustment.  

Very mild corrective peels are used to boost the home care along with extractions of existing acne.  If your skin is dry or irritated, we will opt for an enzyme treatment and extractions.