Treatment
Clarifying HydraFacial
The protocol for blemish-prone skin. About 45 minutes.
The Clarifying HydraFacial is the standard treatment adapted for breakouts: a salicylic acid clarifying booster is added and the session ends with blue LED light.
What is included
- Cleanse, peel and extraction to clear blocked pores
- A clarifying booster with salicylic acid
- Blue LED light, which targets blemish-causing bacteria
Who it suits
Oily, congested and blemish-prone skin with mild to moderate breakouts.
What to know first
Not for inflamed or cystic acne. Results in the cited study came after five treatments, so plan a course.
Questions
Asked about this treatment.
How many sessions does it take?
In the study the manufacturer cites, people had five treatments. Clinics usually suggest a course, four weeks apart.
Will extraction make me break out?
A few people see a brief purge as congestion comes to the surface. It settles within a week.