Acne not just a teenage problem

Acne is one of the most common skin concerns and certainly does not only occur during puberty. Adults can also develop or continue to experience spots, blackheads and inflammation.

Acne can have a significant impact on how you feel about your skin. Fortunately, there are several ways to professionally support and treat acne-prone skin.

At Bodyspice, we do not only look at the blemishes that are visible at that moment. We look at the overall condition of your skin.

What is acne?

Several processes within the skin can play a role in the development of acne. These include increased sebum production, a build-up of dead skin cells and blocked pores, the presence of the skin bacterium Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) and inflammatory processes within the skin.

Hormones can also play an important role. This is why acne often develops during puberty, but can also appear or return during adulthood.

Acne can occur on the face as well as the back, shoulders, chest and décolleté.

The skin may experience:

• blackheads and whiteheads
• blocked pores
• spots and pustules
• redness
• inflammation
• increased sebum production
• sensitivity and irritation

After inflammation has subsided, red or dark marks can remain. More severe or long-term acne can also result in acne scarring.

For this reason, we recommend avoiding squeezing, picking or scratching spots and inflamed areas as much as possible.

Every acne-prone skin is different

No two acne-prone skins are exactly the same. One person may mainly experience blackheads and blocked pores, while another may have more redness and active inflammation.

That is why there is no single standard acne treatment at Bodyspice.

We look at the type and severity of the blemishes, sebum production, sensitivity, the condition of the skin barrier and any marks or scarring left behind by previous breakouts. Based on this assessment, we create a personalised treatment plan.

The right homecare routine is also extremely important. Cleansing too aggressively, drying out the skin or over-exfoliating can irritate acne-prone skin and compromise the skin barrier.

KRX Acne for acne-prone skin

For the professional treatment and homecare of acne-prone and blemish-prone skin, we mainly work with the KRX Acne range at Bodyspice.

This allows us to adapt both the professional treatment and your homecare routine to what your skin needs at that particular moment.

Depending on your skin, the focus may be on reducing excess sebum and congestion, caring for blemishes, calming the skin and supporting a healthy skin barrier.

We also work with suitable products and treatment methods from HydroPeptide® and hannah, giving us different options depending on the condition and needs of your skin.

Professional peels for acne-prone skin

Professional peels can also play an important role within an acne treatment plan.

With Global Peel, we have a selection of chemical peels that can be carefully chosen for blemish-prone and acne-prone skin.

Another more intensive option is the KRX Green Sea Peel. This treatment works differently from a traditional chemical peel and can be used to stimulate skin renewal and work on concerns such as skin texture, blemishes and marks left behind by acne.

Which peel is most suitable always depends on the current condition of your skin. Active, inflamed acne requires a different approach from skin where the acne has already calmed down and our focus has shifted towards marks, pigmentation or uneven skin texture.

Dr. Platon Cold Plasma for acne

Dr. Platon Cold Plasma is another valuable addition to our approach to acne-prone skin.

Cold plasma has antimicrobial properties and can help reduce microorganisms on the skin, including bacteria that can play a role in acne. The treatment can also be used to support skin affected by redness and inflammation.

An important advantage is that the treatment does not intensely heat the skin and involves little to no downtime.

Dr. Platon can be used as a stand-alone treatment, combined with other acne treatments or incorporated into a personalised treatment plan or course.

What about acne marks and acne scars?

Once active acne has sufficiently calmed down, we can move on to the next stage and, where appropriate, work on the traces that acne has left behind.

These may include red or dark post-acne marks, pigmentation differences, uneven or coarse skin texture and acne scars.

Dermapen4 Microneedling for acne scars

For the improvement of older acne scars and uneven skin texture, one of the treatments we can use is Dermapen4 Microneedling.

During a microneedling treatment, very fine needles create controlled microchannels in the skin. This stimulates the skin’s natural repair process and supports the production of collagen and elastin.

Over time, this can help improve the appearance and texture of the skin and make certain types of acne scars less visible. When treating acne scars, a course of several treatments is usually recommended for the best possible result.

Not every type of acne scar responds in the same way to microneedling. During your skin analysis, we therefore assess the type, depth and condition of the scars before deciding which approach is most appropriate.

Depending on your skin, we can also use treatments such as Global Peel, KRX Green Sea Peel and other skin-improving treatments.

This allows us to build your treatment plan in different stages:

first calm active acne and inflammation → then support and strengthen the skin → followed by targeted treatment of post-acne marks, skin texture and acne scars.

This way, we do not only focus on the acne you have today, but also on how we can help improve your skin in the longer term.

Continuing your treatment at home

Professional treatments are only one part of our approach.

We also take a close look at the skincare products you use at home. We explain which products to use, how much to apply, in which order to use them and how often to use them.

Hormones, stress and certain lifestyle and dietary factors may influence acne in some people. Where relevant, we can discuss these during your consultation without suggesting that acne is simply caused by diet or lifestyle.

For severe, sudden or persistent acne, or whenever we believe medical treatment or assessment may be required, we will always advise you to consult your GP or dermatologist.

Where do we start?

Are you visiting Bodyspice for the first time, are you unsure which treatment to choose, or would you like to start a targeted treatment plan for your acne? Then book our Bodyspice Skin Experience.

During this appointment, we take extra time to assess your skin. We perform a professional skin analysis and a skin scan using our Observ320. We also discuss your current skincare routine, your concerns and any treatments or products you may already have tried.

Based on this assessment, we determine which professional treatments and homecare products best suit your skin.

Our aim is not to treat your skin as aggressively as possible, but to work step by step towards fewer blemishes, calmer skin and a stronger, healthier-looking complexion.

Reimbursement for acne treatments

Depending on your supplementary health insurance, acne treatments may sometimes be partially or fully reimbursed.

Always check the conditions of your own health insurance policy and whether a referral is required.

When acne is present and the relevant conditions are met, we can provide you with an invoice to submit to your health insurer.