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For a lot of people, acne is one of the most common and difficult skin conditions to be treated. Even dermatologists and aestheticians admit to being challenged in terms of treating acne problems of a number of their patients.

When you break out, those nasty and annoying blemishes are a combination of dead skin cells, bacteria, and oil. Those with oily skin have excess oil on the surface, making it the perfect breeding ground for breakouts. Yet, surprisingly, even people with dry skin can get acne.

So, what is the difference between oily acne and dry acne and what is causing that to happen?

As we know, oily skin is more susceptible to acne because of all of the excess oil that sits on top of the skin. The acne flame is fueled by oil, meaning that if you don’t use products that help reduce excess oil, acne will be more difficult to prevent and treat.

Both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are effective in the treatment of acne. Salicylic acid exfoliates and works like a mop to absorb excess oil and remove the dead skin cells that cover the breakouts. This makes the extraction process much easier and more comfortable for clients. It also has antibacterial properties which are essential to treating and controlling acne.

On the other hand, benzoyl peroxide works by forcing oxygen into the pores and killing bacteria. Bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen – therefore making benzoyl peroxide the perfect ingredient for killing that bacteria and reducing breakouts on the skin.

But having dry skin and acne can be a very frustrating situation to deal with too.

The main ingredients that are used to treat acne can be very drying for any client, but especially for those who already struggle with dry skin. When the skin is dry, the barrier function is not working properly and allows for transepidermal water loss. This makes the skin even drier and can allow bacteria to spread, causing more breakouts. It is important to rebalance the skin with the appropriate oils and lipids to ensure a healthy barrier, especially for clients with dry skin.

Most of the time, clients actually create the problem by stripping their skin, which leads to dryness and an intact barrier. This can happen by simply overdoing their skincare routine.

Having both a gentle cleanser, as well as one that has active ingredients, is important so you are not over drying the skin. Clients can also over exfoliate with the use of abrasive facial scrubs or even over using a facial brush like the Clarisonic. You really only need to be exfoliating the skin two-to-three times a week.

When you exfoliate, the naturally occurring lipids or oils on the skin are being taken off; when it’s overdone, the face will overcompensate and produce more oil.

In short, acne is a frustrating skin condition to deal with, whether clients have dry or oily skin.

Make sure that they are always using their recommended products and that they are using them regularly. They will get the best results with a routine. Remember, less is more when using professional skin care products and treatments.

At Shinagawa Aesthetics, our well-experienced dermatologists know the best treatments and products that can most certainly treat your acne.

Solve your nagging acne problems. Call our Patient Care Lines (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 and schedule a FREE consultation with us.

Unwanted hair all over your body is certainly annoying.

You know that, right? Every time you are bound to flaunt your body, whether it’s time to hit the gym, the beach or go to a party, your unwanted hair holds you back from going all out.

Of course, you’re forced to deal with it every now and then to make sure it does not ruin your overall get-up.

You can actually put an end to that! You can do something to ensure that all your unwanted hair will not get in the way of putting up your best self out there for the world day in and day out.

Fortunately for you, Ultima Hair Removal at Shinagawa Aesthetics can most certainly do wonders for you! With this effective procedure, you can finally get rid of all your unwanted hair all over your face and body for a prolonged stretch.

The wonderful thing about this treatment is that it is quite comfortable to have it and it presents no downtime at all.

With that, here are the exceptional benefits that you can get with Ultima Hair Removal:

1. You can get rid of razor burn – All the burn that you constantly get from shaving will be gone once you opt for Ultima Hair Removal. As simple as that, you can finally avoid red, itchy and irritated skin.

2. Less hair growth – As pigments are targeted, your hair follicles will be destroyed in the process. Hair grows in stages but once the follicles are destroyed, its life cycle is thwarted and hair is eliminated as well. With this, you will noticeably start seeing less repeated hair growth over time.

3. Fewer ingrown hair – Every time you shave, the hair is cut at its bluntest length, allowing the skin to trap it, causing infection, ingrown hairs, and skin discoloration. With Ultima Hair Removal’s advanced technology, the risk of stubborn ingrown hairs is eliminated as the whole hair follicle is destroyed.

4. More effective – With Ultima Hair Removal, a spot won’t be missed, unlike when you shave or go for some waxing. The hard to reach places will be targeted and reached as you experience a more efficient way of getting rid of all those unwanted hairs.

5. Save time – if you go for Ultima Hair Removal, you will save yourself all the hassle and time that you regularly spend on shaving. That will instantly allow you to spend your time on other things that you need to take care of first as shaving and waxing no longer a need. Your busy schedule will thank you for having Ultima Hair Removal. That’s for sure.

So, if you’re too annoyed with all your unwanted hair, it’s probably time to call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517. Shinagawa Aesthetics assures you that the days of that hair will be numbered.