Acne & breakouts

Acne isn't just one condition, and not every breakout happens for the same reason. That's why what works for one person often doesn't work for someone else. In clinic, we commonly see three main patterns. Hormonal breakouts usually affect the chin, jawline and neck. Congestion causes blocked pores, blackheads and small bumps, often across the forehead, nose and cheeks. Inflammatory acne is deeper, red, painful and more likely to leave behind pigmentation or scarring. One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying to dry their acne out. Harsh cleansers, over-exfoliating and constantly changing products can damage the skin barrier, leading to more inflammation, increased oil production and even more breakouts. Our approach is to identify what's driving your acne first. From there, we create a personalised treatment plan that calms inflammation, supports the skin barrier and combines professional treatments with a realistic homecare routine for long-term results.