Acne Facial Treatment. Part 1. Jan 26/2012

I am documenting an acne facial treatment so you can see the differences in the skin. Here are before pictures of the skin (before beginning the facial). More pictures will be posted as the process takes place. Acne is very common and It's important to educate ourselves on how to take care of our skin the best ways possible. In this facial, I use a gel based cleanser, treat the skin with an organic dermabrasion (exfoliation) which is amazing for all skin types including sensitive skin. This sloughs off dead skin cells, promotes circulation of blood flow, and allows for other products to penetrate deeper an do their job. After dermabrasion, the skin is steamed to open up the pores and extractions can be performed. When performing   extractions, my fingers are clean, wrapped in tissues, and i'm pressing with the pads of my fingers to lift out  blackheads and anything congesting the skin. Over extracting the skin can cause red marks, bruising, and scars. The skin is then wiped down with a toner and the High Frequency Machine is used. High Frequency  produces a heat effect that stimulates blood flow, and has a germecidal effects on the skin. When applying a mask it's good to use clay masks with ingredients like liquorice, menthol, sulphur, and grapefruit, for their cleansing, calming, soothing, bacterial properties. The mask is on 10 -15 mins, and removed with hot towels and sponges (soaked in green tea). I tone the skin and then apply a light moisturizer (oil free) with citric properties. Whenever I perform acne facials there is little to no massaging. Over stimulating oil production is not the goal. Spot treating with tea tree oil is also great to prevent a pimple coming in or hinder it/them from getting any larger. Can't wait for you to see the progress!