The Product Graveyard Reset: How to Screen Skincare and Makeup for Acne-Prone Skin
Use a pore clogging ingredients checker, package labels, and a simple comparison sequence to screen skincare and makeup for acne-prone skin.
The HydraFacial is a non-invasive, multi-step skin treatment designed to cleanse, exfoliate, extract impurities, and hydrate the skin simultaneously. It addresses various skin concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, congestion, hyperpigmentation, and overall dullness.
6 sessions for optimal improvement in hydration, brightness, and congestion, or 1 treatment for occasional maintenance or a quick skin refresh.
30 minutes.
No discomfort, no pain.
Minimal to no downtime. Skin may appear slightly flushed immediately post-treatment, which subsides quickly.
For ongoing skin health: every 4 weeks. For special occasions or a quick boost, a single session is effective.
Ideal for regular maintenance every 4 weeks. Customizable based on individual skin needs.
Cleansing, exfoliation, vortex extractions, hydration, and antioxidant infusion using Vortex-Fusion technology.
Makeup can be applied immediately, though waiting a few hours is recommended. Use non-comedogenic products.
Safe for all skin tones.
Facial injections, threads, or toxins within 2 weeks before the treatment.
Presence of active wounds, skin infections, or cold sores.
Extremely sensitized and irritated skin.
Sunburnt skin or impaired skin barrier.
Severe rosacea or active acne.
The HydraFacial is a non-invasive skin treatment that combines cleansing, exfoliation, hydration, and antioxidant protection into one seamless process. This treatment is designed to improve skin tone, texture, and overall skin health, leaving you with a radiant, hydrated complexion.
HydraFacial treatments are scientifically shown to significantly improve the appearance of skin. In clinical studies, participants showed immediate and long-term benefits after receiving a series of 5 or more HydraFacial treatments.
How It's Different: The magic is in the wand, which works like a vacuum to open pores for a deep cleanse and easy extraction of impurities and dead skin cells. It also allows the active ingredients in our boosters to penetrate deeper, for the most effective treatment possible.
Deeply cleanses and exfoliates with a gentle peel to uncover a new layer of skin.
Removes impurities from pores with painless gentle suction.
Saturates the skin’s surface with intense moisturizers and nourishing, personalized ingredients.
Avoid direct sun exposure for 1 week prior. Wear SPF daily.
Use a gentle cleanser and hydrating moisturizer. Avoid active ingredients for 1–3 days. Apply SPF 30+ and reapply every 2 hours outdoors.
At Acne Clinic NYC, we recommend HydraFacial for clients with generally healthy skin. It’s an excellent way to prepare your skin for important events like weddings, parties, or photoshoots, leaving it refreshed, radiant, and glowing. For acne-prone clients whose acne is already under control after completing our Pro-Acne program, our specialists customize HydraFacial treatments to ensure no pore-clogging ingredients are used. This makes it a safe and effective option to support long-term skin health.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy offers a precise, effective solution by targeting multiple skin concerns at their source. IPL helps to restore clear, radiant, and even-toned skin.
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