Congestion happens when our sebaceous glands overproduce sebum (oil). This leads to our pores potentially overfilling, resulting in closed comedones (whiteheads) and open comedones (blackheads).
Blackheads: occur when the surface of the pore stays open, despite being congested, this exposure results in the characteristic oxidation or “black” head appearance and may result from inconsistent skin hygiene, excess sebum production.
Unlike blackheads, Whiteheads occur when the surface of the pore is closed, which appears like a small bump protruding from the skin. Whiteheads result from excess sebum, inconsistent skin hygiene, and skin build-up. Whiteheads may be more challenging to treat because the pores are closed and require a strategic protocol to encourage detoxification that doesn’t risk damage to the superficial layers.
What is the difference between Blackheads and Whiteheads caused by Non-Inflammatory Acne?
- Blackheads (open comedones): a pore that’s congested by a combination of sebum (oily to a waxy substance produced by your body’s (sebaceous glands) and dead skin cells.
- Whiteheads (closed comedones): also form when pores are congested with sebum and dead skin cells.
Who Can Experience Non-Inflammatory Acne?
- Clients of all colour and age
- Clients who produce an abundance of sebum (oil)
- Clients using skincare products that are incompatible with their skin
- Clients who wear excessive makeup or who don’t practice compatible skin hygiene
What Are The Most Effective Treatments?
Laser therapy, when skillfully applied, triggers the lymphatic channels, which cleanse toxins from our body and protect against invaders by carrying waste from our tissue to the bloodstream; our lymphatic system collects all the wastes from the cells in our body so that they don't accumulate and cause disease. When lymphatic channels located in the deep layer of skin are awakened by precise laser stimuli, efficiency of the above process is enhanced, which elevates the detoxification process as it relates to skin-specifically congestion due to mild to severe inflammation within the hair follicle.
- We Recommend:
- Complexion Rehab
- Dermal Infusion
- Radiance + Refresh: A combination of the above
- The Benefits:
- Reduced skin build-up
- Ease of sebum flow
- Decongested pores resulting in fewer or eliminated black/whiteheads
- Enhanced glow
- Refined, smooth skin surface
- Balanced Ph, leading to regulated microbiome (skin flora)
