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[ 44 ] • DAYSPA • january 2017 spotlight by Laura Beliz Spa pros clarify how to approach this pesky— and incurable— skin disorder. Which ingredients and professional treatments are most effective for fi ghting acne? Carla Cohen, owner and clinical esthetician, SKIN by Carla in West Hollywood, CA: A combination treatment using glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids is helpful: The lactic and glycolic exfoliate the skin, while the salicylic neutralizes bacteria and reduces infl ammation. I fi nd that blue LED light is wonderful for these clients as well, since it improves circulation and oxygenation, making it an antibacterial and antimicrobial treatment. Sue Upton, owner and licensed esthetician, Your Best Skin in San Francisco: I recommend clients receive our customized Acne Treatments (50 min./ $100) every two weeks for three months— on average, most clients need at least six appointments. I primarily use BiON Research Skincare products and protocols in the treatment room, particularly the Antibacterial Cleanser, Inhibiting Gel and Mint Mask. These sessions include acid or enzyme exfoliation, extractions and hydration/balancing; sometimes clients' skin needs more hydration, and other times it needs antibacterial prevention. Keep in mind that although acne products cleanse the skin and kill bacteria, they can also be very drying, so it's critical that clients use the correct homecare products consistently as directed. I utilize two product protocols: mandelic acid with benzoyl peroxide; and BiON's acne line, which is perfect for clients contraindicated for benzoyl peroxide. Rachel Swendiman, esthetician, Spa Del Rey, The Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey, CA: Our Clarifying Facial (60 min./$150), designed to fi ght acneic and blemished skin, incorporates HydroPeptide products— including the Clarifying Toner, Redefi ning Serum and Purifying Mask—that contain bacteria-killing and anti-infl ammatory ingredients: salicylic acid, tea tree oil, kaolin and bentonite clays, allantoin, bisabolol and healing peptides. We also add high frequency or blue LED light therapy to further kill P. acnes bacteria and balance oil production. Djazia Belhocine, master esthetician, ZiZo Spa in Bellevue, WA: The real challenge is fi nding the right ingredients for each individual's unique skin. Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid help clear minor cases of acne, but more severe cases will require a combination of Cellbone Hydra Defense cellbone.com Apothederm Acne Clarifying Treatment apothederm.com BioPhotas Celluma PRO biophotas.com BiON Research Skincare Antibacterial Cleanser bionresearch.com ACNE SOLUTIONS Defi nitions Skincare Blemish Fighter Spot Treatment defi nitionsskincare.com © GETTY IMAGES DermAware Blemish Banisher Gel dermaware.com "Sometimes clients' skin needs more hydration; at other times it needs antibacterial prevention." Addressing Acne Baby Quasar Quasar MD Blue babyquasar.com