Acne Care

Acne care is a professional pore-purifying and oil-balancing facial protocol designed for oily, combination and breakout-prone skin. By targeting excess sebum, dead skin buildup and clogged pores that lead to blackheads (open comedones), whiteheads (closed comedones) and uneven texture, it deeply cleanses the complexion without stripping the moisture barrier. At our salon in Şişli, Istanbul, every acne care session is tailored to your skin’s tolerance after a thorough skin analysis.

What Is Acne Care and How Does It Work?

One of the most common mistakes with breakout-prone skin is washing with harsh, stripping cleansers or squeezing blemishes at home—both of which damage the skin barrier, trigger rebound oil production and leave lingering marks.

Professional acne care addresses deep pore congestion through controlled, hygienic steps that home routines cannot replicate:

• Gentle Exfoliation and Pore Softening: Dead surface cells and hardened sebum plugs are softened using barrier-safe enzymatic solutions and controlled ozone steam without scratching the skin.
• Hygienic Comedone Extraction: Using an ultrasonic skin scrubber and sterile instruments, our specialist gently clears ready blackheads and whiteheads while avoiding mechanical pressure on active, inflamed pustules.
• High-Frequency and Soothing Care: High-frequency application and calming masks help purify the skin surface, tighten the look of pores and calm post-extraction redness.
• Non-Comedogenic Hydration: Oil-free, water-based serums and moisturisers replenish hydration so the skin stays balanced rather than overproducing oil.

What Is It Used For?

Clients from their teenage years through adulthood choose our acne care protocol for:

• Blackheads and whiteheads: Hygienically clearing congested pores, especially across the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin).
• Excess oiliness and shine: Supporting healthy sebum balance so the complexion feels lighter and less greasy throughout the day.
• Enlarged pores and rough texture: Removing trapped debris so pores appear cleaner and more refined.
• Post-blemish dullness and uneven tone: Helping the skin look clearer and more even (for deeper guidance on marks, read our blog post on How to Fade Acne Scars: Red Marks, Dark Spots and Pitted Scars).
• Combined skincare routines: Pairing deep pore care with our skin care, gentle organic peeling or soothing face mask treatments.

What to Expect and What Not to Expect

Professional acne care is a cosmetic skincare treatment focused on pore hygiene and oil-moisture balance. Knowing what it can and cannot do helps set realistic expectations:

How Does a Session Work?

An acne care session at our salon takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes depending on pore congestion and follows six steps:

1. Skin Analysis & Consultation: Our specialist evaluates your oil-moisture levels, comedone density, skin sensitivity and any medications or topical actives you use.
2. Purifying Cleanse: Makeup, sunscreen and surface oil are removed with a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser.
3. Exfoliation & Pore Softening: A tailored enzymatic solution and controlled ozone steam soften dead skin buildup and relax the pores for comfortable extraction.
4. Ultrasonic Cleansing & Extraction: An ultrasonic skin scrubber and sterile comedone extraction clear blackheads and whiteheads without forcing the skin.
5. High-Frequency & Calming Mask: High-frequency current and a purifying, soothing mask calm the complexion and refine the look of pores.
6. Oil-Free Hydration & SPF: The treatment finishes with a lightweight water-based moisturiser and non-comedogenic broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Who Is It Not Suitable For?

To protect your skin barrier, acne care should be avoided or postponed until cleared by a dermatologist in the following situations:

• Severe, painful, deeply inflamed (cystic or nodular) acne flare-ups across the face (medical dermatological care should come first)
• Clients currently taking oral isotretinoin (such as Roaccutane or Accutane) or who have finished treatment within the past 6 months
• Active cold sores (herpes), open wounds, contagious skin infections or acute eczema flare-ups in the treatment area
• Fresh sunburn or skin that has undergone aggressive laser resurfacing or deep chemical peels within the past few days

Aftercare and Daily Routine

To keep your pores clear and help your skin stay calm after your session, follow these aftercare guidelines:

• Avoid heavy foundation, concealer and powder for the first 24 to 48 hours so freshly cleared pores can breathe.
• Skip hot steam rooms, saunas and heavy sweating on the day of your session; avoid touching your face or picking at blemishes at home.
• Pause at-home retinoids, AHA/BHA acid toners and physical scrubs for 3 to 5 days after your treatment.
• Apply an oil-free, non-comedogenic sunscreen (SPF 30+) every morning to prevent post-blemish dark spots.
• Change your pillowcase frequently, wipe your phone screen regularly and keep your skin hydrated with water-based moisturisers.
• Schedule maintenance sessions every 3 to 4 weeks in line with your skin’s natural renewal cycle.

Acne Care at Renew & Revive Beauty

At our salon at Abide-i Hürriyet Caddesi No:141 in Şişli, Istanbul (a short walk from the M2 Osmanbey and Şişli-Mecidiyeköy metro stations), our experienced team performs acne care with strict hygiene standards and barrier-friendly dermocosmetics. Depending on your skin’s needs, it can be booked as a targeted pore-clearing facial or integrated into a regular skin care plan.

To book a skin analysis and personalized acne care session, reach out to us via our contact page or WhatsApp.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not replace dermatological diagnosis or medical acne treatment. Please consult a dermatologist for severe or persistent acne.