Life After Acne

Hurtful expressions, social rejection and self-loathing are all part of the acne cycle that begins in youth, often rages into adulthood and can return later in life. Acne is a medical mystery with multiple opinions and very few facts. What we do know is that 20% of the population – that’s two out of every ten clients who visit a spa, have blemish problems that require and benefit from skincare services.

Acne is largely genetic. Most forms are caused by dead cell matter and sebum (excess oil) clumping together to create a sticky substance that clogs up the pores. This is an ideal environment for the survival of bacteria. These organisms contribute to papules, pustules and cysts.

The only thing that is clearly understood about acne is that it is most often misunderstood.

There are so many things that are believed to cause breakouts, with stress being at the very top of the list. People have busy lifestyles. They run off to the gym, sweat, clog up their pores and then believe they have acne.

Certain common cosmetic ingredients can stimulate an acne condition. Avoid products that contain ingredients such as dand c-colored dyes and isopropyl myristate, which cause irritation.
These oily ingredients are commonly found in non-mineral based powders, blushes, eye shadows and lipsticks, often to help them apply more smoothly and give them a slick, sheer feel. If your skin is acne-prone, it is important to avoid these ingredients in skin care products.

There is no cure for acne, but we have learned to control the condition with proper skin care products and services. More natural approaches for treating acne that are slowly being recognized by the scientific community involve ingredients like vitamins A and C, camphor, sulfur, tea tree oil, green tea and lavender. Salicylic, glycolic and enzyme peels are proving effective in removing dead skin cell congestion and microdermabrasion is being used
successfully as an additional treatment to help unclog pores and allow congested follicles to clear.

The first step in instituting any acne program is education.
A complimentary skin care consultation at Enza Medispa will help you develop a skin care plan for your skin type and lifestyle. Our skin care professionals can recommend appropriate cleansers, toners, masks and moisturizers so you can avoid using soap and astringents that contain alcohol and strip the skin. In addition, exfoliating products will help prevent buildup by removing dead skin cells. Combined with anti-microbial agents to reduce the activity
of bacteria, you will see rapid improvement of acne conditions.

Should your skin condition, acne or acne scarring require more in-depth treatments or services, an appointment can be scheduled with Dr. Joseph Rucker, cosmetic and plastic surgeon and founder of the Enza Medispa.

Controlling acne is just like maintaining your weight. Whether there are active breakouts or the skin is completely calm, acne requires constant care. We at Enza Medispa are ready to help.

Don’t forget, an important tip for all skin types: Eat a well-balanced diet, drink plenty of water and develop healthful personal hygiene habits.


Enza Essentials Oil-Free System for acneic & problematic skin conditions.
Cleansing and Balancing Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Papain, Camphor, Witch Hazel, Tea Tree, Cucumber and Sage.

Deep Purifying Cleanser
Clarifying Astringent
Cucumber Cleanser
Citrus Rinse
Oil-Blotting Hydrating Lotion
Multivitamin Aloe Conditioner
Oatmeal Buffing Crème
Fine Facial Beads
Vegetable Mud Masque
Glycolic Serum
Overnite Oxy-Complex
Camphor Treatment Stick

Call (800) 456.8222 or (715) 832.1774 for your free skin care consultation.