IPL Acne Treatment
Express Treatments

IPL Acne Treatment

Treat chronic acne by reducing the P. (Propionibacterium) Acnes Bacteria with this advanced treatment. 

Includes cleansing and finishing products. Treatments do not include traditional facial components.

A test patch is required before your first IPL service.

  • $120
  • 30 mins
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  • About This Treatment

    Recommended for Acne Prone Skin Types

    Duration: 30 mins

    This treatment is designed to harness the advanced light technology from IPL to target stubborn acne and blemishes while leaving healthy skin cells untouched.

    1. Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed
    2. IPL treatment is performed over the entire face and neck
    3. Finishing products are applied including a serum, oil, and moisturizer selected for your skin type

    Please note that treatments do not include traditional facial components such as extractions, massage, and masks. A test patch is required before your first IPL service.

    Locations Offering this Service

    • Eglinton
    • Yorkville 
    • Oshawa
    • Waterloo
    • Richmond Hill 
    • King West
    • Oakville Mississauga

  • Pre-Treatment Care

    Ensure you stop using any Retinol, BHA's and AHA's for 7 days before your appointment

    You will be required to fill out all necessary IPL consent forms before your first service 

    Review list of contraindications to ensure you're a candidate for this treatment:

    General Contraindications:

    Ø  Exposure to sun or artificial tanning during the last 3 – 4 weeks 

    Ø  Diabetes

    Ø  Pregnancy

    Ø  Diseases which may be stimulated by light.

    Ø  Cancer; in particular skin cancer

    Ø  Epilepsy

    Ø  Use of photosensitive medication and herbs.

    Ø  Active infection of Herpes Simplex in the treatment area

    Ø  History of Keloid scarring

    Ø  Fragile and dry skin

    Ø  Hormonal disorders, unless under control

    Ø  Use of anticoagulants

    Ø  History of bleeding coagulapathies

    Ø  Active skin diseases in the intended area (psoriasis)

    Ø  Clients under 14 years of age

  • Post-Treatment Care

    It’s normal for your skin to experience the following after your treatment:

    1. Redness
    2. Light irritation or soreness

    Your esthetician will recommend the best option for you to take home following your service. These can include:

    1. Super Hydrating Face + Neck Mask
    2. Hyaluronic Addict
    3. Calming Cucumber Mask

    How to Maintain Your Results

     1. Follow your esthetician’s home care recommendations. Most home care will include a cleanser, serum, oil and moisturizer

    2. Maintain your skincare routine in between facial treatments

    Learn More about our 4-Step Routine: 4 Steps to Beautiful Skin