What is included in the consultation?

Booking an acne consult + introductory treatment is the first step in your journey to getting clear. In this session, we will determine the type of acne you have, and we’ll perform a full lifestyle audit to determine what’s causing, triggering and aggravating your acne. We will provide you with useful recommendations on diet, medications/supplements, habits, lifestyle adjustments and we will provide you with a proper skincare routine that is specific to your skin and acne type so you can begin to start treating your acne (product cost is additional).

If I book a consultation, do I have to join Acne Bootcamp?

No, you don’t have to join our Acne Bootcamp. With the consultation, you will learn a lot about your acne and what causes/aggravates it. You will also be provided with useful recommendations that will help you get clear. I would consider investing in our recommended home care routine, as this is an overly critical part in getting clear. Our recommended home care regimen consists of 4 to 6 products. Home care regimen cost varies depending on your acne type and it has a minimum investment of $160 (this cost is for a whole routine, not just one product).

What is Acne Bootcamp?

Acne Bootcamp is the second step in your journey to get clear. Acne Bootcamp consists of a series of bi-monthly treatments for 3 – 4 months (depending on your type of acne). Home care products is also mandatory in this program. A proper skin care routine is critical in helping you get clear. A common acne trigger is using incorrect skin care products. People often use products containing pore clogging ingredients that are incorrect for their skin and acne type.

How much does the Bootcamp cost?

Bootcamp cost varies depending on your acne type, we have 3 packages that suits your budget (it’s a lot more affordable than you think). Payment plans are available. Home care regimen has a minimum investment of $160 (this cost is for a whole routine, not just one product).

We can give you detailed pricing info at your consultation.

How much do home care products cost?

Our recommended home care regimen consists of 4 to 6 products. Home care regimen cost varies depending on your acne type and it has a minimum investment of $160 (this cost is for a whole routine, not just one product).

Do I have to use your products? / Can I use my current skincare products?

People underestimate the power of good skin care (you need skin care that suits your acne and skin type). You would be surprised to hear that your current skin care products are probably aggravating your acne, this is a common acne trigger (we will determine this during the consult). Our recommended home care regimen is customized and specific to your skin and acne type and is a critical part in getting clear. Our product recommendations are clinical grade, contain no pore clogging ingredients and the whole line is specially formulated for acne prone skin.

How long will it take to get clear?

Acne can’t be cured overnight, not from one product, not from one treatment - it takes time. Most cases clear in 3 to 4 months. Acne takes up to 90 days to form, so it could take at least 90 days to see improvements while participating in the Acne Bootcamp. The success of the program is dependent on whether you follow all our recommendations or not. Those who are diligent with their home care and follows all our recommendations have the best results.

Will my acne get worse before it gets better?

Some clients experience purging, in the beginning of the Acne Bootcamp. If you purge, it doesn’t mean the program isn’t working. It means you’ve had acne forming under the surface this whole time (and your new product routine is helping these breakouts reach the surface at a faster rate. Once the breakouts reach the surface, your products and treatments will help clear them. Every client is different, not all clients experience purging. If you experience purging, I can assure you that it’s a normal part of the acne-clearing process and you’ll get through it!

Will I need to change my diet?

Although this is not a dietary program, your acne specialist will go over certain foods that may be contributing to the severity of your breakouts. You'll be provided a simple list of the key foods that can be problematic for acne prone skin so you can make informed decisions regarding your dietary choices. We do recommend you at least cut back on these foods.

I want to clear my acne but I can’t afford acne bootcamp at this time?

We would suggest booking in for the consult so you can learn more about what’s triggering and aggravating your acne and investing in our recommended home care products. You can treat your acne on your own at home with the correct products if you're motivated and consistent and follow our recommendations from the consult. Just be aware it takes longer to get clear without treatments. The Acne Bootcamp can clear your skin in 3 – 4 months with a 90% success rate.

Will this help with dark spots, acne scarring?

The acne treatment can lighten PIH (Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) or dark spots from acne. However, if you have pitted acne scarring, you will most likely need a series of microneedling for that. Please be aware if you still have active acne, you are ineligible for microneedling. It is also best to resolve your acne first to get to the root cause, as this is what is causing the hyperpigmentation/dark spots.

How does this compare to Accutane and antibiotics?

We’ve helped clients who has been on 2 rounds of Accutane/antibiotics. For some people, their acne just comes back after they are finished their medication.

Acne is an inherited condition of the pores. When someone is prone to acne, their pores clog with dead skin cells much faster than normal. Healthy pores shed about one layer of dead skin cells per day inside the pore, but acne-prone pores shed up to five layers of dead skin cells per day. The body just can’t keep up with keeping the pore clear. Technically, this is called “retention hyperkeratosis” — dead skin cells shedding more quickly than the pore can expel them. We personally don’t think you need antibiotics for that.

Since acne is primarily an inherited dead skin cell problem, the solution lies in products that penetrate and unclog the pore and prevent dead skin cells from building up, so you can prevent future acne from forming. Antibiotics only deals with the bacteria associated with acne and does not address the main issue, which is retention hyperkeratosis.

You most likely have several acne triggers; your diet, habits, medications/supplements, pore clogging ingredients in skin care that are causing you to breakout. Antibiotics does not address all these other triggers. In our Acne Bootcamp we will determine what all your acne triggers are and provide you with recommended lifestyle adjustments.

Although Accutane and prescription acne meds are effective for some people, it’s not safe to be taking long term due to its serious side effects. Some side effects include: possible birth defects, depression, psychosis, Crohn’s disease, internal organ damage, muscle and bone loss, central nervous system damage and immune system disorders – to name a few. Side effects from our acne treatments are minimal, just the occasional dry skin that can be resolved with moisturizer.

I’m ready to get started, what do I do next?

First step would be to book an acne consultation + treatment.