This treatment is only available for our clients up to and including 18 years of age.
This 75-minute treatment is specially designed for teenage skin and focuses on addressing common teenage skincare concerns such as acne and congestion. We believe it is important that even our youngest clients are educated about proper skincare. Therefore, your skin therapist will guide you through each step of the treatment, explaining the basics of skincare and how to manage common issues related to hormonal changes and hygiene.
At the end of the treatment, your skin therapist will provide recommendations on how to best care for teenage skin at home.
The power of potent skin ingredients
The key ingredients that we use in this treatment range from potent acids, vitamins, structural peptides, invigorating herbs, natural plant extracts and much needed antioxidants. The unique combination of cleansing and soothing natural ingredients is effective without being agressive or damaging to your skin.
In order to treat acne most effectively, it is important to look at each skin individually. At ASPA, we understand that not all skin suffering from acne is the same and that even external circumstances such as stress, hormones or a lot of traveling can heavily influence the skin, complexion and frequency of break outs.
| Teen Facial | 75 min | €125 | Book now |
What is acne and what can I do about it?
Acne refers to various skin conditions commonly known as pimples. There are multiple causes, but it generally occurs when the sebaceous glands become imbalanced, clogged, and potentially inflamed.
These inflammations are caused by a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes. If the inflammation worsens, along with possible infections, pus can form, potentially leading to abscesses. Acne is often accompanied by blackheads (open comedones) or whiteheads (closed comedones).
How does acne develop?
Although many textbooks once suggested otherwise, modern research from hundreds of publications now shows that diet plays a significant role in the development of acne. The biggest culprits are lactose (found in milk), pork, sugars, and rancid fats (such as burned or heavily processed fats).
This combination of dietary factors, along with hormonal changes during puberty, can greatly amplify the effects of certain hormones (such as IGF-1 and DHT), leading to excessive sebum production. This excess sebum clogs the sebaceous glands, providing an ideal environment for bacterial growth.
While these bacteria are always present on the skin, acne outbreaks occur when the sebaceous glands become blocked and the immune system functions less effectively (often due to excess sugar and carbohydrates). Additionally, a lack of sunlight and related vitamin D3 deficiencies can significantly impact the severity of acne. This is why acne is generally less common in summer and more prevalent during winter.
Other causes of acne
In addition to diet and hormonal changes, other potential causes of acne include:
- Hormonal changes during puberty
- Bacteria (sometimes in combination with fungi)
- Medications such as birth control pills, IUDs, or other drugs
- Stress
- Contact with certain substances, such as those found in cosmetics
What is the link between acne and diet?
Foods with a high insulinotropic effect (meaning they require high insulin levels to regulate blood sugar) are known to trigger acne. This includes foods such as grains, high-glycemic carbohydrates, sugary products, soft drinks, and dairy products. These foods stimulate insulin production, which can exacerbate sebum production and increase the risk of acne breakouts.