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Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that's hot or painful to touch.

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Hormonal Jawline Breakouts: Causes & Best Treatments

Breakouts that happen along the jawline, chin, and lower cheeks are often more than just skin problems. They can be a sign of hormonal acne, a frustrating and long-lasting condition that affects people of all ages. At Health & Aesthetics we know that acne isn’t just a problem for teens; it can also hurt your […]

Microneedling vs Laser for Acne Scarring: Which Is Best for Your Skin?

Acne scars can last a long time and change the texture of your skin and your confidence. Modern cosmetic procedures can help get rid of or at least lessen these scars, which is a good thing. Microneedling and laser therapy are two of the most popular treatments, but which one is best for you when […]

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Rosacea vs acne: what’s the difference?

When it comes to skin conditions, rosacea and acne are two of the most commonly confused. At a glance, they can look quite similar – both can cause redness and bumps – but they are distinct conditions that often require different treatment approaches. If you’ve ever wondered about the comparison between rosacea vs acne, you’re […]

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Severe Acne & ZO Skin Health

Within a few months of turning 18, our patient developed “full-blown acne” for the first time in her life which also resulted in painful boil cysts on her face as well as her body. Now 23, she says that the skin condition “shattered” her confidence and she was forced to hide behind heavy makeup to […]

ZO Skin Health for Acne

ZO Skin Health for Acne

Our patient came to us suffering from mild adult acne. Although it wasn’t severe, it was damaging her self esteem as this had been a life-long battle with bad skin. After an in-depth consultation, she decided to proceed with using ZO Skin Health, Hydrafacials and Skinade to combat her skin issues. WHY I CHOSE ZO […]

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ZO Skin Health Results

Below you will find real patient ZO Skin Health results from our clinic, Health & Aesthetics. Pigmentation Sun damaged Skin This patient suffered from sun-damaged skin, which caused pigmentation on her face. We placed her on the ZO Skin Brightening Kit (alongside medical grade SPF) to start with as it is designed for the visible […]

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The Acne Sufferer’s Alternative to Retinol

Do you suffer from acne-prone skin, breakouts, clogged pores, and excess oil? And have you found yourself trying to push through retinol usage but constantly find yourself purging with tedious breakouts? Exfoliation Accelerator from ZO Skin Health is great for acne and oily skin types and for those with thick skin. It can be used […]

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How Can I Get Rid of Maskne?

If you’re serious about protecting yourself — and others — from the very real dangers of Covid-19, you’re wearing a mask when you go out around others. For many people this is now leading to an embarrassing and unpleasant side effect: blemishes, pimples, spots — or what doctors call acne, also known as ‘maskne’. As more and […]

Acne: The Causes and Successful Treatment

When we hear the word acne, we think of teenage skin and temporary blemishes. In reality, it is a common issue among adults too, and can last a lifetime. While it is often first a cosmetic complaint, it can also cause discomfort as well as having a negative effect on our confidence and the way we […]

Treat Acne

Treat acne since no matter what your age, acne can be a very distressing condition that can have a big impact on your confidence and quality of life resulting in depression and social anxiety. Typically, it causes spots to develop on the face, chest and back which can cause scarring if left untreated. Many, many people […]