Back to School Cleanse: Reset Teen Skin the Smart Way
With back to school only around the corner, it’s the perfect time to help teenage skin get back on track.
Hormonal changes, increased oil production, sweat, stress and inconsistent skincare routines can all lead to congested, reactive skin. At Adelaide Cosmetic Medicine & Laser (ACML), we focus on gentle, effective treatments that cleanse, calm and rebalance the skin — without stripping the skin barrier.
Understanding Teenage Skin
Teenage skin is often oily, congested and prone to breakouts. Overusing harsh products can disrupt the skin barrier, causing increased oil production and inflammation. The key is a combined approach that supports skin health while targeting congestion and redness.
Our Back to School Cleanse is designed to deeply cleanse, calm and balance teenage skin using professional treatments and supportive skincare.
Professional Treatments That Reset the Skin
One of the most effective treatments for congested teenage skin is HydraFacial, a gentle yet powerful treatment that deeply cleanses, exfoliates and hydrates the skin in one session. Using controlled exfoliation and suction-based extractions, HydraFacial helps lift congestion and remove impurities without irritation.
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Following exfoliation, controlled extractions using suction allow for safe removal of blackheads and congestion, minimising trauma to the skin and reducing post-treatment redness.
To further support healing and calm inflammation, we incorporate Blue + Near Infrared (NIR) LED Light Therapy. Blue light helps reduce breakout-causing bacteria, while Near Infrared light supports skin recovery and reduces redness.
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This combined approach helps regulate oil production, calm irritation and support clearer, healthier-looking skin — an ideal reset before the school term begins.
Supporting Skin at Home with the Right Skincare
Professional treatments are most effective when paired with supportive home care. At ACML, we recommend gentle, results-driven skincare that helps balance teenage skin without over-drying.
The tHermoCEUTICAL DeAC Aciderm range is a specialised Korean professional skincare line designed specifically to treat acne-prone, oily, and problematic skin. It works with a ‘dual action’ that combines antibacterial action, sebum control, and gentle exfoliation to treat acne at its root while maintaining skin hydration.
How it works:
– Reductase Inhibition: The range, particularly the DeAC Aciderm Solution, works to block acne formation by inhibiting reductase, the enzyme responsible for excess sebum production.
– Acne Biome Balancing: The products are designed to balance the skin’s biome, specifically reducing the production and proliferation of acne causing bacteria.
– Synergistic Exfoliation: It combines ingredients such as Salicylic Acid (BHA), Mandelic Acid, and Bakuchiol to exfoliate dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote cellular renewal.
– Anti-inflammatory & Soothing: It reduces redness and calms inflamed acne pustules using ingredients like Vitamin B6 and Beta-Sitosterol.
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A Smart Way to Start the School Year
This Back to School Cleanse combines:
- HydraFacial exfoliation to lift congestion
- Controlled suction extractions
- Blue + NIR LED Light Therapy to reduce breakouts and redness
- DeAc technology to support oil control and skin recovery
It’s an effective, non-aggressive way to reset teen skin and establish healthy habits before school starts.
Book a consultation at ACML to create a personalised plan that keeps teenage skin balanced, clear and comfortable throughout the school year.
