Acne Boot Camp is our acne-clearing program with Face Reality. It is not a single treatment. It is a partnership between you and your esthetician, to work together you clear your skin.
Here is what it looks like from the day you book to the day your skin is clear.
Step 1: Book your consultation, virtual or in person
You have two options: a virtual consultation or an in-person one. If you book virtual, we text you a confirmation with the Zoom link on the day of your appointment, so do not worry if you do not get it right away.
Step 2: The consultation
Plan for anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. It is lengthy because this is where we identify your acne triggers, go over your consultation form and analyze your skin. If you have a virtual appointment you will be asked to send pictured of your skin prior to your appointment.
Step 3: Your home care routine starts right away
You start your routine before any in-office treatment.
You get a morning and a night routine, usually four to six steps depending on the severity of your acne:
A cleanser targeted to your concerns
A toner
An active serum
A hydrating serum, depending on your sensitivity and dehydration
A moisturizer
SPF (in the morning)
You do not have to buy 15 different products. Your morning and night routines are usually very similar. Most of the time it is just swapping one active from morning to night, and leaving off the SPF at night.
You will get specific AM/PM schedule of your products every two weeks, when to use them and how often.
Step 4: The first few weeks, figuring out your triggers
The first two to four weeks are a lot of trial and adjustment, together identifying triggers and letting your skin start to adjust to your new home care products.
Step 5: Two weeks in, your first treatment
You come back in after two weeks to for a skin analysis to discuss and analyze how your skin has adjusted to your products.
This is also when we do your first in-office treatment. Face Reality has its own treatment protocols: depending on your skin, you will get either an acne-targeted chemical peel or a hydrating enzyme treatment depending on your skin sensitivity.
Step 6: Treatments every two to four weeks
From there, you come in every two to four weeks for your Acne Boot Camp facial. Those visits consist of your face reality treatment: Extractions, an exfoliation and high frequency treatment are all included.
Face Reality is similar to the 80/20 rule in fitness. Your homecare is 80% of the work while your treatments are the other 20% to get you to the finish line.
Consistency is everything
Consistency shows. If you are not consistent with your home care, your esthetician will be able to tell. Your skin health will not be improving, and your sensitivity level will not be able to tolerate our clearing peel.
If you are consistent and dedicated, working with your esthetician as she works with you, that is when you see results.
Does Face Reality treat back and chest acne?
If you have acne on your face, chest and back, we treat all of it. You do not need to book separate sessions.
When will you see results?
Consistency is key. Typically you start seeing results at six to eight weeks. By around three months, your acne should be under control. Depending on the severity studies show anywhere from 3-6 months 93% of acne boot camp clients resulted in clear skin.
After your skin clears
Once your acne is controlled, we can then focus on repairing any damage it left behind. Dark marks and pigment are treated with PCA chemical peels. acne scaring can be treated with microneedling, Morpheus8 and CO2. See acne scar treatment.
And to stay clear, many people keep a simple maintenance routine: a cleanser, toner, moisturizer and SPF that are non-comedogenic, meaning they will not clog your pores. If it isn't broke, don't fix it.
Wondering whether Boot Camp is right for you? Read adult acne: why it keeps coming back, and what actually clears it.
Common questions
How long is Acne Boot Camp? Typically about three months. Depending on severity, it can take three to six.
How often do I come in? Your first treatment is two weeks after your consultation, then every two to four weeks after that.
How many products will I need? Usually four to six, used morning and night with small differences between the two.
Can I do the consultation virtually? Yes. We text you the Zoom link on the day of your appointment.
Do you treat body acne? Yes, in the same visits as your face.
Toribella Skin Clinic is in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Book an Acne Boot Camp consultation online or call or text 856-474-3636
