Acne Treatment Facial
This is not a generic acne facial. This is a targeted, two-phase corrective treatment built around the actual biology of your breakouts.
Acne is not one thing. It is bacteria, inflammation, excess oil, dead cell buildup, and sometimes all four happening at the same time. Most treatments address one. This treatment addresses them all. Using Circadia's C2O2 protocol, we go after the root cause of what is keeping your skin congested, inflamed, and breaking out, and we start correcting it from the very first session.
The result is skin that is visibly clearer and calmer before you leave the room. And a homecare plan so it stays that way.
Charcoal Milk Clarifying Mask
HOW IT WORKS
Bamboo charcoal acts like a magnet for everything clogging your pores. It pulls out bacteria, absorbs the excess oil that feeds breakouts, and begins breaking down the congestion sitting beneath the surface. The mask activates into a hydrating milk consistency on contact, so it is detoxifying and clearing without stripping or drying out your skin.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR ACNE
Acne bacteria thrive in environments full of dead skin cells, trapped oil, and blocked follicles. The charcoal mask starts dismantling that environment. It fights existing breakouts while simultaneously preventing new ones from forming, and the Olive Squalane in the formula keeps your barrier intact throughout. Clearing without crashing your skin.
What's actually in this treatment.
This facial uses three Circadia treatments in sequence, each targeting inflammation from a different angle. Together they calm, repair, and restore.
Oxygen Rx Treatment
HOW IT WORKS
Oxygen is generated directly on your skin through a two-part activation system. A gel base is mixed with a powder, applied immediately, and activated in stages. What happens next is a warm, pillowy foam that goes to work killing the anaerobic bacteria responsible for active acne, improving circulation, and flooding the skin with nutrients it has been struggling to absorb.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR ACNE
P. acnes bacteria cannot survive in an oxygen-rich environment. This treatment does not mask the problem. It changes the conditions that allow acne to exist in the first place. Inflammation drops. Redness fades. Skin feels tighter, smoother, and calmer. For melanin-rich skin especially, getting the inflammation under control fast is critical, because that inflammation is what creates dark marks long after the breakout is gone.
Customized Treatment Plan
HOW IT WORKS
Before we start, I assess your skin and figure out what type of acne you are actually dealing with. Hormonal, stress-related, teen acne, congested barrier skin. Each one has a different driver and requires a different approach. The treatment is adjusted accordingly, and before you leave, you get a written homecare plan built around your specific skin.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR ACNE
Treating all acne the same way is why most people do not get results. Hormonal breakouts do not respond the same way teen acne does. Congested barrier skin needs a completely different protocol than inflamed cystic acne. When we know what we are dealing with, we can actually correct it instead of just managing it.
80% of people will deal with acne at some point in their life. Most of them will never understand what is actually causing it.
Acne is not just a skin condition. It is an inflammatory condition. At its core, four things are almost always involved: excess oil production, dead skin cell buildup, acne-causing bacteria, and inflammation. The challenge is that these four factors feed each other. Bacteria drive inflammation. Inflammation disrupts the barrier. A compromised barrier overproduces oil. And the cycle continues.
For melanin-rich skin, this cycle carries an extra consequence. Inflammation does not just cause breakouts. It triggers post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, leaving dark marks that can last months or years after the breakout itself is gone. That is why treating the inflammation is not optional. It is the whole point.
The C2O2 protocol was built to interrupt this cycle at multiple points simultaneously. Not to dry your skin out. Not to strip it down. To create an environment where acne cannot survive, while keeping your barrier strong enough to actually heal.
Who this facial is for.
HORMONAL ACNE
Jawline and chin breakouts that track with your cycle. Oil and cell buildup that fluctuates week to week.
TEEN ACNE
Androgen-driven oil overproduction. All-over congestion. Skin that feels impossible to balance.
COMPROMISED BARRIER
Too many actives, wrong products. Acne that will not clear no matter what you try.
STRESS ACNE
Cortisol spikes that trigger inflammation and breakouts across the forehead and nose.
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Questions about
the c202 Facial
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Keep it simple. For the first 24 hours, skip your actives. No exfoliants, no retinol, nothing aggressive. Let the treatment do its job without interruption.
Avoid direct sun exposure and apply SPF every morning without exception. This is non-negotiable for acne skin, and especially for melanin-rich skin where UV exposure triggers pigmentation directly.
You will leave with a written homecare plan specific to your skin. Follow it. The treatment works best when what you do at home supports what we do in the room.
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Not necessarily. The C2O2 protocol is specifically designed to address acne without stripping or over-drying the skin. The Charcoal Milk Mask detoxifies while the Olive Squalane maintains your barrier throughout. The Oxygen Rx is anti-inflammatory, not irritating.
That said, if your barrier is currently compromised, meaning your skin is reactive, raw, or you have been over-exfoliating, we may need to start with a calming protocol first and work up to the C2O2. I will assess your skin at the appointment and be honest with you about what it can handle that day. I will never push through a treatment your skin is not ready for.
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Yes. Active breakouts are not a reason to wait. In fact, this is exactly when the Oxygen Rx is most effective. The treatment targets active acne bacteria directly and reduces inflammation in real time.
The only time we need to pause is if you have open, broken skin or visible inflammatory lesions that are severely inflamed. If you are unsure about your skin's current state, text me a photo before you book and I will tell you honestly whether now is the right time or if we need to wait a week.
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Some clients experience a purge in the first one to two weeks after starting corrective acne treatment. This is not the treatment making things worse. It is your skin pushing existing congestion to the surface faster than it would have on its own. It means the treatment is working.
Not everyone purges. It depends on how much congestion is already sitting beneath the surface. I will let you know what to expect based on your skin after your first appointment, and I am always reachable if something feels off between visits.
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Yes. The C2O2 protocol is formulated and tested for all skin types and tones. Melanin-rich skin is actually one of the primary audiences this treatment was built for, because acne in deeper skin tones carries a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The dark marks left behind after a breakout can last far longer than the breakout itself.
The Oxygen Rx gets the inflammation under control fast, which is the most important thing for preventing and reducing those marks. I specialize in melanated skin and treat it as the standard, not the exception. You are in the right place.
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Most clients see a visible difference after the first session. Clearer, calmer, less inflamed. That is the Oxygen Rx doing its job the same day.
Real, lasting correction takes consistency. Acne is a chronic condition that built up over time. It clears the same way. For most clients, a series of four to six treatments spaced three to four weeks apart creates the kind of shift that holds. That is exactly what the Acne Recovery Program is designed for.
I will give you a realistic timeline for your specific skin at your first appointment.
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Come with clean skin if possible. No makeup is ideal but not required. Avoid waxing the face within five days of your appointment.
Stop using Vitamin A, retinol, or retinoid products four weeks before your treatment. If you have had a chemical peel recently, let me know because we need to wait at least four weeks before proceeding.
Do not use glycolic acid products in the week leading up to your appointment. If you are currently on antibiotics, topical or oral, or currently on Accutane, this treatment is not appropriate right now. Text me and we can figure out the right timing for your situation.
One facial can clear a breakout. Four facials with a plan can change your skin. The C2O2 Acne Recovery Program is for clients who are done managing their acne one appointment at a time and are ready to actually correct it. We build a structured treatment plan around your specific type of acne, track your progress at every session, and adjust as your skin responds. Every session includes your C2O2 Acne Treatment Facial plus a dedicated 30-minute Celluma LED treatment to drive correction deeper between every visit.
C2O2 Acne Recovery Program
4 sessions | $550
WHAT IS INCLUDED
4
C2O2 Acne Treatment Facials
4
Progress check-ins with adjustments at each visit
4
30-minute Celluma LED Acne Treatment.
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Personalized homecare routine to support results between sessions
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Customized acne treatment plan built around your skin
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Priority booking for the duration of your program
Celluma LED Light Therapy for Acne4 30 MIN add-on | FDA-CLEARED
Included in every session of the Recovery Program. Celluma is medical-grade, FDA-cleared LED light therapy that works at the cellular level to kill acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation, and support your skin's healing process between treatments. It is drug-free, non-invasive, and zero downtime.
The C2O2 facial gets your skin cleared and corrected in the room. The Celluma keeps that work going after you leave. Blue light targets and destroys P. acnes bacteria on contact. Red light reduces inflammation and stimulates collagen production to help fade the marks acne leaves behind. Together they give your skin a one-two punch that no single treatment can deliver on its own. Consistency is what makes the difference, and the LED is how we build it into every single session.
BLUE LIGHT
Targets and destroys C. acnes bacteria. Prevents new breakouts. Clears existing ones.
FDA-CLEARED
Medical-grade device. Clinically proven. Safe for all skin types and tones.
RED LIGHT
Reduces inflammation and redness. Stimulates collagen to fade post-acne marks.
ZERO DOWNTIME
No dryness. No irritation. No side effects. Works with your skin, not against it.
KEY BENEFITS
+Targets the actual driver of your acne, whether that is hormonal, stress-related, teen, or compromised barrier
+Dual-action correction every session: C2O2 facial clears and detoxifies, Celluma LED kills bacteria and reduces inflammation at the cellular level
+Reduces active breakouts and redness from the very first session
+Addresses post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the dark marks acne leaves behind on melanin-rich skin
+Results build session by session instead of resetting each visit
+Priority booking so you are never waiting between sessions
+A homecare plan that supports what we do in the room, every single week
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