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Acne Care: Where to Begin?

When deciding on acne care, the first question that comes to mind is, 'What should I do first given my current skin condition?'

If other treatments are performed without addressing clogged pores, accumulated sebum, and the thickness of the stratum corneum, absorption rates will decrease, and the effectiveness will be halved.

Aqua peel is a treatment that prepares this starting point.

The Principle of Aqua Peel — Combining Vacuum Suction and Acidic Solution

Aqua peel is a water peeling method that combines vacuum suction and an acidic peeling solution.

It works by breaking down hardened sebum, dead skin cells, and blackheads inside pores with an acidic solution, while simultaneously suctioning them out with a vacuum head.

A typical aqua peel consists of 3 stages: Stage 1 (exfoliation) → Stage 2 (sebum/whitehead suction) → Stage 3 (soothing).

A different solution is used for each stage to suit the skin, and the tips are also designed according to their specific role.

Why Aqua Peel is Recommended as the First Step in Acne Care

Acne usually starts with excessive sebum and clogged pores.

When sebum hardens and oxidizes inside the pores, it becomes blackheads, and if bacteria proliferate there, it progresses to inflammatory acne.

Aqua peel physically and chemically removes these sebum, dead skin cells, and blackheads simultaneously.

Immediately after the treatment, the skin surface feels smoother, and with the pores cleared, subsequent acne care treatments can deliver active ingredients deep into the skin.

Indications and Treatment Flow of Aqua Peel

Aqua peel is suitable for skin that needs care for clogged pores, excessive sebum, surface exfoliation, and skin texture refinement.

For acne care purposes, focusing on the T-zone (nose, forehead, chin) and U-zone (cheeks), where sebum secretion is high, is effective.

The treatment flow proceeds with cleansing, then applying solutions step-by-step and removing sebum/dead skin cells with a suction head, followed by a soothing finish.

The average treatment time is approximately 30 minutes, it can be performed without anesthesia, and there is virtually no downtime.

Mild redness or tingling may temporarily appear immediately after the treatment, but it usually subsides within the same day.

Treatment Cycle — Noticeable with 1 Session, but Accumulation is Key

Even with a single session, the effects of blackhead and dead skin cell removal are immediately noticeable.

Changes in pore size and sebum control effects become more pronounced through consistent, cumulative treatments at 2-4 week intervals.

For acne care purposes, it is recommended to start with bi-weekly sessions initially and adjust the cycle according to skin condition.

Post-Treatment Care — Minimizing Irritation is Key

On the day of the treatment, avoid using strong irritating cosmetics, scrubs, or acidic toners.

Apply sunscreen more thoroughly than usual. Immediately after aqua peel, the skin is sensitive to external stimuli, so physical protection is important.

It is recommended to start with light base makeup 1-2 hours after the treatment.

Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic's Unique 5-Stage Aqua Peel — Difference from General Clinics

Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic's aqua peel is not the typical 3-stage method.

It is designed as a total of 5 stages, starting with a preparation stage to soften sebum and finishing with a Jaungo modeling mask.

By sufficiently softening sebum in the preparation stage, the sebum removal rate increases during the subsequent suction stage. The key is to create conditions where sebum comes out cleanly without strong pulling.

The Jaungo modeling mask applied in the finishing stage helps soothe and restore the skin barrier simultaneously, minimizing sensitivity after the treatment.

Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic uses undiluted, standard amounts of peeling solution.

While diluting the solution can lower costs, the effectiveness decreases proportionally. Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic adheres to the principle of using the original concentration in standard amounts.

At Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic, tips are replaced for each of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd stages, suited to each step.

Since the shape and material of the tips are optimized for the purpose of each stage, there is a difference in results compared to performing the entire treatment with the same tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. If I receive aqua peel for acne care, will it cause new breakouts?

A. Aqua peel for acne care is aimed at removing sebum and dead skin cells, so it does not worsen breakouts. Rather, by clearing out waste products in the pores, it works to reduce the causes of inflammatory acne. However, it is important to avoid external stimuli such as UV radiation and friction immediately after the treatment.

Q. At what stage of acne care treatment is it best to receive Aqua Peel?

A. It is effective to use it as a starting point for acne care or as a preparatory step before other treatments. When subsequent treatments are received after the pores and sebum environment are tidied up, the delivery rate of active ingredients increases.

Q. Is Aqua Peel possible for sensitive skin?

A. Yes, it is possible. By adjusting the solution concentration and contact time according to your skin condition, it can be applied to sensitive skin. At Kkeut Clinic, we assess your skin condition before treatment and then set the intensity.

Q. How many Aqua Peel sessions should I receive for acne care?

A. Even with just one session, the effect of blackhead and dead skin cell removal is immediately visible. Changes in pore size and sebum secretion control show more noticeable improvement with consistent sessions every 2-4 weeks. Adjusting the frequency according to your skin condition is recommended.

The Sincerity of Kkeut Clinic

Kkeut Clinic provides differentiated sebum removal results compared to standard 3-step treatments through a total 5-step Aqua Peel protocol, from the sebum softening preparation stage to the Jaungo modeling pack finish.

Kkeut Clinic uses undiluted, precisely measured peeling solutions to ensure the original effects of the solution are fully delivered to the skin.

Kkeut Clinic replaces the tips for all three solutions (Solution 1, Solution 2, and Solution 3) at each stage, optimizing the treatment method for each process, thereby simultaneously enhancing sebum removal accuracy and soothing effects.

A subtle difference, a significant result — Experience it at Kkeut Clinic.