Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point, and is caused by various factors, whether it be genetics, hormones or lifestyle. Most commonly affecting the face, acne can also often be found on the chest, back and neck.
Acne is a common skin concern that can affect individuals at various stages of life, often triggered by factors such as hormones, genetics, or lifestyle. While it typically appears on the face, it can also affect areas like the chest, back, and neck.
At Luxe Clinique, we understand that acne is more than just a surface issue—it's an inflammatory condition caused by the overproduction of sebum and clogged pores, leading to bacterial buildup and skin inflammation.
Though most prevalent during the teenage years, acne can persist or reoccur well into adulthood, impacting confidence and self-esteem across all age groups.
At Luxe Clinique, we offer advanced, medically guided acne and acne scar treatments designed to address the root causes and help restore clear, healthy skin—minimizing scarring and boosting long-term skin confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book a skin consultation, where we can assess your skin and formulate a bespoke treatment plan to help you overcome your acne. A plan will need to suit your individual needs and skin type, and will depend on the severity of your acne.
Unfortunately, despite the impact of acne on you, it does take time to improve. On average a skin cycle – the time it takes from new cells to mature and rise to the surface of the skin takes approximately 6 weeks. The process of controlling acne takes time, even for mild acne, and make take up to 2 skin cycles. This means a timeframe for 12 weeks would need to be considered, to see the true effects of your treatment. Our team will recommend the most appropriate treatment and ensure adequate follow up and management is maintained to help keep your acne under control.
Acne can be a long-term skin condition. There may be periods of acne breakouts and times when it resolves. It can be a frustrating and distressing skin condition.
Acne usually begins in the early teens around the time of puberty (10-12 years of age) and lasts for several years until the age of 18 or 19.
Acne sometimes persists into the 20’s and 30’s.
A relatively small number of women – 5% – have acne through the 40’s.
