When to come in
During puberty, the sebaceous glands become more active: the skin grows oilier, the pores become congested, and blackheads and spots appear. This is normal, but not always easy – especially when products at home no longer help.
It is worth seeing a cosmetologist when:
- the skin is always shiny, the pores are congested and there are more and more blackheads;
- products at home no longer help, or there are so many of them that the skin has become irritated;
- a young person would like to learn how to cleanse and care for their face properly;
- there is a temptation to squeeze spots. It is better not to: squeezing with fingernails easily irritates the skin and can leave marks.
The first visit – with a parent
For the first visit, we recommend that anyone under 18 comes with their mother or father. Together we look at the skin, explain what is happening to it and talk through what to do next. Parents want to know which treatment we carry out and with which products; a young person wants to be listened to and spoken to as an adult. The Your first visit page explains how a visit goes and how much time to allow for it.
The treatments we choose
Ultrasonic cleansing facial – a gentle cleanse without squeezing. Often a good choice for a first visit.
Facial for acne-prone skin – consistent care for acne-prone skin: cleansing, calming and advice for home.
When the skin is tired and congested, a skin detox facial with a live algae mask is also a good choice.
We always choose the treatment for the condition of the skin. We work with professional skincare, and for home we recommend only what is truly needed.
Home care
Young skin does not need many products. What matters most is a gentle cleanser morning and evening, a light moisturiser, sun protection and the habit of keeping hands away from the face. After the first treatment, we will advise how often to come in: regular, consistent care helps a young person through this stage more calmly.
When to see a dermatologist first
If breakouts are deep, painful, inflamed or spread over a larger area, we recommend seeing a dermatologist first. In that case, a cosmetologist’s care can complement the dermatologist’s, if the dermatologist agrees.
In her hands I felt relaxed; the treatment was carried out carefully and gently.
Lina, Treatwell (translated from Lithuanian)
