Acne and breakout-prone skin can be one of the most frustrating and confidence-affecting skin concerns to deal with. Whether you are a teenager experiencing your first breakouts or an adult who has been struggling with persistent acne for years, the emotional and physical impact is real — and you deserve real, expert help.
At Eye and Face Clinic, our expert Aesthetician Gillian Power offers a comprehensive, personalised approach to acne and breakout-prone skin — addressing not just the visible breakouts, but the underlying skin imbalances that cause them. Using a carefully curated combination of professional treatments, medical-grade skincare, targeted supplements, and expert homecare guidance, Gillian works with every patient to create a clear, targeted plan to calm, clear, and transform their skin.
Acne is far more than a surface-level skin issue. Problematic skin is often the result of overly active oil (sebaceous) glands and imbalanced hormones. The excess oil (sebum) gets trapped in your pores along with dead skin cells and debris, which can lead to painful inflammation and leave your skin prone to bacterial proliferation. Acne can wreak havoc on your emotions and self-esteem and leave permanent scars or discoloured patches of skin.
Breakout-prone skin can present in many different ways — from occasional blemishes and blackheads to persistent inflammatory acne, cystic lesions, or hormonal breakouts that flare cyclically. Each presentation requires a different approach, and this is why a professional assessment is so important. What works for one person’s acne can actively make another person’s worse.
Acne commonly appears on the face, forehead, chin, nose, chest, and upper back — wherever sebaceous glands are most concentrated — and can affect people of all ages, genders, and skin types.
Many people with acne-prone skin find themselves stuck in a cycle that is incredibly difficult to escape on their own. Over-washing and over-stripping the skin triggers more oil production. Harsh products cause sensitivity and inflammation. Picking and squeezing spreads bacteria and causes scarring. Over-the-counter products promise results but fail to address the true underlying causes.
The truth is that effective acne management requires a professional, structured approach — one that assesses your individual skin, identifies your specific triggers and imbalances, and addresses both active breakouts and the longer-term consequences they leave behind. Crucially, it also requires treating the skin from the inside as well as the outside.
Our Aesthetician Gillian takes a thorough, whole-skin approach to acne and breakout-prone skin. Every patient begins with a detailed consultation and professional skin analysis — understanding your skin type, the nature and severity of your breakouts, your current routine, lifestyle factors, and any previous treatments you have tried.
From there, Gillian builds a personalised treatment plan that combines professional in-clinic treatments, medical-grade skincare, and targeted internal supplementation — working together to clear active breakouts, prevent new ones forming, and begin addressing any scarring or post-breakout marks.
One of the most important elements of Gillian’s approach to acne-prone skin is the recognition that breakouts are not just a surface problem. They are driven by internal factors — hormonal imbalances, excess oil production, inflammation, poor digestive health, and immune system dysfunction — that topical products alone can never fully address.
This is why Gillian recommends Skinade Targeted Solutions Clear as a key part of every acne treatment programme.
Skinade Targeted Solutions Clear is a two-step approach using a highly absorbable drink with a slow-release capsule, working from the inside to target acne and blemish-prone skin. It helps to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and regulate excess oil production, resulting in clearer and healthier looking skin.
It works from the inside out to regulate hormonal imbalances, reduce inflammation, regulate excess oil production, detoxify the dermal layers of the skin, and boost the immune system.
Skinade Clear has shown to boost the effectiveness of many aesthetic treatments and topical products while also functioning superbly as a standalone product. As it works from the inside, it supports the skin all over the body — addressing breakouts on the face, back, chest, and neck simultaneously.
Gillian stocks Skinade Clear at Eye and Face Clinic and will advise during your consultation whether it is right for you.
Alongside Skinade Clear, Gillian offers a range of evidence-based professional in-clinic treatments, each carefully selected and adapted for acne-prone skin:
AlumierMD Detox Clear Facial and Refining Clay Treatment
These targeted AlumierMD facial treatments are specifically formulated for oily, congested, and acne-prone skin. Detox Clear contains salicylic acid and lactic acid for excellent pore penetration and exfoliation. Salicylic acid penetrates into the pore and exfoliates dead skin cells and excess sebum. Lactic acid exfoliates dead skin cells and hydrates. Together, they work to smooth skin, minimise pore size, reduce acne, and prevent new pimples from forming. The Refining Clay Treatment uses a blend of clay and exfoliating ingredients to remove dead skin cells, clear trapped oil, and reduce blemishes while maintaining hydration.
AlumierMD Detox Clear Chemical Peel
Chemical peels work by removing the top layer of skin to thoroughly unclog and clean out pores, reduce bacteria and inflammation, and control oil production. They also encourage cell turnover and new skin growth which helps improve texture, reduce scars, and fade pigmentation. Gillian uses the AlumierMD Detox Clear peel — formulated specifically for oily, congested, and breakout-prone skin — to deliver a deeper level of exfoliation and pore-clearing action.
Obagi Blue Peel Radiance
The Obagi Blue Peel Radiance is an effective treatment for acne in tackling breakouts, comedones, and tightening pores. It exfoliates dead skin and unblocks clogged pores and is particularly effective for those who suffer with breakouts. Its salicylic acid-based formula is ideal for oily and acne-prone skin, working to decongest, clarify, and smooth the complexion with minimal downtime.
SkinPen Microneedling — for acne scarring
Once active breakouts are under control, SkinPen Microneedling is an exceptionally effective treatment for the scarring and textural changes that acne can leave behind. Microneedling becomes appropriate once active breakouts have calmed and the skin barrier is healthier — allowing the treatment to safely target texture, scarring, and tone without risking irritation or worsening acne. SkinPen stimulates collagen production to smooth uneven texture, soften scar tissue, and restore a more even complexion over a course of treatments.
Professional treatments and Skinade Clear deliver powerful results, but the single most important factor in managing acne-prone skin day to day is what you do at home. Gillian prescribes fully personalised homecare routines using AlumierMD and Reform — medical-grade skincare brands available exclusively through certified professionals — with formulations specifically designed for acne-prone skin, including targeted cleansers, salicylic acid serums, lightweight non-comedogenic moisturisers, and broad-spectrum sun protection.
Because every acne-prone skin is different, Gillian will always tailor the homecare routine precisely to your skin — not a generic acne profile.
For many patients, the breakouts themselves may have improved, but the marks, discolouration, and textural changes they leave behind continue to affect confidence. Gillian addresses acne scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation as a key part of every acne treatment programme, using a combination of chemical peels, the AlumierMD TXA Peel, SkinPen Microneedling and targeted brightening homecare to fade marks and restore an even, radiant complexion.
Gillian takes a staged, structured approach to acne-prone skin — understanding that effective treatment takes time and that the right sequence matters enormously:
Acne is one of the most common skin concerns in the world, and yet it is still one of the most under-addressed. Gillian’s approach is one of genuine understanding, compassion, and clinical expertise. She knows that acne affects far more than just the skin — and she is committed to helping every patient achieve the clear, healthy, confident skin they deserve.
Book a consultation with Gillian Power today and start your journey to clearer, healthier, more confident skin.
