Gold Coast, Chicago
Acne Under Control Facial in Chicago
Custom acne facial · deep cleanse, extractions, calming masks, and LED · for congested and breakout-prone skin · 21 W Elm St, 2nd floor
What is the Acne Under Control Facial?
The Acne Under Control Facial is a comprehensive, customized facial built for acne-prone, congested, and unbalanced skin. It is not a one-size menu facial — your esthetician assesses what your skin is doing today (active breakouts, clogged pores, excess oil, or post-breakout redness) and selects cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, professional products, masks, and LED steps that match.
The goal is clearer, calmer-looking skin with a plan you can repeat: professional visits on a realistic schedule plus simple home care that supports — not fights — your barrier. Control the breakouts, restore balance, and build healthier skin over time.
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Acne facials in Gold Coast, Chicago
Clients search for an acne facial in Chicago when drugstore routines stop working — stubborn congestion, painful bumps, or skin that looks inflamed no matter how carefully they cleanse. Our Gold Coast studio at 21 W Elm St is set up for unhurried extractions, professional-grade products, and LED support in a private treatment room.
Whether you live in Gold Coast, River North, Streeterville, or commute from the suburbs for a focused skin reset, this 75-minute visit is designed to help you leave with skin that feels cleaner, less congested, and more manageable — not stripped or over-treated.
Who it’s for — and when to book something else
Book the Acne Under Control Facial if you deal with recurring breakouts, blackheads, oily or congested areas, or post-acne redness and want a professional facial with extractions and calming steps tailored to your skin.
Choose the Photodynamic Acne Treatment when you and your esthetician want a light-based protocol for persistent, oily, breakout-prone skin — a different service with its own booking link and plan.
Choose the Advanced Customized Facial when your goals span correction beyond acne alone — texture, sensitivity, anti-aging support, or a multi-visit roadmap with several modalities in one 90-minute visit.
Breakouts on your back? See the Back Facial for professional cleansing and extractions on the body — not the same appointment as this face-focused service.
Tell us when you book if you are pregnant, nursing, on prescription retinoids or isotretinoin, had a recent peel or laser, or have an active cold sore so we can adjust timing and technique.
Your Acne Under Control treatment steps
Typical flow for a 75-minute visit. Products and modalities are selected in the room.
- Skin assessment. We review congestion, sensitivity, and breakout patterns so the facial targets today’s skin — not a generic acne script.
- Deep cleanse and customized exfoliation. Oil, makeup, and surface buildup are removed; exfoliation is scaled to your barrier so pores can be addressed without unnecessary irritation.
- Extractions as needed. Clogged pores and congestion are cleared with professional technique and hygiene — a core part of bringing acne-prone skin back under control.
- Targeted treatment products and masks. Calming and corrective serums and masks help reduce the look of inflammation, excess oil, and post-breakout redness.
- LED light therapy and finishing care. LED may be incorporated to support a calmer complexion; moisturizer, SPF guidance, and home-care notes complete the visit.
What to expect on your visit
Assessment
We talk through your current routine, prescriptions, and what has (or has not) helped before. Your skin is evaluated in treatment light so we know where extractions, calming products, or gentler exfoliation make sense.
Treatment
Seventy-five minutes focused on your face and neck. Expect thorough cleansing, tailored exfoliation, extractions when appropriate, professional masks, and LED when it fits your protocol. The pace stays calm — this is corrective care, not a rushed express facial.
Aftercare
Some redness after extractions is normal and usually settles within a day or two. For 24–48 hours, hydrate, use SPF, and avoid aggressive scrubs or new strong acids unless we cleared them. We will suggest a simple home plan; consistent professional facials plus steady home care usually beat one-off “miracle” visits.
Before you come
Arrive with a clean face if you can. If you use prescription retinoids or strong at-home acids, pause them for two to three days before your appointment when your skin tolerates it — mention everything at booking.
Avoid picking or heavy at-home extractions the week of your visit; fresh irritation changes what we can safely do in the room. New to professional acne care? Our blog on teen acne and professional options explains how maintenance facials differ from light-based treatments — then book this service when you are ready for a hands-on facial.
FAQ
- How much does the Acne Under Control Facial cost in Chicago?
- $275 for 75 minutes at Skin and Beyond Spa, Gold Coast. Flat price on our facials price list. Book the Acne Under Control Facial service, not a generic salon link.
- How often should I get an acne facial?
- Many clients start every four to six weeks while skin is actively breaking out, then space visits as congestion eases. Your esthetician will recommend a realistic cadence after your first visit.
- Are extractions included?
- Yes — extractions are performed as needed during the facial when your skin is appropriate for them. We do not force extractions on inflamed or compromised areas.
- How is this different from the Photodynamic Acne Treatment?
- The Acne Under Control Facial is a hands-on customized facial with cleanse, extractions, masks, and LED support. Photodynamic Acne Treatment is a separate service built around a light-based protocol for persistent breakout-prone skin. We can help you choose at booking.
- How is it different from the Advanced Customized Facial?
- Advanced Customized is a 90-minute correction-focused facial that may combine several technologies for broader goals. Acne Under Control stays focused on congestion, breakouts, and calming acne-prone skin in 75 minutes.
- Where are you located?
- 21 W Elm St, 2nd floor, Gold Coast, Chicago, IL 60610. Call +1 312 404 7262 or book online.
What clients say
I’ve had facials done all over the world and Natalia is one of the best! Very knowledgeable and precise. Skin was so calm, clean and glowing post facial.
I felt relaxed, comfortable, and left with GLOWING skin. I didn’t experience any negative reactions in the days after.
She customizes my treatment based on what my skin needs at the time and my skin is always glowing when I leave.