Acne-Prone Skin
Breakouts can affect any age, not just teenagers. At MARA.H Chatswood we identify the type and triggers of your acne and build a clinical pathway to help manage breakouts and support clearer, calmer skin.
Chatswood, Sydney
Quick Answer
Acne-prone skin at MARA.H is managed with DMK Enzyme Therapy to rebalance the skin’s chemistry and calm active breakouts, alongside medical-grade peels and LED to reduce bacteria and inflammation. Prescription options are assessed by an Ahpra-registered practitioner. The pathway is confirmed at consultation.
Understanding Acne-Prone Skin
Acne forms when pores become blocked and inflamed. Because it often recurs and has many triggers, the goal is a steady, managed approach — not an overnight fix.
What Causes It
- Excess sebum that mixes with dead skin cells and blocks the pore.
- Hormonal changes — puberty, menstruation, and adult hormonal shifts.
- A specific strain of bacteria that thrives in blocked pores and drives inflammation.
- Products, makeup or hair products that clog pores (comedogenic).
- Stress, diet and inconsistent skincare that unsettle the skin.
How to Identify It
- Blackheads and whiteheads concentrated on the T-zone, cheeks or jawline.
- Red, inflamed bumps (papules and pustules) that come and go.
- Deep, tender nodules under the skin that take longer to settle.
- An oily shine, especially by midday.
- Post-breakout dark marks or redness that linger after a spot clears.
A Step-by-Step Approach
Clearer skin takes consistency and patience. The MARA.H clinical team follows clinical standards established by founder Marina Hu, with each plan set for the individual and reviewed at every session.
Professional Assessment
We assess the type and severity of your acne, check for triggers such as hormones or product overload, and look at any marks left behind. This lets us separate active breakouts from post-acne marks so each is treated appropriately.
Targeted Treatment Plan
We build a plan that calms active breakouts and revises the skin. Treatments may include a deep cleansing facial, DMK Enzyme Therapy, chemical peels and skin needling to help manage congestion and support renewal.
Maintenance & Prevention
We guide you on a simple, non-stripping home routine and help you avoid common triggers. Maintenance treatments help keep breakouts in check and address marks before they deepen — acne is a condition we manage over time.
Treatments for Acne-Prone Skin
From deep-cleansing facials to clinical revision. Plans are designed to calm active breakouts while supporting clearer skin over time.
Luxury Facials — Gentle, No Downtime
Janssen Deep Cleansing Facial
A thorough deep-cleansing facial that clears congestion and helps calm the surface — a measured starting point for acne-prone skin.
Learn More →Maintenance Cleansing Facial
A lighter monthly facial may be added between clinical sessions to keep pores clear. Your clinician will advise on the right option.
Calming Soothing Facial
For inflamed, reactive breakouts, a calming facial can help settle the skin before stronger treatments. Ask our clinical team.
Clinical Treatments — Advanced
DMK Enzyme Therapy
Revises skin function, supports lymphatic drainage and helps manage the congestion and inflammation that drive breakouts.
Learn More → ResurfacingChemical Peels
Targeted peels help clear blocked pores and encourage fresher, clearer skin to surface.
Learn More → CollaboratorBCN Micro Needling
Helps active ingredients reach deeper layers while supporting skin renewal — useful once active breakouts have settled.
Learn More →Advanced Ultrasound Repair
A gentle ultrasound treatment that supports barrier recovery and helps calm inflamed, sensitised acne-prone skin.
Signature Devices
Signature device treatments are not the first-line approach for active acne. Once breakouts are well managed, your clinician may suggest a device such as PicoSure Pro to address lingering marks, or XERF to support skin tightening. We will advise if and when it fits your plan.
Take a Steady Approach to Acne
Book a professional skin assessment at our Chatswood clinic. We will identify your acne type and triggers, and design a plan to help manage breakouts and support clearer skin.
Level 2, 12 Thomas Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 · Tue–Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM