Acne is one of the most common and most frustrating skin conditions, often affecting not just how your skin looks, but how you feel about yourself. It can appear as blackheads, whiteheads, congestion, or painful breakouts on the face, chest, or back.

At LUSH, we understand that acne isn’t a simple “skin issue” to fix; it can impact your confidence, comfort, and daily life. That’s why our focus is never on quick fixes, but on helping you understand your skin, support its function, and achieve clear, calm, healthy results that last.

There’s no single cause of acne. A mix of internal and external factors influences it. Understanding these triggers is the first step toward healing and prevention.

Common contributing factors include:

• Hormonal changes that stimulate excess oil production and clogged pores
• Bacteria and inflammation within the skin that lead to active breakouts
• Stress and lifestyle factors that disrupt the skin’s balance
• Harsh skincare products that strip the barrier and trigger more oil
• Diet or environmental factors that may exacerbate sensitivity or congestion

At LUSH, our skin specialists look at the whole picture, not just what’s visible on the surface, to identify the underlying causes of your acne and guide you toward lasting improvement.

Acne presents differently for everyone, and understanding which type you’re experiencing helps us choose the most effective treatment approach.

• Comedonal acne: Characterised by blackheads and whiteheads that sit close to the surface of the skin.
• Inflammatory acne: Includes red, swollen, or painful blemishes that can leave lingering marks.
• Cystic acne: Deeper, hormonal acne that forms under the skin can lead to long-term scarring if not properly treated.

No matter the type, our goal is to reduce inflammation, rebalance the skin, and support it to function at its healthiest.

We start with a Diagnostic Skin Consultation to understand your skin in depth and design a plan tailored to your unique needs. From there, we may recommend a combination of advanced, results-driven treatments such as: