Maria Rodriguez

This is why I chose Microneedling for this client — not microchanneling.
His skin presented with deep acne scarring and textural damage that needed a true collagen rebuild from the inside out. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that trigger your body’s wound-healing response, stimulating new collagen and elastin at a deeper level.

Microchanneling is incredible — but for this skin? We needed the heavy hitter first.

And look at that texture smoothing out after just 2 sessions. We’re not done yet, but the skin is responding beautifully. 🤍

Want to know which treatment is right for YOUR skin? Schedule our first time facial or a virtual consultation 🫶🏻✨

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Not every “blackhead” is actually a blackhead 👀

What you’re seeing here is called a Pore of Winer (dilated pore) — an enlarged pore filled with oil, keratin, dead skin, and debris over time. Because the pore stretches, it creates that deep, stubborn appearance many people mistake for a regular clogged pore.

✨ These are commonly associated with:
• Excess oil production
• Loss of skin elasticity
• Sun damage
• Genetics
• Dead skin buildup

And no… scrubbing your skin raw at home won’t fix it 😅
Over-picking and aggressive exfoliation can actually stretch the pore further and increase inflammation or pigmentation.

Treatment focuses on:
✔️ Professional extractions
✔️ Consistent exfoliation
✔️ Supporting healthy cell turnover
✔️ Keeping the pore clean without stripping the skin barrier

Some of my favorite products for congestion + enlarged pores:
🤍 Barrier Balance Creamy Cleanser
🤍 Face Reality Mandelic Serum
🤍 Restoring Fulvic Elixir
🤍 Dermathod Exofilating pads
🤍 Light Day Sunscreen SPF

Ingredients like salicylic acid, mandelic acid, retinol, azelaic , and barrier-supporting hydrators can help minimize congestion and improve overall skin texture over time.

Healthy skin starts with education ✨
Save this post for later & send it to someone who thinks every clogged pore is just a blackhead 😂



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