What Causes Acne?

  • By Body Essentials
  • 01 Feb, 2021

A Common Skin Condition

Acne is a common skin condition which causes pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, and spots on the skin that can become inflamed. Acne mainly occurs on the face, shoulder, neck, chest, back and upper arms.


Acne is common for teenagers but can occur at any stage of life. Acne treatment includes the use of our Environ skin products.

How Does Acne Occur?

The glands in the skin produce oil. The skin glands are stimulated by our adrenal glands. The glands of the skin produce an oily liquid deep within each follicle, which is known as sebum. Sebum keeps your skin moist, soft and supple. The sebum carries dead skin cells through hair follicles to the skin’s surface. Small hairs grow out of these follicles.

The skin’s cells, hair, and sebum can cluster together and form a plug within the skin’s pore which can become infected with bacteria. When the follicles get blocked they can begin to swell, and pimples and acne can occur.

Our Environ clear skin facials and Clarity range of  products give great results when treating acne.

The strain of bacteria in your system determines the acuteness of the acne condition.

Acne can affect as many as 75% of people between the ages of 11 to 30.

Acne can be caused by:

• Hormones

Acne often starts at puberty when the body starts to produce the androgen hormone. Androgen can also cause acne to occur during the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.

• Extra Sebum

Extra sebum can cause clogging which in turn causes pimples. Our Environ skin products are terrific for treating acne, and you achieve steady and constant results.


• Stress

Stress can cause a change in hormonal levels and aggravate the adrenal glands which can lead to acne.

• Hot Weather

Hot weather can cause us to sweat and aggravate acne.

• Heavy Makeup

Oil-based makeup can clog the skin and lead to pimples and acne conditions.

• Inflammation

Inflammation in the body can cause stress on the skin and aggravate acne conditions.

Treatment of Acne

Fortunately, there are many  ways to treat acne. At Body Essentials we recommend Environ clear skin facials and Focus Care Clarity products to treat this condition. For all of your needs relating to Environ skin care in Sydney, contact us at Body Essentials in Cammeray.


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Hydrafacial is suitable for everyone. It is a four step,  non-invasive skin resurfacing  procedure  that provides immediate results and leaves skin looking and feeling smooth and refreshed.

Hydrafacial has been designed to promote healthy skin. It is suitable for all skin types, the treatment leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth and hydrated with a fresh glow.

This treatment is especially good for clients with very dry skin, open pores, or those with oily skin prone to congestion. This is a quick, efficient treatment with excellent results.

The  four steps are Cleanse  Peel, Extract and Hydrate. 

 Only Hydrafacial uses patented Vortex Fusion Technology to remove debris from pores with painless suction. 

Hydrafacial delivers instantly noticeable, long lasting results you can see and feel.

Try it today at Body Essentials,  Cammeray.    Book online or call us on(02) 89200111


By Body Essentials 23 Sep, 2021

Facials are not only amazing for the skin, they are relaxing and soothe the soul. Your body’s largest organ is your skin, and to keep it soft, supple and youthful looking, you need to use quality skin care products and enjoy facials on a regular basis.


Facials at our salon near North Sydney will:

• Soften and transform your skin

• Target fine lines, wrinkles and age spots

• Help reduce sun damage

• Remove blackheads and pimples

• Calm and soothe Rosacea breakouts

Many of the facials we offer at Body Essentials in Cammeray will include massage which has the added benefit of helping you to relax.

After a facial you will find that the efficacy of the skincare products you use at home will be improved.  This is because the second step of your facial is an exfoliation to help remove dead skin cells sitting on the surface of your skin. Removing these dead skin cells assists your skincare products to penetrate more deeply into the skin and work more effectively.

We have available a range of top skin care brands to choose from when performing a  facial.  These ranges include Environ, Dermalogica and Thalgo. We also have a variety of equipment to perform microdermabrasion, hydrafacial, microneedling and sonphoresis 

 Our beauty therapists will assess your skin’s needs and recommend a suitable facial which will best suit your skin concerns and help improve the skin’s appearance.

There are many benefits to having professional facials at Body Essentials near North Sydney. For more information on our facials and skin care procedures contact our beauticians today.

Call us on (02) 8920-0111 or book online today
445 Miller Street Cammeray


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Knowing what skin type you have, the best skin care products for you and when to apply the products will allow you to achieve skin that glows with health  and looks at it's best. At Body Essentials our most popular range is the Environ skincare range. The Environ skincare range consists of Vitamin A based moisturisers and a range of serums to target and treat  various skin concerns such as rosacea, pigmentation and the signs of ageing.


How to put together a skincare routine:

 For best results it is  important to follow a skincare routine both morning and night.

1.  Your first step is  to cleanse morning and night. Use a quality cleanser for removing makeup and a makeup remover if necessary. Environ has   four different cleansers to suit all skin types.   We suggest you don't  put the cleanser directly onto your face , but  place a small amount in your hands, add water and then apply to face. Work the cleanser into your face and neck. Leave it on your face for 30 seconds. This will enable any active ingredients to go to work on your skin. Rinse thoroughly and pat your face dry.

2. Use a toning lotion on your face and neck with a cotton wool ball.  Our toners do not contain alcohol.

3.  For daytime, apply your moisturiser,  sunblock and makeup.  

4. For your night time regime, after cleansing and toning, apply targeted serums and Vitamin A moisturiser. Environ has a range of moisturisers and serums which contain active ingredients such as peptides , vitamin A and vitamin C. Our professional beauticians can recommend the best products to suit your unique skin type.

5. During the day apply a sunscreen in the morning and at regular intervals if you are exercising, swimming or in the garden.

6. If required a gentle exfoliant can be used  up to twice a week.  Be careful of over exfoliation.

7. Once to twice a week, you can use a face mask such as Environ Revival Masque. This masque is firming and brightening.

8. We suggest regular facials every 4 to 6 weeks for optimal results. At Body Essentials we offer a range of Environ facials to suit all skin types.

A skincare regime using quality skincare products and done twice daily will see your skin become smooth and glowing in no time. We also recommend regular face masks, deep cleansing facials and exfoliation. For more information regarding Environ skincare you can contact Body Essentials Cammeray  on (02) 8920 0111.

By Body Essentials 15 Feb, 2021

At Body Essentials our therapists are highly trained and experienced in undertaking extractions in a range of facial treatments. 


The benefits of extractions
Extractions will help clean out the pores which have become blocked with oil or dirt. By clearing out the pores the skin will become smoother and more even toned. It will also mean that skincare products used at home will penetrate more easily and be more effective.

What will or can be extracted
Extractions will target the removal of pustules, blackheads and milia.
Milia is trapped oil in pockets under the skin surface. They must be properly removed by a beauty therapist.

How extractions are done
Extractions should be done by a trained beauty therapist during a facial. The therapist will prepare the skin for extractions by cleansing and exfoliating the skin. Often a light steam will be used to gently open the pores. The therapist will use firm pressure to dislodge any blackheads and pustules under the skin surface.

At Body Essentials we provide expert skincare analysis, treatments and facials in the North Sydney area. Call Body Essentials Cammeray to book your next facial with extractions on (02) 8920 0111.


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