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US 2026/0284084 A1Published application
Methods and systems for acne clearing
AssigneeFace Reality, LLC
InventorsLaura Lee COOKSEY, Patrick Edward ROMANI, Nancy W. LEUNG, Patricia Gene CASSALIA
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Abstract
Provided herein, in certain aspects, are method and systems for clearing acne in a subject. In some aspects, methods and systems utilize adaptive, customizable skin care regimens and acne clearing skin care formulations to improve skin quality and appearance in a subject having mild, moderate, or severe inflamed acne, or in a subject having mild, moderate, or severe noninflamed acne.
Claims23
A method for clearing inflamed or combination acne in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising:
- (i) assessing an extent of acne severity in the subject;
- (ii) determining a skin type of the subject;
- (iii) assigning a customizable skin care regimen to the subject, wherein the customizable skin care regimen is initiated by the subject and comprises:
- a. cleansing the skin of the subject with a facial cleanser;
- b. optionally applying ice to the skin of the subject following the cleansing;
- c. applying a toner to the skin of the subject following the cleansing in a), or applying a toner to the skin of the subject following the optional application of the ice in b);
- d. applying a serum to the skin of the subject following the application of the toner;
- e. applying a topical bactericidal-based acne treatment formulation to the skin of the subject following the application of the serum, wherein the topical bactericidal-based acne treatment formulation is selected from:
- i. a benzoyl peroxide-based acne treatment topical formulation;
- ii. a salicylic acid-based acne treatment topical formulation;
- or
- iii. a sulfur-based acne treatment topical formulation;
- f. applying a hydrator, a moisturizer, or the hydrator and the moisturizer to the skin of the subject;
- g. applying a non-comedogenic sunscreen to the skin of the subject daily in the AM;
- and
- (iv) conducting an in-clinic assessment and treatment comprising at least one facial acne peel or an acne hydrating treatment, wherein the in-clinic assessment and treatment are each administered by a clinician.
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A system for clearing inflamed acne or combination acne in a subject in need thereof, the system comprising:
- a facial cleanser, a toner, a serum, an over the counter (OTC) acne medication, a hydrator, an optional moisturizer, a sunscreen, and instructions, wherein the system is configured to perform the method steps of a customized skin care regimen comprising:
- (i) cleansing the face of the subject at least twice daily with the facial cleanser;
- (ii) optionally applying ice to the skin of the subject following the cleansing;
- (iii) applying the toner to the face of the subject at least twice daily following the application of ice if ice has been applied in (ii), or following the cleansing in (i);
- (iv) applying the serum to the face of the subject following the application of the toner;
- (v) applying the OTC acne medication, wherein the OTC acne medication comprises an advanced topical acne clearing formulation comprising micronized benzoyl peroxide;
- (vi) applying a hydrator, a moisturizer, or the hydrator and the moisturizer to the skin of the subject;
- (vii) applying a non-comedogenic sunscreen to the skin of the subject daily in the AM;
- and
- in-clinic treatment comprising at least one facial acne peel or an acne hydrating treatment.
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A method for clearing noninflamed acne in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising:
- (i) assessing an extent of acne severity in the subject;
- (ii) determining a skin type of the subject;
- (iii) assigning a customizable skin care regimen to the subject, wherein the customizable skin care regimen is initiated by the subject and comprises:
- a. cleansing the skin of the subject with a facial cleanser;
- b. applying a toner to the skin of the subject following the cleansing;
- c. applying a serum to the skin of the subject following the application of the toner;
- d. applying a topical bactericidal-based acne treatment formulation to the skin of the subject following the application of the serum, wherein the topical bactericidal-based acne treatment formulation is selected from:
- i. a benzoyl peroxide-based acne treatment topical formulation;
- ii. a salicylic acid-based acne treatment topical formulation;
- or
- iii. a sulfur-based acne treatment topical formulation;
- e. applying a moisturizer, a hydrator, or the moisturizer and the hydrator to the skin of the subject;
- f. applying a non-comedogenic sunscreen to the skin of the subject daily in the AM;
- and
- (iv) conducting an in-clinic assessment and treatment comprising at least one facial acne peel or an acne hydrating treatment, wherein the in-clinic assessment and treatment are each administered by a clinician.
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