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Back blemishes & congestion
The recurring breakouts and bumps that home care alone can't reach. Targeted active products and careful extraction address both.
The same careful attention given to facial skin, applied to the back. Cleansing, treatment, and calm.
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At a glance
- Type
- In-house Skin Science facial
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Price
- R850
- Best for
- Back blemishes, congestion, pre-event preparation
- Frequency
- Every four to six weeks for clearing, then maintenance
What it is
A facial for the skin we forget.
Back skin is, in many ways, more challenging than facial skin. Larger pores, denser oil glands, friction from clothing, sweat, and the simple fact that we can't easily reach to care for it ourselves – all combine to make the back a quietly common site for blemishes and congestion.
Our back facial brings the same considered approach we use on the face to a part of the body that rarely gets it. Thorough cleansing, targeted treatment, careful extraction where appropriate, and a calming finish – applied with the same intention as a facial treatment.
It's a working facial – a quiet difference for clients who've been struggling with back skin in private – and a beautiful pre-event option for backless dresses and summer plans.
What it's for
Where the back facial does its work.
This facial is purpose-built for back skin. It addresses what the back is actually asking for, not what we'd treat on the face.
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Pre-event preparation
Two to three weeks out from a wedding, milestone, or summer occasion. The back smoother, calmer, and quietly clearer.
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Post-summer recovery
After months of sun, sweat, and ocean. A reset that calms the surface and clears the residual congestion.
What to expect
A thorough, gentle 60 minutes.
Back facials are calmer than people expect – the work is real, the experience is restorative.
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The consultation
Brief skin history and a careful look. Back skin can mean different things – we identify what's actually going on, and adjust the protocol accordingly.
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The treatment
About 60 minutes. Thorough double cleanse, decongesting steam phase, careful extraction where needed, layered active treatment, soothing mask, and a calming finish. You'll be lying face-down on a heated bed for most of the session.
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The aftercare
Mild redness across extracted areas for a few hours. Simple home guidance – non-restrictive clothing for the rest of the day, gentle cleansing, daily SPF for any sun-exposed areas.
Frequency & rhythm
A clearing rhythm, then maintenance.
For active congestion or recurring blemishes, four to six weekly sessions tend to make the difference. Once the skin has settled, maintenance every six to eight weeks works well.
It's also a one-off treatment with real impact – particularly useful before a meaningful occasion or at the start of summer.
We always pair the in-clinic work with simple home support. The right back-care routine is at least half the work, and we'll set it up properly.
Suitability
Back skin needs the same care your face does – done by someone who can actually reach.
The back facial suits most adult skin. Severe cystic acne, recent procedures, and certain medications change the plan. We always assess at the consultation and adjust the protocol where needed.
Good to know
The questions we hear most.
If something isn't covered here, ask us – the first appointment is a conversation, and no question is too small.
What happens during a back facial?
It's about 60 minutes: a thorough double cleanse, a decongesting steam phase, careful extraction where needed, a layered active treatment, a soothing mask and a calming finish. You're lying face-down on a heated bed for most of it.
Is there downtime afterwards?
Usually just mild redness across extracted areas for a few hours. We suggest non-restrictive clothing for the rest of the day, gentle cleansing, and daily SPF on any sun-exposed areas.
Can I book one before a wedding or event?
Yes – it's a lovely treatment two to three weeks out from a wedding, milestone or summer occasion, when you'd like the back looking smoother and clearer. It's also a good reset after months of sun, sweat and ocean.
How often should I have it?
For active congestion or recurring blemishes, four to six weekly sessions tend to make the difference. Once the skin has settled, maintenance every six to eight weeks works well.
Is it suitable for back acne?
Yes – congestion and recurring blemishes on the back are exactly what it's built for, with gentle extraction as part of the work. We look at the skin first and adjust the session to what we find.
How long is a session, and what does it cost?
A session is around 60 minutes and costs R850. For active congestion we often plan a short series, discussed with you at the first visit.
You might also consider
Treatments that pair well.
Back skin sometimes asks for layered support – these are the most common pairings.
Acne Purity
A calm, thorough facial for blemish-prone or congested skin. Includes extraction where appropriate.
Beta Peel 15%
A salicylic-based Lamelle peel for blemish-prone, congested skin.
LED Light Therapy
A calming, light-only treatment that quietly supports collagen and reduces inflammation.
Ready to begin?
The first appointment is a calm conversation about what's been going on. We'll plan the right rhythm together – without pressure or assumptions.
You'll find us in Capri, Noordhoek – within easy reach of Fish Hoek, Kommetjie and the south peninsula.