Lifebooker Blog 7 Acne-Busting Treatments in NYC

It pops up on your chin right before a date. It shows up on your back, mocking the strappy tops in your spring wardrobe. It seems to anger around concealer. It's acne, and it's a bitch. Luckily, we've got a few secret weapons-these zit-zapping treatments at some of our favorites spots in New York City:Oxygenating Acne TreatmentBook now at Beauty and Youth Spa, 17 West 8th StreetThis five-step facial combines salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, a unique oxygen complex, antimicrobial peptides, and probiotic actives to attack acne and keep oily skin clear.Derma Acne FacialBook now at Affina Beauty & Spa, 125 Church StreetThis medicated treatment-complete with a deep cleansing and extractions-purifies skin, banishes blemishes, and prevents redness and inflammation.Back FacialBook now at Vada Spa, 387 6th AvenueBring on backless dresses and bikini tops. This detoxifying treatment eliminates bacne and removes excess oil and dirt from pores using a high-frequency laser.Acne Scar TreatmentBook now at SmarterSkin Dermatology, 225 BroadwayIf years of picking at your zits has left you with tell-tale marks, this high-tech treatment will help refresh and even out your complexion. The pros at SmarterSkin will tailor your treatment to your scar type, whether you've got dark marks, pitted scars, or raised scars.Laser Genesis FacialBook now at Skin Spa Soho, 495 BroadwayNot only will this high-tech facial treat acne scars, it'll turn back the clock by plumping tired-looking skin, evening skin tone, and shrinking large pores.AHA Acne TreatmentBook now at am Beauty Spa, 246 Grand StreetYou'll see results after just one session of this intensive treatment-the AHA solution works deep below the surface of your skin, dissolving acne-causing oils and leaving your complexion instantly clearer.Acne Complex FacialBook now at Le Cachet Spa and Laser Center, 39 East 30th StreetThis treatment combines deep pore cleansing and microdermabrasion using magnesium crystals to target inflammation and clear pores of grime and oil. Better yet, it uses only organic products, so sensitive skin is more likely to stay calm.