Acne Skincare in San Diego
A simple, effective medical-grade home routine, matched to your skin to clear breakouts and prevent new ones. Selected by a dermatologist at SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas.
What skincare is best for acne?
At SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas, our dermatologist-trained team follows the SOM Method to build a simple medical-grade home routine for your acne. It typically includes a gentle cleanser, an active like benzoyl peroxide or a retinoid, and oil-free moisturizer and sunscreen, chosen for your skin type and tolerance. Pricing depends on the products. Skincare supports prescriptions and keeps results lasting, no 10-step routine needed.
In consult
Simple, effective
Cleanse, treat, protect
Rx or in-office
Clear + prevent
Every 3–6 months
Daily routine
Weeks to months
Ongoing upkeep
None
Cleanse, treat, protect
Dermatologist-trained provider
A simple routine that actually clears acne.
Medical-grade acne skincare is a short, effective home routine selected by a dermatologist for your skin. It usually pairs a gentle cleanser with proven actives, like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or a retinoid, plus an oil-free moisturizer and daily sunscreen.
Unlike random drugstore products, each step is chosen to work together for your skin type and acne, without irritation. It supports prescriptions and in-office treatments and keeps skin clear long term. Our team adjusts it as your skin improves.
✓ Dermatologist-selected
Products chosen by a medical team, not guesswork.
✓ Simple and effective
A short routine you will actually keep up.
✓ The SOM Method
Dermatologist-trained providers follow the SOM Method.
✓ Works with treatment
Supports prescriptions and in-office care.
✓ Adjusted over time
We refine the routine as your skin changes.
Is medical-grade acne skincare right for you?
✓ Good Candidates
• Mild acne or maintaining clear skin
• Supporting prescriptions or in-office care
• Overwhelmed by too many products
• Sensitive or easily irritated skin
• Want a dermatologist-built routine
• Any skin tone or type
✗ May Not Be Right For
• Severe or scarring acne alone (add medical treatment)
• Looking for a single overnight fix
• Allergy to a recommended ingredient
• Pregnant (some actives, ask first)
• Unwilling to use sunscreen daily
• Expect results without consistency
Our dermatologist-trained team follows the SOM Method to build a routine that fits your skin and life.
Acne care paths compared.
Acne Skincare guided by dermatologist-led standards and the SOM Method.
Dermatologist-trained SOM providers plan and deliver Acne Skincare through the SOM Method, with consultation, candidacy review, individualized treatment planning, documentation, and follow-up.
How much does an acne skincare routine cost in San Diego?
By products selected
Confirmed in consultation
10% off retail
Available after first visit
Replenish as needed
Cost depends on the products in your routine; confirmed in consultation
Final pricing is confirmed in consultation. 0% APR financing through Cherry and CareCredit for qualifying patients.
Four steps. One personalized plan.
Our team reviews your skin, current products, and acne type.
A short, effective set of products is selected for you.
You begin gradually to build tolerance and avoid irritation.
We adjust products and strengths as your skin improves.
Before · During · After
How to get the most from your routine
Bring the products you currently use. Introduce new actives gradually, use sunscreen daily, and give the routine several weeks. Tell us about sensitivity, pregnancy, or any reactions.
• Bring your current products
• Introduce actives gradually
• Use sunscreen every day
• Give it several weeks of consistency
• Tell us about sensitivity or pregnancy
What happens during your skincare consult
In about 20 minutes, the SOM clinical team assesses your skin and builds a medical-grade home routine matched to your acne type, layering cleansers, actives, and SPF in the right order. You leave with a clear, personalized plan.
• ~20 minute consult
• Skin type assessed
• Medical-grade routine built
• Correct order explained
• Leave with a clear plan
Using your skincare routine
Introduce actives gradually to avoid irritation, and always use SPF daily. Some purging or dryness can occur in the first weeks. Consistency is key; we adjust the routine at follow-ups as your skin improves over 6 to 12 weeks.
• Introduce actives gradually
• Daily SPF
• Early purging/dryness possible
• Consistency matters most
• We adjust at follow-ups
Is medical-grade acne skincare safe?
✓ Do
• Introduce one new active at a time
• Use sunscreen daily, actives raise sun sensitivity
• Moisturize to protect your skin barrier
• Give products several weeks to work
• Tell us about any irritation
• Call us with any unusual reactions
✗ Don't
• Do not pile on multiple strong actives at once
• Do not skip moisturizer or sunscreen
• Do not use some actives in pregnancy (ask first)
• Do not expect overnight results
• Do not switch products constantly
• Do not replace medical review with online advice
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Acne Skincare in Encinitas / North County San Diego.
SOM Aesthetics is at 25 E E St, Encinitas, CA 92024, accessible from Del Mar, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe. Call (760) 766-7546.
