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Case Study: Restoring an Impaired Barrier & Clearing Acne with a Progressive Zemits Protocol

Case Study: Restoring an Impaired Barrier & Clearing Acne with a Progressive Zemits Protocol

  • Category: Clinical Case Studies | Acne Treatments | HydroDiamond
  • Reading Time: 5 Minutes
  • The Challenge: "Over-Treated" and Inflamed Skin

As skincare professionals, we often see clients who have tried *everything* to clear their acne—often all at once. The result? A severely compromised barrier, dehydration, and sensitized skin that is no longer responding to treatment.

This recent case study showcases a 20-year-old client who arrived with exactly this profile. After receiving multiple aggressive treatments elsewhere and using age-inappropriate actives combined with excessive manual extractions, her skin was in crisis.

The Initial Assessment:

Skin Condition: Inflamed, dehydrated, and highly sensitized.
Visible Symptoms: Active cystic acne, persistent redness, Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE), and a weakened barrier.
Goal: Restore barrier health while clearing active breakouts.

Client before treatment displaying active inflammation and barrier damage.

The Strategy: Progressive, Not Aggressive

Instead of attacking the acne with harsh drying agents, the treatment plan focused on restoration. We utilized a 7-treatment progressive protocol over several months, alternating between barrier repair and active correction. 

The Core Zemits Modalities:

1. Zemits HydroDiamond™: For gentle, hydration-focused exfoliation.

2. Zemits OxiVelour: For oxygen infusion and healing.

3. Acnolex DermeDrop: For deep product penetration without needles.

The 7-Treatment Protocol

The secret to this transformation was an alternating schedule. This allowed the compromised skin to recover between sessions while steadily improving texture and redness.

Protocol A: The "Infusion & Healing" Session

Focus: Deep hydration and calming inflammation.*

1. Cleanse: Double cleanse with GlyMed Peptide Firming & Foaming Cleanser.

2. Exfoliation: Zemits HydroDiamond™ with 150 grit tip + Zemits HydroClear Serum.

3. Pre-Care LED: Red Light Therapy.

4. Treatment: Acnolex DermeDrop with Zemits Acnolex Serum.

5. Finish: Oxygen Infusion, Cold Therapy, and Zemits OxiVelour Oxygen Dome.

Protocol B: The "Resurfacing" Session

Focus: Chemical exfoliation and cell turnover.*

1. Cleanse: Double cleanse.

2. Exfoliation: Zemits HydroDiamond™ (150 tip).

3. Pre-Care LED: Red Light Therapy.

4. Peel: BioRePeel (10-minute application).

5. Finish: Oxygen Infusion, Cold Therapy, and Zemits OxiVelour Oxygen Dome.

Clinical Pearl: The Importance of LED Timing

A critical factor in this client's success was the specific timing of Red LED therapy.

Rule of Thumb: We applied Red LED BEFORE corrective procedures, never immediately after a peel.

Using LED pre-treatment supports ATP production, reduces inflammation, and prepares sensitized skin to safely tolerate the HydroDiamond and chemical peels. Conversely, using LED immediately after a stimulating peel can increase redness and extend inflammation—counterproductive for a compromised barrier.

The Results

After 7 sessions of this alternating Zemits protocol, combined with a consistent home-care regimen (featuring GlyMed Plus), the transformation was dramatic.

Active Acne: Fully reduced.
Barrier Function: Completely restored.
Texture: Smooth and even.
Redness/PIE: Significantly faded.

The client is now on a monthly maintenance plan using the Zemits HydroDiamond, proving that the right technology, used in the right order, can heal even the most sensitized skin.

Client after 7 sessions, showing restored barrier and clear skin.

Why This Protocol Works for Your Spa

This case study demonstrates the versatility of the Zemits HydroDiamond Technology and Oxygen Therapy. By moving away from harsh extraction-heavy facials and towards hydrodermabrasion and oxygen therapy, you can treat high-risk clients safely and effectively.

Ready to upgrade your acne protocols?

Explore the Zemits HydroDiamond Devices and Zemits OxiVelour today to bring these results to your treatment room.

Date:01-26-2026
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