Clear Extractions

Deep Pore Clarity, Performed with Precision

At Shellharbour Skin, our Clear Extractions treatment is a professional, results-focused service designed to deeply cleanse and decongest the skin.

Using sterile techniques and medical-grade precision, this treatment removes impurities, excess oil, and congestion while maintaining the integrity of the skin barrier, leaving the complexion feeling fresh, balanced, and visibly clearer.

Treatment time: 30 minutes
Downtime: Minimal – mild redness or sensitivity may occur for several hours

What to Expect

Every Clear Extractions session is tailored to your skin’s condition, ensuring both effectiveness and care throughout the process.

Double Cleanse – The treatment begins with a double cleanse using professional formulations to remove surface build-up, oil, and makeup, preparing the skin for extraction.

Sterilise – The treatment area is sterilised using professional-grade antiseptics to maintain hygiene and minimise the risk of irritation or breakout spread.

Manual Extractions – Your clinician will perform gentle, controlled extractions to remove blackheads, whiteheads, and congestion. Where necessary, a sterile needle may be used to delicately open congested pores for safe, precise removal, without causing trauma to the surrounding skin.

Finishing Products – The treatment concludes with soothing and hydrating finishing products, hand-selected by your clinician to calm and rebalance the skin. A lightweight SPF may be applied if required.

Benefits

While results vary, the Clear Extractions facial is designed to:

• Remove visible congestion and impurities
• Support a clearer, smoother complexion
• Minimise blackheads and clogged pores
• Promote balance in oily or breakout-prone skin
• Prepare the skin for enhanced absorption of active ingredients

Cost: Your clinician may recommend pairing Clear Extractions with LED therapy or a customised clinical facial for enhanced results and ongoing maintenance.

Post-Treatment Care

After your Clear Extractions, your skin may feel slightly sensitive or show mild redness, which usually resolves within a few hours. To support your recovery:

• Avoid touching or picking at the skin.
• Refrain from using retinol, acids, or exfoliating products for 48 hours.
• Keep the skin hydrated and protected with SPF daily.
• Avoid heavy makeup and heat exposure (sauna, gym) for 24 hours.

Your clinician will provide individual aftercare advice and recommend products to maintain clear, balanced skin between treatments.

Potential Risks & Considerations

When performed by trained clinicians using sterile technique, extractions are low-risk.
Possible short-term effects may include mild redness, pinpoint marks, or tenderness in congested areas.

A pre-treatment consultation ensures suitability and identifies any active skin conditions or sensitivities that may require adjustment.

Important Information

Individual results and recovery experiences vary. All Clear Extraction treatments at Shellharbour Skin are performed under strict hygiene standards, using sterile instruments and professional-grade products.