Professional clinical care for acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation and visible aging. Dispensed in-clinic and matched to your skin.
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Description
PCA SKIN® is a professional skincare line built around clinical care rather than cosmetics. We dispense it at our Fairfax clinic for skin dealing with acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation and visible aging, and we use it in treatment as well as at home.
The formulations avoid the ingredients that most often provoke reactive skin: no color additives, no synthetic fragrances, no harsh alcohols, no comedogenic oils and no common sensitizers. That matters when skin is already irritated, which is the usual state of skin that has been fighting acne or rosacea for a while.
What we use it for
- Acne and congestion. Salicylic and lactic acid formulas that clear without stripping, which is the trap most drugstore acne routines fall into.
- Rosacea and reactive skin. Calming formulas designed to be used consistently rather than only during a flare.
- Hyperpigmentation and uneven tone. Brightening blends for melasma, sun damage and post-inflammatory marks left behind by old breakouts.
- Fine lines and texture. Retinoid and peptide products introduced at a strength your skin can actually tolerate.
PCA® MEN covers the same ground with formulations built around shaving, which changes both the irritation profile and the ingrowns that come with it.
Why PCA SKIN® is dispensed in-clinic
PCA SKIN® is a professional line, which means it is sold through licensed providers rather than over the counter. That is not a marketing distinction. The strength, the order you apply things in and the pace at which you introduce actives all need to be matched to your skin, and getting that wrong with a clinical-strength product usually means a compromised barrier and weeks of backtracking.
It also matters around procedures. Several PCA SKIN® products need to be paused before and after chemical peels, microneedling and Morpheus8. Your provider will tell you when to stop and when it is safe to restart.
Get a routine built for your skin
Shaheen Ghafari, our owner and licensed Nurse Practitioner, will assess your skin, put together a routine and adjust it as your skin changes. Bring what you are currently using, including anything prescription, so nothing gets doubled up.
Book a skincare consultation or call (703) 383-0431.
Shop what we stock online
PCA SKIN® is dispensed at the clinic, but much of our skincare ships directly from our online store:
- Obagi Medical, the physician-dispensed line we reach for most often with photodamage and tone
- Elume Skincare, our own line, built around what skin needs in the weeks after a treatment
- Acne and clogged pores
- Barrier repair and sensitivity
PCA SKIN® and PCA® are registered trademarks of Physicians Care Alliance, LLC. This page is general information, not medical advice.
