Mallorca acne or sun acne: prevention

A light-associated eruption

Mallorca acne is a historical name for a follicular eruption associated with sun exposure. Small red bumps may appear on exposed areas, but a photograph or season alone cannot confirm the cause.

Do not peel an active eruption

A painful, itchy, spreading, recurring or persistent eruption needs medical assessment. Postpone exfoliation until inflammation has resolved and the situation is clear.

Prevention centres on photoprotection

Seek shade, use protective clothing and apply suitable broad-spectrum sunscreen as labelled. No sunscreen can guarantee that an eruption will never occur.

What professionals should know

The appropriate choice depends on the cosmetic objective, the complete formula, concentration, pH, contact time, skin condition and intended setting. A percentage alone never predicts the full effect.

• Confirm the exact product, batch and current instructions.
• Assess visible skin condition and reported history without diagnosing.
• Prepare application, timing, endpoint and aftercare before starting.
• Stop and seek suitable advice if a reaction is unusual, severe or persistent.

A measured professional approach

Read the current instructions before use, document the product and observed skin condition, prepare every required step and use only the application method specified for that reference.

Documentation supplied with every peel

Every IDEALDERM peel is supplied with a detailed protocol covering the stages and contact time in the language of the order, for example FR, EN, DE, ES, IT or NL. The current protocol for the exact reference takes priority over this general guide.