Battling stubborn blackheads or congested skin? Our Carbon Blackhead Removal facial known for its glass skin* finish, uses a carbon mask and advanced laser technology to deeply cleanse and exfoliate, targeting oil, congestion, and stubborn blackheads.

This deep cleanse, paired with precise extractions, leaves your skin feeling the clearest it’s ever been — smooth, bright, and ready to glow.

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carbon blackhead removal facial – 70 mins

You know that feeling when your skin just looks clear? Pores invisible, texture smooth, a real lit-from-within glow? That’s exactly what this facial is designed to give you. Also known as the China Doll facial

How it works

01-Carbon is applied to your skin

A fine carbon lotion is painted over your face. It acts like a magnet, drawing deep into the pores and binding to oil, congestion and impurities sitting beneath the surface.

02 -Laser heats the carbon

A specialised laser passes over the skin, heating and vaporising the carbon layer. This creates a gentle controlled exfoliation, stimulates collagen, tightens pores and draws out and loosens the blackheads ready for extractions

03 -Steam and extractions

Your skin is steamed to soften any remaining congestion, then our therapist carefully extracts what’s left. This part is tailored entirely to your skin and can take anywhere from 5 to 40 minutes.

04 -Hydration and protection

We finish with nourishing serums and SPF to lock in the results and protect your freshly cleared skin.

 

Walk out with skin so clean and luminous, it looks like a filter is built in.

 

What your skin gets out of it

Deep pore clearing

Carbon pulls out what can get built up in your skin. It loosens it more than steam to achieve a deeper clean. y

Oil control

The laser targets sebaceous gland activity, helping to regulate oil production and reduce shine long-term.

Instant glow

The exfoliation effect reveals fresh, smooth skin underneath. Most clients notice a visible difference the same day.
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Our Carbon Blackhead Removal Facial uses a medical-grade carbon lotion paired with laser technology. The carbon penetrates the pores and acts like a magnet for oil, dead skin, and impurities. When the laser passes over the skin, it heats and vaporises the carbon, deeply cleaning out congestion, reducing oil, refining pores, and stimulating collagen for clearer, smoother skin. It’s a popular acne treatment in Melbourne for those seeking gentle but effective blackhead removal.
Yes! This facial is designed for clients with blackheads, enlarged pores, and congestion. As acne specialists in Richmond, we combine carbon and laser technology with gentle extractions (without harsh tools) to effectively treat clogged skin. It’s an ideal treatment if you’re prone to breakouts, especially on the nose, chin, and forehead.
Not at all. Most clients describe the sensation as a gentle warmth or light prickling. There’s no discomfort and no numbing required—making it one of the easiest and most relaxing laser facials in Melbourne.
There’s minimal to no downtime. You might experience slight redness post-treatment, but it fades within a few hours. You can return to work or social events the same day with beautifully refreshed skin.
You’ll see a visible improvement after just one session—smoother texture, less congestion, and a healthy glow. For longer-term skin clarity and blackhead control, we recommend a course of 3–6 treatments, spaced 4 weeks apart. This ensures consistent improvements and long-lasting results.
Yes, this is the perfect facial for acne and congested skin. It includes gentle manual extractions without harsh tools.
Absolutely. This treatment targets the excess oil, bacteria, and inflammation associated with acne. It’s particularly beneficial for mild to moderate acne, blackheads, and hormonal congestion. For very inflamed or cystic acne, your therapist may suggest a layered peel as this treatment may not be suitable. 
Yes—it’s the same technology used in the popular China Doll Facial (also known as the Hollywood Facial). However, our version is unique because we include manual extractions for a deeper clean. This sets us apart from standard carbon facials that skip this important step.
This treatment is not suitable for deeper skin tones (Fitzpatrick 5–6) due to the risk of pigmentation changes with laser use. If you have darker skin or are unsure, we’ll assess your suitability during your consultation. We have alternative options like SQT Bio-Needling or our Layered peel for safer, targeted results.
With over a decade of experience and a team of dedicated acne specialists, we’re known across Melbourne and Richmond for our deep knowledge of skin. Our carbon laser facial combines results-driven technology with a personalised, barrier-respecting approach that puts your skin health first.