A very fine carbon powder is sparingly applied to the pre-cleaned area of skin that is to be treated. This carbon powder in effect acts as a type of sponge, and absorbs dirt from deep within the skins pores. The treatment can also act to reduce the inflammation of acne as well as exfoliating the skin.
Once the carbon powder has been applied, a laser is moved slowly across the surface of the skin by the laser technician. The laser breaks down the carbon powder, taking with it any contaminants that have been absorbed. As this is a thermal treatment, the heat produced from the destruction of the carbon powder has the added benefit of stimulating the collagen in the skin, leaving it appearing noticeably firmer and smoother with diminished fine lines and wrinkles.