Gangnam Aqua Peel: The Real Reason Why Sebum Accumulates, No Matter How Much You Cleanse

February 6, 2026

Hello!
This is Dr. Hwang Bo-hwang, head director of Cleor Clinic Gangnam.

When your skin becomes rough and makeup starts to cake,
most people think of exfoliation first.

But why does it feel like scrubs or peeling gels at home
don't solve the pore problems?


Today, beyond simple cleansing, we will discuss how
Aquapeel, which fundamentally manages the environment within pores,is classified as a professional dermatological treatment.Why is cleansing at home
not enough?


Our skin regenerates
approximately every 28 days.

Old skin cells fall off, and newskin comes up.However, this process can be disrupted by factors such as age, stress, and fine dust,
leading to problems.
Dead skin cells and sebum accumulate
inside pores, leading to whiteheads, blackheads, and


rough skin texture.
👉 The problem is that cleansing at home only manages the skin 'surface'.
What makes Aquapeel different?

Aquapeel is not just about
wiping the skin.
It is a procedure that simultaneously
dissolves and extracts

impurities from pores.
The key is two ingredients.


AHA (water-soluble ingredient)

Gently melts away dead skin cells on the skin's surface.
Immediately after the procedure, the skin tone becomes brighter and the texture smoother.


BHA (oil-soluble ingredient, salicylic acid)Dissolves in oil and penetrates deep into pores.
Dissolves and removes blackheads and sebum plugs.
Helps to relieve inflammation and suppress acne bacteria.

Why is it necessary to manage 'Demodex mites' in pores?

There is one fact that many people don't know.

  • There are tiny bugs called

  • 'Demodex mites'

living in our pores.

  • Demodex mites feed on sebum in the pores,and although they are normally present in everyone,problems arise when the skin environment deteriorates and the Demodex mites

  • become too numerous.

  • Problems caused by an increase in Demodex mites

Frequent skin inflammation

Itchy and stinging face
Pores gradually widenIn severe cases, it can cause rosacea (a condition where the face turns red).Aquapeel helps to improve the hygienic environment
in pores by dissolving and removing sebum along with

Demodex mites.
👉 In simple terms, think of it as 'hygienic management' of pores.
How does Gangnam Aquapeel manage
pores?

The Aquapeel machine has a special tip that rotates.

  • Center:

  • A solution that softens the skin comes out.

  • Periphery:

  • It sucks up impurities like a powerful vacuum cleaner.
    This process occurs simultaneously, removing everything from surface

dead skin cells to sebum in pores without irritation.In addition, the intensity can be adjusted for each area,
gently managing thin areas like the eye area andthoroughly managing areas with a lot of sebum like the T-zone.
Aquapeel 3-Step Treatment Process

Step 1 | ExfoliationGently removes dead skin cells with naturally derived ingredients.The skin tone becomes brighter and the pores open.
Step 2 | Pore Cleansing


Removes sebum and blackheads from pores.
Reduces Demodex mites and factors that cause inflammation.

Helps reduce the frequency of breakouts.
Step 3 | Nutrient Supply

  • Supplies moisture and soothing ingredients to cleansed pores.Restores skin balance.

  • Leaves the skin feeling moisturized and soothed immediately after the procedure.Aquapeel, these are the effects


If you consistently receive Aquapeel treatments,
these changes will appear on your skin.

① Pores become smaller
Removing the sebum plugs that widened the pores
allows the enlarged pores to tighten again.


Over time, the pores naturally

become smaller and the skin becomes firmer.

  • ② Fewer breakouts

  • By removing whiteheads and Demodex mites, which are the beginning of acne,

in advance,

  • the chance of inflammation itself is reduced,

  • making it difficult for breakouts to occur.

  • ③ Cosmetics absorb better


When the thick layer of dead skin cells disappears,

  • the cosmetics you apply penetrate deeper into the skin,

  • making the effect 2-3 times better even when using the same product.

  • (Especially good for those who use expensive essences.)


④ Skin tone becomes brighter

The uneven skin surface becomes smoother, and
the blackened blackheads disappear,

making the entire face appear one tone brighter.

Aquapeel takes about 20-30 minutes,
making it a procedure with a very high satisfaction rate compared to the time invested.
In particular, if you receive it before other procedures such as laser toning or LDH peel,
the effect is much better.

Allowing the blocked skin to breathe,

that is the biggest role of
Aquapeel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Aquapeel
Q1. Is Aquapeel painful?

There is almost no pain,

and most people feel a cooling sensation.
There is a slight pulling sensation in areas like the T-zone,
but there is no pain.
Q2. How often should I get it?
Normal skin: Once every 4 weeks (1 month)
Oily/acne-prone skin: Once every 2-3 weeks

Dry/sensitive skin: Once every 5-6 weeks

It varies depending on the skin condition, so it is best to
decide after consulting with the director.
Q3. Do blackheads disappear all at once?

They noticeably decrease even with one treatment,
but you need to receive about 2-3 treatments to completely remove them.

In particular, old and deep blackheads
require multiple treatments.
Q4. Aquapeel vs. regular deep cleansing, what's the difference?

Regular deep cleansing: Only removes dead skin cells on the skin surface
Aquapeel: Chemically dissolves pores with AHA/BHA ingredients + physically removes with vacuum suction
The difference is that it doesn't just 'cleanse thoroughly', but


improves the pore environment itself.

Q5. Can men also receive it?

Of course. It is especially satisfying for men with a lot of sebum secretion.
Q6. Are there any preparations before the procedure?

Just wash your face as usual and come.
Makeup OK on the day (cleansing will be done at the clinic)

Stop using exfoliating products 3 days before

  • Also, take a break from retinol and AHA/BHA products 2-3 days before.

  • Q7. Is it possible for pregnant women?

  • Yes, it is possible! Aquapeel is not a laser or

high frequency treatment, but a physical suction method,
so pregnant women can safely receive it.

However, it is best to avoid it during the early stages of pregnancy or when you are not feeling well.

Solve your skin concerns from the root now
Deep pore concerns that cannot be solved with cleansing at home,

create an environment where your skin can become healthy on its own
with Aquapeel.

Clean skin is not achieved overnight,

but the right first treatment
definitely brings a clear change.
At Cleor Clinic Gangnam,

we will help your skin breathe again.^^
모공 환경 자체를 개선하는 게 차이점입니다.

Q5. 남자도 받을 수 있나요?

물론입니다. 피지 분비가 많은 남성분들께
특히 만족도가 높은 편입니다.

Q6. 시술 전 준비사항이 있나요?

평소처럼 세안만 하고 오시면 됩니다.
당일 화장 OK (병원에서 클렌징 진행)
각질 제거 제품은 3일 전부터 중단
레티놀, AHA/BHA 제품도 2~3일 전부터 쉬어주세요

Q7. 임산부도 가능한가요?

네, 가능합니다! 아쿠아필은 레이저나
고주파가 아니라 물리적 흡입 방식이라
임산부도 안전하게 받으실 수 있습니다.

다만 임신 초기나 컨디션이 안 좋으실
때는 피하시는 게 좋습니다.


피부 고민, 이제 근본부터 해결하세요

집에서 하는 세안만으로 해결되지
않았던 모공 속 깊은 고민,

아쿠아필로 피부가 스스로 건강해질 수 있는
환경을 만들어보시기 바랍니다.

깨끗한 피부는 하루아침에 완성되지
않지만, 제대로 된 첫 관리
분명한 변화를 가져옵니다.

클레오르의원 강남점에서
여러분의 피부가 다시 숨 쉴 수
있도록 도와드리겠습니다^^