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12/14/2025

Ever feel like skincare ingredients are speaking their own secret language? 👀
AHA, BHA, retinoids… they’re all power players, but they help your skin in totally different ways. That’s why choosing the right one isn’t about trends — it’s about understanding what your skin actually needs.

Think of it like this:

🔹AHAs shine when your skin is feeling dull, textured, or just needs a glow-up moment.
🔹 BHAs are your pore-clearing, breakout-fighting duo partner.
🔹Retinoids are the long-game legends for smooth, youthful, clarified skin.

When you pair the right ingredient with the right skin type, your results don’t just improve — they transform. And at CATARA, we help you build a routine that’s strategic, intentional, and tailored to your skin’s vibe (not someone else’s TikTok algorithm 😂).

If you're unsure which one your skin is actually craving, our team can guide you through it during a consultation — no guesswork, just clarity.

Ready to level up your skin game?
Send us a DM to get started. 💙

12/13/2025

Acne isn’t always about skincare.

If you’re breaking out along your hairline, jawline, neck, chest, or back, your hair products may be part of the problem. Heavy oils, waxes, and residue can transfer from hair to skin and clog pores — even when you’re using great skincare.

Avoid:
Emollients / Oils / Butters
Cocoa Butter
Coconut Oil / Coconut Butter / Coconut Alkanes
Cotton Seed Oil
Shea Butter
Soybean Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
Shark Liver Oil (Squalene)
(These can trap oil/debris in pores and contribute to acne.)

Fatty Esters & Alcohols:
Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Palmitate
Isopropyl Linolate
Isocetyl Alcohol / Isocetyl Stearate
Isostearyl Isostearate
Myristyl Myristate
Myristyl Lactate
Oleyl Alcohol
(Often used as conditioning agents but can be comedogenic.)

PEGs / Ethoxylated Esters:
Disodium Monooleamido PEG-2 Sulfosuccinate
PEG 8 Stearate
PEG 16 Lanolin / PEG 200 Dilaurate
(These emulsifiers can clog pores, especially in acne-prone skin.)

Alcohols & Saturated Fatty Acids:
Cetyl Acetate
Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth-20
Hexadecyl Alcohol
Stearic Acid
(Some “fatty” alcohols can contribute to buildup in pores.)

Other Comedogenic Ingredients:
Acetylated Lanolin / Ethoxylated Lanolin
Carrageenan / Irish Moss / Chondrus Crispus
Coal Tar
Lauric Acid
Propylene Glycol Monostearate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
D&C Reds ( #3, #17, #21, #30, #36)
(Dyes, sulfates, and lanolin derivatives may aggravate acne or irritate sensitive skin.)

At The Acne Clinic, we look at the full picture of skin health. That includes what touches your skin all day — not just what you apply intentionally.

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12/09/2025

Benzoyl Peroxide is one of the most effective acne treatments out there—but it also comes with quirks that can catch people off guard. That’s why understanding how it behaves on the skin is just as important as knowing how well it works.

This guide breaks down what’s normal, what to expect, and how to stay ahead of common challenges so your skin stays clear, calm, and consistent. When used correctly, BPO can be a game-changer in any acne routine—especially for teens and young adults navigating breakouts for the first time.

If acne has been messing with your glow, The Acne Clinic at CATARA is here to help you build a routine that actually works for your skin.

Ready for clearer days? 💙
DM us to start your acne journey.

12/03/2025

Want a little extra sparkle this holiday… literally?

Medical-grade ear piercing at CATARA is the perfect way to add a fresh, confidence-boosting glow without needles, drama, or mall-kiosk energy. Think: safe, sterile, precise — and cute.

Whether you’ve been dreaming about your first piercing or stacking a few more for that curated-ear moment, now’s the perfect time to treat yourself before the holiday photos start flying.

A little shine goes a long way — especially when it’s done the right way. ✨

Ready to sparkle?

Click the link in our bio to book online.

12/02/2025

Happy Birthday to the one who started it all!

It's Happy Cathy Day!!🥰

May your year be filled with blessings and love.

12/01/2025

Your Hands Are Aging Faster Than Your Face… But We Can Fix That ✨

We do all the skincare things for our face, but our hands? They’re out here exposed 24/7 — sun, driving, washing — and they show age fast.

Laser treatments can reverse that story.

What It Helps:
✨ Sun spots
✨ Uneven tone
✨ Fine lines + texture
✨ That “crepey” look

Why It Matters:
Your hands deserve to match the glow and youthfulness you’re giving everywhere else.

Ready for younger-looking hands?
Let’s treat the most overlooked area and bring back that smooth, even, radiant look.

11/27/2025

Happy Birthday Jenny!

Thankful to have you on our team!

11/25/2025

We’re expanding the CATARA experience with more appointment availability, more personalized care, and the same meticulous artistry you’ve come to trust.

Meet Ava, our newest nurse injector. Caring for others has always been at the heart of who she is — first as a Registered Nurse, and now as an aesthetic professional who blends science with artistry to bring out each client’s natural beauty. Her approach is calm, thoughtful, and centered on you — creating results that feel as authentic as they look.

Alongside Lily, known for her signature precision and aesthetic intuition, and Jenny, whose compassionate care and steady expertise clients love, Ava completes our powerhouse trio — three injectors, one shared mission: to help you look and feel like the most confident version of yourself.

To celebrate our growing team, enjoy 40% off a Tox Booster laser enhancement when you book your first appointment with Ava or Jenny. This collagen-stimulating treatment, performed two weeks post-Botox, magnifies your results — leaving your skin firmer, smoother, and beautifully luminous.

Call or click the link in our bio to book now.

11/20/2025

At The Acne Clinic at CATARA, our Certified Acne Specialists create customized treatment plans that tackle breakouts from every angle — including skincare, nutrition, ingredient education and lifestyle.

Schedule your consultation today and find out how we achieve a 90% success rate in treating acne.

Click the link in our bio to book now.

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Algonquin, IL

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+18476581300

Website

https://www.cataraspa.com/

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CaTara is a full service medical spa with two locations for your convenience- in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood and beautiful downtown Algonquin. We are committed to bringing you the most innovative and effective treatments for any and all of your skin care needs.

At CaTara, we believe that your perfect skin is just a consultation away, which is why we offer complementary skin care consultations for all clients, in order that we can start you on a journey towards your ideal look!

We proudly carry ZO Skin Health, Epionce, and RevitaLash products and offer a wide range of aesthetic and cosmetic services, including laser hair removal, laser skin tightenting, Botox, fillers, teeth whitening, HydraFacialMD, microneedling, PRP & PRF treatments, chemical peels (light and medium depth), and dermaplaning.