Why microdermabrasion is still the #1 skin treatment.

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What is microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion (microderm) is a non-invasive, comfortable, exfoliating procedure that produces immediate improvement of the texture and tone of the skin.  The suction from microdermabrasion cleans out the pores making them look smaller, it exfoliates to fade sun spots and acne scars, it clears blackheads and acne, plumps fines lines and puts that young glow back into your cheeks.   For significant improvement of pigmentation (sun spots & Melasma) and persistent acne, you may need a series of treatments.

The number of treatments and space between depends on your skin type, the severity of your condition, your goals and your budget. Monthly or bi-monthly microderm treatments are beneficial for individuals with thick/dry skin, persistent acne or for people over 25 wanting to keep their skin looking and feeling youthful.   The procedure takes about 30 minutes and there is no down time, or add to a facial for around an hour and 15 minutes of the best skin treatment AND relaxaxtion.  At J Renee Skin Clinic, I pair microderm with Light Emitting Diode Therapy (LED).  LED plumps skin at the cellular level by helping your body produce its own collagen, kills the bacteria that causes acne, among other benefits. 

Cosmetic indications microderm hels with:

• Acne

• Uneven skin tone/texture

• Striae distensae (stretch marks) 

• Melasma

• Photoaging

• Seborrheic skin

• Fine wrinkles

• Enlarged pores

• Scars, including acne scars

Schedule a free consult or get started with your journey to beautiful skin, schedule a treatment now.

Shelly Todd, esthetician

12 years of esthetics service experience, 11 years of product research, hundreds of hours of advanced education, multiple locations, 3 states, 1 extremely knowledgeable esthetician. Shelly Todd is the right esthetician for you.

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T or F? Wash my face.

Washing our face is to remove pollution (even if you stayed home), excess oil from our own pores, germs from touching our faces after the dog licks our fingers, dust, bacteria that is always present and growing and many things that aren’t just makeup.

For healthy skin, WASH AM & PM DAILY!

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Toxic Skin Advice to Avoid

This is one of the worst things you can use on your skin or lips. It causes acne and It’s Limited Use Only in Europe because it’s a KNOWN CARCINOGEN. #skintips #cloggedpores #acne #toxicbeautyproducts

Stop Using Face Wipes!

Regular use of face wipes are detrimental for your skin! Stop the skin torture!

Face wipes are alcohol laden and can cause over-drying of the skin. When you over dry the skin, oil glands are activated to “fix” the lack of moisture. Excess oil and dry skin mix to clog the pores, trapping in bacteria, causing acne.

Wiping the skin with face wipes also doesn’t clear the pores of makeup, pollution and debris, which again causes acne.

STOP USING FACE WIPES IN PLACE OF WASHING YOUR FACE! It WILL cause skin problems.

#dryskin #acne #facewipes #skincare #skintips #washyourface #skin

Clean Products, Healthy Body

In the past, the FDA has been quite relaxed with US regulations on skin care ingredients, but that’s all about to change. Right now, companies can outright lie about beauty claims and use ingredients that not only harm your skin, but can also cause organ damage and even cause cancer.  For instance, Proactiv, an acne focused skincare line, is currently being sued for using ingredients that turn into harmful chemicals that can cause cancer when the product gets heated (think: gym bag left in your hot car).  

While using one or two products with these harmful chemicals may not cause major issues immediately, most of us use many products daily (for our entire lives) with harmful ingredients in them (Shampoo, shaving cream, lotions, serums, cleanser, toner, SPF, toothpaste, makeup, etc).  Our bodies are constantly bombarded with chemicals, which in the long run can cause disease and in the short run can cause dryness, acne, irritation, eczema/rosacea flares, rashes and many other skin issues. 

PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl) are chemicals in MANY cosmetics that can enter the blood stream that cause increased cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, increased liver enzymes, cause low birth weight and even cause cancer.  These chemicals are in many large brands because they increase shelf life and make them waterproof.  The chemicals are not naturally flushed out, but instead accumulate in the body.  The CDC has linked these chemicals to serious kidney, liver, immunological, developmental and reproductive issues; plus, PFAS can affect your antibody response to vaccines.

These harmful chemicals have been found in more than 300 products recently tested by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) among more than 50 brands. Here are just a few companies being sued for using unsafe ingredients:

·       L’Oreal

·       Target Up & Up

·       Walmart Equate

·       Burt’s Bees

·       Murad

·       Almay

·       Neutrogena

·       Clinique

·       Avon

·       Rodan and Fields

·       Mary Kay

·       Aveeno

·       CeraVe

·       And more

The latest list of harmful chemicals in cosmetics includes the following list: 
EWG Full Article

• Formaldehyde, a known carcinogen.

• Paraformaldehyde, a type of formaldehyde.

• Methylene glycol, a type of formaldehyde.

• Quaternium 15, which releases formaldehyde.

• Mercury, which can damage the kidneys and nervous system.

• Dibutyl and diethylhexyl phthalates, which disrupt hormones and damage the reproductive system.

• Isobutyl and isopropyl parabens, which disrupt hormones and harm the reproductive system.

• The long-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS, which have been linked to cancer.

• M- and o-phenylenediamine, used in hair dyes, which irritate and sensitize the skin, damage DNA and can cause cancer.

The best practice for avoiding these chemicals, no matter the brand, is to purchase small batch organic/natural skincare and haircare products and makeup.  Also, avoid ALL makeup that claims that it is waterproof.  Never, and I mean NEVER!, buy products from TJ Maxx, Ross or other discount stores.  These stores purchase outdated and expired items and sell them LONG after the product has had the chance to grow bacteria and for the ingredients to morph into damaging chemicals.  You can count on these products being unsafe for your skin, body and probably the environment.

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Shelly Todd, Esthetician

I, myself, am VERY sensitive to harmful chemicals and perfumes, which is why I was compelled to create a skincare line that I could safely use.  I love sharing my clean products with my clients to hear that their skin LOVES them! That their skin is less red, their acne is better and that they are able to go makeup-less if they want.  You’ll also find that my products are not tested on animals, use very little packaging and all ingredients and materials are biodegradable.   

J Renee Products contain natural and safe preservatives, so we can guarantee the long life, efficacy and quality of all our products. Natural salicylic acid, glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, vitamins, minerals and a plethora of antioxidants are mixed to provide healthy alternatives to chemical laden products. We only use scientifically proven ingredients that don’t just talk-the-talk but they walk-the-walk so you can arrive at beautiful, youthful skin.

Halloween Makeup

Plan for skin reactions after theater makeup. It’s full of bad ingredients that block pores and cause acne as well as irritation and possibly an allergic reaction. Wash your face well and do a home peel afterward to limit the bad effects.

Importance of Knowing Your Skin Type

Knowing what products to use for your skin depends on knowing your skin type.

After answering a list of questions about your lifestyle, current routine and other things about you, you will be emailed with a personalized skin assessment and product suggestions (free samples) from a skincare pro. This is not an automated, canned answer; you receive a personalized plan specific to you and it’s all from the comfort of your own home.

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Medical Esthetics vs Daily Routine

Your DAILY SKIN ROUTINE preserves and protects your skin. For a limited time, we are offering free skin assessments with product purchase or with treatments.

Schedule your free skin assessment today.

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Fruit Enzymes: Mother Nature’s Skin Remedy

Fruit enzymes are the multi-tool of the esthetic tool box.  They remove damaged, dry, built-up dead skin cells to unclog pores.  They help repair UV damaged elastin so that your skin bounces back after you make expressions. They improve the skin’s microcirculation so that skin cells receive nutrition to stay healthy.  They help the skin’s ability to self-repair by cleaning up damaged proteins, thus countering the natural aging process.  They help support a healthy microbiome and bacterial balance for healthy skin so that you’re protected from external pollution and microscopic assailants.

Fruit enzymes break down the keratin protein in the epidermis (outer layer of skin), with this process, the dead skin can gently slough off, resulting in smoother, softer skin. Enzymes are not only used for beauty though, they have been studied and are proven to help support skin health as well:

·        Fruit enzymes aid in keeping skin and your body healthy by inhibiting the growth of staph, which can cause skin infections and even worse, if left unchecked, staph can cause a scratch to turn into an internal infection.

·        Fruit enzymes are very effective in the fight against acne because it hinders the growth of P. Acnes; the bacteria that causes acne.

·        Enzymes promote new, healthy elastin: the bounce-back and stretch of youthful skin. Elastin also provides skin resilience, protecting your skin from tearing when scraped.  Enzymes dissolve the UV damaged and aged elastin, kickstarting the natural process of regeneration. When the damaged elastin is removed, it leaves space for and creates conditions in which new, healthy elastin is restored. 

·        Fruit enzymes have been proven to Inhibit Tyrosinase, which is a natural enzyme in our skin responsible for making pigment. Think: age spots, melasma, acne scars and sun damage. The end result is less blotchy, pigmented skin and a more blended youthful complexion. 

The beauty of plant enzymes for skin is that there is a natural spectrum of strength. Even the most sensitive skin (Even Rosacea!) will benefit from using enzymes. In a recent study, enzymes were proven to alleviate the small pimple-like rash caused by Rosacea.  Also, because fruit enzymes are antioxidant rich, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and Vaso-protective (helps blood vessels), the redness, swelling and sensitivity is lessened by long-term use. 

Fruit enzymes, when used consistently in your skincare routine, are your multitool for beauty and for skin health! J Renee Organics daily products (cleansers, toners, serums and lotions), all contain fruit enzymes and our home peel masks contain a more concentrated harmony of fruit enzymes to really impact your skin and beauty. ALL skin types, all skin issues and all skin ages benefit from the support that fruit enzymes provide your skin.  Enzymes are truly a gift from mother nature!

Reverse UV Damage with Antioxidants

Beauty and the TanSun Damage Reversed by Antioxidants

Let’s be honest, tan fat looks better than pasty white fat, but most bronzed beauties are using UV beds instead of spray tanning.   Unfortunately, UV rays, may it be from the sun or a bulb, can break down the integrity of the skin in many ways. It’s not my job to tell you what to do, as an educated esthetician, I’m just here to help you combat the premature aging, cellular mutation and inflammation that tanning causes.  A regular monthly facial, as well as a skincare routine rich in antioxidants and retinols can not only protect you from the damage that UV causes but it can also reverse past damage. 

The science:  UV radiation mutates skin cells, which activates your immune system to kill off the damaged cells, which causes inflammation that degrades the skin’s matrix.  The skin’s matrix is made up of many things, including collagen and elastin, which we need for our skin to look youthful. Years of UV damage causes premature wrinkles, age spots and skin cancers.

Antioxidants in skincare products have been scientifically proven to help erase existing damage and prevent further collagen breakdown from UV and other environmental factors.  Furthermore, retinol suppresses the collagen degrading MMPs (Matrix metalloproteinases) in our skin.  MMPs are increased by UV damage and speed aging and can help cancer grow.  The right skincare routine can help protect against collagen break-down and help reverse age spots and dangerous cellular activity.

An esthetician’s job is to listen, learn and provide services and products that will fit in each client’s lifestyle.  Facials help promote skin beauty and health by removing damaged skin cells, reversing cellular damage and restoring balance.  Educated estheticians also take note of changes to skin and refer their clients to a dermatologist when appropriate. Having an honest relationship with your skin care professional will skirt premature aging and help detect skin cancers early.

Shelly Todd, Esthetician
J Renee Spa
Adairsville, GA

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Start your UV reversal routine with a home facial kit including a full strength peel and a progressive home peel treatment done weekly.

Fall UV Reversal Kit

$112.00

This 2-3 month program will leave your skin glowing and the color blended. The sooner you start, the sooner your skin will resemble your youthful self.

Begin with our heavy hitting antiaging Home Facial Kit that includes a full strength pro enzyme peel and an antiaging pigment-fading mask.

Keep the treatment working long term with a progressive peel routine mixed with our signature Scrub Bits to exofliate away dry dead skin cells. Your peels will start with a calm enzyme peel (Peel Mask #1) done weekly and progress through Peel Mask #2 and then Peel Mask #3.

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Source:

Natural Antioxidants Protect Skin from Solar Radiation

Skin Photoaging and the Role of Antioxidants in Its Prevention

Microdermabrasion on skin remodelling

L.E.D. Light Therapy and Anti-Aging

Microneedling and Neck Skin Aging

Microneedling More Effective for Scarring than Chemical Peels

Custom Skin Treatments

I love taking my ingredient knowledge into the treatment room! Custom exfoliating mix for each client’s specific skin needs. Gentle or an active blast… everyone has different needs and limitations.

- J Renee Enzyme Peel #3

https://www.jreneeorganics.com/facialmasks/p/peelmask3

- J Renee Scrub Bits

https://www.jreneeorganics.com/tonerandserum/p/scrub

- Pineapple pulp

- Activated Coconut Charcoal

- Lactic acid powder

- J Renee Retinol Revive Serum

https://www.jreneeorganics.com/tonerandserum/p/retinol-revive-serum

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Shelly Todd, LE

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Facial Sale!

If you haven’t had a facial here yet, now is the time to try it. Check out our Google reviews from the last 12 years, you won’t be dissatisfied.

Microderm is still our #1

Microderm is still my favorite skin problem solution. Acne, dry skin, pigment problems, wrinkle reduction… it does SO MUCH without chemicals. It’s almost fall. Time to start scheduling your skin clean up.

Lazy Saturdays are a MUST

How do you relax? Lazy Saturdays are my favorite! Stress release is essential for health skin and a glowing complexion.

Stress has a direct effect on skin health and beauty. When we are stressed out, our skin barrier function doesn’t work like it should. Moisture is not held in properly and skin gets dry and flakey and speeds up wrinkle formation. Applying a properly formulated lipid rich moisturizer has been proven to reverse this cascade of events.

-Shelly Todd

Skin Health and Systemic Disease

Crepey body skin may have you wearing long sleeves or pants in the summer.  Not only is crepey body skin unsightly, it is a visual indicator of unhealthy skin.  In recent studies, scientists have found that the state of your skin can affect your overall health.  It’s the chicken-or-egg scenario; they aren’t 100% sure yet if poor skin health causes overall body inflammation, which causes many health conditions and premature aging…or if poor skin health is caused by systemic inflammation.  The studies are starting to point toward unhealthy skin being the CAUSE or at least a large puzzle piece toward the cause of disease. Afterall, your skin is your largest organ.

Studies also show that pairing the right lotion (rich in vitamins and minerals and using it at least twice per day), drastically improves the look of crepey skin and improves the quality and health of thin aging skin.  Also, exfoliation brings blood flow to your skin cells along with a healing response that kick starts more collagen production and repairs elastin that has been broken down from UV damage, smoking and environmental toxins.  I suggest a pouf in the shower, dry brushing or a body scrub.

I use J Renee Organics Supple Body Lotion and exfoliate with a shower pouf to preserve my youthful skin all year, so that when summer comes around, I can be confident in showing off my arms and legs.  Supple Lotion has even helped my parent’s skin heal after surgery.  Surgery and other stresses on the body can make skin dry and fragile and make your whole body dehydrated because it cannot hold-in moisture like it should.  Proper moisturized skin is essential for overall body health.

In recent studies, scientists have found that the state of your skin can affect your overall health.  It’s the chicken-or-egg scenario; they aren’t 100% sure yet if poor skin health causes overall body inflammation, which causes many health conditions and premature aging…or if poor skin health is caused by systemic inflammation.  The studies are starting to point toward unhealthy skin being the CAUSE or at least a large puzzle piece toward the cause of disease.

The Science:

Conditions (so far) that are proven to be caused by poor skin quality include:  Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. “Until recently, the scientific community didn’t believe that skin could contribute to systemic inflammation and disease. But in the last five years, studies of psoriasis and dermatitis have shown that skin inflammation from these diseases likely increases the risk of heart disease," said study lead author Theodora Mauro, MD, a professor of dermatology at UCSF and the San Francisco VA Health Care System. 

In the study, published March 5, 2019 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Mauro, Man and colleagues attempted to reverse age-related skin damage using an over-the-counter skin cream formulated based on prior research by Man and colleagues, and which the researchers had previously shown to contribute to skin repair based on its beneficial ratio of three types of lipids (cholesterol, free fatty acids, and ceramides) that are vital for skin health.

Thirty-three older adults between the ages of 58 and 95 applied the cream all over their bodies twice a day for 30 days. After a month, the researchers measured blood levels of three cytokines—interleukin-1 beta, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha—that have all been implicated in age-related inflammatory diseases. Using the cream reduced the amount of all three cytokines compared to both the participants’ levels before using the cream and the levels of similarly aged adults who did not use the cream. In fact, using the cream lowered participants’ cytokine levels to be nearly equivalent with people in their 30s, suggesting that rejuvenating the skin can reverse “inflamm-aging.” The cream also improved skin hydration, lowered pH, and repaired the permeability barrier.

Shelly Todd, esthetician

Supple Body Cream

$26.00

Pamper your skin with this deeply moisturizing and fortifying lotion. Supple Cream has a delightful feel, is unscented and absorbs right into the skin without leaving a greasy feeling. Its packed with organic antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to sooth dry skin and to stimulate collagen. That collagen production essentially rebuilds the matrix to shield you better from bumps and scratches. When skin is moisturized properly its stronger, when it’s too dry, it gets brittle and vulnerable to scratches turning into deeper sores and has a hard time healing itself.
8 oz glass bottle with pump.

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Vitamin D from Sun

Vitamin D is important for so many things. You don’t have to bake in the sun to get it but make sure you’re outside with full sun on your legs/arms (never your face or chest!) to properly synthesize your D.

Donate More, Donate Often

Dropping off donation baskets today. I love to help local charities and schools with auctions to serve our community. Bid on these by attending the next event for Cobb County Special Needs or Cherokee Family Violence Center or follow the links below to donate to these causes.

Cherokee Family Violence Center

https://cfvc.org/

Special Needs Cobb

https://www.specialneedscobb.org/

Sunny Day Skin Dismay

We are all enjoying our beautiful sunny summer day when BAM, our skin starts to do some funky stuff.  In this article, I’ll address some common skin issues in the summer and how to prevent or help soothe them.

Acne: When sweat mixes with bacteria and natural skin oils, it can clog your pores. If you have acne-prone skin, this often leads to acne. I recommend the following to help prevent a breakout:

• Blot sweat from your skin with a clean towel or cloth. Wiping sweat off can irritate your skin, which can lead to a breakout, make sure you're using a clean cloth or at the very least, the BACK of your hand (not your dirty fingers) to wipe sweat away. 

• Wash sweaty clothes, headbands, towels, pillow cases and hats before using them again.

• Use non-comedogenic (Won't clog pores) products on your face, neck, back, and chest. Stay away from coconut, olive and other oils!

• Keeping the dry skin from building up is also key, use a home exfoliating mask or schedule a facial to remove excess dead skin. 

Dry Skin: When outdoor air is hot and humid: sun exposure, pool time, and air-conditioning can cause dry skin.  Prevent and help the effects of dry skin with these tips:

• Shower immediately after getting out of the pool using a mild cleanser or body wash.  Bar soap tends to make dry skin worse. 

• Apply broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF! SPF 30+ is best and don't forget to reapply.  This can go on after your normal moisturizing lotion.

• Take showers and baths in warm water, rather than hot water.

• Slather on a fragrance-free moisturizer after bathing. Moisturizer works by trapping water in your skin, so you’ll need to apply it within 5 minutes of drying off.

• Carry moisturizer with you, so you can apply it after washing your hands and when your skin feels dry.  I keep lotion in my purse, in my car, at my desk, in the bathroom, by my bed…everywhere!

Melasma: Being out in the sun can make melasma darker and more noticeable.

• Wear SPF, sunglasses, a hat and try to stay in the shade.

• Keeping the dry skin from building up is also key, use a home exfoliating mask or schedule a facial to remove excess dead skin. 

Sun Sensitivity: You can develop a rash or even hives when you’re in the sun if you take certain medications.  If you have an allergic reaction to the sun, you’ll see red, scaly, and extremely itchy bumps.  Some people also get blisters.

• Google your medications (or ask your pharmacist) to find out if it can cause sun sensitivity.

• Meds to look out for include: ketoprofen (some pain meds) and antibiotics: tetracycline, doxycycline, and minocycline.

• If your medicine can cause a reaction, take this seriously!  Stay out of the sun!

• If you have to be outdoors, protect your skin and seek out shade, wear sun-protective clothes, and apply SPF of 50+.

And of course, Sunburn: Sunburns can eventually cause skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. Wear SPF 30+ (don't worry, you'll probably still get a tan), sun protective clothing, sun glasses and hats. 

If you do get a burn, there are a few ways to soothe your lobster skin. 

• Take a cool shower with mild soap or no soap, or a 15-20 minute oatmeal bath with tepid water.

• Pat dry sensitive skin after bathing, instead of wiping, then liberally apply a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer.

• In addition to, (NOT instead of) lotion, apply aloe to help soothe skin inflammation; try to avoid fragrance or added coloring though.

• Drink LOTS of water; sunburned skin lets out too much water through the impaired skin barrier (TEWL: trans-epidermal water loss). 

Note: African American skin already has naturally increased TEWL, so make sure you wear your SPF and moisturizer! All darker skin tones also have a higher rate of hyperpigmentation (age spots and scarring), so it's good practice to protect your skin from UV damage. WEAR YOUR SPF!

Cellulite Creams and Scrubs

Fact or fiction?

According to a study done on caffein on cellulite, it does help... BUT, the study used an enormous amount of caffein to achieve a tiny reduction and it only lasted a short time. You'd need several pounds of coffee grounds and you would need to do it several times a day for it to make any difference at all.

MYTH! Caffeine products are, unfortunately, not a viable option for cellulite reduction or even the appearance of it.