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

Order home facial kit:

https://www.jreneeorganics.com/skintype-facialkits/p/new-client-home-facial-kit-and-skin-assessment

Schedule a facial:

https://jreneespa.as.me/schedule/d5066875

Shelly Todd, LE

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Melasma Plan

Melasma is a skin condition that causes the darkening of the skin on the forehead, cheeks, chin and upper lip.  It’s thought to be caused by hormonal factors but in recent research, it’s also been found to be involved in the immune system’s inflammatory response.  Current suggestions for treatment focus on sunscreen of 30+SPF worn daily, avoidance of direct and indirect sun exposure (especially UVA rays), whitening creams and exfoliating away pigmented skin with peels, microdermabrasion and other esthetic modalities.

UVA rays are like pouring oil on a fire, they stoke the production of melanin, which makes melasma considerably worse.  UVA rays peak in early morning hours and can easily pass through glass, even on cloudy days and doesn’t cause a sun burn.  Intense heat also causes melasma skin to darken.  People with careers dealing with high heat situations or intense sunlight will have the hardest time managing this condition.  My worst case of melasma came in from a client who was a pilot.  The several hours of windshield time a pilot, long-haul driver or the like is very detrimental to the skin, even without melasma. Saunas and steam rooms should also be avoided for people trying to manage their melasma. 

Recent scientific evidence shows that a melasma can be linked to stress, depression and anxiety.  This comorbidity does not surprise me; these conditions cause inflammation in the body.  Furthermore, antidepressant medications cause you to be more sensitive to UV damage.

As an esthetician, I recommend starting a series of Pigment Fading Microdermabrasions as well as a home routine that gently exfoliates amd lightens skin with every application. How many treatments and at what frequency is completely individual. The esthetician will assess your skin and write up a plan for your specific needs. Some people are too sensitive for microdermabrasion, so they will be referred to Pigment Fading Facials or Home Facial Kits to fade and blend the skin tone.

For more information or to ask a question, please email Shelly directly HERE

To Schedule a Pigment Fading Service (in Georgia or Oregon), click HERE

• Shelly Todd, Esthetician

It’s Peel Season!

According to the Journal of The Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition, scientific studies on skin show that pumpkin, along with red paprika and tomato, reverse the elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Excessive amounts of ROS can damage cellular and DNA, leading to premature aging and cancer. Pumpkin also contains a plethora of antioxidants that soothe skin and help improve collagen production to plump up the skin and lessen the look of wrinkles. While the pumpkin mask sits on your skin, it’s dissolving the damaged skin cells, while leaving healthy cells intact, revealing the healthy even-toned cells beneath. In just 10-15 minutes, you’ll see improvement. With a series of 3 pumpkin home facial kits, done 10 days apart, you’ll be amazed at the results.

J. Renee Peels are all natural and use fruit enzymes from pumpkin, papaya, pomegranate and other fruits as well as natural lactic, glycolic and citric acids. Our exfoliating masks are labeled peels but the actual action of enzymes is to dissolve or digest the dead skin cells, so there is no yanking or peeling action needed, which can damage sensitive skin.

Our home facial kits have professional products and specific instructions on how to do each step. The kit includes: Cleanser, Pumpkin Enzyme Peel, Scrub, Soothing Mask, Toner, Serum and Lotion. Get exemplary results using professional organic peels and masks in the comfort of your own home.