Skin Care on a Budget

Skin care doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, we offer solutions for healthy glowing skin on a budget. Use the right products for your skin type to save time and money.

Work with nature, not against it.

Of course, we all want to look our best, but beauty rituals are not always cheap, especially as we age or if you have acne or other skin conditions. Consistency is key; starting and stopping a program for your skin can not only be fruitless, it wastes time and money. I am here to shine some light on the best way to care for your skin on a budget.

Most people are incorrect about their perceived skin type and with rosacea, acne and sensitive skin, using the right products for your skin is IMPERATIVE! I offer free skin typing with ALL skin treatments and I have an affordable online form as well ($35).

Finding balance for your skin is the goal. Using products that wont harm your skin and will help it do its natural job of protecting you is what we strive for. Work with nature, not against it.

Frugal Skin Plan:
- DAILY: Wash, Tone, Lotion – 2x per day, every day (AM & PM), no matter what. Products, if they are the correct ones, should last about 2 months and our sets are around $100. Add a serum for skin conditions (acne, dry skin, aging for about $23).
- DO NOT USE FACE WIPES TO CLEANSE! These don’t actually clean your face and will end up drying it out: working against nature. READ MORE
- WEEKLY: Use a home peel mask, apply after washing, then rinse after 20 mins and apply toner and lotion. About $30 and lasts about 3-4 months.
MONTHLY: Get a professional peel or Mini Facial: $80-$120

Break it down: For around $160 per month, you can get you glowing, healthy skin as well as professional updating of your routine as the seasons change or health or environment changes.

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The Right Tool for T.E.W.L

TEWL and dehydration are caused mostly by not drinking enough water but also by the lack of humidity in the environment. We all lose approximately 1 pint of fluid each day from TEWL. If you already have dry skin, you’ll lose more, leaving you open to dehydration and infection, as well as make you look older than you are.

Most of the skin problems (how it looks and feels) are due to overly dry skin. Of course, drinking more water and eating water laden vegetables and fruit will help the situation, but you also need to use the right skincare products to combat TEWL. Trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) is when the water inside you evaporates through your skin. We all lose approximately 1 pint of fluid each day from TEWL. If you already have dry skin, you’ll lose more, leaving you open to dehydration and infection, as well as make you look older than you are.

TEWL and dehydration are caused mostly by not drinking enough water but also by the lack of humidity in the environment. Winter dry air and the use of indoor heating increase water loss, drying skin out even faster. Using drying products for acne and oily skin, drinking too much caffeine, pool swimming, illness, hormonal imbalance, smoking, stress and travel are also moisture killers. To repair the damage done and stop it from progressing, you need to be using skincare products that trap in water, while not clogging pores.

For most, applying heavy creams can cause more problems: clog pores, acne, milia to name a few. Try to find products that are well balanced with emollients and oils. Emollients are ingredients that seal in moisture; my favorite is jojoba oil because it fights bacteria and won’t clog your pores. Ceramides (lipids) in skincare are also extremely helpful for locking in water.

Once you find products that have the right ingredients, you then have to try them on your own skin to see if your skin reacts well. You need to try a new skincare routine for at least a month before seeing if it’s going to work for you. Why one month?... because it’s the typical full cycle of your skin.

There is a lot to learn about ingredients: ones that are good for your skin, ones that are bad for your skin and overall health and ones that work well enough together to actually make a difference. I have researched this for 13 years now, so if you would like specific advice on the right products and ingredients for YOUR skin, please set up a skin assessment and maybe a product assessment (I look over the ingredients of your current products). There are thousands of brands out there, it pays to have a professional’s advice on skincare products.

Online Skin Assessment

Shelly Todd, LE

J Renee Organics
J Renee Skin Clinic
Georgia Esthetician: ES011069
Oregon Esthetician: FT-10153597

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Reverse UV Damage with Antioxidants

Learn how antioxidant rick skincare products can reverse UV damage and protect against premature skin aging.

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

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

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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

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Super Bowl Sunday Snacks

The snacks and beer on Super Bowl Sunday are plentiful, just make sure you drink lots of water too and maybe eat perfectly for a week afterwards. For your skin and health!

Read article:

https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/2015/08/7-foods-that-are-ruining-your-skin

#superbowlsunday #football #skin #alcohol #snacks #foodandskin #beauty

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New Scheduling Online

New J Renee Spa locations in Georgia, Oregon and North Carolina. Also, Mother’s Day E-Gift Cards on sale for 15% off to be used on Skin Services in GA or J Renee Organics product orders from anywhere.