Lazy Saturdays are a MUST
Lazy Saturdays are good for the skin. Enduge in doing nothing to lessen stress.
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
Find out how to repair crepey skin and in turn, have healthier skin and body.
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.
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
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.
Vitamin D from Sun
How to be safe from the sun and still get vitamin D.
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
Bid on our donations at the next charity events for Cherokee Family Violence Center or Special Needs Cobb.
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
Special Needs Cobb
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.
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, unfortunately…
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.
Thank You Cherokee County Schools
Cherokee County School District Employees receive 10% off all services and products with J Renee Organics and J Renee Skin Clinic in Kennesaw, GA
As a thank you for educating and looking after our younger generation’s learning experience, we are now offering all Cherokee County (GA) School District employees an on going 10% discount on all services, gift certificates and organic skincare products we offer here at J Renee Skin Clinic in Kennesaw and on all online product orders. Thank you for your dedication to the children.
USE CODE: SCHOOL @ Checkout and when scheduling.
Skin PH & the Importance of Toner and Lotion
All kinds of things can affect the pH of your skin, like diet, hygiene habits and skin care products.
Without proper skin PH, which was previously thought to be 5.5, your barrier function doesn't work like it should. New research states that healthy skin is even more acidic at a PH of 4-4.5 (7 is neutral). Without the proper skin PH, your healthy skin bacteria (or microbiome) is less effective, causing things like acne, dry skin, sensitive skin and irritation.
This is why using a toner and moisturizer after cleansing is so important! PH is restored with the right toner for your skin type and protected throughout the day by the proper moisturizer.
To help your skin PH stay in a healthy range, make sure your products are right for your skin type. Also, always use a toner and moisturizer after washing and/or rinsing with water. Water is too alkaline, which leaves your skin dry, unprotected & can causes severe irritation and redness over time.
To find out exactly what products you should be using, set up a skin assessment.
Click the link below to find out your skin type and get free product samples.
Antioxidants Revers Sun Damage
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 regularly 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
Ingredient Spotlight: Peptides
Ingredient spotlight on peptides
Peptides that Improve Skin:
Signal peptides are known to stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and other proteins that make the skin appear firmer and fuller.
Carrier peptides deliver copper and magnesium to the skin. Copper improves collagen production, enhances elasticity and combats the appearance of photoaging skin by brightening age spots.
Enzyme-inhibitor peptides slow the body’s natural process of losing collagen.
Peptides are a part of our skin’s natural healing process; they are also added to our skin care products to help stimulate collagen production and help relax facial muscles to smooth-out wrinkles. There are many different kinds of peptides, each producing a different effect in the skin. When collagen breaks down for any reason (Via lifestyle choices or general aging), it produces peptides; this process is called hydrolysis.
When peptides are applied to the skin topically, fibroblasts interpret it as a signal to produce new collagen, which successfully reduces the look of wrinkles. It’s pretty amazing that peptides can also inhibit nerve signals to soften fine lines caused by muscle movement, sort of like topical Botox.
The body begins producing less collagen as we age, usually starting in the mid-to-late 20s. After that, people lose about 1% of their collagen per year, and by age 40, collagen levels have dropped dramatically. Starting an anti-aging skin care routine at any age can help the look of your complexion, but starting it in your 20s and being consistent can help preserve your beauty much longer.
Peptide Rich Products:
This smooth and lightly fragrant, luxurious face cream can be used as a night cream or for dry skin types, night and day. Rich with cocoa butter, rosehip seed oil, plant stem cells and peptides, this cream screams antiaging! Fermented pomegranate enzymes gently exfoliate and help with moisture absorption, while aloe and seaweed work together to regenerate the skin, and finally, honeysuckle extracts soothe and calm. Not recommended for acne prone skin or extremely sensitive skin. 2 oz Glass Jar
Blossum into Spring
Put the spring back into your skin with a collagen induction home facial kit featuring professional strength products.
A professional strength peel and mask will not only unclog pores and leave your skin soft and dewy; it helps prevent long term issues that may arise from pollution and improper skin care regimen. In short, regular exfoliation helps regenerate skin and kick-starts collagen production to keep your complexion looking youthful and healthy.
Get your professional strength home facial kit today. Each kit comes with a free skin assessment, cleanser, toner, serum and moisturizer as well as a peel and scrub for your specific skin type, and a mask for your skin goals (acne, wrinkle reduction, age spots, etc.). Every kit is personalized to your skin’s needs at that particular time in your life. Skin changes with our bodies and environment, so it’s important to have the right treatment at the right time for each individual. An esthetician will contact you to ask specific questions to be able to prepare your kit for you.
Purchase your kit online and Shelly, our lead esthetician will contact you to ask you questions so that your kit is personalized to you.
Home Facial Kits include a detailed set of step-by-step instructions.
Get exemplary results using professional organic peels and masks that are specifically for your skin’s needs.
Rosacea, Sensitive Skin & Histamine
With spring upon us, you may notice your facial skin flushing or breaking out. Histamine has been proven to be a major instigator for flares in Rosacea. In people with food allergies and sensitivities, hay-fever and other allergies, their inflammatory response is activated on a regular basis. Mast cells release histamine to help destroy the perceived threat, which causes inflammation in the body. This process can exacerbate Rosacea, Acne and other inflammatory related diseases.
To help protect your skin from flushing or progressing into a full-blown Rosacea flare, it’s important to take an antihistamine daily. It’s also very important to avoid food, products and situations, like: food you’re allergic to, sugar, gluten, perfumes, very hot showers and saunas, so your skin won’t start the inflammatory process. Once you omit the offensive action or food, it will take your body several days to weeks to recover fully and start to calm down again. If your Rosacea is still not calming down after omitting the offensive substance or action, you may want to make an appointment to see an allergist or immunologist to see if there is an issue with your immune system causing a chronic inflammatory response.
Rosacea is an external sign of the storms stirring inside your body. Finding the reason for your Rosacea flares is helpful in keeping your whole body’s inflammation in check, which helps keep your body healthy, lessens body pain and helps your skin look prettier. Using the proper products for your skin is even more important in Rosacea prone skin as well. Many products can irritate the skin: perfumes, strong retinols and acids as well as some botanical ingredients like oleander, lavender and tea tree oil. Even the best anti-aging and acne products are too irritating for Rosacea prone skin because they irritate the skin to plump it or use acids to exfoliate; which unfortunately activates the inflammatory response. This activation is good for plumping wrinkles and erasing acne, but bad for redness and Rosacea. A fine balance of active and non-active soothing ingredients is needed for this type of sensitive skin.
Rosacea & Sensitive Skin Product Set - $140
This calming, gentle set of products are amazing for sensitive skin and Rosacea. They are synergistically formulated to be anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. These products work together to support a healthy microbiome so that your skin can regain its natural ability to protect you from pollution and topical allergic triggers. People with mast cell conditions, allergic conditions, and people going through cancer treatment or that have Rosacea and extremely sensitive skin will see a more balanced complexion, less dry skin and itching, less breakouts and less redness.
Ingredient Spotlight: Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid is an AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) that comes from sugarcane, sugar beets, pineapple, cantaloupe and unripe grapes. It helps make skin soft and lessens the look of wrinkles by removing dead skin (exfoliating) and actually stimulates skin cells to produce more collagen. Most people can use it without side effects, but at higher strengths (usually in strong peels), some people need to be cautious because it can cause irritation in extremely sensitive skin types and sometimes causes dark spots in darker skin types. AHAs at low concentrations are beneficial to the skin because it helps regulate inflammation in the skin long term by removing UV damaged skin. Products formulated with low amounts of glycolic acid used daily can help skin glow long term.
Preserve and Protect Set:
Formulated gently with glycolic acid and other anti-aging and anti-acne ingredients.
Aging skin needs a balanced routine of exfoliation, moisture, vitamins and minerals. Our “Preserve and Protect” skin care set addresses all of these needs.
Exfoliating Cleanser helps remove dirt, germs, pollution and dead skin damaged by UV rays. The gentle enzymes start the process of turning over the skin while the blend of B5, vitamin E, rosemary, rosehips and other herbs soothe skin during the cleansing process.
Bomb and Calm Toner is a potent mix of antioxidants to help restore microbiome and reverse signs of aging. Vitamin A and glycolic acid helps diminish wrinkles while vitamin A helps fade age spots and acne scarring. We balance out all these active ingredients with calming MSM and aloe to calm redness and inflammation.
No Problems Serum is not only amazing for aging skin, it does double duty and eliminates acne too. Sulfur penetrates and creates elasticity while niacinamide reduces redness and inflammation. Vitamin c repairs micro scarring and reverses sun damage while retinol and salicylic acid unclog pores, speed cellular turn over and undo the signs of aging skin.
The cherry on top is our Ocean Lotion, with over 92 minerals and trace minerals straight from the ocean with our proprietary Ocean Mineral Blend, you’ll be loving your skin! Ocean minerals contain magnesium, calcium, and potassium, which stimulate natural collagen production, leading to a more youthful and radiant complexion. This light, but highly effective lotion soaks in well without a greasy feel like other antiaging creams.
This product set is amazing for antiaging, so you may feel a good tingle with application and see a warmth in your cheeks, just like when you were younger. The set costs $124 and should last you about 2-3 months is used as directed, AM and PM, every day. You should see results in as little as two weeks of consistent application.
Click on the links below to read about each product and to see ingredients.
4 oz Exfoliating Face Wash $38
2 oz Bomb and Calm Toner $23
1 oz No Problems Serum $21
2 oz Ocean Lotion $42
Skin Care Routine Instructions
Home skin care routine directions.
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Cleanser
· When to use: AM & PM and after exercise or swimming
· Order in Routine: Use 1st before toners, serums and moisturizers
· How to use: Put a pea sized amount in your palm, mix with a bit of warm water and gently scrub face and eyes with hands. Rinse off with warm water or a warm damp wash rag. Try not to use hot water, as that will dry out the skin, tepid temperature is best. Pat dry. Tone, serum and moisturize.
Toner
· When to use: AM & PM and after exercise or swimming
· Order in Routine: Use 2nd, after cleansing & before serums and moisturizers
· How to use: After cleansing your skin, spray toner on a cotton round and wipe face. Do not wash off, leave on and let dry a bit, then apply moisturizer.
Serum
· When to Use: AM & PM or as directed by your esthetician
· Order in Routine: Use 3rd After cleansing and Toning, before Moisturizer.
· How to use: After cleansing and toning your skin, rub a very small amount into your face and neck and leave on. Follow with moisturizer and then sunscreen if you will be out doors.
Lotion/Cream
· When to use: AM & PM and after exercise or swimming
· Order in Routine: Use 3rd if you’re not using serum, 4th if you are, after cleansing, toning and serum.
· How to use: Apply desired amount on face, neck and chest and rub in. Last step is Sunscreen if you’re outside.
Sunscreen
· When to use: If you will be outdoors, or in front of a window (driving, working in front of windows, pilots) for more than 15 minutes, apply sunscreen daily. If you will be mostly inside the whole day, skip it. Sunscreen tends to clog pores, skip it if you’re not getting UV rays.
· Order in Routine: Last. Use after all other skin products. Can be used on or under makeup, but definitely use after you wash, tone, serum and apply daily moisturizer.
· How to use: Apply 30 SPF or higher if going to be in UV light. Reapply every 20-30 minutes. 45+ SPF if you are fare skinned, burn easily, have had skin cancer, are going to be in a tropical place or are outside for long periods of time.
Our products are formulated to be used AM & PM daily and a little goes a long way. Please use these products as directed in your skin assessment for the best results. It takes up to 40 days (the natural life cycle of the skin) for your skin to get used to a new routine, please be patient and use as directed. Call/Text/ Email with any questions or concerns. (503) 374-5662 j.reneeskin@yahoo.com
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
Vitamin D in the Winter
To get enough vitamin D from the sun, only 10–30 minutes of midday sunlight is needed, a couple days per week. People with darker skin need a bit more; conversely, people with pale skin need less. Walking from buildings, to your car, to buildings is all you need to produce adequate vitamin D. NO PROLONGED TANNING NEEDED! Also, a “base tan” is a misnomer.
BE SAFE, No tanning salons! #tanningsalon #tanning #cancer #prematureaging #SkinCare #vitaminD #redhead #skintone #health #beauty
Melasma Plan
“…Recent scientific evidence shows that a melasma can be linked to stress, depression and anxiety.“
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
Ethnic Skin Solutions
J Renee Organics skin care products are perfect for all skin types. For example, African American skin is unique because it experiences TEWL (trans-epidermal water loss) more than Caucasian skin types. This means that they experience more dry skin and need more attention on trapping in moisture.
Darker skin types also have more inflammation when suffering from acne, which leads to hyperpigmentation (dark scars).
J Renee Organics helps both of these problems with our acne and dry skin specific products. We formulate our skin care products to help fade dark spots, lessen inflammation in the skin, and trap in water for proper barrier function while eliminating the bacteria that causes acne. Proper barrier function is key to protecting the skin from external acne causes, as well as making skin soft and plump.
We use antioxidants, vitamin C and gentle exfoliants to help blend skin tone and clear up acne long term. No gimmicks. No chemicals. No skin flaking. Our products are gentle enough for even the MOST SENSITIVE SKIN while effectively beautifying complexions of all races, skin types, sexes and stages of age and health.
It’s simple: get a skin assessment (online or in person, each way you “meet with” a well educated esthetician, not automated), receive a plan and start your skin care routine. Routines are very personalized but ALL HOME ROUTINES ARE EFFECTIVE when used as directed. We guarantee our 11 years of experience with skin, skin science and ingredients, research and tested skin care routines are what you have been looking for all these years. Finally have a healthy sustainable answer for beautiful bare skin.
Plant Based Skin Care- Proof is in the Plump!
It’s hard to penetrate the barrier of the skin; a healthy and functioning skin barrier is there to protect your skin from dehydration, germ penetration, allergens, irritants, & ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species cause sun damage & wrinkles because of the sun’s radiation). That said, we can adjust the barrier to absorb specific ingredients to improve complexion and skin texture. This is how proper daily skin care, rich in antioxidants, can increase skin regeneration, elasticity, smoothness and thus help the appearance of aging.
Topically (creams, lotions, etc), there are two ingredient types that are most helpful in slowing skin aging: antioxidants and cell regulators which help cells live longer and healthier. The antioxidants promote healthy collagen (plump skin), while cell regulators like retinol help your body to produce more collagen. Think youthful plump skin (ample healthy collagen always being produced).
Not all fountain-of-youth cream claims can be proven. MANY ingredients can’t penetrate your skin’s protective shield (barrier function). With massive amounts of money, scientists have been researching smaller molecular ingredients that will absorb and work to rejuvenate skin. So far, antioxidants are the go-to small molecule for skin elasticity (skin stretch and snap-back), redness and age spots. One study proved that with a consistent daily skin care routine containing plant based antioxidants, in just 3 months, people had tighter skin, less redness, better texture and less age spots.
Botanical (plant) ingredients have been proven to be effective cell regulators, “acting directly on collagen metabolism to stimulate collagen production as well as elastin fibers.” Plump, healthy and youthful looking skin from Mother Nature herself!
Can a shower wash a tan off?
Will a shower wash off a suntan even from a tanning bed?
A. No. Your tan is made in cells inside your body (called melanocytes) as an attempt to try to protect you from the UV damage. The depth (how dark) a tan you end up with is a direct reflection of the damage caused to your cells. Darker tan = More cellular radiation damage.
Skin cancer is the most preventable, most prevalent cancer in the US, with numbers higher than all other cancers put together. This includes melanoma, which has increased by 77% since 1992 and is responsible for 75% of skin cancer deaths. UVR radiation (consisting of UVA, UVB and UVC rays) is obtained from sun and tanning bed exposure alike. Just one indoor tanning session increases the likelihood of developing melanoma by 20%!
Alternatives: spray tan or lotions. They contain a plant based Ingredient called DHA which reacts with the skin, resulting in the production of melanoidins, causing your skin to darken. Although this method is safer in comparison to UVR radiation, there are still drawbacks. Studies on topically applied DHA have shown to cause skin sensitivities and rashes, worsen rosacea, cause sun sensitivity making you more likely to burn and can increase free radical damage in the skin (prematurity aging the skin). Also, some tanning accelerators have chemicals in them called benzyl nicotinate, said to increase blood flow to help melanocytes produce more pigment. Others have a chemical called Tyrosine, which is said to help produce more melanin (tan) but there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.
Tanning is a beauty preference that I hope fades in the south as it has in the NW. The only healthy skin tone is your God-given one. Taking care of the skin you’re in will provide you with a glowing complexion into your 50, 60s and help you to live into your 80 and 90s even, by avoiding the cancers proven to be caused by UVR radiation. As long as you protect it and use the proper skin care routine for your skin type, you’ll love the skin you’re in.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4345932/