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Save your money, OTC eye & night cream is unnecessary.
Q&A Spotlight:
Q. Why don’t you sell eye cream or night cream?
A. Simply put, unless these creams contain medical grade concentrations of retinol or other proven plumping ingredients, they are a waste of money. OTC (over the counter) eye creams and night creams cannot legally contain enough of the proven amount of active ingredient to provide a drastic or even moderate improvement to the skin; if they did, it would be illegal and deemed a prescription by the FDA. Also OTC eye and night creams are usually a thicker viscosity which are comedogenic (pore clogging), which can cause milia (hard plug in pore you can’t push out) and acne. That said, many people can not use higher levels of retinol on their skin because it can cause redness, inflammation, unsightly swelling and for some sensitive skin types, even sores and dermatitis.
All J. Renee Organics products’ are formulated to exfoliate, to reverse oxidative damage (pollution that cause premature aging) and to moisturize the skin.
The lotion you use on your face will also be used on your eyes, your neck and your décolletage. You only need one moisturizer to do the job. There are a few reasons to use a different moisturizer or change your product all together, like: if you’re traveling or have moved to a different environment, you have a new medication that interferes with your skin’s natural state of health (like cancer treatment) or you are having hormonal changes like menopause, pregnancy, hysterotomy, endocrine disease or puberty. The perfectly formulated lotion that works for your skin type works for all the areas, not just one. This not only saves you time, it saves you money! Our mantra is: Less is more. Our skincare routines are perfect for busy people that can’t or don’t want to spend a ton of time or money on their routine but want to have clear, healthy, youthful looking skin.
Wrinkles AND Acne!?
Adult acne and wrinkles at the same time and how to combat both without harming your skin. Organic product solutions.
Aging with acne is totally normal. But a pain in the butt!
As we age, excess dead skin cells clog pores, PH levels get less acidic, making skin susceptible to bacterial growth, and stress and menopause stimulate oil production. The extra oil produced mingles with the loitering dry skin creating a sticky situation and the perfect environment for acne bacteria to thrive.
Below are some solutions to the problem.
Following a home routine that incorporates ingredients that gently and regularly exfoliate (eliminate the excess dead skin) and ingredients that are anti-inflammatory and moisturize. Many anti-aging products contain oils and thick comedogenic (poor clogging) ingredients that help the skin appear youthful, but will also contribute to adult acne. We, at J. Renee Organics, have created the solution to this problem. Many of our products are anti-aging AND anti-acne.
Home Routine:
1: Cleanse. Twice a day (and after exercising) with a cleanser that contains acids and/or enzymes. Don’t use drugstore teen acne cleanser! They over-dry skin and make wrinkles more apparent. Over drying the skin causes the body to ratchet up oil production, which is the opposite of what we want.
2: Tone.
- Toner is used for a few different reasons. You can spritz it on a cotton pad and wipe off any left over cleanser or dirt or bacteria you missed while cleansing. More importantly though, it is a piece of the puzzle that is your skincare routine. Some people think of toner as just an acne product, like witch hazel or Sea Breeze used to dry up acne and oil, but in actuality it all depends on the formulation of the product as to what it would be used for. Witch hazel is ok as an ingredient in a toner but used alone, is way too drying to the skin. Sea Breeze and other toners that are drunk on alcohol content are very harsh and can easily over-dry the skin with just one use, much less daily use. We have three toners that we sell here at J. Renee Organics. If I’m being honest, my favorite is the Bomb and Calm Toner because I have aging skin that is acne prone (I’m 41 and female with combo sensitive skin). The Bomb and Calm helps with acne, aging, blackheads and other problems and it has a little kick to it because of the glycolic acid, but its oleic acid helps the skin hold on to water to plump the skin too; it’s my magic elixir. The Citrus Spritz toner is a more gentle toner for all skin types and it helps clean and preps the skin to absorb your moisturizer. The last toner we offer is the Men’s Aftershave Toner, which can be used by anyone. This toner is thick, like a gel and because of its healing sulfur and antibacterial ingredients, it’s fantastic for acne prone skin and after hair removal methods like shaving, plucking, dermaplaning, electrolysis, waxing and threading so you don’t get ingrown hairs or acne. So, as you can see, there are toners for different reasons but they are an integral part of your routine because they prep for moisturizer, cleanse just a bit more and can improve skin problems.
3: Moisturize. You don’t need a night cream/day cream/eye cream... Shoot for one moisturizer that your skin likes AND STICK WITH IT.
4: Lastly, WEAR SUNSCREEN if outside! UV rays can appear to help a breakout at first by drying-out the skin, but also causes inflammation, acne scarring, wrinkles, age spots and cancer. I’m not a fan of 2 in 1 moisturizers with sunscreen, but that’s a whole other article. Check out the article and others on our Q&A page
If you’re overwhelmed or don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on the wrong products, fill out our online skin-type questionnaire and get a customized skin assessment.
This set of products help adult skin that is also having breakouts. Believe it or not, adult acne is VERY common. Changes in hormones, too much dry skin, lack of a proper daily routine, pollution, using the wrong products for your skin type and many more factors cause acne in adult skin. Knowing your skin type is the 1st step to building the right routine for you.
We focus on gentle exfoliation to minimize pores and wrinkles while providing a deeper cleanse to smooth out skin texture. Antioxidants and healing ingredients support healthy, clear skin while also reversing signs of aging, without causing redness and irritation. Even sensitive skin types will benefit from this acne routine.
In just a few short weeks of consistent use (recommended AM & PM daily routine and weekly mask routine), your skin will transform. Collagen stimulating ingredients reveal firm, plump skin. Skin lightening ingredients fade acne scarring and age spots. Resurfacing glycolic acid and fruit enzyme acids dissolve away dead dry skin and unclog pores to lessen acne, blackheads and wrinkles. The sooner you start, the sooner your complexion will see a remarkable new radiance.
Click links to read more about each product and see ingredients:
4 oz Exfoliating Face Wash $38
2oz Bomb and Calm Toner $23
1 oz No Problems Serum $21
2 oz Ocean Lotion $42
1 oz Scrub Bits $18
2 oz Peel Level 3 $42
1 oz Petal Clay Mask $23
Are you damaging your skin?
Know Your Skin Type
Most of my clients don’t know their skin type or guess wrong and are using harmful products that not only make their skin look and feel worse, but also compromise the health of their skin. It is essential for everyone to get a skin assessment to make sure they are using products that work well together to improve and/or maintain skin health and beauty. Not everyone that has shiny skin has an oily skin type.
There are many factors that go into skin type: environment you live in, water consumption, pore size (pores do not open and close), oil production, hormones, chronic disease, medications, UV exposure and certain hobbies like swimming. Many of these things can be true for one person! Here at J. Renee Organics, we are well educated on the effects of these things on your skin and will refer you to the perfect routine and products for your unique situation.
Shelly Todd, Founder, Esthetician
J. Renee Organics
Revive Skin Services
Voted best spa 2020, Best skincare clinic 2021
Youth Acne
Acne can plague us at any age but during adolescence and puberty is the time to start battling it. Pre-teens are just learning how to take care of themselves and then BAM!, puberty kicks in and hormones turn their faces into an oily mess. Chances are that your child will have some form of acne during this time.
It is so very important to have your child on the right routine ASAP! Washing twice per day with the proper cleanser for their skin type and applying the proper lotion will keep most acne at bay and will lessen the chances of life long scarring.
Most drugstore acne products are formulated to dry-out the skin; this is not a long-term solution. In most people, this over-dries the skin, which stimulates oil production and creates MORE ACNE.
Addressing acne as early as possible will lessen the need for stronger medications, lasers and chemical peels later. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE! Fill out our skin-type questionnaire for your child and get them on the right track.
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Shelly Todd is the owner and esthetician for Revive Skin Services in three locations in Oregon. Shelly is also the creator and owner of J. Renee Organics Skincare. Her hard work and persistent learning has paid off!
Sweet treats for your skin.
Summer heat have your skin breaking out? PEEL and MASK! It’s the only way to remove all that sun damage, dirt from all those hikes, smoke from camping, exhaust and other pollution so that your pores aren’t clogging up and creating infections and acne. CLEAN SLATE!
Anti-Aging Dream Team
Results you can feel and see, quickly…NATURALLY.
These two masks, used weekly back-to-back (Peel then Pink Petal Mask), will do wonders for your skin texture and tone. Within weeks, you’ll see a dramatic difference in how your makeup settles on your skin, on the depth of wrinkles, dry skin clears up and hyperpigmentation starts to blend with the rest of the skin tone. All lending to a youthful complexion without chemicals or expensive procedures or products that may cause side effects. Added bonus: These also treat acne!
Peel Level 1-3: Enzymes gently scavenge damaged, diseased, and dead skin cells for optimal radiance. Gotu Kola is a proven collagen stimulant proven to work 120 times more effectively than synthetic collagen replacement therapies.
* * * Choose the level best for your skin type: 1=sensitive, 2=normal, 3=hearty, thick skin
Reishi mushroom carries Asiatic Acid to the cells for damage restoration, fading of sun spots and damage, wrinkle reduction, and boosting of cellular hydration. This beautifully gentle mask can be used by children, extremely sensitive skin types, Rosacea and anyone wanting to get a deeper cleanse and exfoliate but have adverse reactions to stronger products.
Blueberries bring to your skin an arsenal of anti-aging benefits and cranberries add to the blend with active bioflavonoids as well as much needed vitamins. This decadent and restorative treatment is a must for acne sufferers, acne scarring, antiaging and most skin types. May be too strong for sensitive skin, choose level 1 Peel Mask instead.
This peel is for those who want a little more aggressive exfoliation and for skin that can handle a bit of scrubbing. Along with the triple-acid combo of lactic, malic and glycolic acids, it also has fermented pomegranate enzymes and olive exfoliant. With acids, enzymes and a manual exfoliant, this mask scrub is a fantastic for antiaging, thick skin and acne scarring. This mask is not for sensitive skin types, Rosacea, or use on skin with active breakouts.
Because it contains a blend of several antioxidants, this mask is the GO-TO for antiaging and reversing free radical damage. Just recently, scientific studies have shown that topical application of anti-oxidants dramatically improves the quality of the epidermis and dermis. The effect soothes out wrinkles and the refines skin texture without side effects. There are also positive effects in treating photodamaged skin (dark spots) with anti-oxidants consisting of resveratrol, which in this mask are plenty: raspberry Seed Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit, Rosehip Seed Oil, pomegranate and apple. Petal Clay Mask is helpful for almost all aging skin problems as well as acne and post acne scarring and hyperpigmentation.
Rosacea Fast Facts
Vitamins and supplements that help with acne and rosacea.
We help you treat your rosacea from the outside, but there are some things you can do to help your body battle it when you have flares or help to alleviate symptoms all together. Here is a list of supplements and vitamins you can ingest to HELP BATTLE ROSACEA and the inflammation that comes with it. Many of these come in a daily multivitamin but you can also consume foods rich in them.
vitamin B-6
vitamin C
copper
magnesium
manganese
zinc
calcium (This is a BIG one. Helps stop flushing of the skin.)
vitamin B-1
vitamin B-12
folic acid
Food and drinks that can make rosacea WORSE:
alcohol
aged cheeses
canned, pickled, and fermented foods
smoked products, such as sausage, ham, bacon, or salami
legumes, such as chickpeas, soybeans, and lentils
vinegar
many prepared meals
yogurt
salty snack foods
sweets with preservatives
chocolate and cocoa
green tea
most citrus fruits
pineapple
canned fish, such as mackerel and tuna
peanuts
spinach
tomatoes
bananas
eggplant
strawberries
cherries
chili powder
cinnamon
cloves
Medications that can make rosacea worse:
airway medications, such as theophylline
heart medications
antibiotics
antidepressants
antipsychotics
diuretics
muscle relaxants
pain medications
gastrointestinal medicines
nausea and gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD
malaria drugs
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
indomethacin (Indocin)
diclofenac (Voltaren)
naproxen
Other things that can make rosacea worse:
alcohol
intestinal conditions or injuries that compromise the gut lining and affect digestion
liver conditions
vitamin B-6, vitamin C, copper, or zinc deficiencies
extreme or chronic stress
low oxygen states
injury or trauma
temperature extremes
Allergies and Rosacea
Rosacea presents as red cheeks, acne like rash and sometimes itching and even pain.
Studies have shown that a major instigator for flares in Rosacea are mast cells, which play a roll in your healing and inflammatory response. 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 like autoimmune disease and arthritis.
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. Have questions? Email Shelly, our skin info guru.
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Our home facial kits provide you with Shelly’s personalized care with professional products and easy, specific instructions on how to do each step. Each kit includes: Cleanser, Custom Enzyme Peel, Scrub bits, Custom Mask, Toner, Serum and Lotion. Get exemplary results using professional strength organic peels and masks that are specifically for your skin’s needs, just like if you came into my office. Get your skin back on track!
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