Hyperpigmentation

Often referred to as sun spots, liver spots, or age spots, hyperpigmentation is the excessive darkening of certain areas of the skin. These spots occur mainly as a reaction to prolonged sun exposure, but can also be attributed to sensitivity to certain ingredients, previous acne activity, cuts and scrapes, among others. Alleviating hyperpigmentation requires proper professional treatments, as well as daily maintenance at home.

Cellular Sweep Facials assist in brightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation. Using lactic acid peels, the skin is exfoliated and encouraged to balance its melanin production, thereby evening out the skin tone. Collagen Facials are also effective in balancing the skin tone by combining a lactic acid peel with a skin firming and brightening collagen sheet mask. A series of 6 Cellular Sweep Facials or Collagen Facials, administered over the course of 6 to 24 weeks, is recommended. A maintenance routine of one Balancing Facial, Collagen Facial, or Cellular Sweep Facial is recommended every 4 to 6 weeks thereafter.

Key Products:
Whitening Serum: This highly effective serum contains seven naturally derived botanicals proven to fade and prevent hyperpigmentation.

SPF: Although everyone is encouraged to use sunscreen every day, for those experiencing hyperpigmentation, sunscreen is essential to the maintenance of a balanced complexion. Since the sun excites melanin production, even one day without sunscreen can darken hyperpigmentation spots to their previous conditions.

Fine Lines, Wrinkles, & Loss of Elasticity

While aging is a natural and inevitable process, the goal is to do so gracefully and youthfully! Over time, the collagen and elastin in skin diminishes. These proteins are responsible for the firmness and plumpness of the skin. Also, over time, fine lines and wrinkles occur in areas of expression. For example, horizontal lines are common on the forehead because eyebrows are frequently raised. The repetition of this movement, over time, creases the skin, causing a wrinkle.

JEM Skincare & Massage offers two remarkable facials to target the effects of aging. The Collagen Facial combines alpha hydroxy acids to exfoliate and brighten the skin with an amazing collage sheet mask to dramatically improve the firmness of the skin. Even more effective is the Ultrasonic Infusion Facial. This facial incorporates alpha hydroxy acids, a collagen sheet mask, and also ultrasonic technology to stimulate collagen production. For optimal results, a series of 6 facials in 6 weeks is recommended, with maintenances facials every 4 to 6 weeks thereafter.

Key Products:
Ultimate Firming Serum: Proven to reduce wrinkle depth, the potent peptides in this serum will dramatically ease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Exfogel 7.5%: Containing 7.5% glycolic acid, this serum gently exfoliates dead skin cells, visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin brighter and more hydrated.

Inflamed Acne: Pustules, Papules, & Nodules

Inflamed acne is one of the most often misunderstood skin conditions. Persons afflicted with this type of acne are genetically predisposed to the condition. Along with blackheads and whiteheads, the skin is also congested with irritated pustules and papules, commonly knows as zits. To combat inflamed acne, the first step is education; the goal is to increase understanding of the condition and what can be done to alleviate the symptoms.

Reducing the inflammation is the first treatment priority. A Balancing Facial will properly cleanse and exfoliate the skin gently, allowing it to heal and repair itself. A series of 6 Balancing Facials, one every week for 6 weeks, is ideal to quickly calm and heal this inflamed condition, simultaneously purging the underlying congestion. Depending on the severity of the condition, facials are recommended every 2 to 6 weeks thereafter.

Key Products:
Benzoyl peroxide products can work wonders on inflamed acne. JEM Skincare & Massage offers a complete line of benzoyl peroxide acne care products to ensure more clear, radiant skin.

Non-Inflamed Acne: Blackheads & Whiteheads

When pores become clogged with trapped oil and dead skin cells, blackheads and whiteheads form. While removing these impurities is essential to achieving clear skin, it is also important to properly cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish the skin on a regular basis to maintain a blemish-free complexion.

During facials, extractions remove blackheads and impactions from clogged pores. For all acneic conditions, especially non-inflamed acne, extractions are paramount to achieving clear skin. Once impactions form, they must be removed manually. Both the Cellular Sweep Facial and the Ultrasonic Infusion Facial are ideal for non-inflamed acne. The skin is cleansed and exfoliated with either a chemical peel, as in the Cellular Sweep Facial, or with advanced ultrasonic technology, as in the Ultrasonic Infusion Facial. By exfoliating a little more aggressively, these facials benefit the skin by releasing excess buildup of pore clogging dead skin cells. This also allows blackheads and impactions to release from the pore more easily, requiring less force in their removal.

A series of 6 Cellular Sweep Facials or Ultrasonic Infusion Facials, one every week for 6 weeks, is ideal to quickly remove impurities. Depending on the severity of the condition, facials are recommended every 2 to 6 weeks thereafter.

Key Products:
Salicylic acid, when used in appropriate percentages, gently exfoliates away dead skin cells that might otherwise clog pores. Salicylic acid decreases surface oil production, as well as reduces redness and inflammation.

Sensitivity

Everyone is prone to sensitivity in reaction to strong irritants, however some individuals experience great irritation from even the most seemingly benign ingredients. These individuals are genetically predisposed to skin sensitivity. This sensitive condition may be present in all skin types from very dry to very oily, and can be controlled but not eradicated. Balancing Facials will help to calm and soothe redness and irritation. Monthly facials are recommended to maintain a balanced complexion.

Key Products:
JEM Skincare & Massage offers a complete line of sensitive skin care products including cleanser, toner, serum, mask, sunscreen, and three different moisturizers. Each product is fragrance and color free, containing neither irritants nor allergens.

Excessive Dryness & Dehydration

The amount of oil produced in the skin is genetically determined. Normal skin is characterized as having enough oil to lubricate the skin, and not too much to clog the pores. Most people do not have normal skin. Dry skin, which lacks oil moisture, can appear rough, flaky, and prematurely wrinkled. Dehydration is another type of dryness, in which the skin lacks water moisture. Dehydration of the skin has little to do with the amount of water you drink, but is instead caused mostly by external factors. Sun and wind exposure, use of harsh products, air travel, and prolonged exposure to heating and air conditioning are all examples of external factors that dehydrate the skin. Dehydrated skin can appear pulled or tight, and even a bit scaly.

Increasing moisture levels in excessively dry and/or dehydrated skin in the main focus. To accomplish this, it is necessary to first prepare the skin to better receive skin quenching products. Dry skin often accumulates a thick, rough layer of dead skin cells, impenetrable to even the most nourishing ingredients. This layer must be exfoliated away, revealing a fresher skin that will more readily receive products.

The Collagen Facial includes a skin sloughing chemical peel to remove excess layers of dead skin cells. Also included is a supremely hydrating collage sheet mask that will moisturize and nourish the skin, while also easing fine lines and wrinkles. For optimal results, a series of 6 facials in 6 weeks is recommended, with maintenances facials every 4 to 6 weeks thereafter.

Key Products:
JEM Skincare & Massage uses a revolutionary custom blended skin care line, ONLY YOURx. Every homecare product is specially formulated to address the skin's specific needs. For dry and/or dehydrated skins, extra hydrating and moisturizing serums are included in each custom blended product.

Excessive Oiliness

It is normal for all skin types to experience oiliness, especially in the nose and forehead areas approximately eight hours after cleansing. For some people, palpable oiliness occurs much faster than average. Excessive oiliness is a condition either inherited or induced because of external factors. Genetic oiliness is caused by overactive oil glands. Large pores are often present in this skin type. Externally induced oiliness is caused by severe dehydration of the skin. The skin tries to maintain a certain level of intrinsic lubrication. If water moisture is lost from the skin, it will overproduce oil to make up for the lost water.

Treatments for these two types of excessive oiliness are quite divergent. With genetic oiliness, the main goals are to reduce oil production, increase oil absorption, and reduce pore size appearance. Salicylic acid decreases sebaceous activity. Using home care products with salicylic acids will decrease oil production daily. Cellular Sweep Facials, using a salicylic acid peel, will further reduce oil production as well as provide a deep pore cleansing. Depending on the severity of the condition, a series of 6 weekly Cellular Sweep Facials may be advised, with monthly Cellular Sweep or Balancing Facials thereafter. Severely dehydrated skin that exhibits oiliness must be treated very delicately. Although this process may seem and feel counterintuitive, it is important to hydrate and moisturize this skin condition to regain the proper balance between oil and water moisture levels in the skin. ONLY YOURx custom blended products will hydrate and balance the skin at home, while Balancing Facials will further assist in this process. A series of 6 weekly Balancing Facials may be advised. Monthly Balancing Facials are recommended to maintain proper moisture equilibrium.

Key Products:
For genetically oily skin, the salicylic line of acne products from ONLY YOURx will help to decrease oil production and reduce pore size appearance. For severely dehydrated skin exhibiting oiliness, ONLY YOURx custom blended skin care products will reduce oiliness and balance the skin's moisture levels.