Do you need Acne Help? Start with what causes acne see our natural acne remedies & tips here.  Our Esthetician’s have 10yrs of knowledge in the cause of acne, acne treatment and acne scar reduction.  See the importance of natural acne treatment. Our acne tips will give you a chance to get your skin acne free.

1. Toxic Products: any product containing fragrance, perfum, alcohol, parabens and much more must be avoided with acne. Allowing toxic ingredients into your household cleaning products and skincare products are sure to cause a breakout. A toxic body does not mix with people who are prone to acne they detox through their skin which causes breakouts.
   

2. Hormone Overload: make sure your body is not on a hormone overload too many hormones create acne.  Things that can release lots of hormones that can cause acne: lack of sleep, stress, teen years, menstral cycle, birth control and what you eat.
   

3. Diet: Meat, soy, flaxseed, dairy & eating from plastic containers or bottles all load up your body with hormones that is bad for acne.  Also eating highly processed food or food that aggravates your body or digestive system to can cause mild to severe inflammation which will cause acne foods like: coffee, sugar, wheat, soy, dairy, nuts & shell fish are common offenders.   Take your vitamins make sure you are not deficient in anything.  DRINK WATER without water your body becomes toxic.
   

4. Hormone Balance: every seven to ten years (or if you have a baby) your body’s hormone balance will change.  Sometimes this can create more or less acne just be prepared! Work with an Esthetician to help you manage the changes in your skin.
   

5. Extractions: Book regular extractions from an Esthetician or Doctor while you are neutralizing your acne or if you have a bad breakout.  Never extract your acne at home unless you have professional training.  You will cause scarring and damage to your pores causing more acne.  When your acne is under control you can get extractions less often.
   

6. Professional Exfoliation: Regular peels and microdermabrasion can greatly improve pitted scarring and active breakouts.  At home you cannot get the same percentages or depths of peel that a professional can for you. If you can’t afford treatments, get a free consult from an Esthetician and medical strength home care always try to budget in extractions with exfoliation four times a year.

7. Home Care: Wash twice a day, missing washing your skin once in a day can cause a breakout.  Use exfoliation if you have acne your body needs help killing bacteria and turning its skin cells over.  You will need to moisturize with exfoliants and bacteria killing products.
   

8. Sunscreen: It is a common belief that the sun dries up acne and helps clear up the skin.  This belief is false the sun puts radiation into the skin causing more cells to mutate, more redness and long healing times.  The sun aggravates acne causing breakouts make sure to choose a good zinc / titanium based sunscreen or apply a thick even layer of mineral makeup everyday to avoid the suns damaging rays.

9. Sweat: if you do sports, excercise or just get hot and sweaty watch out! This creates the perfect environment for bacteria to grow encouraging a breakout.  You need to wash or tone your face right after your workout if you do a long workout and leave sweat on the face for 30min-1hour you may have some unwelcome visitors on your face.

10. Pillow Case: change your pillow case daily, sleeping on sweat and oil from the night before is the perfect environment to clog up your skin.  Tip: Flip your pillow over to get two nights out of one pillow case, if you have acne stock up on pillow cases you will need three a week.

Natural spray tanning / airbrush tans are ‘IN’ no more sun damage just a perfect sun-kissed glow.

We are very excited it introduce our cutting edge spray tanning services in the San Francisco Bay Area at affordable prices.  Full Body spray tanning is a wildly popular alternative to tanning booths or sun exposure.  Studies show that 10 exposures to a tanning booth in one LIFETIME increase your skin cancer risks by 50-75%! 

Not all spray tans are created equal Jessa Bronze is Non-Toxic ‘made with organic ingredients’ that means (We Say NO TO: alcohol, fragrance, perfum, parabens & more). Our formula is properly balanced with active ingredients: DHA + Erythrulose they create your color a bronzed glow, when the balance is off you turn orange yuck!  You can count on us for long lasting beautiful sun-kissed color.

Also you should always have your tan hand sprayed on, a booth just does not do you justice.  Our technicians can cover tan lines and highlight your body in an appealing way.  We also make sure that every nook and cranny is covered.

Finally, after care is your friend if you want your tan to fade evenly and last as long a possible you have to nurture it: moisturize, scrub and re-apply in 5-10 days.  We have the Jessa Bronze Spray Tan in a Can that you can take home for touch ups or a full body at home treatment $29 retail.

Why you should come back before 3 weeks is up.

1. Enjoy 20% OFF coupon on any sugaring hair removal service by returning before 3 weeks is up.  You must re-book at time of first service. Sugaring will remove hair at 1/16th of an inch, waxing must be 1/4th inch.  We do offer maintenance brows for waxing but cannot properly wax more course hair.

5 Best Anti-Aging Ingredients, Top 5 Anti-Aging Tips Natural Ingredients you want in your Face (serums, creams, moisurizers & eye cream)

by Jessica Roberts

Have you ever wondered which anti-aging ingredients are not only safe but also deliver the best results?  Remember what we put on our skin washes down the drain back into our environment.

When you get high percentages of the ingredients below or a mix of these ingredients you are in excellent shape to get firm radiant skin.

When you use formulas with these ingredients there are a few things to consider.  Different Names for the ingredient (check ingredient label), Percentages that produce results (if they are not listed, call the company), Store Price (Spa Price) & Results you get?

Top 5 of the Best Anti-Aging Ingredients:

1)      Vitamin C – Different Names: ascorbic acid, l-ascorbic acid OR ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin c ester) Percentages: 10% or higher, you must buy l-ascorbic or ascorbyl palmitate  Do Not Buy: ascorbic acid it is not as effective due to its large size the skin cannot absorb it and then use it. Results you get: Brighter skin less pigment / blocks melanin from forming, collagen and elastin growth equals less wrinkles / deep lines, scar healing, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory great for acne, exfoliating, studies have shown vitamin c to act as an additional 3-10spf.  The sun leaches vitamin c from our skin when too much vitamin c is leached the skin begins to burn, burns lead to cancer and premature aging.  The sun will go for your topical vitamin C first if you wear it blocking harmful rays and age spots from forming. Store Prices: $30-$150 (Spa Prices: $75-$200) *Remember most vitamin c formulas last 3 months, after that they are toxic!  Some formulas are stable and have a longer shelf life up to 2yrs.

2)      Peptides – Different Names: ARGIRELINE (Acetyl Hexapeptide) – is a wrinkle inhibitor reduces pre-existing wrinkle depth and relax facial tension. LEUPHASYL (Pentapeptide-3) – Compliments Argireline by modulating muscle contraction, reduces depth of wrinkles around the eye and forehead areas.  OCTAPEPTIDE (Acetyl Glutamyl Heptapeptide-1) – Extends and lengthens the muscle under tension reduces wrinkle depth. Matrixyl 3000 (Palmitoyl Oligopeptide & Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3) – Helps stimulate new Collagen I, III & IV and Elastin. TRIPEPTIDE (Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate) – temporarily relaxes the muscle, keeping it from contracting and thereby smoothing wrinkles, Copper Peptide.  Percentages: 5% or more, some over the counter formulas such as Olay Regenerist are low percentages of peptides don’t be fooled by a cheap price tag!  Results you get: Peptides have been shown to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by 50-70% over 3 months of use. Muscle Toning & Collagen and Elastin growth. Store Prices: $20-$200 (Spa Prices: $75-$200+)

3)      Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Natural Peels) – Different Names: glycolic acid – from sugar cane, lactic acid -from dairy products or honey , tartaric acid or pyruvic acid – from grapes, malic acid- from fruit, citric acid from citrus fruits, kojic acid from mushrooms. Percentages: home care: 1-5%mild-medium, 5-15%medium-strong, it is best to start your skin slowly with a lower percentages. (15%-70% clinical strength-recommended 1-4x a month) Results you get: clearer skin, less acne, less pigment, smaller pores, firmer collagen and elastin growth, scar reductio, increase in spf by 2-4, deeper product penetration with a breakdown of the skins natural barrier, fast skin cell turn over more like it was when you were a baby, the faster your skin cells shed the younger you look, with more new cells are on the surface making your skin glow!  When studied fruit acids work best as a mixture each one works differently.  Choose a 2-4 acid blend for the best results! (example: glycolic, lactic, malic & kojic) also get kojic or pigment fighting acids in everything this will combat melanin which makes uneven skin tone & age spots. Price: $25-$200

4)      DMAE Different Names: DMAE Bitartrate, Dimethlaminoethanol  Percentages: At least 3%-10% to be effective. Results you get: You will see less sagging and tighter skin.  This will tone your muscles each time you use it like a mini work out for your face.  This makes the results cumulative, they will not fade quickly.  When your face is in good shape it stays lifted! It is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies and is also present in fish, especially salmon.  Price: $20-$200, it is best to combine with other ingredients.

5)      Hyaluronic Different Names: Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyauronate Percentages: There are no specific percentages to follow with this ingredient, it is a good thing to have in your products at whatever percentage is used. Results you get: Balanced moisture levels, Independent studies have shown that hyaluronic helps the skin to hold 1000 times its weight in water, this makes the skin look plump.  A large factor in older looking skin is inadequate moisture, wrinkles and lines look deeper when they are dry, think dry lips and you will get the idea. Price: $45-$100

• 15% Vita-C Hyaluronic Serum (1oz) $65 – three L-Ascorbic derivatives, creating a stable serum with a two year shelf life.
• 25% Vita-C L-Ascorbic Treatment (1/2oz) $35 – this is a powerful treatment, brightening,firming, exfoliating with our highest concentration of C, and a 3 month shelf life.
• 100% Pure Vita-C Ester Powder (1oz) $35 – this remarkable mask can be used to boost the effects of your serum used 1-3 times a week.

Firming, Reduces Fine Lines & Wrinkles: Vitamin C stimulates collagen & elastin production, results are dramatic after 2-3 months of use.

Sun Protection & Reversal of Sun Damage: Vitamin C protects the cells of the skin. As a reducing agent, vitamin C can scavenge and destroy aggressive oxidizing agents and radicals in the skin: hydroperoxides and lipoperoxides, aggressors that are formed in the skin as a result of a wide range of environmental influences in everyday life, but particularly, intensive exposure to sunlight.

Sunlight goes after Vitamin C in our skin, when you wear a topical Vitamin C you not only reverse sun damage but Vita-C protects you from the sun, the rays of the sun go after Vita-C in your skincare product, preventing sunburns.

Brightens: Vitamin C capable of suppressing the pigmentation of the skin and decomposing melanin. In this way, it reduces the brown coloration of the skin, prevents the formation of freckles, birthmarks and senile keratosis, and can be used with good effect to whiten dark skin, or areas of dark skin.

by Jessica Roberts

NEW PRODUCT: ‘Jessa Sonic Skin Scrubber’ $98

There is a lot of buzz surrounding at home Sonic exfoliation products in the last couple of years. They have been used in professional settings such as doctors offices and spas for many years now at costly prices! They are a gentle alternative or addition to microdermabrasion and at home facial scrubs. Improving: Acne, Blackheads, Wrinkles, Aging, Pigment, Glow, Product Penetration & Health of Skin.

Sonic Brush like the ‘Clarisonic Brush’

The most popular sonic product on the market is the ‘clarisonic brush’. Price:($150-$200). The brush vibrates on a rechargeable base, by wetting the brush with your choice of cleanser to exfoliate and sonic clean your pores.

PROS: removes stuck on makeup, loosens blackheads, loosens dead skin cells, deeper clean than a scrub.

CONS: over dries skin, irritates sensitive-normal skin if used more than once a week, expensive, brushes must be replaced when worn out (pricey $50), the brush stays wet in between treatments which will grow bacteria and mold. (The clarisonic forums advise customers to do a bleach mixture soak to clean the brushes. YIKES: bleach = very toxic it is on the breast cancer no no list. Scrubbing bleach remnants, mold and bacteria into the skin is a bad idea)

Sonic Scrubber Blade like the ‘Jessa Sonic’

A more recent product to go main stream popular brands: Ezzi-Peel, Bliss Pore-Fector. Price:($200-$300). Vibrating at 28,000 times per second kind of like a sonic toothbrush. The tip of the tool is a stainless steel blade. The scrubber has two functions: 1-Exfoliation 2-Product Penetration

PROS: two separate and equally valuable functions, easy to clean, daily use increases results without side effects or irritation, no expensive parts to replace, extracts more blackheads, improves collagen/elastin/skin firmness, massages/vaporizes product for deep penetration.

CONS: takes a few tries to get the hang of it, if used incorrectly it may appear to not be working, takes a little longer to perform two functions, if you choose the rechargeable battery option you may encounter these issues: stops charging or does not vibrate with as much power within months of use or if it is low on charge.

The Best Option: Get the ‘Sonic Scrubber Blade’ if you can find an off market brand with no rechargeable battery. That you can plug into the wall during use it will assure that it always has full power and battery will not stop working. Price: $150 or less.

How To Use A Skin Scrubber Blade:

Step 1: Exfoliate – spray on organic toner or serum while skin is moist apply tip at 45 degree angle, in a downward motion move slowly all over face, you will see blackheads and skin cells blast off of face as well as collect on tip of device.  Tip: lift the skin in blackhead areas with thumb and index finger ‘pinching’ the section to put more pressure under the blackheads.

Step 2: Penetration/Muscle Toning: apply thin layer of serum or moisturizer flip the tip over hold flat on skin, move in an upward motion all over face it will vaporize your moisturizer creating tiny molecules easy for the skin to absorb. This action will heat and massage the skin stimulating more collagen and elastin growth, shown in independent studies.

Ezzi-Peel Example Videos:

Scrubber:

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Penetration:

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• 1/2 pound (one month supply) 100% Moringa Leaf Powder $32
• 100 capsules (one month supply) 100% Moringa Leaf Powder $32

Containing over 90 essential nutrients this is the ultimate super food!  This tree has the ability to replace all of your supplements.  This is a multi-vitamin coming from one plant based source a tree!  It will also provide you with a potent dose of greens.

Including: Vitamin A, B’s, C, D, E, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Omega 3,6, 9,  high levels of protein & iron, 14 powerful anti-oxidents, and amino acids.

With over 40 years of research in some of the most malnourished countries in the world including: Africa & India this tree has proven it can relieve and reduce the signs of over 300 diseases.  Including: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Anxiety, Digestive Disorders, Arthritis, Replenishes Iron Preventing Anemia, Sleep Aid, Relives Pain, Energizes to name a few.

This tree was used in Africa at a church where there were 6 severely malnourished children. Their stomach’s were distended 10 inches and hair was turning orange, it was also noted that they had very little energy.  Within three weeks of taking formula made partially out of Moringa the children’s stomachs flattened and hair turned black.  They began displaying much more energy, a twinkle in their eye and plenty of energy to play and laugh.

Every single part of the moringa tree is edible and promotes health and healing of the body:

Moringa Leaf Powder – are considered to contain the highest levels of nutrients and function as a multi-
vitamin, & high powdered anti-oxident.

Moringa Stems – contain some of the same vitamins the leaves do as well as extra fiber & protein.

Moringa Oil – 5 year self life, you can use for anything from cooking to skincare products with amazing results!

Moringa Seeds – are used to purify water and kill bacteria and fugus.  The seeds contain high positive ion levels which cause toxins to be drawn to it like a magnet.  As well as when placed in water they cause toxins to sink to the bottom.  Wonderful treatment for liver, kidneys, gallbladder & detoxification of the body.

Moringa Pods – contain many of the vitamins as well as extra protein and fiber.

Moringa Roots – Make a fantastic detoxifying tea.

Fruit – wonderful containing high levels of vitamin c and many of the vitamins the leaf contains.