Green Tea Acne Treatment

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Green Tea Acne Treatment

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Aesthetician: Carol Duncan Breitag & Joan Bauer
Salon: Duncan Noble Spa, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Professional Treatments

Protocol 1:

TREATMENT ONE – JANUARY 08: Cleansed with Beta Green Tea Cleanser;  2nd cleansing with Glycolic Herbal Wash;  3rd cleansing with Pumice Wash – used steam for 1-2 minutes, removed with water and dry towel;  Liquid Enzyme Peel for 2-3 minutes then removed;  Bromelain Enzyme Paste;  TCA/Salicylic Acid;  Finished by creating a mask of Aloe Matte Moisture Cream, Calming Skin Gel, Hyaluronic Serum,  and Growth Factor Serum and topped it off with SPF 30 Sunscreen;

TREATMENT TWO – FEBRUARY 08:  Cleansed with Beta Green Tea Cleanser;  2nd cleansing with Beta Green Tea Cleanser and Liquid Enzyme Peel mixed together;  Pepsin & Papain Enzyme – used steam;  Bromelain Enzyme Paste;  Salicylic Solution/Non Resorcinal – left on for 3 minutes then removed;  Rinsed 4 times then applied Post Balm Lubricating Ointment, Aloe Matte Moisture Cream,  and SPF 30 Sunscreen;

TREATMENT THREE – ONE WEEK FOLLOW-UP:  Evaluated client’s skin – checked for signs of picking, etc.  Reviewed client’s home care regimen;  Cleansed with Citrus Gel Cleanser;  2nd cleansing with Pumpkin Cleanser.  Worked really well into skin for 3-4 minutes like an enzyme to soften and remove dead, flaky skin – applied steam;  Hydrated with Drop of Essence Hydration Drops, Calming Skin Gel, Hyaluronic Serum, and Growth Factor Serum;  Applied SPF 30 Sunscreen

Protocol 2:

TREATMENT FOUR – FEBRUARY 21st 2008:  Cleansed with Glycolic Herbal Wash;  Prep - Fruit Acid Botanical;  TCA/Salicylic Acid – 1 layer, spot treated with 2nd layer on cysts only;  15% TCA/AHA – 1 layer;  Applied Aloe Matte Moisture Cream, Calming Skin Gel, Regenerating Cream, and topped with Growth Factor Serum;

TREATMENT FIVE – MARCH 7th 2008:  Cleansed well with Glycolic Herbal Wash 3 times;  Prep – Fruit Acid Botanical;  Applied 1 layer of Liquid Enzyme Peel ;  Rinsed off after 2 minutes;  Applied 1 layer of 15% Glycolic –  Rinsed off after 3 minutes;  Applied 1 layer of TCA/Salicylic –  removed after fist Sign of blanching (about 3 minutes);  Rinsed well with cold water for about 5 minutes;

TREATMENT SIX – MARCH 14th 2008:  Cleansed with Citrus Gel Cleanser;  2nd cleansing with Pumpkin Cleanser – worked in for 2-3 minutes to let enzyme work;  3rd cleansing with Pumpkin Cleanser and Pumice Wash mixed together – used steam with no pressure;  Brightening Pigment Lotion;  Skin Brightening Enzyme;  Melanin Suppressant Solution;  20% Lactic - Removed after 3 minutes;  Applied a mixture of 1/3 Green Tea Mask, 1/3 natural honey, 1/3 Milk Mask;  Finished with a mixture of Aloe Matte Moisture Cream, Calming Skin Gel, Growth Factor Serum, and Antioxidant Complex Serum – then applied SPF 30 Sunscreen

Protocol 3:

TREATMENT SEVEN – APRIL 4th 2008:  Cleansed well with Pumpkin Cleanser;  Beta Green Tea Lotion;  Liquid Enzyme Peel – left on 3-5 minutes;  Deep Microdermabrasion;  20% Lactic;  Applied a mixture of Aloe Matte Moisture Cream, Hyaluronic Serum, and 1/3 tsp. of natural yogurt and honey – finished with SPF 30 Sunscreen;

TREATMENT EIGHT – APRIL 14th 2008:  Cleansed with Beta Green Tea Cleanser;  2nd cleansing with mixture of Beta Green Tea Cleanser and Liquid Enzyme Peel;  Pepsin & Papain Enzyme – used steam and some extractions;  Bromelain Enzyme Paste;  Applied Salicylic Solution/Non Resorcinal – removed after about 3 minutes and rinsed well about 4 times;  Applied Post Balm Lubricating Ointment, and Aloe Matte Moisture Cream;

TREATMENT NINE – APRIL 25th 2008:  Cleansed with a mixture of Glycolic Herbal Wash and Beta Green Tea Cleanser twice;  Microdermabrasion;  Spot treated Milia with TCA/Salicylic Acid ;  Melanin Suppressant Solution – left on for 5 minutes; 20% Lactic Acid – left on for 5 minutes / removed;  Applied Sea Gems, Aloe Matte, and Growth Factor Serum.

Home Care

MORNINGS: Cleanse with Beta Green Tea Cleanser and Pumice Wash;  Green Tea Lotion; Aloe Matte Moisture Cream and/or Hyaluronic Serum; Zinc Protection Cream

EVENINGS: Cleanse with Beta Green Tea Cleanser or  Pumpkin Cleanser;  Beta Green Tea Lotion or  Brightening Pigment Lotion;  Aloe Matte Moisture Cream or Elite eEGF;  Growth Factor Serum

WEEKLY OR POST PEEL AS NEEDED: Drop of Essence Hydration Drops;  Sea Gems;  Lip & Eye Repair Serum;  Green Tea Mask;  Calming Skin Gel;  Regenerating Cream

Additional Notes

SKIN DIAGNOSIS: Active Acne – Inflammation and Pigmentation; Scarring – Lesions, Milia, and Blackheads; Enlarged Pores – Dry Patches and Cysts

RESULTS:  Cleared up acne;  Reduced Pigmentation;  Reduced Scarring;  Hydrate;  Reduced Pore Size;  Evened Color by reducing inflammation