Skin Therapy

I’ve been doing this hack with my clients for some time. It’s called : Contact time therapy — the acne technique people always overlook.

Use benzoyl peroxide or sulfur like a quick mask instead of a leave-on product. Cleanse, apply, leave on 10-15 min, rinse. That’s it.

Long enough to kill the bacteria, short enough to protect your skin barrier.

Get hormonal breakouts around your period? Do this the week of — game changer.

microneedled my own face and filmed the whole thing — here’s what’s actually happening.

Microneedling creates tiny, controlled injuries in the skin. That’s the point. Your skin reads it as damage and responds by producing new collagen and elastin to repair itself.
The redness right after (erythema) isn’t a bad reaction. It’s the inflammatory response that triggers the healing — which is exactly what makes the treatment work.
What it helps with: texture, fine lines, acne scarring, enlarged pores, skin firmness.

Downtime, realistically:
Day 1 — red, tight, warm
Day 2 — mild dryness or flaking
Day 3 — mostly settled, glow starting

Needle depth changes by area — undereye always gets the lightest pass. Hyaluronic acid goes on first so the needles glide and hydrate as they work. And this is a professional-depth treatment, not something to recreate with a derma roller at home.

Results build over a series. Skin remodeling takes weeks, not one session.
Questions about whether this is right for your skin — drop them below.

Things I actually think are worth the money.
Some of it’s skin. Some of it’s just life.
What’s on your list?

Maintenance clients are some of my favorites.
No acne flare-up, no emergency — just someone who shows up every few months, keeps their routine dialed in, and treats their skin like the long game it is.

That mindset shift — from reactive to proactive — is honestly where everything changes.

Is your skincare routine an emergency response or a habit?

If you’re worried your makeup is breaking you out, check your ingredients against the comedogenic scale. The comedogenic scale rates ingredients from 0-5 for how likely they are to clog your pores. In reality, this scale is very outdated, so you will hear a lot of differing opinions about this online. However, this is how I use it in my practice as an acne specialist.
With my acne clients, we start by clearing all pore-clogging ingredients completely 100%. Once you’re clear and consistent with your acne routine, we slowly reintroduce low-risk (rated 1-2) ingredients one at a time — so we can actually pinpoint the culprit of your breakouts from your products. That’s my approach, so managing your acne doesn’t become too restrictive and remains sustainable. 🔍

Yes — you can wear makeup every day and still clear your skin. Here’s how.

1. Check your products.
Copy and paste your ingredients into the comedogenic checker on my site: https://www.skintherapyjax.com/acnedept. Fair warning — the comedogenic scale is outdated and not black and white. Use it as a guide, not a rulebook. It’s most useful if you suspect a product is clogging your pores or want to find new options without being overly restrictive.

2. Wash your brushes.
Twice a week ideally — weekly at minimum. Bacteria builds up faster than you think.
3. Ditch the reusable sponge.
Opt for disposable applicators. If you’re eco-conscious, just use clean hands — a good foundation blends seamlessly as long as your skin is prepped.

4. Hypochlorous acid mist.
If you have acne, you need this. It’s antimicrobial, kills acne-causing bacteria, calms inflammation, and gentle enough for daily use. I use it on bug bites and eczema too. Non-negotiable in the Florida heat.

5. Makeup that treats.
Oxygenetix is my go-to — a breathable foundation that lets your skin absorb more oxygen while it covers. It’s aloe vera based to help skin heal faster, and it has salicylic acid for oil control. Two formulas available depending on your needs.

Clear skin and makeup aren’t mutually exclusive — you just have to be strategic about it.

If I woke up with a breakout tomorrow and had 2 weeks before an event, here’s exactly what I’d do.

Depends on the type. If you’re covering with makeup anyway, hyperpigmentation isn’t the worry — texture is.
Inflamed and angry: professional exfoliation, safe extractions, calm it down with hydration and ice, then spot treat.

Just texture: a light chemical peel, lactic + oxygen, hydrating enzyme is always great.

Cystic: high frequency, LED, supplements, and protein in the morning.

Two weeks is enough time — into get things under control.

If you actually want clear skin this time — work with an esthetician, not a search engine.

Someone who can identify your skin type, understand your lifestyle and habits, and build a routine that works specifically for you. Not a generic one. Yours.

Clearing doesn’t happen overnight and it doesn’t happen in a straight line. It happens in stages. Life gets in the way — you go off birth control, you travel, you spend days in the sun — and your skin shifts. A good esthetician adjusts with you so you’re not starting over every time something changes.

It also keeps you from grabbing random products every time you see something new. More doesn’t mean better. The right things, in the right order, at the right time — that’s what moves the needle.

And the earlier you start, the better. Treating acne early doesn’t just prevent breakouts — it prevents scarring, which costs significantly more to address down the road.

This is the long game. Sustainable results, not quick fixes.
If you’re ready to stop guessing, my DMs are open.

acnetreatment

Before and after — and still in progress.

This one took patience. Real patience. Her acne wasn’t the typical kind — no surface-level breakouts. She was dealing with hard nodules coming from deep within, a combination of internal inflammation and external skincare that constantly needed adjusting. Add hyperpigmentation on top of that, and we were working on multiple layers at once.

Her skin type was normal. Her acne wasn’t. That distinction matters — because the approach had to match what was actually happening underneath, not just what we could see on the surface.

What got her here was consistency with her homecare. Not perfection. Consistency.

We’re not done yet — but look at where we are.
If you’ve been struggling with acne that doesn’t respond the way it should, it might be time to look deeper. DM me and let’s figure out what’s actually going on.