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...the joy of life Natural Ingredients and Holistic Approaches to Healthy, Smooth Skin Joie de Vie is the web site we established when the skin care center by the same name was in downtown Portland. That facility has closed but the products are still sold online via this web site. Joy-Marie, founder/aesthetician, is currently offering her skin care products for retail and booking facial treatments at Caring Massage in Clackamas. Licensed Massage Therapist, Mary Beth Goulet, has been in practice for over 15 years. We offer massage/facial packages as well as individual treatments, couples, mother/daughter or BFF packages!
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New Patient Consultations For a holistic, in-depth evaluation of your skin problems that will include looking over your nutrition journal that I will ask you to prepare for a few days before I see you the first time, the products you currently use on your skin, any medications and supplements you are taking the past few months and overall health and wellness. Then, depending on your unique skin concerns at this time, I will be analyzing your epidermis under any number of imaging tools in order to see what's hidden below the surface. I may patch test some key ingredients in order to determine which products will help you reach your goals in healthy, smooth, clear skin. Then I will do a skin treatment for you that will begin your program of skin care this year! Your individual treatment may be a classic facial with products I want to test out on you or it may be an organic resurfacing exfoliation or it may be a microdermabrasion. As I get to know you and your complexion I will adjust my strategies from time to time to develop a perfect approach for your skin recovery plan! |
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Aesthetician, Joy-Marie Peterson, owner of Expert Skin Care, has been in the beauty and cosmetics industry for over 33 years, beginning as a professional make up artist in fashion and film. As she transitioned into esthetics, she began transforming her professional skin care approach to using natural ingredients and supplements for healthy skin. For over 23 years, since her first skin care business in Los Angeles, Joie de Vie, she has been creating facilities where adults and teens go to get real results in the battle against skin disorders and problems like hyperpigmentation, rosacea, keratosis, adult acne, environmental toxins and sun damage. Focused on treating chronic skin problems, she has pursued a unique and cutting edge education across the USA and Europe over the years. Clients come to her for serious skin care results and the newest information. Many remember her downtown Portland skin care center, Joie de Vie Institute of Aesthetic Medicine, which is why the web site is still named Joie, one of the first in Oregon to address acupuncture and natural medicine as part of the anti-aging strategy for men and women to embrace! Investing in technology for skin resurfacing, ultra sound and microdermabrasion, and studying the complementary and alternative methods of treating skin problems and disorders, Joy-Marie has been merging "clinical beauty care" with the natural, holistic, total - health orientation that she has found so effective in her own health management! She has been performing Organic Glycolic, AHA, Antioxidant and Fruit Enzyme "Peels" for many years now, for more dramatic results than facials for those with sun damage. Ultra Sonic Facial Rejuvenation: The ultimate way to get your skin super clean! In addition our Ultra Sonic Facial machine procedure will lighten age spots and acne scars. It's painless and relaxing! Some complexions are just too sensitive or reactive to use chemical peels, crystal microdermabrasion or clinical extractions. Ultra Sonic is for you if this describes your skin! Safe for those with Rosacea and Melasma. No crystals, no scrubbing, no harsh chemicals ... sound waves!
Beta-hydroxy acid, Salicylic, can also be added to the formulations to boost the exfoliation levels safely and is well documented by doctors for controlling acne. Illuminating Peel from Dr. Howard Murad, combines skin brightening with resurfacing using 5 powerful peptides and his Immuno Skin Complex. Though sometimes necessary, Medical Chemical Peels aren't always the answer simply for the fact that downtime may be several weeks and there is considerable discomfort. Hyper-pigmentation and rosacea like symptoms may result at least temporarily. An extreme measure, traditional "open-dermabrasion", performed by medical doctors, is some times warranted, it is very stressful on the body and the healing process is lengthy. Many aggressive treatments like chemical peels and laser therapies can leave scars, infections and permanent skin discolorations. Get a couple opinions before you proceed. The body actually responds better if it is gently coaxed along and encouraged to heal itself! If your doctor does recommend one of these strategies for you, see us for your pre and post-op care to assist your recovery: Spin Trap - "the intelligent antioxidant", seeks harmony in a chaotic world! Read Joy-Marie's article and get yourself some!!! Click here to enlighten yourself... D2O (Heavy Water - Deuterium Oxide) really is heavier than the water we are used to drinking and bathing with! Its hydrogen molecule is twice the weight of the molecule in ordinary water, which makes D2O 10% heavier than H2O. This is why it stays on the skin longer, helping to hydrate and plump the cells of the epidermis. Our make up artists see that it is beneficial in achieving longer lasting color. We use it in the facial rooms for superior results. Research has found that Heavy Water has a higher resistance to vaporization, which helps it stay on the skin for longer periods of time. It has more viscosity. This thickness gives it a higher "plumping" effect than regular waters. It bonds with the skin and other connective tissues more strongly than ordinary water, so the skin does not dry out as quickly or as deeply. It requires 10 times as much energy to be ionized than regular water, which makes it more protective against ultraviolet radiation. It inactivates certain acne bacteria, making it an ideal moisturizing agent for blemish-prone skin. To order, click Antioxidants, or the new anti-aging vitamin therapies, address the issues of skin damage caused by exposure to sun, air pollutants and stress. From rosacea to hyperpigmentation, formulas are created using vitamins A, C, E and plant extracts such as gingko biloba, Echinacea, basil, orange, grapefruit, as well as the beta-carotene derivatives to counter the environmental damage. Post-operative Healing Programs help patients mend faster. Whether it's cosmetic plastic surgery, trauma, or mastectomy, the timely elimination of toxins by manipulating the lymphatic system, the tissue rejuvenating properties of Ultra Sonic resurfacing, scar reducing benefits of microdermabrasion, the energy healing effects of Reiki, massage, reflexology, shiatsu, and acupressure point manipulation all work separately or in conjunction with each other for the full benefit of the patient/client, strengthening the immune system, increasing cell renewal, reducing pain and inflammation. Hyperpigmentation and Melasma are now common skin problems, mostly affecting women and all skin colors. Read more about it on our melasma page. See Lucent products for skin recovery... Rosacea and other issues of redness are discussed on our Rosacea pages. The stages of women's Menopause ( peri or pre, menopause and post-menopause) exact a toll on the skin, as the hormones fluctuate and metabolism changes. For many, this is "adult acne", for others an uncomfortable dryness, and sensitivity. The "hot flashes" traumatize a woman's complexion and make up issues for many months, occurring at inopportune times! The customized brand, Institute of Aesthetic Medicine has many products and make up formulas that relieve "hormonally challenged" skin and information may be accessed at the web site: www.joiedevie.com/products-menopause.htm. The cosmetic preparations introduce the natural, gentle "phyto-estrogens" into the body via the skin and many work on a time release method to keep the active ingredients effectively controlling the symptoms, such as night sweats, hot flashes, and dryness. Internal supplements, teas, soy products and herbs are very effective when used in tandem with the lotions. The Holistic approach to beauty doesn't focus on "camouflaging imperfections" or the " make over" mentality, but rather, looks at the whole person and strives toward balancing all aspects to create harmony. Beauty isn't only skin deep. The mind/body/spirit philosophy begs us to look at the whole picture and not consider it "vanity" to take care of ourselves. There is actually medical statistics now backing the idea that facials, massage, acupuncture, even pedicures have an impact on the rate we heal from illness or surgery and the stability of the healthy immune system. I advise my clients to incorporate my nutritional advice, Reiki energy work, sound attunement therapy and ozone into treatment sessions, as I feel its needed for a holistic approach. The National Institutes of Health, near Washington DC established a division to research and promote "alternative and complementary medicines" and has even become an active participant in The International Spa and Fitness Association, sending medical leaders to the ISPA functions each year. Many renowned physicians and researchers Joy-Marie has met, including Dr. Norman Shealy, Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Howard Murad, Dr. Pamela Peake , Dr. Carl Thornfeldt and Dr. Andrew Weil, espouse the healing and relaxation benefits of facial and body therapies performed by aestheticians and massage therapists. The "Look Good, Feel Better" campaign promoted by The American Cancer Society, refers patients to aestheticians and cosmetologists for beauty therapies and personal care education as a part of the recovery process. Diminished self esteem and mental depression take such a toll on patients, that the very healing process is compromised. Now that "aromatherapy" has become a household word in our country, some hospitals are using natural fragrances and medicinal essential oils to improve patient "mental and emotional well-being" and some of our nation's top hospitals are using Reiki, acupuncture and reflexology, in the surgical departments to assist with recovery. Journalist and author, Bill Moyer discusses the uses of herbs, acupuncture, yoga, and energy medicine at length in his best-selling book and television documentary, "Healing and The Mind". His research took him all over the world, to compare the medical practices and healing therapies in various cultures and how ancient healthcare traditions have been applied in conjunction with modern medical science to successfully treat disease, enhance surgical procedures and improve the rate at which people can heal. |
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