Katryna’s Progress

After close-up image showing fewer visible blemishes, calmer-looking skin and softened post-inflammatory pigmentation around the lower cheek and chin
Before close-up image showing hormonal acne, inflamed blemishes, uneven texture and post-inflammatory pigmentation on the lower cheek and chin

// WITH HORMONAL ACNE, TEXTURE, CONGESTION & POST-INFLAMMATORY PIGMENTATION

SKIN CONCERNS //

Hormonal Acne, Texture, Congestion & Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation

TREATMENTS PROVIDED //

Performed multiple treatments of our advanced menu, combining Microderm Infusion with our Cinnamon Bark Lactic Peel & Glycolic Peel.

KEY PRODUCTS //

A completely revamped skin care regime, including SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Cleanser, Retexturing Activator & Living Libations Jewel Dab.

THE STORY

Katryna came to JRAD SKIN after experiencing significant changes in her skin following the removal of birth control. Over the course of several months, she began developing increased inflammation, breakouts, texture, and post-inflammatory pigmentation throughout the cheeks and lower face — leaving her feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and disconnected from her confidence.

As Katryna and her husband prepared for pregnancy in the near future, it was important to her to find a supportive and realistic approach that did not rely on aggressive medication, Accutane, or returning to hormonal birth control.

Over the course of six advanced facial treatments between January and June, we completely simplified and rebuilt her skincare routine while also supporting small but impactful lifestyle shifts surrounding nutrition, hydration, supplementation, stress management, and internal inflammation support.

As her skin gradually became calmer, clearer, and more balanced, her confidence began returning as well. The transformation showcased throughout these progress photos reflects not only visible changes within the skin itself, but also the emotional impact that feeling supported, educated, and understood can have throughout the healing process.

The Transformation

After front-facing image showing reduced visible congestion, fewer inflamed blemishes and a more even-looking tone across the lower face
Before front-facing image showing congestion, small inflamed breakouts and post-inflammatory pigmentation across the cheeks, chin and around the mouth
After cheek close-up showing calmer-looking skin with reduced visible redness, fewer active breakouts and softened post-acne marks
Before cheek close-up showing clusters of hormonal acne, redness, uneven texture and post-inflammatory pigmentation
showcasing the art of patience  and progress...

Shop the products

Jewel Dab Ozonated Beauty Balm
CA$46.00

A deeply nourishing balm designed to soothe, brighten, and support balanced, radiant-looking skin.

Experience the illuminating power of Jewel Dab Ozonated Beauty Balm, infused with ozonated Jojoba Oil and a restorative blend of Turmeric, Carrot Seed, Chamomile, Sandalwood, and Immortelle.

This activated botanical balm helps relax visible redness, improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, and replenish dry, dehydrated, and sensitive-looking skin. Rich in nourishing lipids and botanical extracts, the formula melts effortlessly into the skin to support softness, comfort, and a luminous glow.

GUIDANCE //

Massage a small amount into the skin morning or night to nourish, calm, and restore radiance.

Suitable for normal, sensitive, reactive, dry, pigmented, melasma, and post-inflammatory pigmentation-prone skin.

Retexturing Activator
CA$120.00

An advanced two-in-one glow serum.

This product uses patent technology that simultaneously exfoliates and hydrates the skin. It optimizes the skins natural barrier and reinforces overall amino acid supply. 

  • surpasses a daily 20% glycolic daily treatment 

  • suitable for dry, dull, dehydrated, aging and oily skin types – rosacea type 1 included

  • contains 25% Urea, Kombucha, Hyaluronic Acid

 SCIENCE 

Retexturing Activator was created to offer the most efficient epidermal renewal for the protective barrier. The purpose of a two-in-one experience is to activate the skin’s regenerative desquamation response, which in turn shows results of a smooth and hydrated complexion. 

   

Simply Clean
CA$62.00

A pore-refining gel cleanser that gently exfoliates.

Containing aloe extracts and citric acid, this powerful formula will decongest pores without stripping the natural oils from the skin.

  • suitable for normal, combination and oily skin types

  • paraben, sulfate, soap, synthetic-fragrance, dye and alcohol-free

  • formulated with a 6% amino acid surfactant system

SCIENCE

Simply Clean gel cleanser uses an enzymatic exfoliation process. Combining Sulfonic and Citric Acid it is formulated to all factors which can contribute to congestion and bacteria build up. (Oil, sweat, dirt, debris, makeup residue and dead cells).

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