Coconut/papaya enzymes

I purchased the coconut papaya enzymes for clients who have rosacea and sensitive skin. I trie d some out on myself last night and got extremely red on my cheeks and nose area. I'm a little nervous to put it on my clients now. Now I did use a generous amount on myself - I will try less next time, however I do chemical peels on my self time-to-time and never had a reaction like this. Any thoughts or comments?

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Permalink Reply by Lee Torres Bowman on May 14, 2013 at 5:10pm

Are you allergic to shellfish; contraindications w/ papaya & shellfish;

Permalink Reply by Sheila Gordon on May 14, 2013 at 5:52pm

I have the same issue, for some reason clients get very red...however, they never experience any tingle or anything. Maybe you could follow it up with the seaweed mask cooled.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Hewetson on May 14, 2013 at 6:23pm

This disappoints me:( As I was specifically getting it for people w/ sensitive skin and was told this was a good choice. Have you tried using a little less than usual and diluting it? I do have a good mask to follow up with - thank goodness. Thanks Sheila!

Permalink Reply by Lee Torres Bowman on May 14, 2013 at 8:31pm

If there isn't any tingle factor and the skin gets red that shouldn't be a deterrent or alarming ,alone. Consider the thinness of the skin and your client's vascular condition. I use this Enzyme frequently; no reservations and never post reaction

Permalink Reply by Lisa Hewetson on May 14, 2013 at 8:40pm

Thanks Lee!

Permalink Reply by Lee Torres Bowman on May 14, 2013 at 9:01pm

In other words, just cause your sensitive or rosacea client gets red, especially without a tingle factor; don't be afraid to use the coconut or raspberry enzymes. Keep the steam at a distance,.. Rosacea and sensitive clients often are thinned skin or/and vascular..and any kind of stimulation will get their blood flowing...showing in redness.. A good thing..just as long as they are comfortable and not showing any immediate signs of physical discomfort or visual reactions ; itchiness.. Welts; Or a huge tingle factor . Know your client's skin and use your expertise; judgement!

Permalink Reply by Jamie Jacob on May 14, 2013 at 7:05pm

I would get the Raspberry Peach for sensitive clients and consider the coconut more for the normal group.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Hewetson on May 14, 2013 at 8:39pm

Good to know thank you!

Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on May 15, 2013 at 11:27am

I also choose the Rasberry/Peach for my rosacea/sensitive clientele.

Some of them I can use the steam a little bit if it's further away.

The Coconut/Papaya I use as a non-acid enzyme for regular or nonsensitive types.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Hewetson on May 15, 2013 at 11:35am

Thank you Cindy. This is my first time using this product line. The coconut/papaya did feel good on my skin despite the extreme redness, I'm sure it's a great product, just not what I would prefer on my sensitive clientele. Looking forward to trying the raspberry/peach!!

Permalink Reply by Lisa Hewetson on May 14, 2013 at 6:20pm

No I don't have any allergies.

Permalink Reply by Devyn M. on May 14, 2013 at 10:46pm

I use this enzyme all the time, including on my most sensitive clients (a few with rosacea) with no issues. Some feel it, some don't. Some get red, some don't. The redness always subsides by the time they leave my treatment room. This also the only enzyme I can use on my ridiculously sensitive skin. Love this one!