My First Severe Allergic Client Reaction!

ugh! just got the text.

Client in early 40's, history of acne/oily skin, used Accutane extensively in her 20's, has a lot of "textural" issues, and overuses an enzyme scrub, typiclly does not use moisturizer at all.

I normally start everyone out with Rasp/Peach enzyme but thought she would be okay with Pomegranate. Within one minute, no steam she was at an 8 on the sting/burn scale, so I immediately removed and neutralized. I mixed Rasp/Peach enzyme with Goji mask, no steam, and she looked good and reported all burning was gone. Used a calming gel mask over Ageless and C serums and LED light. Looked amazing.

36 hours later she woke up to swollen eyes and hives.

She just took a Benadryl and I will get an update later.

Oh - and can I mention that this client is my employer and has never had a facial?

Jeez!

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Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on November 21, 2014 at 1:13pm

She is using the Ageless Hydrating Serum at home with Cucumber mist - no problems for last 3 weeks.
And seems to be good with Green Tea Cleanser

BTW - her skin looked gorgeous after that last facial - no redness, more even skin tone, very hydrated. And believe it or not - other than some residual peeling, her skin still looked a little better over all today.
(I have no clue as to HOW she can be peeling...grrrr)

Permalink Reply by Lisa VanBockern on November 21, 2014 at 1:42pm

Interesting. I'm glad she is better and that her skin looks gorgeous. Possibly a case of oxidative stress or impaired acid mantle where the skin responds so aggressively.