Internal And External
Title
Approach To Acne
To fit By Jane Crawford
In H ow many of you would
This
like to wave a magic
wand to eliminate acne?
In all my years of practice as
Box a medical aesthetician, I have
found acne to be one of the
most devastating skin condi-
tions that we as professionals
encounter.
That’s what inspired me to
write books for the profes-
sional aesthetician, adult
and adolescent.
There are a multitude of prod-
ucts available on the market
today that claim to clear acne.
My approach is internal to ex-
ternal, clearing acne without
the use of pharmaceuticals
or toxic ingredients found in
many skincare products. It’s
of the utmost importance that
you learn to read and under-
stand cosmetic and skincare
ingredient labels.
How many times have you
had a client come into your
practice with acne all over
their face, chest, shoulders
and back who has tried phar-
maceuticals causing a wide
range of side effects?
It is common for people who
suffer with acne to be inse-
cure, depressed, antisocial and
devastated by this disorder.
The very first thing that I
investigate is the lifestyle,
stress level and diet. I have a
comprehensive client profile
questionnaire that is a valu-
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able tool which gives me in-
sightful information to create
a thorough treatment plan.
Internal
Diet and supplementation is
essential for successful results.
As professionals we are aware
of how much the diet contrib-
utes to the overall health of
the skin however many clients
are not aware of the connec-
tion between the foods that
they consume and their acne.
During my consultation, I
discover if my client’s diet
consists of fast processed
food, high in sugar, carbohy-
drates and hydrogenated fats.
I educate them that this type
of diet stimulates an overpro-
duction of sebaceous activity,
which is a breeding ground
for bacteria and a perfect envi-
ronment for acne to thrive.
The majority of individuals
that I consult with regarding
the acid and alkaline balance
of the skin are not aware of
the significant role that pH
plays. The pH scale ranges
from 0 acid to 14 alkaline.
The optimal pH of the skin
ranges from 4.7 and 5.75. To
determine your client's pH
level, I recommend litmus
paper purchased from your
local pharmacy or online to
test their saliva.
If the diet is too acidic, it can
manifest externally as out-
breaks, white spots, fungus,
candida, eczema, psoriasis or
rash on the face, under the
 Roadmap
To achieve clear and healthy skin,
it’s vital that you discuss with your
client the importance of commit-
ting to a twelve to twenty-four
month plan of treatments at four-
to-six-week intervals.
In my opinion, it’s our re-
sponsibility as medical spa or
spa owners to carry products
that are healthy for the skin
and body. Additionally, the
training of your entire spa staff
and professional aestheticians
is a must

The best solution that I have
found is offering guidelines for
clients. My roadmap to success in-
cludes the foods that they should
avoid or enjoy. A list of products
with proven results is recommend-
ed as well as the list of products
with toxic ingredients to avoid.
I’d like to remind you that
pharmaceuticals and aggres-
sive skin treatments may
show some short-term results
however our commitment to
our clients is a long-term part-
nership and journey to achieve
clear and healthy skin.

Jane Crawford is known in the Medical

and Skin Care profession as America’s
Foremost Med-Spa Expert. Her entre-
preneurial adventure began in the late
1980s when she opened the first Med-
Spa in the United States, at the same
time implementing one of the first hos-
pital programs where she and her team
provided services for patients.

Jane Crawford is a Profit Center Special-

arms or in the groin area.
Examples of highly acidic
foods are meat, processed
grains and dairy.
A diet higher in alkaline foods
is healthier and creates a less
reactive and more favorable
skin condition.
Examples of alkaline foods are
leafy green and cruciferous
vegetables, berries, almonds,
eggs, raw goat milk and cheese,
if the goat dairy product is
pasteurized it becomes acidic.
When I am consulting with
plastic surgery and dermatol-
ogy practices, I have conver-
sations with the aesthetics
team regarding their client
challenges. I’ve spent many
years researching foods that
are acidic and alkaline and
how they affect the skin. I
enjoy sharing case studies with
physicians and aestheticians.
The outcome is often a new
and inspired approach in
caring for their clients.
External
How knowledgeable are you
about the ingredients used in
the topical products that you
recommend to your clients?
Are the ingredients active
(give desired result) safe
(non-toxic)?
Every product that we place
on the skin absorbs into our
system. This can enhance the
quality of the skin or have a
negative impact with toxic in-
gredients that the body must
filter, burdening the kidneys
and liver.
Kudos to Canada!!! Thank-
fully Canada has regulations
in place that far exceeds the
U.S. and many other countries
to protect consumers from
toxic ingredients.
ist providing expertise to medical practic-
es and medical spas to optimize revenue.
Jane created and launched numerous
educational programs for three privately
held companies, two of which were acquired by Fortune 500 companies.
Jane Crawford is a founding member of the International Medical Spa As-
sociation. She served 16 years on the Education Faculty of the American So-
ciety of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and is a licensed instructor through the
University of South Carolina.
An active freelance writer, Jane frequently contributes articles to skin care
and medical industry publications.
Ms. Crawford is a contributing author:
Cosmetic Medicine & Aesthetic Surgery Strategies for Success written with
Renato Saltz, MD, FACS
Cosmetology and Esthetic Industry textbook Milady.
Author:
Mastering Acne For The Professional Aesthetician
AU Revoir Adult Acne
Kick Adolescent Acne
Medical Practice Details of Retail
Web: JaneCrawfordAuthor.com
Web: JaneCrawford.com
Email: Jane@janecrawford.com
Phone: +1 864.630.4058

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