Spa 31

Shampoo is really meant to cleanse your scalp—not scrub the life out of your hair.

A few simple changes can make a big difference:

• Apply shampoo primarily at the scalp and roots
• Massage with your fingertips, not your nails
• Don’t aggressively pile and scrub your lengths
• Rinse thoroughly—leftover product can contribute to buildup
• If you use lots of styling products or dry shampoo, a second gentle cleanse may help

As you rinse, the shampoo running through your lengths is often enough to cleanse them without unnecessary friction.

Spa 31 Tip: More lather doesn’t necessarily mean more clean. The goal is a clean, comfortable, balanced scalp—not a scalp that feels stripped and tight.

Healthy hair starts with how you care for it at the root.

A few minutes of dry brushing can help exfoliate dull, dead skin and leave your skin feeling smoother and refreshed.

Use light pressure on dry skin before your shower—this is one skincare habit where harder definitely isn’t better.

One small habit. Better skin.

If you’ve heard someone say they’re getting a Jessner peel, you may have wondered what actually makes a Jessner a Jessner.

It’s all about the blend.

GlyMed Plus Professional Jessner Solution combines equal concentrations of three exfoliating ingredients:

14% Resorcinol — helps break down surface buildup
14% Salicylic Acid — oil-soluble BHA that works especially well with oily and congested skin
14% Lactic Acid — an AHA that exfoliates while also offering hydrating properties

Together, GlyMed designed this professional peel to help:

• Reduce the appearance of pigmentation
• Clarify congested skin
• Improve dull, uneven texture
• Reduce excess oil
• Reveal a fresher, smoother-looking complexion

Especially appropriate for:
Oily + combination skin
Congestion
Uneven texture
Dullness
Visible pigmentation

At Spa 31, we don’t choose a chemical peel simply because it’s the “strongest.” We choose it based on your skin, your concerns and your goals.

Ask your Spa 31 skincare professional whether a Jessner peel belongs in your corrective skincare plan.

Healthy skin is about more than appearance.

The outermost layer contains the skin barrier—skin cells and lipids, including ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids. Like bricks and mortar, they help lock in moisture and keep out irritants, allergens, and microorganisms.

When disrupted, the barrier allows more water to escape through transepidermal water loss (TEWL), which can cause:

• dryness and flaking
• tightness
• redness or sensitivity
• burning or stinging
• increased reactivity

Over-exfoliating, harsh cleansers, hot water, too many active ingredients, and skipping moisturizer can all weaken the barrier.

This week’s wellness practice is simple:

Do less.

Cleanse gently.
Moisturize consistently.
Wear SPF.
Introduce active ingredients thoughtfully.
Give irritated skin time to recover.

Sometimes healthier skin doesn’t need more products—it needs the right environment to function.

You know glycolic. You know salicylic. But have you ever heard of RESORCINOL?

Resorcinol is an exfoliating ingredient commonly associated with the classic Jessner peel.

It works as a keratolytic—meaning it helps loosen and break down the buildup of dead cells on the skin’s surface. In a professional peel, it’s often combined with other acids to create a more comprehensive resurfacing treatment.

Why do we use it?

• Helps remove dull surface buildup
• Supports clearer-looking skin
• Helps improve uneven texture
• Helps improve the appearance of pigmentation
• Complements other exfoliating acids

Look for it on the label as:
Resorcinol

In the Spa 31 treatment room:
GlyMed Plus Professional Jessner Solution

This professional peel combines:

14% Resorcinol
14% Salicylic Acid
14% Lactic Acid

That’s three different exfoliating ingredients working together rather than relying on one acid alone.

Pro tip: Chemical peels aren’t one-size-fits-all. The right acid—or combination of acids—depends on your skin type, current skin condition and what we’re trying to accomplish.

Beyond the Label takeaway: Sometimes the ingredient you’ve never heard of is the one that makes a familiar treatment unique.

When NOT to Get a Massage

Massage is beneficial for most people, but there are times when your session may need to be modified—or postponed altogether.

Fever or illness, contagious conditions, recent surgery or injury, blood clots, certain skin conditions, uncontrolled medical conditions, and other health concerns can all change how we approach your massage.

And having a medical condition doesn’t automatically mean you can’t receive massage. Sometimes we simply need to adjust the pressure, positioning, or techniques—or get clearance from your healthcare provider first.

That’s why your intake form and communication with your therapist matter!

Minute Takeaway: A skilled massage therapist doesn’t just know how to massage—they know when to modify, when to ask questions, and when massage should wait.