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The Skin Files 15 yrs in skin health ✨
no trends—just real skin solutions
inflammation + pigmentation expert
Hydrafacial & DMK specialist

09/24/2026

Oops! Did I say something controversial? 🤭

Hear me out…

I completely understand wanting your skin to look glowy, dewy, hydrated, smooth—all the good stuff. 🙌🏼

But if you’re chasing the glass skin trend, you might be disappointed…

BECAUSE SKIN ISN’T SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE GLASS. 🙃

Real skin has pores. It has texture. It has oil. It has the occasional breakout. It has fine lines. It moves. It changes.

What we can work toward is skin that looks healthy, hydrated, balanced, smooth and radiant. ✨

And that looks a little different for everyone.

Instead of constantly chasing a trend or trying to make your skin look like something it naturally isn’t, I want to help you find balance—or, for my fellow nerds 🤓, a state of homeostasis.

Healthy skin doesn’t have to be perfect skin. 🤍

I’ll take healthy, balanced skin over “glass” any day.

✨ Ready to work on your skin?

📍 Aesthetic Chemistry MedSpa
📍 Northern Virginia
📲 Call Us 703 563 1988

— Jamie | Aesthetician of 15 years
Inflammation + Pigmentation Focus

What an incredible event. Thank you iS CLINICAL & our fabulous rep benm_isclinical 💙 I’ve learned about many different s...
09/22/2026

What an incredible event. Thank you iS CLINICAL & our fabulous rep benm_isclinical 💙

I’ve learned about many different skincare lines over the course of my career and I have to say, I love iS Clinical. And I’m a total skeptic when it comes to products!

What do I look for in products? Efficacy & Clinical Studies. I always ask, does it work? And iS Clinical WORKS.

That is all. Love you. Bye ✌️

09/14/2026

If you’re just tuning in, 3 days ago I did a SkinPen + Hero Peel combo treatment ✨

Andddd here comes the peeling! 😂 This is the part where I’m keeping my routine super simple and focusing on hydration + supporting my skin while it does its thing. & most importantly protecting my skin from the environment ☀️

I’ve already noticed a difference in my skin which is normal with SkinPen— there’s 3 phases with SkinPen.

Phase 1: injury and inflammation 🔥 this will happen the day of the treatment when your skin looks red and inflamed after we have microneedled your face and can last about 3 days.

Phase 2: tissue proliferation ✨ this is when temporary type three collagen is deposited as a placeholder to stabilize the injured area— This is why I’ve already noticed a difference in my skin— because of the temporary collagen that’s giving me a nice glow and making my skin look plump.

Phase 3: Tissue Remodeling 🧬 this is when fibroblasts will replace the collagen three with collagen one— long term collagen that strengthens the skin— these results can be noticed months after your treatment.

I’ll keep documenting my skin as it heals so you can see the full process from start to finish 🤍

09/13/2026

24 hours after SkinPen + Hero Peel 🕚

And the skin is SKINNING because I’m taking really good care of it 💖 Products listed below 👇

✨Barrier Pro Cleanser
✨Barrier Pro Serum Spray
✨Barrier Pro Moisturizer
✨Face Shield Flex
✨Face Shield Classic

Jamie’s rules for healing skin:

🧼 Keep it clean
💧 Keep it hydrated
💖 Keep it gentle
☀️ Keep it protected

Spoiler alert: I did start to peel 😈🤭 Stay Tuned!

09/12/2026

SKINPEN + HERO PEEL 💪🏽

New treatment alert at Aesthetic Chemistry MedSpa! ✨

I was originally trained in microneedling back in 2013 and have been doing combination treatments like SkinPen + chemical peels for years, using different professional peel lines along the way.

What’s new for me is this specific peel line we recently brought into the spa.

SkinPen + HERO Peel is a powerful combination that works on both collagen stimulation and concerns like pigmentation, texture, and overall skin tone.

One thing I always do before introducing a new treatment to our clients? I try it on myself first. 🙋🏼‍♀️

I want to experience the treatment, understand the process, see how my skin responds, and know exactly what I’m recommending to you.

If I’m going to put it on your skin, I’m going to put it on mine first. 🤍

09/11/2026

SKINPEN 🪄

All these years in aesthetics and I still love watching what the skin can do when you give it the right tools!

But the SkinPen treatment is just the beginning 👀

Next up: SkinPen + HERO PEEL- and the combination is 🔥

Stay tuned! You’re going to want to see this one 😍

09/11/2026

NEW TREATMENT ALERT 🚨

After nearly 15 years in this industry, I’ve learned that great skin isn’t about chasing trends or doing the most—it’s about understanding what your skin actually needs and creating a plan around it.

SkinPen works by stimulating the skin’s natural healing response and encouraging collagen production, while Hero Peel helps target pigmentation, discoloration, texture and overall skin renewal.

Together, as part of a customized treatment series, we can work on:

✨ Fine lines + wrinkles
✨ Pigmentation + discoloration
✨ Uneven tone + texture
✨ Enlarged pores + acne scarring
✨ Firmness + collagen support

Corrective skincare is my favorite because we’re not just treating what we see—we’re working toward healthier skin long-term.

Ask us about chemical peels at your next appointment 💖

09/06/2026

For Labor Day weekend only, get 50% off all Lazer hair removal packages at Aesthetic Chemistry ⚡️

⚡️4 DAYS ONLY: 9/4-9/7
⚡️50% OFF ALL LHR PACKAGES
⚡️Purchased through our website or AC app
⚡️Use Code LASER50 at checkout
⚡️6 treatments included in each package

FULL BODY $1800 (normally $3600)
THE TRIFECTA $1375 (normally $2750)
LARGE AREA $700 (normally $1400)
MEDIUM AREA $638 (normally $1275)
SMALL AREA $575 (normally $1150)

Cannot be combined with other promotional offers. Treatment eligibility applies.

09/05/2026

50% OFF ALL LASER HAIR REMOVAL PACKAGES

⚡️SALE END MONDAY 9/7
⚡️ALL PACKAGES MUST BE PAID BY 9/7
⚡️6 SESSIONS IN EACH PACKAGE
⚡️USE CODE LASER50 AT CHECKOUT ON OUR SITE

Smooth skin is calling! Razors are so last season!

09/02/2026

If you want to hear me talk about Colorescience for 2.5 minutes, here you go 😊

I’ll never stop talking about it. It’s that good ☀️

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