Fall News from Jill Jodar Advanced Skin Care

 I hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. It was truly lovely in the city!

Exciting news! I've upgraded my treatment table! She's comfy and hydraulic, allowing your favorite middle-aged skin therapist to keep working those long days.  I hope you get a chance to experience it soon.

As we head into the busiest time of the year, some shipping policy reminders and an important update to my booking policy surrounding "holiday" weeks are below, so be sure to read them. 

With affection & sunscreen, 
Jill

Shipping Reminders
A few reminders to make sure you get your orders when you need them!

• Orders ship within 48 hours, Tuesday through Saturday
  I try my best to get them out same-day, but USPS pickup has been unreliable, so I often have to take a trip to the post office the following day.
• If you order after 2 PM on a Saturday, your order may not ship until Tuesday
  If I've left for the weekend (Sunday/Monday for me!), your order will be processed when I return the following Tuesday.
• There's been a notable slowdown in USPS deliveries 
  I've noticed it's been taking 3-4 days for Bay Area deliveries (4-6 nationwide), as opposed to 1-2 days. It will most likely get a bit worse during the holidays, so plan ahead!

New Booking Policy for "Holiday" Weeks

• Effective immediately, bookings during holiday weeks will be pre-pay only.
• What's a holiday week?
  For 2025: the week of Thanksgiving, and December 16 - January 3rd.
• In 2026, it will also include: the week of July 4th, the week of Memorial Day, the week of Labor Day
• Payment will be taken at the time of booking. If scheduling online, I will reach out for payment in order to secure your spot.
• If you think your schedule may be unpredictable, please book on an alternate week!

No longer me with my new table!! 

June News!

 Happy Pride month!! 🏳️‍🌈

This year, being a visible ally feels more important than ever. I'll be one of the lead volunteer wranglers for the Planned Parenthood contingent at the San Francisco Pride parade on 6/29, so if you're attending, be sure to yell hello if you see me! 👋

Just a quick update this month! I'm heading off to Las Vegas for the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference on Friday. (Get those orders in now!) There's a great advanced education lineup I'm really looking forward to. (*Teaser* If all goes as planned, there will be a treatment room upgrade that I think you all will love! Stay tuned for that...)

Out of office dates and some new retail offerings are below. I hope you have a safe, healthy, and sunburn-free summer. Don't forget to stock up on sunscreen! 😎

With affection, 
Jill

New Retail!
There are a few new additions to check out in the shop or at your next appointment!

• Light Day Sunscreen SPF 37 - A new addition to my sunscreen lineup! Award-winning photo stabilizer Solastay® S1 reduces sensitivity issues often associated with UV absorbers. 
• Lip Renewing Hydrator - New Hibiscus Flavor! - Originally a limited edition drop for Breast Cancer Awareness month, it was so popular it's here to stay!
• New 2oz. Beauty of Hope Candles - A new, smaller 2oz size of both Pacific Ocean, & Caribbean Sea scents. They smell amazing, and are ridiculously cute if you love tiny things like I do!

Out of Office Dates

• I'll be out of the office from Friday, 6/20, until 6/25.
• Get your orders in by Noon, PST on Thursday, 6/19, to ensure they ship before I go!
• I will also be away 7/3 through 7/7 for the 4th of July weekend.
• Place your holiday weekend orders by Noon PST on 7/2.

❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

May News!

 I hope this finds you well as we head into Memorial Day Weekend. Read on for all the things, especially a very exciting NEW PRODUCT launch. Hopefully, you've caught some of my posts and reels on Instagram for Skin Cancer Awareness month. If you haven't already, don't forget to contact your dermatologist to schedule your annual skin check! 🧐

With affection & sunscreen, 
Jill

Introducing AZELIFY!
There's a great new addition to the product family for those diagnosed with Rosacea or the combination of inflamed and breakout-prone skin. 

• Azelaic Acid - improves skin texture, reduces the appearance of inflammation and hyperpigmentation 
• Beta Glucan - provides moisturizing and soothing benefits to the skin
• Colloidal Oat - a range of benefits for individuals with dry or compromised skin barriers, while being microbiome-friendly and safe for acne-prone skin.
• Glutathione - a powerful antioxidant for a healthy complexion.
• 1 fl. oz. airless pump: $42. Shop here!

Model Call!

• I need a model for a photo shoot on Saturday, 5/31, from 2:00 PM to approximately 4:00/4:30 PM.
• You get a free facial and some free product. 🤩
• You must be available on the above date for the full time frame and be willing to sign a photo release.
• If you're interested, just reply to this email. I'll reach out by Saturday, 5/24 if you're selected!!

My New Mobile Site Is Up!
My new mobile site is up and easier to navigate to booking and my skincare shop. I'd love to hear what you think! The full desktop update will launch in the next couple of months with my full photo galleries and all the bells & whistles.

🌟 Welcome Azelify! 🌟

April News!

 Did I blink and miss March? Somehow it's April! I had an amazing, but bittersweet trip down to UCLA last month for part 3 of my skincare ingredients course. My teacher and mentor is retiring and leaving the country. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from her for over 20 years. Once again, we had so much material we couldn't get to it all, so there will be 6 more hours taught online over the next few months. Over in my professional-facing business, it's also been non-stop! I launched webinars for esthetic professionals 2 weeks ago, and am heading to North Carolina to lead a breakout session at an esthetic retreat in early May. My out-of-office dates for booking and product orders are below. Finally, an update about the elephant in the room ~ tariffs. My sincerest thanks for your continued support of my small business! 

With affection & sunscreen, 
Jill

What's Going On with Tariffs?
A lot of you are asking me about this! The situation seems to be changing every few days, which is making it hard for me and all of my vendors to project costs. Here's what I know:

• The cost of everything is going up. Despite over 85% of my product offerings being manufactured in the States, ingredient sourcing is global, and many packaging components are not produced here at all. Changes to that will take years, not months.
• I will always be completely transparent about price increases, giving you time to purchase before they go into effect.
• I am doing my best to "stock up", but there is a limit to how much I can bring on board for retail and backbar to ensure not only that product doesn't sit, but what is financially viable for my small business.
• There will be no blanket increase in product prices, it will always be on a case-by-case basis.

Special Offer for My Subscribers! 

• I'm opening up a small number of memberships at the current pricing structure. If you see me regularly, a membership is a fantastic way to save money on both treatments and products! All the details are here. Please note: memberships show as full on my website, as I'm only offering this to those of you on my list. If you're interested, just send me a message! A "pay-in 4" option is available at no cost on PayPal if the lump sum feels daunting. If you're interested, send me a message!
• Prices on my KRx line will be increasing later in May. If you're a fan of Active 31 Eye Cream, YouthPlex Face Lift Cream, or the Neck Lift Firming Neck Cream, I would stock up now before prices increase.

Out-of-Office Dates

• I'll be out of the office at a retreat from May 2 until May 7.
• Get your product orders in before 2 PM PST 4/30 to ensure they ship before I go!

Hang in there, everybody!

Meet Your New Favorite Vitamin C Serum!

 C21 Youth Glow Serum is my new favorite vitamin C serum, and it's going to be yours too!

I did my own ingredient deep dive, a head-to-head ingredient deck comparison using a custom LLM (this is what Joel and I do for fun when we have time off), and finally, some wonderful clients took it home, tried it out, and gave their feedback. At the end of all of that, I decided that C21 will officially be replacing Triple C&E. Product highlights and some FAQs are below. Triple C&E will be available until the current stock runs out. Let me know if you have any additional questions. Available now!

With affection & sunscreen, 
Jill

C21 Youth Glow Serum

• The ultimate combination of actives for environmental protection, brightening, and superior moisturization.
• 3 forms of Vitamin C, multi-molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid, and added ingredients to increase the bioavailability of action ingredients.
• Over time, stimulates the skin's own production of collagen & hyaluronic acid.

FAQs

• Who's it for?
  Virtually anyone. Safe for acne-prone skin and skin that has been sensitive to Vitamin C serums in the past.
• How to use:
  Apply 2 pumps to face & neck after cleansing, before moisturizer or sunscreen.
  (If you are on a customized routine for acne, I'll let you know the best way to integrate this serum.)
• How much is it?
  Same size (1 fl. oz. airless pump) and same price point ($64.) as Triple C&E.
• What if I've been cocktailing the Antioxidant Defense Complex w/ Triple C&E?
  You still can w/ C21! Use it exactly the same way.

Can't wait for you to try it!!