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free skin care · Thu May 05, 2005 4:09 am

This is a very quick review of YOnka Juvenil as I have only used it once, but can see results already. I had a lump at the side of my chin, like a spot that had never turned into a spot but just sat under the skin. It was quite big and hard and sore, but there was nothing to squeeze out of it (sorry for the indepth description)! Anyway I thought I'd try Juvenil last night and put a little dab on this lump, over my Creme 15 (not even sure this is the right way to do it) and went to bed and forgot about it. This morning - wow! There is still a bit of a lump there but it is so much smaller I can't believe it! Especially as it's been there for weeks and weeks (maybe even a couple of months). I am seriously impressed. I've also got the Yonka Emulsion Pure which I'm looking forward to trying, so look out for future reviews. Hope this helps anyone out there who is thinking of trying Yonka. I can highly recommend this product.

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Yonka Juvenil (15 ml / 0.5 floz)

Stand up against acne blemishes with Yonka Paris Juvenil - Deep Acne Fluid. It uses natural and gentle, yet effective essential oils to clear, smooth, and calm your inflammed, uncomfortable skin for a healthy-looking complexion.

free skin care · Thu May 05, 2005 7:22 pm

Thanks for the great review! I get lumpy spots like that which never seem to come up, and I'll definitely keep this in mind for the next one!

Fri May 06, 2005 12:27 am

I've read some really great reviews about this stuff lately and I'm really tempted to buy it. I've just been having a look before I place my order and there's 3 Yonka products which all sound like they do a similar job Juvenil, Creme 15 or Pure concentrate emulsion. Has anybody experience of all 3 and could advise which would be best? Basically I get maybe a couple of spots a month on my chin or jawline, they're usually pretty large and painful.

free skin care · Fri May 06, 2005 9:38 am

Joom wrote:

I've read some really great reviews about this stuff lately and I'm really tempted to buy it. I've just been having a look before I place my order and there's 3 Yonka products which all sound like they do a similar job Juvenil, Creme 15 or Pure concentrate emulsion. Has anybody experience of all 3 and could advise which would be best? Basically I get maybe a couple of spots a month on my chin or jawline, they're usually pretty large and painful.

See this thread with overview of the products you mentioned from our resident Yonka expert, ChunLisa: http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=5120&highlight=yonka

free skin care · Sat May 07, 2005 8:08 am

Thanks CareKate! So glad that there are Juvenil believers out there! It's really one of those products you've got to use to "see" and "believe" it =D Seriously, if I were to go on vacation and had to take ONE item with me, it would be Juvenil. I'd just wash my face with normal soap and water, but I would NEED Juvenil to keep me tame. Cool

free skin care · Tue May 10, 2005 8:55 pm

Thanks for the great review and the link to the previous review by ChunLisa.

I couldn't have seen this at a better time...

I'm completely broken out at the moment and will be even more so in about a week when the hormones kick in. Thanks for sharing your story about this. I haven't found anything that has worked, so I'm excited to try this new line. I ordered the Juvenil and also got the Gel Nettoyant, Creme 15 and the Pure Concentrate Emulsion. I can't wait to try them all!

Thanks again Very Happy

Wed May 11, 2005 12:27 am

Thanks for the link to the other thread Carekate I've definitely made up my mind now, I'll be ordering the Juvenil straight away.

free skin care · Wed May 11, 2005 6:05 am

I was lucky enough to get a sample of Phyto 52 moisturiser, now as I have oily skin I didn't think this would be much use to me.
Well I've been using this as an eye moisturiser at night and I love it, it really soothes my eye area and I only need the tiniest bit Very Happy

free skin care · Wed May 11, 2005 9:14 am

I couldn't agree more with the raves about Juvenil. I started using the Juvenil and Creme 15 (I'm mixing a few drops of Juv into the Creme 15) about 2 weeks ago and the results are fantastic.

My school schedule is very stressful this term Sad

so I've been having a lot of breakouts around my chin area. Since starting these two yonka products the breakouts are definately under control. Very Happy

Stephanie

free skin care · Wed May 11, 2005 12:26 pm

Does anyone know of a place where they sell Juvenil in the UK? I wanna try out a sample if poss before ordering full size.

free skin care · Wed May 11, 2005 12:59 pm

I too really want to try a sample of this

free skin care · Wed May 11, 2005 3:37 pm

Great reviews...thank you!!! I have tried so many on-the-spot treatments that didn't really do much and smell awful (like the drying potions & lotions with the sulfur suspended in liquid that looks like put dots of calamine lotion on your face...pretty!!!) Laughing

free skin care · Fri May 13, 2005 10:40 pm

Rachael wrote:

This is a very quick review of YOnka Juvenil as I have only used it once, but can see results already. I had a lump at the side of my chin, like a spot that had never turned into a spot but just sat under the skin. It was quite big and hard and sore, but there was nothing to squeeze out of it (sorry for the indepth description)! Anyway I thought I'd try Juvenil last night and put a little dab on this lump, over my Creme 15 (not even sure this is the right way to do it) and went to bed and forgot about it. This morning - wow! There is still a bit of a lump there but it is so much smaller I can't believe it! Especially as it's been there for weeks and weeks (maybe even a couple of months). I am seriously impressed. I've also got the Yonka Emulsion Pure which I'm looking forward to trying, so look out for future reviews. Hope this helps anyone out there who is thinking of trying Yonka. I can highly recommend this product.

wow. I have this same problem...I NEED THIS PRODUCT!! does anyone know what stores carry Yonka products? I don't think I can wait 2 weeks to order it online!!

thanks.

Thu May 26, 2005 4:59 am

I'd also like to add my recommendation for this. It may not smell the best (although I quite like the herbal smell) but it is a very effective and non-drying product for pimples. I'm running low on mine and will have to repurchase soon.

As for YonKa being sold in stores, I would check with the YonKa website and see if they have a stockist directory. I always get mine on EDS as it's cheapest - plus I haven't actually seen YonKa in Australia at all.

free skin care · Thu May 26, 2005 5:37 am

FYI - I’ve figured out the recipe for Yonka Emulsion Pure (the other must-have product in the Yonka pimple-fighting arsenal – this stuff is for those horrid “Mt. Vesuvius” type of bumps that are really painful but won’t seem to come to a head) and posted it under the DIY thread.

I’ve also figured out how to make homemade Juvenil, but I’m having a devil of a time trying to locate one of the ingredients, called “Ichthiol” – anybody ever heard of it or know where I can find it? The “EP” recipe was so successful, I’m dying to try my hand at the Juvenil....

free skin care · Thu May 26, 2005 5:38 am

P.S. Mabsy, did you manage to get your hands on some Jergens Natural Glow while you were here? If yes, whatdaya think of it?

Thu May 26, 2005 5:44 am

Doesn't at all surprise me that you have reverse-engineered a recipe for Emulsion Pure Laughing

Is there anything that you can't do??? Razz

carekate wrote:

P.S. Mabsy, did you manage to get your hands on some Jergens Natural Glow while you were here? If yes, whatdaya think of it?

Yes, thank you for asking! I got two tubes of it (just in case I like it Smile

) and I have to say that this stuff was VERY HARD to find! I am embarassed to say this but I have not yet tried a single thing that I bought while I was away. I have this big bag of cosmetics that I brought back (mainly MAC, some Pout, and of course the Jergen's) and this is still sitting in the corner. I'm going to have a play with everything on the weekend - I've just been jetlagged and catching up on work. I must admit though that the concept of unopened makeup/skincare sitting in the corner of my room rather disturbs me... perhaps I'm coming down with something..... Laughing

free skin care · Thu May 26, 2005 6:31 am

I have this and I try to remember to use it but maybe I just have to get my head wrapped around the idea that something so gentle can work. The last few breakouts I've had I still reached for my DDF BP/Sulfur Gel even though I hid it deep under the sink.

Fri May 27, 2005 12:51 am

I'd like to say a big thanks to you all for recommending this. I purchased it a couple of weeks ago and it's great. One of the only spot treatments that doesn't dry out my skin. I was a bit sceptical at first when I put some in my hand as it looks like muddy water but it really does work magic on spots.

free skin care · Fri May 27, 2005 2:27 am

carekate wrote:

FYI - I’ve figured out the recipe for Yonka Emulsion Pure (the other must-have product in the Yonka pimple-fighting arsenal – this stuff is for those horrid “Mt. Vesuvius” type of bumps that are really painful but won’t seem to come to a head) and posted it under the DIY thread.

I’ve also figured out how to make homemade Juvenil, but I’m having a devil of a time trying to locate one of the ingredients, called “Ichthiol” – anybody ever heard of it or know where I can find it? The “EP” recipe was so successful, I’m dying to try my hand at the Juvenil....

I've not tried to but since the active ingredients appear to be essential oil/extracts.

Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:29 am

I received a sample of Juvenil from a friend, and tried it on a small pimple that was starting to appear on my face. That pimple went away quickly, so I decided to buy a bottle of the stuff.

It worked for about a month, and then my acne came back in full force. I foolishly continue to use Juvenil, even though my face currently looks like a pepperoni pizza.

Juvenil worked deceptively well for a while, but it has been five months now, and my skin is worse than it was when I first started using it.

free skin care · Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:09 am

Squeegy wrote:

I received a sample of Juvenil from a friend, and tried it on a small pimple that was starting to appear on my face. That pimple went away quickly, so I decided to buy a bottle of the stuff.

It worked for about a month, and then my acne came back in full force. I foolishly continue to use Juvenil, even though my face currently looks like a pepperoni pizza.

Juvenil worked deceptively well for a while, but it has been five months now, and my skin is worse than it was when I first started using it.

Are you certain you're not just experiencing the purging period that always accompanies using an acne/breakout product that contains ingredients to "draw" the impurities to the surface of the skin and purge them out?

Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:06 pm

Hi Carekate,

Thanks for the quick reply to my post! I suppose it's possible that this is a purging period, but 5 months seems like a very long time for purging. I've continued using Juvenil because I hope this is just temporary.

Squeegy

carekate wrote:

Squeegy wrote:

I received a sample of Juvenil from a friend, and tried it on a small pimple that was starting to appear on my face. That pimple went away quickly, so I decided to buy a bottle of the stuff.

It worked for about a month, and then my acne came back in full force. I foolishly continue to use Juvenil, even though my face currently looks like a pepperoni pizza.

Juvenil worked deceptively well for a while, but it has been five months now, and my skin is worse than it was when I first started using it.

Are you certain you're not just experiencing the purging period that always accompanies using an acne/breakout product that contains ingredients to "draw" the impurities to the surface of the skin and purge them out?

free skin care · Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:37 pm

Squeegy wrote:

Hi Carekate,

Thanks for the quick reply to my post! I suppose it's possible that this is a purging period, but 5 months seems like a very long time for purging. I've continued using Juvenil because I hope this is just temporary.

Have you been using Juvenil EVERY SINGLE DAY for the past 5 months, or are you using it only ocassionally? If you've only been using it ocassionally, then it is entirely possible that your purging period has been prolonged.

free skin care · Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:41 am

rzecka wrote:

Does anyone know of a place where they sell Juvenil in the UK? I wanna try out a sample if poss before ordering full size.

You can find it at hqhair.

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