Choosing the right facialist can be challenging. I can help. I'm a licensed aesthetician with ample experience on both coasts. Here are my insider tips to finding and enjoying your perfect facial.

Start by asking what sort of facial you want.  

A clinical results-oriented facial is just that - clinical and results oriented. A spa-type facial (estheticians call these ‘fluffy facials’) can be heavenly when you want to feel pampered. Skin Santa Monica offers results oriented treatments that are fashioned to feel luxurious. Yet if you want your session to skew more towards pampering (or a serious 'tough love' facial) - no problem. Because Skin Santa Monica facials are priced by time and not by any specific procedures, we're free to explore different treatments, products, and experiences during each session. I call it cross-conditioning for the skin and just like cross-training exercise, it gets you better results, faster. 

Pick your vibe.

Is ultra-luxe sophistication your style? A medical office treatment? Or perhaps you’re drawn to the ‘organic’ scene? Skin Santa Monica is located inside a holistic health clinic across from the serene Virginia Park in Santa Monica, owned by the esteemed Dr. Eric Dolgin, a brilliant osteopathic physician. While the clinic maintains a relaxed charm, my room is a natural light-filled sanctuary designed for your total comfort. It’s here you’ll experience a peaceful, personalized skincare journey, where every detail is focused on delivering beautiful, real results—no fuss, just care.

Own your experience.

Once you're on the facial bed, it’s all about you. Feel like chatting? Enjoy the conversation. Prefer quiet? Settle in and relax. Not loving the music? A quick request can change that. This is your time and your experience. Own it. At Skin Santa Monica every facial is an act of mutual creation and the studio is designed to be a safe space where you don’t have to be anyone but yourself.

Silence the product pushers.

 At Skin Santa Monica, product recommendations are about results, not the hard sell. If something will elevate your skin, I’ll tell you—honestly and directly. Skincare is personal, and whether it’s treatments, routines, or products, my focus is on what truly serves you. And if something is all hype and not worth your money, you’ll hear that from me too.

Make it a partnership.

You’re in your skin for life. Your aesthetician should be there for you for more than just the appointment. When you have a question or concern, I’ll be there for you. All you have to do is reach out. We're on this journey together. Let's make it a beautiful trip.  

Find someone who loves what they do.

Skincare is an art and a science. To be a great aesthetician takes passion and craft.  You have to love expressing your art so much that you’re brought back to it again and again. But you’ve also got to be dedicated to mastering the continuously evolving knowledge base of the discipline. When I’m not in the office I'm often researching new treatments, products, and experiences.Then I research the research. Why? Because, to me, skincare isn’t a job. It’s a passion, and when I’m doing it I feel like a child at play. And what could be better than that. 

We all need someone who cares for us.  

Welcome to SKIN Santa Monica.