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What Is the CellStory Facial and...
In the world of facials, it’s rare to find something that truly changes the game. The CellStory Facial by Joanna Vargas is not your standard cleanse-steam-mask situation. It is next-gen skin therapy that rewrites the rules on how to lift, brighten, and retexturize your skin without any pain. This is the facial that delivers real
Your Bridal Glow Guide with Joanna...
Let’s Talk About Your Wedding Glow. We’ve had brides sit in our treatment rooms, months before their wedding, with a look of sheer panic. Between the caterer, the guest list, and the seating charts, their skin has fallen to the bottom of the list. They look at our facialists and ask, “Is it too late?”
Origins of an Icon – Olga...
The year was 2005, and Oscar prep was as crazy as always. Nominees and presenters were flocking to Kinara Skincare Clinic and Spa to receive a last-minute facial before stepping onto the Red Carpet: Hilary Swank and Annette Bening were wishing each other good luck in the changing lounge, while Leonardo DiCaprio was finishing up his treatment in the
20 Years of Lactic Acid –...
What a fun ride this was! On 2/22/22 we relaunched Lactic Acid after 20 years in existence. This is third-generation lactic acid and I could not be more proud of it. All the original principles and intention of this formula remains the same, but now we have incorporated the latest technology in order to make
Let’s talk about Accutane – Does...
For the past 25 years I have had hundreds of clients with light to moderate acne come in to receive treatment. About 70% of them were successfully cured of their acne by me, but sometimes just a simple change to skin care routine would do. While sometimes a combination of products like prescription tretinoin and
How to care for your skin...
Derived from Vitamin A, Accutane is a potent little pill often prescribed by physicians to treat all sorts of acne and breakouts. If you’ve been on it before, you know that Accutane is a serious drug with equally serious side effects. If this is your first time and you’re reading this, you’re already ahead of
What Are Skincare Toners and Why...
Toners, Astringents, essences … What are these liquid potions and how badly do we need them? Well, let’s get into it. If you asked me (an esthetician) the difference between them is that a toner is full of hydrating, soothing ingredients, Astringents help purge oily and acne prone skin, and essence is basically a nonsensical
The 2-Step Skincare Ritual Every Busy...
Between school drop-offs, inbox overload, and the mysterious disappearance of personal time, skincare can feel like just another thing on your to-do list but when your skin looks calm, clear, and luminous, it changes everything. You move through the day with more ease. More confidence. More you. With only 2-steps… Joanna Vargas’ Eden and Twilight
JULY SPECIAL: GET IT TIGHT, DONE...
This Summer, treat yourself to a treatment-combination that is: Safe all year long Has no downtime Effective and safe for all skin types Rejuvenates and refreshes your desired target area; face, eyes, buttocks, tummy, etc. Until August 11, 2025, the “Get it Tight, Done Right” promo includes 20-complimentary units of Dysport with any full-face or
Be an A-Lister: Get the Triple...
The Triple Crown Royale Facial is more than a facial. It’s Joanna Vargas’ most iconic treatment, elevated, extended and engineered for visible sculpting. A dramatically more defined face. This is the facial that A-listers book before red carpets, executives before photoshoots, and brides before “I do.” Not just for the glow but for the jawline
