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Skincare and Esthetics

Skin Therapy is all about helping you enhance your natural beauty.  I work with my clients to help them achieve their desired results for clear, smooth, even skin.  An everyday look requires starting with a good basic skincare routine.  Pictured below is a mature woman who takes great care of her skin with anti-aging skin care products, needing little makeup to enhance her glowing complexion.

Great skin comes from within and starts with your health and wellness.  Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle result in a better complexion and slower affects of aging.  Some damage can be reversed or slowed down with a routine that incorporates regular facials, the right active ingredients and healthy skin care practices, recommended by an esthetician or skin therapist knowledgeable in ingredients and your skin.  I can help you turn your problem skin into a great complexion with a variety of facial treatments and at-home products.   All great skin care programs include the right balance of antioxidants, exfoliants and sun protection.  Bring your skincare products in when you come for your facial or skin analysis appointment and I will help you build a program that meets your specific needs for your skin, your budget and lifestyle.

Facials are done with
DCL Skincare or Celloxylin and CelloxylinMd products which you can read about on my link from Apriori Beauty  

See my blog for monthly facial and treatment specials!

Facial Services and Treatments

 Basic DCL Facial - $75
Using DCL, Dermatology-grade products

50 minute facial with dermatology-grade products will balance and stimulate your skin.  Treatment includes cleansing, skin analysis, 10% glycolic acid treatment, ozone steam, extractions, c-serum, facial massage, treatment mask, and finished with moisturizer for yur skin type and eye treatment.


DCL Anti-Aging Facial - $95
Using DCL, dermatology-grade products
Upgrade the Basic Facial for a 60 minute treatment with more active ingredients focused on anti-aging.  Exfoliating cle
anse, 20% Glycolic treatment, High-Potency C-Serum, Hand treatment with warm mitts and Peptide Serum and Peptide Eye Treatment.

 

Signature Facial - Celloxylin Pure Beauty Treatment - $115

Using Celloxylin by Apriori Beauty – Paraben Free

If you are looking for immediate results this treatment is for you!  This 75 minute facial includes a cleanse, enzyme or acid peel exfoliation, steam, extractions, Precision rejuvenating Serum with “10-Minute Facelift” (Derma Firm Illuminator Galvanic/Far Infared/Ultrasound/Micro-massage) firming complex and hand/arm massage, finished with moisturizing and eye treatment.

Acne Facial & Teen Facials- $65
This 45 minute facial is designed to restore the acid mantle and promote healing, great for acne or any teen, products adjusted to condition of skin.  Cleanse, tone, exfoliate, steam, extractions, mask and hydration.  Add on 10 minutes for 20EX Acid Peel and massage for an additional $25.

Glycolic Acid Peels
Single Peel Treatment – 30 minutes $125
Series of 6 Peels/facial program (includes 2 facials) - $450

Sinus Relief Facial - $80
Are you suffering from Sinus Congestion and discomfort?  This 60 minute therapeutic treatment is designed to bring relief from sinus congestion, which leads to pain and pressure.  The service includes a cleanse and steam, a skin analysis, lymphatic drainage massage followed by cold stone facial massage using essential oils blended for sinus relief and a hydrating mask.

Winter-time Hydrating Quench Facial - $95
Is your skin showing signs of winter-time dryness?  Relax with this 75-minute treatment that includes a steam with hydrating enzymes while you exfoliate dull, dry skin and bring new life to your complexion.  This treatment also includes extractions, neck, and décolleté massage and treatment, arm/hand and leg/foot massage with warming mitts and a hydrating treatment mask.  A must if you are preparing for a winter vacation or returning from one in the sun to quench your skin with moisture!

 See my complete list of services click this link:  Essentials Nail and Body Boutique and calll to book an appointment for a skin analysis and the facial treatment of your choice 203-483-0503.  Or use Schedulicity and and click the button

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Eyes...smokey and fantasy!!!

Smokey eyes are all the rage!  Decorative fantasy make-up, band  and individual lashes, glitter and jewels, are all popular for a more extreme statement.
 The photos below are a variety of eye looks.

Makeup Services

 

Makeup lesson – 45 minutes - $49

Learn which formulas are right for your skin and how to apply foundation, eye makeup, eyeliner, and mascara.  Receive a $49 credit towards the purchase of products

Brow Design - First appointment $20
Brow Maintenance - $15


Come to my makeup and skin studio at Essentials in Branford!



To purchase makeup click here
This is Sarah with a practice in varying of intensity.  The first picture is her before any makeup. the second is a sweet bridal look and the third is a more intense night-time look.