Skin care

FAQ for Facials

What is Facial Gua Sha?

Facial Gua Sha originates from ancient East Asian beauty and wellness. A form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gua Sha done on the body is very different from the Gua Sha massage performed on the face. Facial Gua Sha utilizes a small board (usually made of smooth stone or crystal) to help assist in lymphatic drainage, release tension and remove blockages in the connective tissue and keep the mind and body in a relaxed state. With that being said, some results that can be achieved are less puffiness, a more lifted and toned appearance, and a lighter feeling in the head and neck as tension has melted away.

Facial Gua Sha is like a work out for your skin, the more often you do it the better results you will see. Consider a treatment with me like a private training session. For best results a Facial Gua Sha treatment is recommended every 3-4 weeks for several months, eventually spacing out to every 4-6 weeks with home care practiced in between sessions. 

What is Manual Lymph Drainage?

Lauren has been certified to practice Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) on the chest, neck and face. This is great because one third of the body's lymph nodes are located above the chest with some very important ones hanging out in the neck. The Dr. Vodder technique she uses for MLD was developed in Europe during the 1930’s by Dr Emil Vodder and his wife Estrid. It utilizes gentle circular motions using only the hands to help manipulate lymphatic flow. MLD has an anti-inflammatory effect and it calms the nervous system helping cells to regenerate and drain cellular waste that can become stagnant, this stagnancy can cause inflammation and can set the stage for premature aging.

MLD is also great for anyone dealing with puffiness or inflammation in the face. Best results depend on what the client is looking to achieve, after discussing your goals we would come up with a customized plan and like Facial Gua Sha is best done in sessions closer together and then spread out over time.

Facials with Moonlight Rituals

Facials are just one of the steps to maintaining healthy, clear skin but can also be an element of self care to pamper your mind and body. Facial treatments generally consist of cleansing, exfoliating, masking, hydrating and moisturizing. What makes our facials unique? While we include all of the above, our esthetician also utilizes traditional and modern beauty products and massage techniques for a customized approach to healing and maintaining your skin. Lymphatic Drainage, Facial Gua Sha and Sculpt face massage are at the core of our facial rituals.

Facials with Intention Esthetics Studio

As a Licensed Esthetician, it is my mission to create a space where you can feel safe and nourished while learning about your individual skincare needs. My intention is for you to feel nurtured and educated by the time you leave my room and empowered to take charge of your skin and mental wellbeing.

I am trained in many modalities including: microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, PCA chemical peels, cosmetic microneedling, galvanic and high frequency current, microcurrent skin tightening, LED light therapy, manual lymphatic drainage facial massage, gua sha facial massage, and mindful meditation techniques.

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments are FULL BODY treatments. There are needles placed on the body to treat the body from the inside and out. Hormone and digestion balance and full body circulation are essential to treating how our skin looks. Cosmetic Acupuncture increases circulation, tightens muscles, reduces inflammation on the skin, and produces collagen production at the site of the needle insertion.

Melanie and Olivia provide Cosmetic Acupuncture. Sessions include; light therapy and Facial Guasha.

Microneedling with Acupuncture

MicroNeedling is one of the most sought-after beauty treatments. People love it because of the lasting results with very little recovery time. In combination with LED Light Therapy, Infrared & Acupuncture to treat any underlying imbalances & issues, the results can be truly transformative.

Holistic Micro & NanoNeedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy enhanced with Phyto STEM Cells is the Non-surgical, Non-toxic procedure to remodel your skin!