A custom holistic facial is more than just a spa treatment — it’s a full-body skin reset that supports emotional wellness, hormonal balance, and long-term healing.

Holistic facials are designed to treat the root cause of skin issues, not just mask them temporarily. Instead of using aggressive peels or cookie-cutter protocols, Margarita works with each client’s unique skin, lifestyle, and wellness story.

We focus is on restoring the skin barrier, calming inflammation, and helping skin function the way it’s meant to — naturally, radiantly, and without harsh ingredients.

Your skin is your largest organ — and it’s constantly responding to what’s going on inside you. If you’re only treating the surface, you’re always playing catch-up.

Holistic skin care helps with:

• Chronic inflammation

• Hormonal acne

• Rosacea or redness

• Perimenopause/menopause skin changes

• Stress-related flare-ups

• Barrier damage from over-exfoliation

• Dehydration from poor gut or liver function
  

People with cystic acne were getting glycolic peels. Sensitive skin clients were being overloaded with extractions and harsh scrubs. The results? Frustration, breakouts, and damaged skin barriers.

That’s why every facial Margarita offers is completely custom. Whether it’s hormonal acne, rosacea, or dry, tired skin — she takes time to understand the full picture before touching the face.

Let’s be honest: most facials are the same 5 steps — cleanse, steam, mask, maybe extractions, then SPF. That’s not what your skin needs when it’s struggling.

Here’s how a holistic facial is different:

Hormonal Acne

• Painful breakouts on the chin or jawline

• Skin flares before periods or around ovulation

• Acne tied to PCOS or post-birth-control shifts

Rosacea + Inflammation

• Red, reactive cheeks

• Flushing from food, weather, or heat

• Broken capillaries and sensitive patches

Barrier Dysfunction

• Skin that feels tight, dry, or “angry”

• Reactions to most products

• “I used to have normal skin — now nothing works”

Dehydrated or Dull Skin

• Lifeless or tired-looking skin

• Flaking around the nose or mouth

• Loss of glow, even with a good routine

Aging Skin

• Fine lines, sagging, or dullness

• Sun spots or uneven tone

• Loss of firmness in the jawline or under-eyes

Each concern is treated with a custom blend of ingredients, massage, plant-based actives, and tools designed to support healing and long-term resilience.

Clients often say it’s the most relaxing and transformative hour of their month. Here's what the process looks like from start to finish:

1. Intake + Skin Consultation

Every facial begins with a conversation — not just about the skin, but about life. We explore stress, cycle patterns, gut health, product routines, and lifestyle. It's all about truly listening.

2. Skin Analysis + Face Mapping

Using Chinese face mapping techniques, areas of the face are examined to identify potential internal imbalances — like liver stress, hormonal fluctuations, or poor digestion.

3. Gentle Cleanse + Enzyme Exfoliation

The treatment begins with a cleanse using non-toxic, calming products, followed by an enzyme-based exfoliant to gently remove dead skin without stripping or burning.

4. Custom Mask + Massage

A custom-blend mask is applied, followed by a therapeutic facial, neck, and scalp massage to activate lymphatic flow, reduce tension, and bring blood flow back to the skin.

5. Targeted Modalities (Optional Add-Ons)

Every session may include supportive technologies based on the skin’s needs:

• LED light therapy

• High frequency

• Gua sha or facial cupping

• Herbal steaming or compressing

• Lymphatic drainage techniques
  
  

These tools and techniques are never used just for the sake of it. Every modality is chosen based on the specific skin concern that day.

LED Light Therapy

• Blue light to calm acne-causing bacteria

• Red light to reduce inflammation + stimulate collagen

• No pain, no downtime — just pure skin support

High Frequency

• Prevents breakouts from spreading

• Reduces inflammation fast

• Encourages lymphatic drainage

Gua Sha + Cupping

• Natural facial sculpting

• Tones and lifts the face

• Reduces puffiness and tension in the jaw and neck

Herbal Compressing

• Plant-infused cloths pressed into the skin

• Soothes redness, irritation, or post-peel sensitivity

• Deeply hydrating and grounding

Here are some simple facial philosophies: treat gently, support the skin’s natural function, and help it heal over time.

For Sensitive Skin:

• Minimal steps

• Calming botanicals like oat, aloe, and calendula

• No harsh peels or aggressive techniques

• Priority: restoring the skin barrier

For Acne-Prone Skin:

• Reduce inflammation first

• Clean extractions without damaging the skin

• Consider hormonal or dietary triggers

• Focus on rebuilding the skin’s ability to defend itself

For Aging Skin:

• Hydration, massage, and circulation-boosting techniques

• Support for collagen production without harsh treatments

• Healthy barrier = plump, radiant skin
  

In places with all four seasons, your skin is constantly adjusting. Cold winters, pollen-filled springs, hot, sweaty summers, and dry fall air — it’s a lot.

That’s why personalized facials and routines should change throughout the year. Skin doesn't need the same support in January as it does in July. Paying attention to these shifts can mean the difference between breakouts and balance.

Winter skin concerns:

• Dry, cracked, or flaky skin

• Increased sensitivity due to indoor heating

• Dull tone and slower cell turnover

Summer skin concerns:

• Excess oil and congestion

• Sun damage

• Dehydration from heat and sweat
  

Why Seasonal Skincare Matters

Your skin is smart. It knows how to adapt — but it also sends signals when it’s struggling. That flakiness in winter? That oil overload in summer? They’re clues.

A facial that worked for you in one season might overwhelm or underdeliver in another. That’s why your treatments — and your products — should evolve with the weather, your lifestyle, and your skin’s unique response.

Seasonal Skincare = Year-Round Results

When your facials and home routine support your skin’s seasonal shifts, you build long-term resilience, not just short-term glow. You prevent flare-ups before they start. And you help your skin stay clear, hydrated, and healthy — no matter the forecast.

Skin Support Year-Round:

• Winter = Protect + Nourish

• Spring = Clear + Decongest

• Summer = Calm + Balance

• Fall = Restore + Rebuild

This is a huge topic, especially for women 25–65+ managing kids, careers, perimenopause, and more.

Skin is biologically linked to emotional health. Chronic stress can cause:

• Cortisol-triggered breakouts

• Slower wound healing

• Hyperpigmentation

• Dull, lifeless appearance

• Increased reactivity and redness
  

Recommended facial is every 4–6 weeks, depending on skin goals and stress levels.

That timing allows your dermatologist to:

• Catch issues early before they worsen

• Adjust treatments based on seasons or hormonal shifts

• Track skin improvements with each session

• Keep products working synergistically with treatments

Even if monthly sessions aren’t possible, seasonal facials (every 2–3 months) can still help maintain results and guide product choices at home.

You just had your facial — your skin feels fresh, your shoulders are relaxed, and you’re glowing. So now what?

Here’s the truth: what you do after your facial matters just as much as the facial itself. The first 24–72 hours are when your skin is absorbing all that healing work — and a few small shifts can help you hold on to that glow even longer.

Let’s talk about what to avoid, what to do, and how to protect your skin’s progress.

What NOT to Do After Your Facial

1. Don’t exfoliate for at least 3–5 days

Even if your skin feels smooth, it’s still adjusting. Over-exfoliating right after a facial can damage your barrier or cause irritation.

2. Don’t use actives like retinol, AHAs, or acne treatments

Give your skin a break from harsh products. Let it reset and rebuild.

3. Avoid heavy makeup (if you can)

Your pores are clean and your skin is breathing — try letting it stay that way for at least a day.

4. Skip hot showers, steam rooms, or workouts for 24 hours

Heat and sweat can lead to irritation or trigger post-facial breakouts, especially if you’ve had extractions.

5. Don’t introduce new products right away

Stick with what your skin knows unless your esthetician gave you something specific to try. Too many changes = confusion (and breakouts).

What to Do After Your Facial

1. Keep your skincare simple

Think: gentle cleanser, hydrating toner or mist, barrier-supporting moisturizer, and SPF. That’s it.

2. Use mineral SPF daily (even if it’s cloudy)

Your skin is more photosensitive after treatment — protect that new skin with sunscreen every morning.

3. Stay hydrated

Water (especially with minerals or electrolytes) helps flush toxins, reduce puffiness, and keep your glow going.

4. Use clean pillowcases and avoid touching your face

Now is the time to keep your skin clean and protected — especially after extractions or gua sha.

5. Follow your esthetician’s post-care plan

If you received new product recommendations or a routine, now’s the time to follow it consistently.

Facials are powerful — but they’re also cumulative. That means the more consistent you are, the better your results.

The best way to keep your skin looking and feeling its best?

• Stick to your home routine

• Come in for your next facial in 4–6 weeks

• Communicate any changes with your esthetician (stress, breakouts, hormone shifts)

Great skin doesn’t come from one facial — it comes from small, consistent care over time. And it starts with how you treat your skin after you leave the treatment room.

Here are a few stories that speak for themselves:

Maddie, age 29 – Hormonal Acne & PCOS

“I tried everything from birth control to antibiotics to influencer skincare. Nothing helped. After consulting and treating for just a few months, my acne started healing — and my relationship with my skin completely changed.”

Carol, age 55 – Rosacea & Texture

“Redness used to be the first thing I noticed in the mirror. The treatment calmed my skin, but also helped me understand what was triggering the inflammation from inside.”

Steph, age 38 – Stressed Out + Dehydrated Skin

“This is the only appointment I actually look forward to. My skin is clearer and smoother — but more than that, I feel relaxed and cared for.”

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Book your Custom Holistic Facial with today and experience the difference of real, thoughtful care.

I say this all the time in my studio: Your skin reflects your life.

If you’re:

• Stressed at work

• Not sleeping

• Eating on the go

• Going through hormone shifts

• Barely drinking water…

Your skin will let you know.

And here’s the thing: It’s not your fault.

Our skin acts like a mirror. It shows what’s happening in your nervous system, your digestion, your cycle, your mental health. A holistic facial doesn’t just clear up your pores — it soothes your system.

That’s why during your session, I’m checking in on:

• How your stress has been

• How you’re sleeping

• If you’re noticing monthly flare-ups

• If you’ve changed anything in your routine, diet, or medications

Because these things matter. And they help me adjust your treatment and give you the right recommendations — not just a product list.

Here’s something I wish more people knew: Your skin doesn’t need to be scrubbed, stripped, or burned to change. It needs to be supported.

If you’ve been chasing “flawless skin” and feeling like you’re always one step behind, it might be time to shift the focus from perfect skin to healthy skin.

I’ve had clients cry after facials — not because of results (though they get those), but because they finally felt seen.

Skin can feel so personal. And so frustrating. But healing is possible — and it can feel good, not punishing.

Custom holistic facials offer personalized, deep skin healing — not quick fixes. They meet you where you are, addressing concerns like acne, sensitivity, and dullness while calming your skin and nervous system. With tools like gua sha and gentle massage, these treatments reduce inflammation, strengthen your barrier, and reconnect you to your own healing. When your skin feels good, you feel good.