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Skin Peeks

Last night, as I was performing my evening ablutions, I decided to listen—really listen—to my skin. Do you ever do that? Just pause for a moment, hand to heart, and gently ask, “What would feel really good right now?” To my surprise, my skin asked for something different. After cleansing, instead of my usual layered […]

At Aesthetic Alchemy, I embrace treatments that harmonize with the body’s natural processes to deliver real, effective, lasting results. One of the most effective technologies that I am trained in is biphasic microcurrent—a powerful yet gentle modality that works in sync with your body’s own electrical system to enhance product penetration, tone and relax facial muscles, and support overall skin health.

As an aesthetician and skin therapist, I pride myself on maintaining a flawless home skincare routine. Morning and night, I commit to a regimen that supports my skin’s health. There’s no room for shortcuts—a quick swipe with a wet washcloth will never do. My skin is, after all, my calling card. Just as you wouldn’t […]

When it comes to skin care, the secret sauce isn’t really a secret: Nature and science are the ultimate dream team. You don’t need gimmicks or trends to glow—you need proven ingredients, products with integrity, and a regimen that respects your skin’s natural rhythms. Here’s the truth: Whether you’re 25, 45, or 65+, ageless beauty […]

For anyone with a pulse, stress has become an almost ubiquitous part of our daily lives…..

NeoLifting™ is a powerful facial massage protocol…..

Hello my Friends, I hope this note finds you well and warm during the bustle of this holiday time. It feels like there is so much to be done, friends and family to love on, and the days are short short short. But the light will return, it begins to come back in less than […]

I recently had the opportunity to complete a captivating cosmetic chemistry course at UCLA, and let me tell you, it was eye-opening! Despite my extensive training and education, I must admit that I’m still susceptible to clever marketing tactics. However, armed with knowledge about what qualifies as “natural” or “organic” in the cosmetic world (remember, […]

I have the honor of meeting the most beautiful people in my work. They’re mostly women, and some men, some non binary, some close to my age (66), but a few youngins’ too.

Have you ever found yourself in a position where you just didn’t know how to do “it”? Where Google searches were too general and friends just didn’t know?  In June, I opened my Aesthetic practice in Santa Cruz. With the endless electronic needs, website, store, online presence, instagram-FB, blog, Flodesk (what’s Flodesk?), I found that […]