My own skin journey
My journey into the world of skincare began when I was a teenager suffering from cystic acne. Not only was my skin painful, but it took a huge toll on my mental health and confidence. I was obsessed with finding a ‘cure’ for my skin, or anything to at least improve the appearance of my skin.
Having gone to multiple different dermatologists, trying every skincare product under the sun, and taking round after round of antibiotics, I finally began to work with an esthetician who opened my eyes to the world of esthetics. Up until this point I had no idea what an esthetician even was! But seeing the work she did, and the work of a close friend’s sister who also became an esthetician at that time, changed my life forever. I was mesmerized by how the work these women did could affect the skin, and I signed up for esthetician school as soon as I graduated from high school.
In 2022 I stopped taking hormonal birth control and was subsequently diagnosed with PCOS - a hormonal condition that causes, among other things, hormonal cystic acne on the face and body. I now manage my acne with supplementation, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions at the guidance of my naturopathic doctor.
Having been through acne at every stage of my life thus far, I truly understand the impact that a skin condition like this has on your mental and emotional state. So trust me when I say, I get it, and I’ve been there. Nothing makes me happier than helping someone else gain skin confidence they’ve never had before.
Hi, my name is Lauren.
I’m a licensed esthetician & fellow acne sufferer with a passion for helping other people with skin struggles find their inner and outer glow
experience & credentials
I graduated from the Golden West College Esthetics program in Southern California and became an officially licensed esthetician in 2010. Since obtaining licensure I have worked for numerous spas in Southern California & Denver. I have completed continuing education courses in acne management, hyperpigmentation treatment, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, aromatherapy, high frequency, galvanic, and have been trained in professional product lines such as iS Clinical, GlymedPlus, Skinceuticals, Arconna, Lifeline, and Epicuren.
I am extremely passionate about continuously expanding my knowledge and staying at the. forefront of this ever changing industry so that I can bring my clients the most up to date information and treatment protocols possible.
treatment philosophy
I believe in a ‘root cause’ approach to treating the skin
When it comes to conditions such as acne, a lot of the time the cause comes from within, and isn’t simply a problem of excess sebum or incorrect products. There are often underlying causes such as an imbalance of hormones, excess stress, poorly functioning gut, or other internal factors that present themselves on the skin’s surface.
I work with my clients in a holistic way to address all facets of skin health from the inside out. This includes lifestyle factors like diet, stress, and emotional wellbeing along with implementing a high quality and strategically selected product regimen.
Incorporating skin loving lifestyle adjustments alongside a highly effective skincare product regimen is where we see the most significant impact on the skin, and these interventions together are what give my clients the glow they’ve always wanted.
