Shylocks - Skin Essentials

For appointments please contact
Sue at 415-453-5262

Skin Essentials offers you the best in skin care, and the key to vibrant health and beauty. Our treatments are based on the whole being (mind, body & spirit). We also use the unique blending of Aromatherapy, European and Oriental healing techniques.

European Facial Treatment
75 Minutes
A complete analysis of the skin begins the facial to determine your skin type and what products will be used. Included in your treatment will be deep cleansing, exfoliation (removal of dead skin cells), extraction, the use of professional serums and essential oils (which have the ability to oxygenate, detoxify, and hydrate the skin).

A European facial massage or an Accupressure Point massage is given, followed by a relaxing Swedish massage designed for your specific stress areas, de'collete, shoulders, upper back and arms. A masque is then applied to refine and nourish the skin. The finishing touch is the application of a cream that will protect, hydrate and slow down the aging process.

European Facial with Multivitamin Power Exfoliant
75 Minutes
This exfoliant added to your facial will effectively remove dulling superficial cells while providing the skin with a nourishing cocktail of vitamins, botanical extracts and conditioning agents. It will improve skin's elasticity, tone and texture. Ideal for prematurely aged and dry skin.

Acne Treatment
90 Minutes
This treatment has been specifically formulated for oily and congested complexions.
The facial begins with an extensive exfoliation process, focusing more time and attention on extraction work. There are specific products that are used: essences to detoxify, anti-bacterial to purify, anti-inflammatory to calm the skin.Relax with an accupressure point massage to the face and a Swedish massage to the upper body. This facial will finish with a soothing, medicated masque calming the skin and preventing future breakouts. (Recommend every 3 weeks)

Teen Treatment
(Ages 12-18 yrs) 45 Minutes
A complete analysis will first be done on the skin. Included in this treatment is exfoliation, extractions, a deep cleaning masque, and the knowledge of the skin and how to take care of it.

Alpha Hydroxy Treatment
These treatments speed cell renewal to minimize fine lines, dry, oily and acne prone skin. This treatment dissolves the intercellular "glue" that holds surface cells together. Smoothes and retexturizes the skin. A consultation is required prior to treatment.

Specialty Items that enhance your Facial Treatment
These treatmens also include an Aromatherpay foot massage.

CLINICAL COLLOIDAL OATMEAL MASQUE
90 Minutes
This masque is a pharmaceutical grade of colloidal oatmeal. It’s best used on environmentally sensitized skin. Helps reduce itching and redness associated with irritated skin and promotes skin healing.

COLLAGEN MASQUE
1 Hour 45 Minutes
This masque is ideal for aging skin and deeply dehydrated skin. A freeze dried collagen sheet is applied to the skin with steam. The steam breaks down the collagen so the skin can absorb it. This creates a high level of moisture in the epidermis layers of the skin. Fine lines become less visible.

PARAFFIN MASQUE
90 Minutes
This masque is ideal for aging skin, naturally dry skin or dehydrated skin. Warm liquid paraffin is applied to the face. This creates a vacuum effect, preventing perspiration from escaping, and forcing it back into the skin's surface. As a result, the top skin layer plumps up, reducing dryness and superficial lines.