The benefits of face serums are myriad. Defined as, “thin-viscosity topical products that contain concentrated amounts of active ingredients”, face serums, when used correctly, can be one of the best at-home methods for both treating and preventing specific skin concerns.

Today, I’ll be detailing the benefits of face serums… as well as which conditions they can be used for, when to use them, and how to reap the best results possible.

In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to share how my mom helped shape Moonstone Skin & Body Care into one of Novato’s best day spas.

My name is Janie Escamilla, and I am the founder and lead esthetician of Moonstone Skin & Body Care. I moved to California over 25 years ago for college and a career in the tech industry… only to choose to follow my heart and instead take my abuela’s footsteps by opening a business that would gift women the opportunity to enjoy natural and effective skin care in their day-to-day lives.

How much do you know about Celluma LED light therapy?

Whether you are completely fresh to the idea or have had the pleasure of having it as an add-on service here at Moonstone Skin and Body Care, today’s blog is dedicated to helping you learn more about what Celluma LED light therapy is, what it can do for your skin, and how Moonstone integrates it into our many in-spa offerings.

In 2020, a top new search phrase popped up in Google around the world: how to prevent and treat maskne.

But what is “maskne”, and why is it taking the world of skin care by storm? Today’s blog is dedicated not only to diagnosing maskne, but it’s definition, how to prevent it, and how to treat it if you are suffering from it.

This month’s blog goes beyond skin and body care and instead focuses on a recap of 2020, from the perspective of a business owner.

There are many words that can be chosen from when attempting to encapsulate the whirlwind 2020 was for business owners worldwide: survival; perseverance; loss; strength; stress; hardship; blessings; family; and, of course, my personal favorite… maskne. 

As for me, I can relate to them all. The word that rises above all of them, however? Reflection.

Non-invasive cosmetic solutions: undoubtedly one of the hottest topics of 2020 and, now, 2021! However, with so many fantastic options it begs the following question— when the options are microneedling vs. NanoFusion, which comes out on top? Which is better for your skin and your budget? What are the differences between them?

Today, I’ll be detailing why I, as a licensed esthetician, believe NanoFusion is the best option when it comes to downtime and long-term effectiveness of results… and why microneedling may be left in the dust this year!

Virtual spa services: one of the most fun, unique, and versatile ways to connect with friends and family during winter 2020!

As most people aren’t travelling to see loved ones for Christmas this year, Moonstone Skin & Body Care has dedicated its virtual spa services lineup to making this year’s winter memorable… while gifting your skin clinical-grade results, of course!

Today, I’m detailing the specifics of the exciting (and transformational!) virtual spa services you and your loved ones can pick from this season.

Struggling with post-summer hyperpigmentation this Fall? You’re far from alone! 

Affecting approximately five million people in the United States alone, hyperpigmentation commonly rears its stubborn head in the forms of:

Melasma: hormone-triggered hyperpigmentation on the stomach or face, typically caused by hormonal changes due to pregnancy.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: a side-effect of trauma to the skin or inflammation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation often comes in the wake of acne, scarring, and some medications.

Sun spots: A.K.A “liver spots”, sun spots are the result of sun exposure over time and pop up frequently on the hands and face.

Here at Moonstone Skin & Body Care, I cannot recommend peels enough this Fall for safe and effective hyperpigmentation treatment— especially if you belong to one of the populations who are up to 40% more likely to have hyperpigmentation over your lifetime!

Whether you live here in Novato, California or elsewhere around the globe, keep reading to hear what Moonstone recommends (and doesn’t recommend) in terms of keeping your skin bright all autumn long!