M Spa

HAPPPPPY BIIIIRTHDAYYYYY to one of the most inspiring women I know — an incredible entrepreneur, mother, leader, educator, and beauty professional. You somehow manage to wear a thousand hats at once and still lead with so much grace, strength, and heart. The amount of people you’ve impacted through your knowledge, mentorship, and passion for this industry is unreal.

You’ve built more than just businesses — you’ve built a community, a safe space, opportunities for others, and a legacy that continues to inspire so many of us every single day. Your drive, vision, and ability to constantly pour into others while still showing up fully for your family is something so special to witness.

Thank you for being such a powerful influence in this industry and for always pushing the people around you to grow, dream bigger, and believe in themselves a little more. You are deeply loved, appreciated, and celebrated today and every day.

50 looks absolutely incredible on you, and I just know this is going to be your best year yet. ❤️‍🔥🥂✨ Everyone, let’s wish the happiest of birthdays!!!

Not all skin reacts the same.

And if you have darker or deeper skin tones, your skin protects itself differently.

That means when your skin gets irritated, inflamed, or treated too aggressively… it can respond by making more pigment.

That’s what causes dark spots after:

• Acne
• Chemical peels
• Microneedling
• Laser treatments
• Even heat or friction

Your skin isn’t “overreacting.”
It’s protecting you.

But if treatments aren’t done correctly, that protection can turn into stubborn discoloration.

That’s called rebound pigmentation.

And yes, it can happen even if you’re using brightening products at home.

This is why at M Spa we don’t treat all skin the same.

The strength of the peel matters.
The settings on the laser matter.
How deep we go with microneedling matters.
How often we treat you matters.

More aggressive does not mean better.

In skin of color, controlled and strategic is what creates beautiful results.

Our goal is to improve your skin without triggering it.

If you have deeper skin tones, you deserve a provider who understands how your skin responds, not just someone who owns a device.

That’s why we specialize in treating skin of color safely and intentionally.

Because prevention is always easier than correcting dark spots later

✨ VALENTINE’S GIVEAWAY ✨

We are giving away a 75-minute relaxing custom facial at M Spa 💗

This is one of those extra special facials where you completely melt into relaxation. You’ll feel like you escaped reality for a little while, and you’ll walk out with softer, smoother, more hydrated skin and a full heart.

We’re choosing one random winner tomorrow on Valentine’s Day.

To enter:
💗 Comment below and tell us what you love most about M Spa.
Have we helped you as a client?
Have you learned something from our education online?
Have we supported or inspired you in some way?

Whether you’ve been in our treatment room or you’re one of our amazing online supporters, we would love to hear your story.

This is just a fun way to spread a little extra love and gratitude to our community. We can’t wait to read your comments ✨

Calling all PROFESSIONALS!

Aesthetics Academy Professional Event Join an elevated educational experience created for aesthetic professionals who understand that success goes beyond treatments alone. This event brings together industry experts who know the science of skin, the art of patient care, and the real-world complexities of building and sustaining a thrivi...

Young skin needs gentle care—without harsh ingredients or unnecessary actives.

The JOURNEE Bloom Hydrating Wash and Glow Wash were created specifically for tweens and teens, offering soft, effective cleansing while protecting the skin’s delicate moisture barrier. These formulas remove dirt, oil, and daily buildup without stripping or irritation, making them ideal for developing skin.

Hydrating Wash
• Creamy, cushiony texture
• Keeps skin calm, smooth, and nourished
• Perfect for dry, sensitive, or easily irritated skin

Glow Wash
• Lightweight, low-foaming cleanser
• Fruit-derived enzymes gently refresh and brighten
• Leaves skin clean, soft, and balanced

Both cleansers are made with mom-trusted ingredients and developed with input from licensed estheticians—helping kids build simple, consistent skincare routines with confidence.

They pair beautifully with the Glow Cream and Hydrating Mist for a complete, gentle routine designed just for young skin.

Grab a bottle or two - https://arcskincare.com

Let’s talk about alcohol and skin for a second. No shame, just real life.

Alcohol affects hydration, circulation, lymph, and collagen. You don’t have to drink the night before to see it. Even once or twice a week can show up on your face (sorry guys, not calling you out, helping you identify it).

Things you might notice:

• Puffy under eyes
• Lymphatic “fullness” that won’t drain
• Static lines (resting wrinkles)
• Crepey texture under the eyes or on cheeks
• Redness around the nose/cheeks
• Skin looking a little dull or flat

So what helps?

Hydration + antioxidants + peptides.
Hydration supports resilience.
Topical antioxidants (like resveratrol, green tea extract, glutathione, ferulic acid) help with dullness, redness, and overall skin stress.
Peptides support repair and firmness over time.

Lymph support matters too. Water, sleep, electrolytes, cold rollers, gua sha… all help move fluid.

And here’s the big one:

Seeing your esthetician every 4 weeks.
Treatments like microneedling, photo facials, chemical peels, and LED help you stay ahead of texture, tone, and collagen changes so alcohol doesn’t show up as aggressively long-term.

Most of us drink. This is about balance and supporting your skin so you still feel good in the mirror.

If you want help building a routine with antioxidants + peptides that fits your lifestyle, just ask. We got you.

We are so excited to introduce the newest member of the M Spa team, Maleah Wininger.

Maleah has been Marti’s longtime assistant and has quietly been behind the scenes helping her scale, stay organized, and grow multiple parts of M spa, the Academy and the App. What makes this even more special is that Maleah is also a licensed cosmetologist and AMAZING lash artist who truly understands the beauty industry from the inside.

Maleah is now full-time at M Spa, supporting daily operations, marketing, and client care. She will be opening her aesthetics books soon (so excited) and currently offers lash services.

We cannot wait for you to meet her. Welcome to M Spa, Maleah! 💫🌟

This one is for our OG clients. The originals.
The ones who were with us when we were figuring things out… learning… testing… improving… messing up… and getting back up again.

You let us try things.
You let us make mistakes.
You gave us grace.
You supported us anyway.

And you’re still here.

We don’t take that for granted for a single second.

We appreciate you. We love you.
Thank you for being part of our story.
– The entire M Spa team 🤍