Glow With Ida

This sweet client came to me before his wedding after having a difficult experience treating some pesky sebaceous hyperplasia elsewhere.

The photo on the left was taken immediately after a very aggressive treatment. The photo on the right was taken immediately after our treatment.

And I want to be really clear about something: this is NOT a post bashing medical providers. Dermatologists play an incredibly important role in skin health and medicine.
But I do think this photo highlights something important about the difference between treating skin… and caring for skin.

When he first came to me, his skin barrier was compromised, he was anxious about treatment, and honestly just felt defeated and confused about his skin.
So we didn’t jump straight into aggressively treating the sebaceous hyperplasia.

For the first several appointments, we focused on rebuilding his skin barrier with .skin treatments, creating a consistent home care routine, educating him on his skin, and helping him feel comfortable in his skin again.

Only once his skin was healthy and ready did we begin treating the sebaceous hyperplasia.
Because good skin outcomes aren’t just about removing lesions or “fixing” texture as quickly as possible. They’re about preparation, education, healing, trust, and long-term skin health.

Sometimes the skin needs support before correction.
And sometimes the biggest difference in results comes from slowing down and truly caring for the skin in front of you. 🤍

So please continue seeing your dermatologist for annual skin checks and when prescription medication is necessary. But when you want guidance on caring for your skin holistically and supporting its long-term health, come see me :)

Ready to reset your skin barrier and journey on to healthy skin?

Accepting new clients! Book a consultation through the link in my bio 🤍

A few thoughtful gifting ideas for the moms who deserve a little extra care this Mother’s Day.

Whether she’s in need of a nervous system reset, loves skincare, or simply deserves a moment to slow down, I put together some of my favorite treatments, products, and self-care essentials to gift to your mama this year ✨

A few of my favorites featured in this guide:
• .skin treatments + gift cards
• Body kit: Includes A Body Nectar, Body Balm & Dry Brush
• Hair Serum
• Apricot Mango Cleansing Milk
• Biocellulose Sheet Mask
• Brush-On Shield SPF

Gift cards are available online + in studio for treatments, skincare, and all the self-care essentials 🤍

Let your mom know that she can use her gift card for an in-person skincare consultation to help create customized routines and treatment plans based on her skin’s unique needs

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible moms, nurturers, and women who spend so much time taking care of everyone else.

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Consistency did this. Not one treatment. A real commitment. 💪

This self-care king came to me dealing with dryness, breakouts, combo skin, texture, fine lines, and lingering redness... and WOW did he put in the work!

Through consistent in-studio treatments and an intentional home care routine, he completely transformed his skin barrier. Healthy, resilient, and radiant.

We focused on repairing, strengthening, and deeply nourishing his skin using Oxygen Facials and a series of 3 Microchanneling treatments paired with a home care ritual:

🍊Orange You Jelly Cleanser
🍷Spiced Wine Toner
🫧Facial in a Bottle
🌿Daily Greens Moisturizer
🥥The Balm
☀️Quench & Protect SPF
🥬Yogurt Kale Eye Concentrate
🤍Biocellulose Sheet Masks

This is what happens when you commit to consistency with your skin and your overall wellness. Barrier restored, glow returned. So proud of this one!

Your skin has this same potential. Book a consultation at glowwithida.com and we’ll build your version of this together 💕

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Forever doing it for the little me with the biggest of dreams 💕

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I think about hair health the same way I think about skin health: it’s a signal, not just an aesthetic concern.

When my clients mention shedding more than usual, or noticing less coverage at the part, I don’t jump to surface-level fixes. I think about what can actually support the scalp environment at a cellular level, which is what brought me to .

Exosomes are messengers that your platelets naturally release to support cellular repair. ( plated ) has spent 15 years developing a way to harness those same platelet-derived exosomes in a stable serum that gets delivered directly to the scalp. The ( plated ) HAIR Serum results speak for themselves:

✨ 3x increase in hair density at 9 months
✨ 96% of participants improved in volume and fullness
✨ Every single one of the 10 key hair health indicators improved within the first month

This once-daily dropper serum is simple to add, lasts 3-4 months, and is the kind of consistent, evidence-backed support that actually moves the needle over time.

For today 4/8 ONLY, get $40 off ( plated ) HAIR Serum with code HAIR40 at glowwithida.com!

Have you stopped in the spa lately? We’ve had a bit of a glow up ✨

The reception area has been slowly evolving over the years, and these latest updates are my favorite version of it so far. Every detail is intentional, because I believe the environment you’re treated in is part of the experience itself. And there’s still more to unveil!

Swipe to see where it all started in 2021 😅

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