Skinology

BACK TO SCHOOL SKIN RESET Ir
Sometimes your skin doesn't need a complete overhaul. It just needs a really good reset.
This 45-minute treatment is designed to remove buildup, gently exfoliate, clear congestion, and leave your skin feeling clean, refreshed, and glowing.
Your treatment includes:
• Double cleanse
• Gentle enzyme exfoliation
• Extractions if needed
• Customized mask
45 minutes | $85
Appointments available through August 31.
Spots are limited. Book through the link in my bio.

Those tiny bumps can take time to clear, but consistency really does pay off.

This is what her skin looks like now after sticking with her routine and coming in for regular treatments.

The best part hasn’t been the smoother skin. It’s been watching her confidence grow. Seeing clients feel comfortable in their own skin again is why I love what I do.

We still have a little pigmentation to work through, but this is such an incredible transformation.

If you have been dealing with dull, rough, or uneven skin this summer, dermaplaning might be exactly what your routine is missing.

Here is what it does:

✨ Removes dead skin cells and fine vellus hair (peach fuzz) for an instantly smoother surface
✨ Helps your serums and moisturizers absorb more effectively instead of sitting on top
✨ Creates a flawless base for makeup so it glides on without clinging to texture
✨ Reveals brighter, more radiant skin underneath buildup from sweat, SPF, and summer humidity

It is one of those treatments that delivers visible results right away with zero downtime. If your skin has been feeling congested or lackluster lately, this is a great reset.

If you are in Merced and ready to experience smoother, brighter skin this summer, save this post for your next appointment or send it to someone whose skin could use a summer refresh.

This is what happens when your skincare routine carries the look.

A strong skin prep routine means your makeup routine gets to be simpler, lighter, and easier to maintain. Fewer products. Less time. More confidence in what's underneath.

Consistency is the difference. When you show up for your skin daily, the results speak for themselves. Clearer texture, more even tone, better hydration. That's the kind of base that makes a minimal makeup routine feel like more than enough.

Your skincare routine should be doing the heavy lifting so your makeup doesn't have to.

Ready to build the kind of routine that makes this possible? Book a consult, send us a DM, or stop by Merced. We'll help you create a skincare plan that carries your whole look from start to finish.

One of the most common questions I get, and honestly one of the most important things to understand before starting any acne treatment.
Purging is your skin accelerating its natural cell turnover. It looks like breakouts but it’s actually congestion coming to the surface faster than usual. It’s temporary and it means the product is doing its job.
If you start a new treatment and your skin gets a little worse before it gets better, that is not a sign to stop. That is often a sign you are on the right track. I walk every client through what to expect so nothing feels like a surprise.
Breaking out is your skin reacting negatively. New spots in new places, no improvement after weeks, skin that just keeps getting worse.
The difference matters because a lot of people quit right before their skin turns a corner thinking they’re breaking out when they’re actually purging.
If you’re not sure which one you’re experiencing, that’s exactly the kind of thing we work through together in my Acne Program.