Skin Savvy

I can’t express enough how lucky I am to have of found skin savvy I struggled with acne for a while last year and turned to dermatologists– that was a mistake because I spent so much money and they couldn’t help me with prevention, just temporary fixes. I’m so thankful for Jen and her knowledge, she knows so much. Not only does she know but she truly cares. Id say walking into skin savvy changed my life, my face and the way I viewed myself. She also has the most amazing team, and they all make you feel so welcomed. You come in smiling because you’re happy to be there and trust that these people have your best interest at heart. Here is a before and after which I’m embarrassed to post but worth it. I rarely have break outs anymore and when I do, I’m able to fix it right away

I am so thrilled I found Skin Savvy and the amazing Zara! Ive had a lot of facials from many Aestheticians and Zara is truly the best! She is so sweet and easy to talk to. She knew exactly what my skin needed and I left the office feeling relaxed, refreshed and looking (I think) a few years younger! I moved here 3 years ago from Florida and have been trying to find a good facialist I really love. The salon is clean, decorated so cute and they have great products! (Zara told me about the different product lines, answered my questions but did not push me to buy anything– which is so refreshing) I’m totally sold, love her, the salon and have already scheduled my next appt with Zara for a peel!

Skin Savvy is a wonderful medical spa and Zara Villanueva is an exceptional aesthetician. My skin has never been as clear and smooth as it is after a visit with this wonderful woman. Additionally, she is so easy to talk to and I look forward my visits with her. I highly recommend Zara for all of you beauty needs.
Kathy Moura

As I left the office today after another wonderful experience, it occurred to me that I’ve been coming to see Jen for more than a decade.
Think about that. How many places have you patronized religiously for ten whole years?
In the South Bay, as with anywhere in Los Angeles, medspas are a dime a dozen — what keeps me coming back to see Jennifer and her crack staff is pure professionalism. Jen is peerless in her approach which is always non-​pressure and designed to help you the client achieve a realistic, in-​plastic and look that won’t break your bank. She manages expectations is a true artist when it comes to placing product and stands behind her work 150%. She is friendly, professional, great at her job and a caring human being on top of it all which is why I’ve been a fervent supporter and faithful customers all these years.

I’ve been going to Skin Savvy for about 7 years now and Jen and her staff have always been awesome! She has always recommended products and procedures that have been beneficial for my continued skincare regimen and in the past when I have had a reaction to a certain product, I’ve always been walked through what to expect. LOVE Skin Savvy and their wonderful staff!

TANYA is AMAZING! Found Skin Savvy while desperately scouring Unilocal!looking for someone/​something/​anything that could help me with my skin woes thinking that microdermabrasion was going to be the cure all. Ended up getting scheduled with Tanya. It was during a time that there was a promotion going where you buy one and get two free. Truthfully, had i not purchased that deal, i probably wouldnt have gone back because microderm didnt fix my problem. I went back and explained my issues to Tanya — she was able to identify what my real issue was, got the nurse on site to confirm and then advised me on what i needed to do differently and what products i should use and what may be triggers. My skin started to clear up instantly — within 2 weeks of changing my routine i got multiple compliments on how good my skin looked… which i hadnt had in years! 100% a fan!

Diana is THEE best! I relocated from Beverly Hills to Hermosa Beach last year and wasn’t sure if I could find the same quality of services in the South Bay for Botox, fillers, and to try treatments like IPL laser, and V-​Peel. I found Skin Savvy through Unilocal,and all I can say is WOW! Not only is Diana brilliant and talented, she’s also very very sweet (as is the entire staff, especially Sylvia) and kind. I trust Diana completely, and couldn’t be happier with my results. She makes sure that I only get the services that I need and I’m not overdone, and look very natural. I’m 35, and am told that I look like I’m in my 20’s on a regular basis. I never heard that before seeing Diana!!!

I have been a client at Skin Savvy for years, and have yet to find a med spa that remotely comes close to the expertise and skill of Jennifer and her staff. They are all professional and incredibly talented. I’ve had several different services that they offer, and I have never been disappointed. Go see them! You’ll love your skin and Skin Savvy!

Jennifer is an amazing business owner. She addressed every concern I had and was gracious, patient and fair. I had some very successful Botox done here and hope to have some equally successful filler in the future under her care.

I’ve been going to Skin Savvy for my laser hair removal for the past 6 months and am basically hairless! I still have a few more treatments left but I barely even have to shave now. Diana makes the process sooo pain-​FREE and very comfortable. The whole Skin Savvy staff is so friendly and positive that when you walk into the cute spa you immediately feel relaxed. I was a little nervous the first time I went to start the laser hair removal process but Jen put all my worries to rest when she explained how simple the process was. Now I look forward to it. They give you a numbing cream to apply before and it reduces any pain you may feel.
Now that most of my hair is gone the treatments are starting to feel more and more like a massage haha. Before I started this process I used to wax… But now I can’t imagine ever waxing again. Waxing would cause my skin to develop ingrown hairs and the laser completely solved that problem. It might sound weird that my friends notice this buttttt I’ve never gotten so many compliments on how hairless & smooth my armpits look.
I’ve looked into other places for laser hair removal but none of them can compare to Skin Savvy! I highly recommend to anyone in the LA area in need of laser hair removal or any spa/​cosmetic needs to book an appointment. :)

Been coming to skin savvy for a while now and I always leave highly satisfied. My skin feels amazing after getting the fire & ice. I’m looking forward to my next appointment.

Gat a great facial from Zara! I got compliments on my skin after:) Will be going back for sure!

Another great visit with Jen! Can’t beat it! She’s a wealth of knowledge, always professional, and has the best prices. I’ve been coming here for over 10 years and and haven’t found a better place yet. Also the location is great for a quick discrete getaway if you end up having a procedure leaving you with some temporary redness.

Having never before shaped my Kahlo unibrow, it was initially awkward, yet Tanya mollified my reluctance within mere minutes before the process. Let us explore…
Skin Savvé is located on a second story on the Mardi Gras tropics of Hermosa Beach pier. Their schedule fills up swiftly so an appointment is ideal; also, parking is a carp so it’s considerate to be early. On the morning of my visit their electricity blew out, but Tanya telephoned early and expressed her deepest apologies, waving her fist furiously at Edison, then the appointment was delayed for the afternoon. Better an early alert than being irked upon arrival.
Upon entering, a warm greeting was extended as Tanya beckoned me into the catacombs for a cask of Amontillado. The room is immaculate, not a blemish in sight, bravo! After illustrating my great expectations, we were suddenly surrounded by the sounds of nature, not so «The Lion King» like, rather a Nordfjord peace, could’ve hibernated like a grizzly.
Tanya is a smashing licensed medical esthetician: skillful, professional, and personable. As an artist, it’s easy to recognize asymmetry, and though she informed me that no two brows are carbon copies, they were quite picturesque. Being a man who’s oblivious to brow maintenance, she kindly shed light on how to, did you know there’s gel for training your brows? Her patience is also commendable, for she meticulously waxed, plucked, snipped, and inquired without displaying an ounce of distress, satisfaction! Mick Jagger obviously never visited Skin Savvé.
Overall it was an impeccable outcome for an arbitrary venture. The damage for brow shaping is $ 22, don’t believe tax was included so leave tip, don’t be «McDuck». After, the owner Jennifer materialized from the ether, and though it’s my belief you never know an individual ’til you’re bushwhacked together in a situation of impending doom, wow, she is an absolute sweetheart.
«Excelsior»!

Jennifer just did AMAZING! I’m so happy… I cant stop looking at myself sound a lil conceited but just love how I look so much younger. WOW!!!

I have been struggling with my acne since I was in 9^th grade and it has brought my self esteem down a lot. Finally, after getting my gall bladder removed, most of my acne went away but I was left with intense red marks on my face from my hypertrophic scarring. I have been working with my dermatologist for years and saw little results. I have done V-​Beams, Blue Lights, extractions, injections … you name it, I’ve tried it. After feeling over stimulated by my dermatologist, my mom got me an appointment with Zara for a microdermabrasian facial.
I was really nervous going in because of my experience with so many different facialists … but Zara was amazing. She put me at ease and was incredibly knowledgeable about my skin and what I was doing wrong. She confirmed by belief that I was over stimulated by all of the things I was doing and helped me get on a better path. Use a really hot washcloth and scrub your face? WRONG. Put all of this medicine on your face? WRONG. Use a lotion cleanser? WRONG.
Also, the best thing was that after my first appointment Zara gave me samples of everything. She didn’t force me to buy products that I didn’t know I liked. However, I loved the face wash she gave me and the lotion (oh my god, it smells so good!). I definitely needed this in my life.
After my first appointment my skin was incredibly flakey and I felt discouraged, but after that died down… wow, I saw a huge difference! I am only two facials in and my redness has gone down considerably. The quality of my skin has increased and the overall tone of my skin is amazing. I now feel more comfortable going on quick errands without wearing full coverage makeup. I can’t wait to continue my skin treatment journey with Zara and feel like now, at 20, I have found the skincare regimen that I have been looking for my whole teenage life!

I initially went in here for a consultation for fillers under my eyes but ended up getting everything done in one appointment. After shopping around, I felt this place was «the one». They didn’t try to upsell like other places, there wasn’t a wait, prices were good and everything just went so smooth. I would definitely go back.

Absolutely the best facial I’ve ever had! Zara spent time talking to me about my concerns and then pampered me with an amazing treatment. My skin has never felt/​looked as good. My favorite part of a facial is always the massage and Zara did not disappoint! I can’t wait to go back for my next treatment!

I went to Jen to get my lips enhanced and she did a fantastic job! I highly recommend her to anyone. In fact my best friend is heading her way to do hers as well! Anyone in the area should definitely consider visiting her. She has an eye for exactly what you need as lips are her specialty.

I was recommended to Skin Savve by my esthetician at Dermstore (Genny — she is great!). I had previously gotten botox at another place which I was very happy with but after hearing Genny’s recommendation (and her knowing all things skin related) I decided to give it a try and got an appointment with Jennifer. Only having had one botox treatment and still wanting my kids to know when I am angry (lol), Jennifer and I chatted for quite a while to discuss what I was looking for and what she recommended. I ended up opting for the lowest amount because I wanted it to look natural and I wanted my face to still somewhat emote. It went great and I made a follow up appointment so we could just check in to see if I felt like I wanted more or if I had any concerns. I am absolutely pleased with my treatment — I look «rested» and happier without my grumpy forehead lines and I will be going back. Thank you Jennifer & Skin Savve!

I have trusted my skin to Skin Savve for 5 years now, and wouldn’t go anywhere else. I love the staff, especially Jen, because they are super knowledgable. I used to work in the skincare field and appreciate someone who can explain things both from a scientific AND practical perspective immensely. Over the course of my treatment I have become a mom, which has been a blessing but also has accelerated the aging process. Jen and team have helped me from a preventive and intervention standpoint. I get compliments on my skin often and credit Skin Savve. Will keep referring and coming for appointments! Their customer service is on point, too! Love them.

Jennifer is the best! I see her for all my laser and cosmetic needs. She is so patient and explains everything to me in such detail. She never makes me feel pressured and knows exactly what works for me and my budget. Love, love, love her and all the girls in the office!

The owner is very friendly and helpful bought a group
Groupon (for massage) and haven’t been able to use it. I’ve called a couple times to get something on short notice and they are always booked. Seems like it’s been this way for years as the 2013 review was the same. I don’t plan my massages in advance. If I have off work and feel like I could use one, then I check for availability. Too bad bc they are close to my house and I like to hit the beach after. She contacted me to help personally. Very nice touch

I actually hesitate to write a great review on Jen because it will make it harder to get appointments but she is so amazing she needs to be talked up! I have been going to Skin Savve for 3 years now. I am 44 years old and my skin looks 6 – 8 years younger. She knows her craft– I don’t look like I am perpetually surprised or pulled too tight. I just look like me but at 36 – 38 years old.
She rocks!

I came to Skin Savve to use an old expired Groupon for IPL. They honored the original price I paid and I paid the difference. So basically I still paid full price for the IPL, but I came anyway so my Groupon would not go to waste.
They gave me free numbing cream for my skin which was nice ’cause IPL can sometimes hurt like a _​_​_​_​_​. The nurse, Dinah, was awesome. She asked me lots of questions so she knew what I wanted from the IPL (basically any old sun-​induced freckles and redness in my skin removed from my, umm… décolletage). Lasers, high frequency, and light therapy treatments are amazing things! I love living in the 21^st century.