Skincare By Marta

Marta is absolutely wonderful! I developed a bad case of painful acne when I moved to the East Bay almost three years ago. Through some research and the recommendation of a friend I found Marta. Our first visit was a free consultation where she explained the potential causes, types, and treatments for acne. She was welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable.
I booked the appointment for my first facial and I have been a loyal customer ever since. I will agree with some of the other reviews; this is not a «spa-​like» facial. It is a more medical grade, treatment facial– and the results are amazing!!! Within just a few months of regular facials with Marta and using some of the products she recommended, my skin was clear and on the path to healing. I continue to get regular facials every 6 weeks or so and love what Marta has done for the health of my skin.
In addition, Marta as a person, is lovely! She is caring, understanding and flexible. Many times I have called her for a last minute request to stop by for products or have her do a «quick pick» if I get a particularly bad zit (which thanks to Marta is very very rare now) and she does whatever she can. She also gives samples, is never pushy about product purchase, and is very reasonably priced!
I would without a doubt recommend Marta if you are in the need for a cleaning, clearing, result driven facial!

Along with taking care of your inner self, it’s just as important to take care of your outer self.
After seeing the glowing results of Marta’s patients (Michelle H. who has seen her for more than 10 years and Nique F. who was a repeat client as well) I wanted to see what Marta could do for my skin.
Let it be known, Marta is well booked up with loyal clientele, so know ahead of time that it may be a few months until she can see you! If you’re flexible, like I was, you can request for her call you if she has a cancellation, even if it’s last minute.
I was lucky, as someone cancelled at the last minute, and I was able to come in.
Marta does a really great job at giving you a facial that will clear up your skin.
I would absolutely recommend her, as her prices are reasonable and her services are excellent.

This is not a relaxing facial. It is a facial to improve and maintain skin tone and appearance. I highly recommend Marta for regular facials.

I would have to disagree with the latest one star review. I have had many sessions here and this is a pleasant and quiet place. Please note that this is not a «spa» environment… it is mainly for clinical skincare purposes. They are extremely kind and generous. And the music is just fine. I would recommend Skincare with Marta to all my friends and family… including you who is reading this.

— Nothing special as far as treatment or products
— Terrible atmosphere (local FM radio for background – not relaxing)
+ generous samples

Marta is awesome ! I had a skin problem that I needed taken care of urgently since I was leaving for a wedding in 2 days. Even though she was busy she took me in without an appointment on a Sat — at closing time !! She was really courteous and very knowledgable. After she took care of me, she even refused to take payment, even upon insistence.
Excellent care, very knowledgable, fantastic customer service. You can’t ask for more.

After reading Marta’s reviews on Unilocal,I decided to give her a try. I’m really glad I did. She was great! Marta is very knowledgeable and took the time to answer my questions and address my concerns. I’m very pleased with the facial I had and with the end results. I found my visit with her to be effective.
Marta is very sweet and personable. I will definitely be coming back to see her.
You have to give her a try!

We are in our 5^th year using Marta for our skincare. We are still going to her as her methods for skincare and facials performed execellently that many years ago… why go anywhere else? I have referred her many times, never a problem or unhappy referal!

I’ve been going to Marta for almost ten years (followed her from Walnut Creek to Lafayette). She is by far the best that I’ve been to! Her prices are reasonable too.

Marta is a true skincare gem. I have been seeing her for the past 2.5 years and my skin cannot be in better shape! She takes her time, has great knowledge on products/​what not to use and what to use. She does a super thorough facial (not all the fancy fuss frills) which gets the job done. If you’re looking for a place that does a whole bunch of extra stuff with a facial, this is not the place for you. However, Marta does a phenomenal job with her facials.
Pros:
*Easy to find/​ample parking in lot
*Has flexible evening hours
*Absolutely amazing at her job!
*Carries different skincare lines (per type)
Cons:
*NONE!

Two years later, and Marta is still my epidermal savior. She has such a kind, generous spirit and makes me feel so completely taken care of during every visit. I can’t imagine going to anyone else for my facial well-​being.
I still call her up in a panic from time to time, and she always gets me in ASAP to remedy whatever frightening disaster has manifest itself. Marta is a master extractor, so don’t even think about picking at home! She has even called me days afterward to check on the healing process, which is so unnecessarily sweet. Plus, she always sends me away with samples, without me even asking. The woman just loves to give.
I had my first facial with Marta a couple weeks ago (going for a preventative approach vs. the reactive emergency visits), and it was amazing! Super relaxing under the heated blanket, and my skin was absolutely flawless, without a bump to be found, for two whole weeks afterwards. Pretty miraculous considering how much stress, alcohol, caffeine and other skin offenders I subject myself to. For $ 65, I’ve decided it’s worth making this part of my bi-​monthly regimen.
Can’t say enough good things about Marta, you’ve got to meet her for yourself and experience the feeling of being — literally — in good hands.

I found Marta on Unilocal,in a desperate panick over a (ewwe) giant blackhead that I couldn’t reach.
The good news is, she really is everything everyone says. Gentle, soothing, kind. Massages that I’d like to have continue forever… Oh yes, they’re that good.
You need to endure the usual, the hot steam, the hot mittens, and all the other luxurious hot items that most women like (they make me too hot). There was no upsell on a billion products I needed to purchase. Just a nice pleasant facial (and the removal of the icky black head I’d named Walter).
Spend an hour with Marta, and you’ll feel refreshed and delighted!

Marta deserves more than 5 stars! She is THE BEST!!! Since getting facials from her and using her skin care products, my face is slowly but surely improving and getting clearer. I have tried so many different products, facials, and medications… and none of them worked. Marta knows exactly what she is doing, and I trust her with my skin. My face always feels very refreshed and clean when I leave, unlike other acne facials that I have had where my skin feels drenched in cream and oil.
Marta is a wonderful, calm, honest, and CARING person, and I am SOOOO grateful I found her (on Unilocal!)! :-) I would recommend her to anyone and everyone!

I’ve had facials from all over the place, from «fancy» salons to dermatologists offices. I was looking for some place new that wasn’t a break the bank deal. I am so glad I found Marta!!!
I have always paid too much and gotten too little results with other places, so I just assumed thats how skincare goes. Marta got right down to work «extracting.» To spare you the gross stuff, she did a great job that no one else has ever done!
What I like about her is that she tells you what’s up with YOUR skin, and comes up with a treatment around you. She didn’t pressure me into buying a new product or something like that. She simply told me how to better regulate my diet, which will clear up my skin.
A day later my skin isn’t bruised with embarrassing red dots all over (she is firm yet gentle). So now I can go out tonight!

Update on Prices b/​c of her popularity =)
$ 65 Facial
I am guessing that Back Facial is $ 75, but don’t quote me on this!

I used to see Marta at the Acne Treatment Clinic in Walnut Creek with the Lumi Plexion Skincare line. She has since moved on her own and has an adorable little spot in downtown Lafayette.
I cannot live without her facials and products! She is always researching what is new in the skincare industry in order to always give her clients the best and she is great with explaining why we get acne and what we can do to prevent it.
Marta is an amazing soul and cares about all of her clients. You must stop by and have a facial by her, you will never regret it!

Marta was wonderful! She took the time to ask me question about myself and my skin – then she put me on a régime specifically for me. She gave me a refreshing facial and did some extractions (painful but necessary). All for $ 55, which is great because some facials are outrageously expensive and as a result I could not go and I should be going on a regular basis. She gave me samples and a complete guide on how to use her product. She is a really sweet person and I will be going back next month, Go see Marta, you won’t regret it!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I definitely would. Marta is AMAZING!
Here’s how it went:
— I survived adolescence and early adulthood acne-​free
— Shock-​of-​shocks, horror-​of-​horrors, I turned 26 years old and developed adult acne :-(
— That same year (1995), a dear friend recommended that I see Marta to cure my new ills
— I followed my friend’s recommendation and in very short order she transformed my complexion back into the blemish-​free skin I had enjoyed till my mid-20’s
— The kicker… thanks to Marta I’ve had youthful and clear skin for the past 15 years! I get a ton of compliments on my complexion, but I never accept them without crediting Marta!
Don’t walk, run to Marta for your next facial! You’ll be more than pleased!

Marta is a gem! I have seen her for approximately 8 years to maintain my skin. I met her at another clinic through a friend’s referral. Several of my college friends have been her loyal clients. When I lived in the peninsula and in Union City, I would drive all the way just to have an appointment with her.
I recently referred Marta to my boyfriend because he started breaking out after he started bikram yoga. His skin is recovering well through her help, guidance and products.
The price is worth is because my skin hasn’t been this good when I used over-​the-​counter products and Pro-​Active. I for facials every 2 – 3 months and I use the balancing facial cleanser for combo skin, salicylic acid, under-​eye gel, sunscreen gel, press powder, benzoil perozide with sulfer on a daily basis. My healthy skin is well worth the money and the régime.
If you have acne-​prone skin, and nothing works for you, call Marta and she’ll help you overcome this problem.
p. s. I highly recommend scheduling a facial a few days before you have to go somewhere or do anything special.

If you are looking for a place to combat skin problems, this is the place for you. Marta takes the the time to examine your skin and your daily skin routine and look for ways to improve it. I’ve never had anyone explain to me the exact causes of acne (including dermatologists!), but Marta takes the time.
Her facials are pretty straightforward and effective. This is the place to go if you want to leave with your pores squeaky clean. If you’re looking for a froufrou facial, this probably is not the place for you (although I think she’ll accommodate that). She is very thorough with the extractions which can be painful, but I’m so appreciative. I have this masochistic obsession with extractions… So the better job Marta does, the less I attempt on my own. I know I’m not supposed to do them myself, but I can’t resist!
She has a good supply of skincare lines such as Clarisonic, Jan Marini, Lerosett, among others. I can’t wait to try out all the generous samples that Marta gave me!
Don’t forget to bring your checkbook or cash because credit cards are not accepted. Facials are incredibly well priced at only $ 55.