Skin Obsession

Unfortunately I have been trying to book a facial with Skin Obsession for weeks! I tried to book because of the good reviews on Unilocal however they have not answered one phone call and I have left three messages. I thought they may be out of business but the answering machine verifies that they are not. I guess they do not need business. Very disappointed especially after reading good reviews. :-(

Ellie is the best! Enough said! Just go see her !

Ellie is the eyebrow queen. I have just seen her a few times, but that’s all that’s needed to experience her high level of professionalism. My eyebrows have never looked better.

Can’t say enough about Ellie! It was one of the most relaxing and effective facials i’ve ever had. For days after my skin felt as if I had just come out of her chair. Ellie sent me home with samples of the Sothys product line she carries. So now Im hooked. Thanks Ellie you are amazing!

AMAZING. Best facial and eyebrow waxing I have ever gotten. I don’t have to be worried about my eyebrows becoming non-​existent. She does a great job of shaping them and keeping them full!
The esthetician/​owner is very helpful and knowledgeable about skin care and products. She is very up-​to-​date about what is out there for treatments for all skin types. As someone who has sensitive skin, it has been a struggle to find a facial that is knowledgeable about what to use and what not to use.
Soothing atmosphere and such a cute location! Love, love, love this place!

Being an esthetician myself, I have experienced my share of facials and am pretty critical of them, and Ellie seriously impresses me each time. I own my own business and have very little time to relax or do a lot of maintenance on my skin anymore, so I see her once a month to not only keep my skin looking great but to reboot and relax for the upcoming month ahead. I love the products she uses and her technique couldn’t be more on point. I have since referred my mom, sister and several of my clients her way. I truly can’t say enough good things about Ellie and the services she provides!

What follows is a review of a spa, written by a man, who has has just returned from said spa, and smells and feels so good that it would be irresponsible to not share it with you, dear reader.
I had never had a facial. I’ve never really been interested. The skin on my face is just there. It gets dry some times, it gets greasy sometimes. I shave it, I don’t shave it, I wipe food off of it, I sleep on it, and I generally take it for granted. It’s been a bad relationship. It’s there for me every day and every night, representing who I am to the world and I can barely be bothered to wash it every night before bed. I now know that I’ve neglected my face for far too long and that it deserves much, MUCH better. I’ve seen the error of my ways.
I got a facial at Skin Obsession today. My first.
I didn’t know what to expect. Would I be reclined in a chair, would there be some slapping or would paint be involved? Would I walk out smelling of lavender and flowers, or would I wind up bright red from some acid/​peel/​treatment? Would it hurt? Is it even right for a man to get a facial?
I was a little afraid.
I walked into Skin Obsession apprehensive, but was quickly relaxed. The surroundings were comfortable, and the aesthetician Ellie was friendly and welcoming. She explained what was about to go down, and made me feel at ease. I started to want it. I resigned my fears and got on board with the whole facial concept. My face has needs and it was making them known. It wanted to be pampered and massaged and exfoliated and hydrated and tended to. It was taking over, and was going to get what it wanted and deserved. Love. Skin love.
I slipped under a warm blanket on a warm bed and the relaxation started. Ellie came back into the room (she had left me alone to remove some clothing and get cozy) and it began.
I won’t get too into the details, but here are the basics. My skin got gently stripped down, massaged, cleansed, hydrated, and exfoliated. Pores were flushed, there were some extractions, my neck got rubbed, there was steam and heat, and everything from my shoulders up kind of… melted. Never having experienced anything like this, it was foreign, but extremely enjoyable.
Ellie told me what she was doing as she performed her magic, and gave me an education on how skin works, what it needs and wants, and why getting a facial is a good idea.
Did I mention it smelled good? It did. It smelled amazing. It STILL smells good. So good, I’m writing this a few hours later and every deep inhale through my nose is a delight. I thought I was going to wind up smelling like a woman (in my mind, an older woman who may have had some work done…), but Ellie used products formulated for man-​skin that aren’t overpowering or… offensive to the… male palate. And of course, there’s another set of products for the ladies.
After about hour of this good kind of self-​indulgence, I was left alone to reflect for a moment, get dressed, and bask in my own warm glowing warming glow. I was relaxed, I looked good, I felt good, and as I mentioned before, I smelled good.
The point? I’m sold. Gentlemen, give your faces a chance. Make an appointment. It’s worth it. I may not have any past experience to compare today’s facial too, but I can tell Ellie is a pro, and that she knows what she’s doing. The atmosphere she creates and treatment she gives is top-​notch, and I’ve realized this mug of mine is worth it. We all need to give our faces some sweet, sweet love from time to time, and Ellie gives it good.
Seriously. I’ve been converted. Ladies are on to something with this facial stuff. There’s no reason they should have all the pleasure.
So. Skin Obsession. HIGHLY recommended to all. Ladies, go see Ellie. Gentlemen, go see Eliie. I know I for one, will definitely be returning.

Skin Obsession is truly as good as it gets, for me. I’ve gotten lots of facials and treatments at lots of different spas from San Diego to Santa Rosa and in between and my facials as Skin Obsession are without a doubt the best I’ve ever gotten. At my first appointment, I was pleasantly surprised to find such a beautiful and quiet above the quaint Italian Restaurant it feels like you’re receiving a treatment in a studio in Italy somewhere. More than anything, and most importantly, Ellie is an amazing esthetician. She is so thorough and her passion for skincare really shows in her work. I definitely recommend Skin Obsession!

If you are looking for a facial, this is the place! The facial was the best I’ve ever had. The room is very inviting, and quiet. The beautiful soothing music just added to my relaxed state. The esthetician is very knowledgeable about skin care and I love the products used. I would highly recommend Skin Obsession, I know I will be back!