I can't even begin to tell you what an insane luxury it is to have a facial in your home.  I was skeptical of what a "home facial" would be like.  What about all the machines? The equipment?  When Juanita showed up at my apartment lugging three trips of salon-worthy-facial paraphernalia, I knew I was in good hands. (In high heels albeit, looking stunning and glam with the most perfect skin I have ever laid eyes on).

She set up shop in my bedroom while I sat sipping one of the homemade herbal tea concoctions she blended specifically for me.  She lit a candle.  She made my toddler toy strewn bedroom as zen slash spa-like as possible.  

Then came the facial. I am an extraction whore, and if you are too, then I have the skin pimp for you.  Juanita just don't quit.  She goes over and over your skin looking for any little thing that might be lurking.  Then it's on to mixing up her own creations for your specific skin type and totally customizing the facial from beginning to end.  

This is a serious treat. And at not-so-over-the-top prices.  It's so worth it not to have to get in my car and deal with LA life when I need to relax, clear my skin, clear my mind and get the gunk out of my face.

She also works out of the Salon By Maxime on Rodeo which is where you call to book her. 

http://thesalonbymaxime.com/

The Salon By Maxime Place page

421 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 205-2370

Check out her prices but really, it's all about the customizing.  And she left me with some bad-ass product too.  One in particular, a doozy of a  Hydroquinone, Retnic Acid, Kojoc Acid-mutha that has my skin renewing itself daily.  Wowza.

Here is a taste of some other things that are mixed in!

Exfoliating brush to remove dead surface cells… High frequency used for it’s germicidal, stimulating and soothing effects… Galvanic current is used for iontophoresis which helps with better absorption of product. This same current is used for disincrustation which helps product penetrate deeper and it liquefies sebum deposits in pores… Vaporizer for hydrating or preparing skin for pore cleansing…High frequency to cauterize and prevent infection or bacteria from forming.  An electric mask hydrates and softens the pores.  All the various equipment has variations of treatment depending on her goal.

THE FACE…

Deep Pore Cleansing Facial

$130

Skin Clarifying Facial

$100

Rejuvenating Facial

$120

Hydrating Facial

$140

Four Layer Facial

$190

Back and Shoulder Facial

$130