At SkinKara Esthetics, our facial treatments provide lasting results because no two are the same.
As a leading skincare studio in Nanaimo, we begin every experience with an in-depth consultation to uncover what’s truly happening with your skin.
This diagnostic approach sets the course for a bespoke facial designed around your unique concerns, whether its dryness, sensitivity, chronic acne, rosacea, or age-related issues.
By understanding what’s happening beneath the surface, we can address the root cause rather than simply chasing symptoms, creating measureable and lasting change in your skin’s health and appearance.
Our Skin Care Lines
Biophora is Canadian made, clean, and science-heavy in all the right ways. It uses active ingredients like peptides, AHAs, and antioxidants; things that make a difference without the harshness you might expect from something “medical grade.” It’s clinical but not cold; a results-driven,personalized facial that still feels relaxing.You’ll leave calm and glowing, with your skin actively repairing long after you walk out the door.
Dermaviduals, on the other hand, is all about repairing the acid mantle, commonly referred tp as the skin barrier: that outer layer that protects everything underneath. It’s built on something called corneotherapy, which basically means working with your skin instead of fighting it.
A corneotherapy facial treatment uses products that mimics your skin’s own lipids, so they blend right in and help it repair itself naturally.
No fragrances, converntional emulsifiers, preservatives, silicones, amines, or mineral oils. That means , no junk, and no fake glow that disappears overnight.
Just slow, steady healing that makes your skin stronger and calmer over time. Corneotherapy facial treatments aim to bring your skin back to balance, not strip it further. Think REPAIR REPLENISH REGENERATE.
While each treatment is unique, they share something in common: Complete customization. Sometimes I’ll use both lines in one session, depending on what your skin needs that day. If your skin’s feeling reactive or sensitive, we’ll start gently with barrier repair. If its a power packed facial, we’ll bring in the actives. SkinKara is all about real care backed by decades of experience, so you leave with skin that doesn’t just glow, but behaves different!
Every new client starts with the
Introductory Treatment: $115 (allow 75 minutes)
We chat. I look closely at what’s going on, and together, we decide what your skin needs. You’ll get a custom treatment, some samples to take home, and a plan that feels realistic, not overwhelming.
from there, we can move into one of the focused facials
The Biophora Corrective Facial
Perfect if you’re dealing with congestion, dullness, or just want visible change.
This facial clears, brightens, and wakes the skin up. It delivers the ideal balance of AHA’s such as lactic, citric, or glycolic acids, to gently and effectively remove uncooperative skin cells to allow lipids and other nourishing ingredients to penetrate into the skin.
A corrective and therapeutic treatment, it combines clinical effectiveness with the soothing and indulgent touches that transform your skin.
Dermaviduals Professional Facials: I offer two tiers depending on your desires.
Tier 1 is The Restoring Facial:(allow 75 minutes).
It is gentle and nurturing and the place to start to repair your skins’ barrier.
After our in-depth skin consultation you will be double cleansed using gentle effleurage followed with an ultrasonic deep cleanse.
Your skin will transform after a gentle peel that doesn’t strip your skin barrier.
Extractions will follow, if necessary ensuring the integrity of the skin.
Now, comes the massage using a customized serum, and or massage cream designed for your specific needs.
Let your stress and tension melt away while your skin is infused with lipids and restoring actives.
You will then experience a nourishing or purifying mask that will push all of the good stuff into your perfectly prepared skin.
Relax in the cozy bed and let the mask do all of the work.
The final step in this blissful facial is a finishing cream that will send you back into the world protected and hydrated.
Tier 2 is The Illuminate Facial: (allow 90 minutes).
This is the ultimate skin treatment. It has all of the deliciousness of the restoring facial and more!
It incorporates 2 professional level peels and masks into your facial and an extended facial, neck and hand massage that will transform both your skin and mind.
The Teen Facial: $125 (allow 75 minutes)
A friendly introduction to real skincare, with honest advice and a gentle routine they can stick to. I provide a safe and understanding atmosphere for teens tell me their struggles.
After 25 years in this industry, I’ve seen every trend come and go.
What never changes is this: when you understand your skin, it starts to act differently.
My job is to help you get there, with a bit of humour, a lot of knowledge, and facial treatments Nanaimo can (actually) trust to work!
Ready to transform your skin? Our skincare studio in Nanaimo is waiting to welcome you.