About  Us - That thing we do...
Skin Beauty Bar is about hospitality, serious results, and comfort. We're into great service, cutting edge ingredients, really getting to know our clients and treating them like guests in our home.
If you're looking for an all day mega-spa get away,  we're not it. But if you want customized skin care, excellent brow work, a relaxed and groovy vibe and a little luxury, then you've come to the right place.
 Our spa concept includes great visible results with all natural ingredients- no dyes, fragrances or preservatives.
Come on in, sit a spell and feel beautiful.

Press release and spa photos available upon request.

BIO
Liisa originally opened Skin Beauty Bar in 2005, bringing with her years of advanced training in Aesthetics. She then went east to work, called away by her National PR Marketing credentials, and is happy to be back home in L.A. and back in gear with SKIN BEAUTY BAR.

Her family has been in the resort business for generations, and this background in luxury service is a wonderful advantage for her pampered clients. 

Liisa grew up in the world of ballet and musical theater in  New York City before heading to L.A. to further her career in acting and voice-overs.

 She manages to deftly juggle her theatrical career with her skin care business and can currently be seen in films on television as well as heard, as various Elves and Gremlins in the on-line game, Mythos.



Products we use and are available for purchase:



The world's most advanced Nutraceuticals. Drink your vitamins.

rejuvenate infusion

why it works:
The Intraceuticals Rejuvenation Serum has a base of hyaluronic acid – an ingredient found naturally in the skin and renown for its superior benefits as an ingredient carrier. Vitamins A, C, and E and Green Tea are powerful antioxidants that help fight free radicals.

Combined with topical hyperbaric oxygen technology the Rejuvenation Serum stimulates regeneration of new cells, elastin and collagen production supplements and plumps the skin surface to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

opulence infusion

why it works: Opulence Brightening Serum contains a blend of botanical Intraceuticals brighteners and super concentrated Vitamin C to balance uneven skin pigmentation and leave skin radiant.
Powerful antioxidants help fight free radicals and a high concentration of moisturizers ensures perfect hydration.

atoxelene infusion

why it works: Atoxelene serum targets the areas of facial muscle contractions to smooth out the appearance of fine lines and depth of wrinkles.

Serum contains antioxidants to fight free radicals and generate healthy cell growth.

Hyaluronic acid and natural amino acids increase hydration and seal in moisture deep into the integral lower layers of the skin.

With AYUR-MEDIC you can now, for the first time, effectively treat acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation (dark spots) and combat the forces that age your skin.

Introducing AYUR-MEDIC, a highly effective cosmeceutical product line that uses the most advanced dermatological research to date. This revolutionary skin care line strikes the perfect balance between time-honored holistic principles and state of the art medical research to provide optimal results.

Two highly accomplished physicians – Dr. Raj Kanodia, a plastic surgeon, and Dr. Ezra Kest, a cosmetic dermatologist – along with a team of research professionals with three decades of experience serving the salon/spa industry, together created AYUR-MEDIC's breakthrough product line. Featuring both Ayurvedic herbs and proven anti-aging compounds, each product is uniquely formulated to maximally penetrate the skin, delivering all active ingredients with growth factors that help stimulate collagen synthesis. The goal is to stimulate collagen production, a process which can work to fill in wrinkles, prevent further oxidative damage caused by free radicals, and give your skin a healthier, more youthful appearance.



The Control Corrective Skincare Line is available through licensed skincare professionals only. The products should ideally be recommended by a skincare specialist to help you reach your skincare improvement goals.

Control Corrective Skincare is a true COSMECEUTICAL skincare line. True cosmeceuticals represent a coupling between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. They are both topically applied, but they contain active ingredients that influence the biological function of the skin. The Control Corrective Skincare Line provides products that deliver nutrients, proven clinical-strength active Ingredients, botanicals and anti-oxidants into the skin. This combination provides superior product performance and noticeable skin improvement.

 

YON-KA is the premier French skin care collection built on pure “Passion.”

Passion for the science of nature, not synthetics. Yon-Ka uses all natural ingredients.

Passion for delivering the world's most therapeutic, yet indulgent aromatic scented face and body treatments.

Passion for the world of plants, which contains the oils, essences, elixirs that nourish and heal the body and soul and restore the beauty of the skin and spirit.

The dynamics of more than 80 plant species ranging from the mountains to the sea enrich the YON-KA botanical collection. The products offer superlative levels of purity and potency and have become synonymous with radiant and glowing skin.

• Conditions skin as it cleans
• Maintains the natural protective hydrolipidic (balances PH)
• Hydrates the complexion for an alive and beautiful appearance
• Balances the skins level of moisture and oils
• Sooths sensitive and reactive skin types
• Reduction of wrinkles
• Tightens the pores
• Refreshes, tones and energizes skin and spirit
• Aromatic fragrances refresh and invigorate the being
• Reduces small blemishes and brown spots
• Reduces the appearance of rosacea or redness
• Sun repair

VIVANT soft wax
Vivant is a pure resin wax with no additives or other ingredients. I use it with unbleached muslin or pellin for efficient, clean hair removal.

Please allow 1 - 3 business days to receive your Ayer-Medic or Control products. It may not be instant gratification, but it's worth the wait!
In spa retail is coming soon!

Gift Certificates
Our Gift Certificates are available in any dollar amount, for any of our treatments on the menu.
This is an "Oooh- Aaahh"  gift up there with chocolate, lingerie and jewelery!
While our gift certificates aren't refundable, they are transferable to anyone you'd like!
Transfers acceptable unless treatments are booked and then no-showed. At that time your gift cert. is forfeit.


Cancellation policy
In L.A. everything moves fast! (Well, everything but the 405.) We know you're busy and sometimes you have to juggle the time in your Life. Please just give us a call 24 hours before you're scheduled to arrive and we can make arrangements for you or your guests. Otherwise you'll be charged for the service. This is for the respect of accommodating our other clients.
818.406.7791



Contact Us

Have questions? Want to schedule a treatment? Buy a Gift Certificate?

E-mail us at:  info@skinbeautybar.com
phone : 818.406.7791

Studio City location:
@ Chess & Burman
11239 Ventura Blvd. studio 38
Studio City, ca. 91604

between Vineland & Tujunga


Links to hot Places and People we Love

Isotonix and Market America
Click here to purchase Isotonix- the world's most advanced nutraceuticals- and take the Nutri-physical to see exactly what supplements are right for You.
You can also shop over 350 partner stores for the best price comparisons and travel deals on the web!

Motives
Click here to brows Motives cosmetics and purchase some of our favorites,like Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation with SPF15.

What's the Big Idea? -
Liisa's quotes, hot tips and things you need to know.

Don't forget the sun screen!
" I believe that a little sun is a good thing. We need vitamin D, and I know I feel better when I have a light healthy glow. And Yet: I never leave the house without sunscreen on my face and decollete'."  (and neither should you!) I have melanoma survivors in my family so I know how important it is to be smart and safe about the sun.
Here's a link to an article on the benefits of the Sun - just remember.... moderation!

Healthy Skin - Healthy Body
  I believe in Beauty from the Inside Out.

Healthy skin is about a healthy Lifestyle that includes lowering stress, exercise, eating well, plenty of water and the right nourishment  and vitamins and supplements for your body.
Isotonix is it. With a patented  isotonic formula this is the best body delivery system on the market. Because of this, you also get 95% absorption immediately, as opposed to 14-45% absorption with a pill that can take from 45 minutes to 2 hours.
Click HERE to see our line of Isotonix and the option to take the Nutri-physical which will tell you exactly what supplements YOUR body needs.
I've found that for me, keeping my skin looking great includes Isotonix Beauty Blend. It contains hyaluronic acid to help hydrate skin and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. I see a real difference in my clients skin and the antioxidants help keep you healthy.

It keeps my skin clear- even at the end of the month -  and it evens out my PMS symptoms as well. How can you not love that?



"Liisa, what make-up products do you use to keep your skin glowing and healthy?"
I'm a fan of YonKa skin care and I love the benefits of my Intraceuticals take home products.
I tell all my clients to exfoliate at home with Dermalogica's Daily Microfiliant. It's so easy and you can't over exfoliate. The body wash is also great and smells delicious.
Currently I use Motives Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation with SPF 15 as my base, I spot treat with Laura Mercier liquid foundation. I used to use her tinted moisturizer then finish with powder but the Motives Liquid Minerals has a much better feel, a sheerer look that still gives better coverage and it doesn't clog my pores. This is the first time I've ever found a mineral product that keep my pores clear. Knowing that it's a better product and half the price of other name brand products, I can't say enough about it!

For the Body: I use Ocean Potion for babies or anti-aging SPF 30. It smells like oranges and it's lovely.
However you get it -  get that SPF!
        I moisturize with Body Drench - it's a favorite of sun bathers all over the sexy southern coasts of Florida.

Have Questions? Feel free to e-mail us at
liisa@skinbeautybar.com

Things to know before or after you...

whiten teeth:
DO clean your teeth thoroughly or finish a meal 1 hour before arriving. A light cleaning is part of the prep for your treatment as well.

DON'T eat or drink very cold things 1 hour before your treatment.

DON'T consume coffee, tea, red wine, smoking, berries, soda, chewing tobacco or any other consumable that may stain or color teeth.
24-48 hours after teeth whitening your teeth, even though there is no sensitivity, are more porous, and transfer staining more easily.

how long does it last?
ismile teeth whitening lasts as long as professional laser or custom bleaching tray techniques last.
(at less than half the cost!)

will it work on veneers or artificial teeth?
ismile DOES work on all tooth replacement materials - Keep in mind though, that it will only lift that product to it's original color level when it was installed. This includes crowns, bonding, veneers, caps,  porcelain work,  implants and all other artificial material.
will it make my teeth sensitive or hurt?
Nope! If your teeth are in good condition there will be no sensitivity at all. I've whitened many happy clients!
NOTE:
If you have a cavity or compromised enamel ( a chip or a crack), you may feel sensitivity in that area alone, that may last for several minutes.
If you're nursing, please get your doctors permission before making an appointment for teeth whitening.

wax:
DO shower and gently exfoliate the area to be waxed.
DON'T have sugar, caffeine, aspirin or alcohol.
Sugar and caffeine can be inflammatory and make you prone to bruising. Not the pretty result you're looking for!

DO give us about two weeks of hair growth to work with. Less than that, the hair may too short for the wax to grip, and more than that makes the hair removal "a longer pull" so to speak, and that is more painful and can also lead to broken hairs that aren't completely removed. 
DO TRIM hair growth to be waxed before arriving! If your hair growth in the area to be waxed is over half an inch..... it will be a much more efficient and pleasant experience if you landscape the area beforehand. And we thank you!

DON'T lay out in the sun the day of or before. Tanning makes your skin much too sensitive for all but the most olive toned individuals. You'll have to reschedule your appointment, and that's no fun!

AFTER WAXING: It's a good idea not to go tanning - sun or spray, go to the beach,  get in a hot tub, for 24 hours.
DO exfoliate (gently!) with a loofah to prevent ingrown hairs.
After waxing, new growth begins in about one week. Sometimes after the third week, it is ready to wax again. Hair growth should be one-half or one-third less of its total volume. We recommend you wax at about the fourth week, at this stage in the growth cycle because the whole idea of waxing is to have as little hair as possible, right?
We DO NOT advise letting all your hair grow out before waxing again. This process could take up to three months. The benefit of regular waxing is that the follicle will eventually give up growing a replacement hair. Some people who have waxed for years experience only 20% hair re-growth.

HAIR BREAKAGE: Not every hair comes out by the root when waxing. In fact, most people experience hair breakage after waxing. A variety of factors cause hair breakage. Factors may include having thick or coarse hair and tight follicles, which are more resistant to coming out of the root, causing more breakage. As waxing is continued on a consistent basis, follicles usually begin to loosen and less hair will break. It only takes one waxing for the hair to grow thinner.

how much does it hurt?

Depending on your skin type, (sensitive skin, thick hair etc) you may experience some discomfort. Having said that, most men and women find it over before they know it, and are surprised at how painless the Brazilian really is! We have a few techniques to minimize the pain.

If you have been shaving or trimming for a long period of time, you may experience some spot bleeding from the hair follicle straight after waxing. This is because the roots of the hair follicle are old and very strong. Continuous removal of the hair will make it sparse and the spot bleeding will stop. This only occurs the first time as you may have naturally thick or course hair. The more you wax the less it will hurt!

Note: We highly recommend women NOT schedule waxing appointments (especially delicate waxings like Brazilians) close to the start of their cycle. Skin is much more sensitive and receptive to pain signals at this time of the month.

how long does it last?

After your first wax, the results can last from 4 weeks to 7 weeks, depending on the season as hair grows a lot faster in warmer weather. Continuous waxing helps the hair to become sparse.

peel:
DON'T have sugar, caffeine, aspirin or alcohol.
DON'T lay out in the sun the day of, or the day before. Tanning makes your skin much too sensitive for all but the most olive toned individuals. You'll have to reschedule your appointment, and that's no fun!


what is high-frequency?
High frequency, also called the ultraviolet wand, is a huge asset to any acne treatment. It kills bacteria and stimulates circulation in the skin to heal faster and promote an even skin tone.
Here's a link to an article about it's history and exactly what it is and does.