a.d. esthetics

The business describes itself as locally owned, sustainability centered, and operated by one woman.

The studio's view is that skincare is highly individual and that no single routine suits everyone. Treatments are adjusted to each client's skin needs at every visit. A session usually starts with a detailed skin analysis, followed by at-home recommendations and then the chosen facial.

The microneedling facial (90 minutes, $300) combines exfoliation, an infusion of AnteAge bone marrow stem cells, and LED light therapy; it is offered from September through June to current clients who follow an approved home care routine. The custom facial is built around the concern at hand, such as acne, texture and tone, or lifting, and may include extractions, LED, or microcurrent; it runs 60 minutes for $155 or 90 minutes for $185. The smooth & sculpt facial (60 minutes, $225) is aimed at fine lines and wrinkles, dry or uneven texture, facial muscle tone, and puffiness, and includes deep cleansing, intra-oral massage, manual lymphatic drainage, and a cryotherapy cold stone finish. A version with the CTM lifting neck treatment is $265. The 60-minute smooth & sculpt can be extended to 90 minutes with microcurrent or red light LED therapy, though the CTM neck treatment is not part of that upgrade.

Clients preparing for a smooth & sculpt facial are asked to avoid heavy exfoliation for three to five days beforehand and to stop retinols and AHA/BHA products. Afterward, exfoliants should be avoided for three days.

The studio is on the corner of 29th Avenue and Tennyson Street, in the white and grey house. Parking is on the street only; clients should not use the convenience store lot, where vehicles may be booted or towed. Appointments are booked through the online booking system. Color Up, a CBD skincare line made in the same building, says it has been a pioneer in CBD skincare since 2015.

Treats skin as something that can largely do its own work, so treatments are customized and the aim is to support that process rather than stack up products. Clients are encouraged to build a routine around professional treatments with natural products.