Absolute Skin
Spa in San Diego, CA
Absolute Skin was founded in 1990 by Michelle McKenney and is located in North Park, San Diego. The menu covers facials, waxing, body treatments, healing sessions, lash and brow services and med spa treatments, and the business also sells its own skincare products. Much of the offering reflects the owner's training in skin care, aromatherapy and energy-based healing.
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Absolute Skin was founded in 1990 by Michelle McKenney and is located in North Park, San Diego. The menu covers facials, waxing, body treatments, healing sessions, lash and brow services and med spa treatments, and the business also sells its own skincare products. Much of the offering reflects the owner's training in skin care, aromatherapy and energy-based healing.
Bookings can be made by phone at 619-992-1215 or by email at relax@absoluteskin.com. The salon is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and it is closed Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. Cancelling at least 24 hours ahead carries no charge. Cancellations with less notice are charged 25% of the service price, and a no-show is charged 50%.
Facials range from a teen facial and a teen acne care treatment to a classic facial, a one-hour facial, a signature facial and a special facial peel. Special peels use PCA, salicylic acid, lactic acid or combinations of these, and are listed as aimed at roughness, photodamage, fine lines, acne, congestion, some forms of hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. A series of three peels two weeks apart is recommended, with paid-in-advance pricing for the series at $400. Dermaplaning can be added to any facial for $75, and 15-minute add-ons for hands, feet, eyes, chest and décolleté and other areas are $30 each.
Body and healing sessions are described by the business as a mind, body and spirit experience. Stress therapy is offered in 30, 60 and 90-minute versions and in a one-hour version using essential oils, while combined healing therapy blends stress therapy, aromatherapy, chakra balancing, reiki and crystal bowl sound therapy. Group concerts and meditation circles can be arranged on request. Waxing covers the face, body, brows and intimate areas. Med spa services, including Botox, Restylane and laser hair removal, are offered by appointment at the salon or at clients' homes, with monthly specials. For a full list of med spa services, the business refers clients to Destination MedSpa, run by Dr. Donna.
The Absolute Miracle skincare system is sold as a professional-strength line for home use and includes a cream, toner, face wash, a kit, and Absolute Miracle Lips, a lip gloss in 10 colors. The business says the line is free of sulfates, parabens, petroleum, lanolin, artificial fragrance and artificial color, contains no animal ingredients and is not tested on animals. The system is designed to be used for about 6 to 8 weeks. The business makes its own claims about Absolute Miracle Cream, including a 15% active ingredient content and effects on lines, stretch marks and uneven tone. Shipping and handling on product orders is $10, and tax applies to in-state purchases.
The business describes its treatments as a whole-body approach that addresses mind, body and spirit, and says it uses specialty products and supplies. According to the business, its products are made without harmful chemicals and irritants.
Services
Final prices may vary.
Fifteen-minute add-ons at $30 each, for hands, chest and décolleté, feet, eyes, intensive masques, mini back stress therapy and mini crystal bowl therapy.
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Chest/Decollate’ $30
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Eyes $30
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Feet $30
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Hands $30
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Intensive Masques $30
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Mini Back Stress Therapy $30
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Mini Crystal Bowl Therapy $30
Stress therapy sessions for adults and children, using essential oils and massage-based techniques.
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Children's Stress Therapy $65
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Stress Therapy Treatment 1 hour $135
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Back and Neck Wax $30+
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Lower Arm $30+
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Underarms $30
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Full Arm $40+
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Lower Leg $40
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Regular Bikini $50
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Landing Strip” $65+
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Upper Leg $65+
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Brazilian $75+
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Back & Shoulders $85
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Full Leg $85+
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The ‘Full Monty’ $85+
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Boyzilian $95+
Waxing for the back, shoulders, arms, legs, bikini and intimate areas.
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Nostril Wax $20
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Upper Lip or Chin Wax $20
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Back of Neck Wax $25
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Brow Wax $25
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Ear Clean Up Wax $25
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Underarm Wax $25
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Lower Arm Wax $35
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Bikini Wax quick $40
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Full Arm Wax $50
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Full Face Wax $50
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Lower Leg Wax $50
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Bikini Wax $55
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Stomach Wax $55
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Upper Leg Wax $55
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Brazilian or Landing Strip Bikini Wax $70
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Brazilian with some hair $70
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Full Monty Bikini Wax $80
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Butt Wax $85
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Chest Wax $85
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Back Wax $90
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Full Brazilian Wax $95
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Full Leg Wax incl Bikini and Brazilian extra $100
Brow design and eyebrow microblading, with a touch-up option.
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Brow Design $30
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Eyebrow Microblading Touch Up $275
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Eyebrow Microblading $550
Waxing for the chin, nose and ears, upper lip, brows and cheeks.
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Chin $20+
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Nose & Ears $20+
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Upper Lip $20
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Brow Touchup $25
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Cheeks $30+
Face mapping, an online skin care consultation, teen, one-hour, signature and special peel facials, plus a dermaplaning add-on.
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Face Mapping $35
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Online Skin Care Consultation $45
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Dermaplaning add-on to any facial $75
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Teen Facial $95
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1 Hour Facial Treatment $135
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Signature Facial $150
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Special Facial Peel $175
Teen acne care, a back facial, and the classic and signature facials.
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Teen Acne Care Treatment $90
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Back Facial $100
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The Classic Facial $125
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The Signature Facial $140
Oracle card readings, ear candling, crystal bowl sound therapy, reiki and a healing treatment.
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Mini Oracle Card Reading $35
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3 Card Oracle Card Reading $75
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Ear Candling $90
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Crystal Bowl Sound Therapy Treatment $100
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Reiki Therapy $140
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Healing Treatment $175
Makeup and growth serums for lashes and brows.
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Makeup $45+
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Growth serums $75+
Lash service sessions.
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Lash service $50
Med spa treatments including 3D skin rejuvenation, Botox, Cosmoderm, injectables, laser hair removal and Restylane, offered by appointment at the salon or at clients' homes.
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3D Skin Rejuvenation Price at booking
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BoTox Price at booking
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Cosmoderm Price at booking
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Injectables Price at booking
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Laser Hair Removal Price at booking
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Restylane Price at booking
Special peels, with the option to add dermaplaning.
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Dermaplane Treatment $75
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One Special Peel $150
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One Special Peel +Dermaplane $200
Photos
Meet the team
- Hanna Electrologist
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Michelle McKenney
Owner, Esthetician
- Rev. Beatrice Calise Guest practitioner on special days
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.absoluteskin.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Special peels using PCA, salicylic acid and lactic acid, with a three-peel series recommended
- Absolute Miracle products free of sulfates, parabens, petroleum, lanolin, artificial fragrance and artificial color
- Combined healing therapy that blends stress therapy, aromatherapy, chakra balancing, reiki and crystal bowl sound therapy
- Med spa treatments by appointment at the salon or at clients' homes, with monthly specials
- A teen facial and a teen acne care treatment for younger clients
- Good for
- first facial
- teens
- clients considering a series of special peels
- body waxing
- stress relief and relaxation
- healing sessions
- private parties
- Treats
- acne
- congestion
- fine lines
- roughness
- photodamage
- hyperpigmentation
- uneven skin tone
- stretch marks
- scarring
- signs of aging
- Techniques
- Special peels using PCA, salicylic acid and lactic acid
- Dermaplaning
- Hydroxy acid exfoliation
- Fruit acid peel
- Deep cleansing and extraction
- Face mapping
- Waxing
- Microblading
- Swedish massage
- Acupressure
Products & treatments
- Absolute Miracle Cream
- Absolute Miracle Toner
- Absolute Miracle Face Wash
- Absolute Miracle Kit
- Absolute Miracle Lips
- Absolute Miracle Renewal Face Wash
- Absolute Miracle Hydrating Toner Mist
- Absolute Miracle Intensive Skin Repair Cream
- Absolute Skin Roller
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