Balanced Skin | San Diego Facials

Balanced Skin is a San Diego facial business with services grouped under Facials, Peels and Dermaplaning. The facial menu runs from a 40-minute standalone dermaplaning visit to longer facials of up to 90 minutes, and each facial is named for the kind of result or client it is meant for, such as acne, anti-aging, a first visit, or a body-focused cleanse.

Several facials are designed around a particular concern. The Active Acne Facial is described as treating acne and acne scarring, the Rewind Facial as aimed at visible signs of aging, and the Back Facial as suited to body acne or a deeper cleanse. The Happy Hour facial can be customized to a client's skin needs. The Hangover Cure is a relaxation-focused facial with a deep cleanse, light exfoliation, a mask, cold rollers and massage, and it does not include extractions.

New clients who are unsure what to book can choose the First Timer, a 1-hour-15-minute facial that includes extra time for a skin analysis. The Martini Glass Facial, also called the Dermaplane Facial, combines a double cleanse, exfoliation, dermaplaning, extractions, a targeted mask, massage and cold therapy. The Wine Glass Facial is a 90-minute option with a double cleanse, dermaplaning, an enzyme or nourishing mask, gua sha massage and finishing products, and it does not include extractions.

The Chemical Peel Series is four treatments scheduled about two weeks apart for $500. It is open only to current clients, and new clients need a thorough consultation before starting a peel. According to the business, the series is meant to address skin tone and texture, acne and scarring, fine lines and sun damage, and hyperpigmentation and melasma.

The business sells skincare through an online shop, including cleansers, toners, exfoliants, serums, moisturizers, and lip and sun care, with listed shop prices from $14 to $84. Mineral sunscreen and tinted or non-tinted facial primers with SPF 40 or SPF 50 are also available. A GlyMed store offers products for use at home, and product recommendations can be requested by email, text or Instagram.

Treatments are organized by skin concern and time, and several facials can be adjusted to the client's skin needs.