Explore Botanical Beauty

Explore Botanical Beauty is run by its owner, Monica, a licensed esthetician. The studio's goal is to build a healing plan suited to each client's skin, using nontoxic, cruelty-free Ayurvedic and botanical products. The business describes its aim as helping clients build vitality and balance of mind, body and spirit.

A visit starts with a meet-and-greet to talk through the client's skin, health and energy concerns. The main service, the Botanical Facial, is adjusted to each client and includes a centering practice, breathwork, a facial cleanse, an Ayurvedic skin analysis and a Kansa wand massage. A plant peel built on fruit enzymes such as pomegranate, pumpkin, papaya and pineapple is included with every facial, unless the client has sensitive skin. Other modalities listed include Gua Sha using a Nephrite Jade stone, facial reflexology, jade rolling, LED red and blue light therapy, craniosacral therapy, microcurrent and plasma stem cell infusion.

Jet Plasma is offered as a facial add-on. The business describes it as a noninvasive treatment that delivers plasma energy into the skin, combined with oxygen to produce ozone.

The studio is at 164 Maple Street, across from the Auburn Historical Courthouse and next to The OakHouse. Parking is available on the street or in front of the building. Cancellations and reschedules need at least 48 hours' notice; within 48 hours a fee of 50% of the service price applies, though clients who cancel last-minute due to illness can avoid it by rescheduling. A no-show fee of 75% applies, and clients are asked to arrive ten minutes early. Product returns are not accepted except after an allergic reaction, when an exchange within 14 days is offered. The studio also runs an online shop with gift cards and free shipping on orders over $75. According to the salon's site, reviews there average 5.0 across 148 reviews.

Builds a healing plan around each client's skin needs, using nontoxic, cruelty-free, Ayurvedic and botanical products.