The Skin Spa

called several times for a facial appointment through the spa as well as Jamie’s cell phone. No Response. I emailed, no response. will take my business elsewhere

I’ve seen Jamie for years now and I’m so glad I was able to get an appointment before she took off for a couple weeks! I usually do my regular facial but got my eyebrows tinted this time. She mentioned taking her European excursion next week so I wouldn’t hesitate to catch her before she heads out!

If I hadn’t snagged my appointments with The Skin Spa, I probably would have just gone as adult acne for Halloween. I’m not much for sexy costumes anyway.
After an arduous move across the county, a whirlwind of large-​scale events, and the general stress of life, my skin was looking, erm, well, I feel like I would look at myself and my subconscious would suddenly start craving pepperoni pizza. It was not pretty.
So I began shopping online for products and reading mixed reviews and just being generally confused. As a person who’s dealt with acne pretty much her whole life and spent who even knows how much on dermatologists funded by pharmaceutical companies that push expensive products that were supposed to work and really just made things worse, I’d decided to take matters into my own hands by putting my faith into some new hands: Jaime, at The Skin Spa.
The Skin Spa is a one room rented unit within Sola Salons in San Mateo. Once you’re inside the room, it’s cozy, but with plenty of space and mighty relaxing with ambient music, very low lighting, and the warmest, homiest brand of sterility that you can imagine.
Jaime is wonderful and I like that you can communicate and book your appointments solely through text. I found her on Unilocal while searching ‘extractions’ because a facial without extractions is probably one of the least satisfying things I can think of. The Skin Spa came up immediately and Jaime was touted as basically the Empress of Extractions. She gets in those pores, gets all that sh*t out, and you get to walk out with minimal redness and swelling — if anything at all, and on your way to clearer skin. In my initial experiences, I’ve found all this to be true.
I’ve seen Jaime twice now and beyond the results, my favorite thing is that Jaime isn’t a product pusher. There’s absolutely zero pressure to get more stuff and she really works with you to identify what you can do with what you already have to make sure you’re treating your skin properly. I was even totally going to buy something she mentioned on my first visit, but Jaime recommended I wait a few treatments and see how I feel with some samples and a new look at the products I already use. To date, I’ve purchased nothing beyond my basic facials… which is misleading because they’re anything but basic.
You do need to book an appointment in advance and she doesn’t work on Sundays or Mondays, so if you call then or during off-​work hours, it may take a little bit for her to get back to you.
My first facial for 90-​minutes was $ 90 and included a massage that when I went home at 6:30pm on a Friday, caused me to be so relaxed that I fell asleep in my clothes immediately upon hitting my bed. My second facial was the 60-​minute glycolic facial (no massage) which digs a bit deeper and helps eliminate any dirt, dead skin, fine facial lines, uneven skin tone, scarring, etc, but in terms of a difference in feeling during the facial from my first one, there was nothing. No pain, so stinging, just a cool cleansing, some lotions/​serums/​enzymes, the refreshing smell of pumpkin or blueberries, and a long lay under the steamer to open up pores and soften pore-​clogging materials for the extraction process.
The extraction process is my favorite because I basically feel no pain. Turns out I’m dead on the inside and out, which is pretty lucky because I’m told most people find this process to be a bit painful. If you haven’t yet googled facial extractions, you def should. It’s incredibly satisfying… or in some very extreme cases absolutely disgusting. Jaime starts at the top of your forehead and works her way around counter-​clockwise until she’s extracted on every facet of your face.
One thing to know is that your skin will still have imperfections and blackheads and ish in it when you’re done. But A LOT will have been removed and often times it feels like you can now feel more air getting to your face from the clearance. It’d be impossible to get everything at once and too many extractions at one time is not good for your skin. It feels like she spends quite a while on extractions, but in reality it’s probably only about 10-​minutes and Jaime gets stuff out of places that I didn’t even know were clogged.
An hour or so after my facials I’ll get a bit blotchy, so I don’t make any plans for that evening beyond drinking more water and getting a good night’s rest. Waking up after my first facial was like a rebirth. My skin was smooth and visibly clearer and so much of a miracle that I text that moment to book my next appointment. The results after your first glycolic facial are a bit different since it goes a deeper and brings a lot of old gunk to the surface, causing you to have a bit of a break out in the days after your first session, but this supposedly is less so after each session and the clearing of your skin’s imperfections.
I’m already booked for my 3^rd session and I’m excited to finally be giving my skin the care and attention it needs.

Jaime is amazing!!! She did my wedding makeup for me and 10 other women the day of my wedding and I can’t tell you how amazing everyone looked! Everyone was happy with the way they looked and she listened to exactly what we all wanted. Her prices are reasonable and she is very professional. I will 100% be using her again! Thanks Jaime for being the best!

After reading all the glowing reviews, I was eager to try. After leaving 3 or 4 message over the course of week, I got no return calls. That is my biggest pet peeve. I don’t care how good the establishment is, when you’re not returning your customer’s call. You’re being rude and forgetting the fact that it is, and was your customers who make your business. I have booked a 3 Michelin star restaurants in New York, London and Paris; and they take the time to return my phone call — even if there weren’t any availability. Since I haven’t had the opportunity to try such *fabulous* facial, I can only give it a one star (I wish I could give no star but it wasn’t allowed) but only to say this is unbecoming for any business not to respond to customers’ calls. Personally, I don’t care how good the place is, I will not line-​up outside of the door begging for service. 5 stars or not.

She fit me in, on short notice, on a Saturday! And what a thorough Microderm! My skin was aglow and never felt better. I’ll be back!

I’ve had trouble with my skin, off-​and-​on, for as long as I can remember. I finally decided to stop experimenting on my own and invest some time and money into some expert help and effective products. Enter Jaime.
I had my first facial with Jaime 5 days ago, and my skin has already improved. During the treatment, she talked me through all of the products she used and expertly answered all of my questions. She took her time with the extractions to make sure she got everything (I had a lot to extract) and tolerated my profanity when she got to my super-​infected areas.
I sometimes dread going to see skin care professionals because they tend to push their products and make clients feel pressured into buying them. Not Jaime! She actually encouraged me to finish up using some products I already had, and offered less expensive alternatives. She provided me with clear instructions for at-​home care, and made great recommendations for makeup that would better suit my skin.
Whether you have troubled skin like mine or are just looking to freshen up your face, I would highly recommend seeing Jaime!

Jamie is GOOD. She puts a lot of time and effort in each and everyone of her treatments. It’s no coincidence that her facials by far are amongst the best I have had — and trust me, my face has been asking for facials for the past 10 years so I have been around! I particularly love that she does extractions thoroughly (not only the stuff that is clearly ready to come out). And although they may not be a walk in the park all the time, let’s face it ladies… No Pain, No Gain!!! Highly recommended!

I hired Jaime to do makeup and hair for my wedding. I was first introduced to Jaime when she was hired to do makeup for a wedding I was a bridesmaid in.
Jaime was professional, efficient, prepared, skilled, and awesome. She shows up on time (or early) ready to work and is very aware of the time line. My photographer was impressed that we were sitting around watching TV for the last hour passing time since we had finished early. He swears that never happens. All of our hair and makeup held up the entire night and photographed beautifully.
Added bonus, she has a personality that can handle the pressure of high stress situations and keep the conversation going. If I had to do it all over again (cross your fingers I only get married once), I would hire her in a heartbeat.

Jaime did my hair and makeup for my engagement photos today. She did such an incredible job! She really listened to me and gave me exactly what I was hoping for. She was super friendly and personable, and also quite reasonably priced. I booked her to do my bridal makeup on the spot. I also look forward to trying her facial services. Thanks Jaime! I’ve never felt prettier, and I’m sure it showed in my engagement photos.

I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to Jaime. She is my go to for all facials and waxing needs!!!
I have gotten many facials before and once I find someone that I like I stick to them. Jaime has been doing my facials for the last 4 years and I can say, with no hesitation, that she is one of the best estheticians in the bay area.
She is professional, knowledgable, friendly, and a perfectionist at heart which is awesome quality for someone who is taking care of your skin.
Cannot say enough good things about her, if you have a chance it is totally worth the visit, promise you won’t regret it!

Where do I even begin?
I’ve never gotten a facial before. I always saw them as a luxury that I would never have. Then after having terrible acne for the past few years, my mom prodded me to get my face done. I found Jamie on Unilocal and since she’s close to my house, I scheduled an appointment. Already, I could tell by talking to her on the phone that she was down to earth and friendly– I couldn’t wait to meet her.
As a heads up, the Skin Spa is inside Sola Salon. You make a left, then a right, then to all the way down to #27. The inside is super cute and clean. Jamie gives you a three page questionnaire to fill out about your skin, the products you use, and your skin concerns. Then, after you get cozied in, she starts working her magic.
The rest has been described but I do need to mention that Jamie spent extra time on my extractions because she wanted to be thorough. She is, in her words, a sleuth when it comes to extractions and I can testify that she is! She found stuff that I didn’t know existed! On top of that, I’ve had these bumps under my lip for years now and thought I’d just have to live with them– gone. I almost wanted to cry when I felt how smooth it was.
She’s also great at reading people. She can figure out what kind of a person you are really quickly and accommodates accordingly. Talking is my crack so she definitely indulged me by listening to my ear infection issues, stories about my crazy mom, and the like. She’s also a great conversationalist so she was so much fun to chat with!
All in all, if you haven’t met Jamie and been to the Skin Spa, you need to. $ 90 for 90 minutes– this was my first facial but I can already tell for the incredible service, that is a STEAL.
Thanks, Jamie! Can’t wait to come back!

Jaime is the ONLY person I will go too and she is the only person I will ever allow to take care of my skin from here on out!!!
She has transformed and taken care of my skin to a place I never thought it would be! Jaime is thorough with her work and is very talented! Jaime will go above and beyond her facial extractions, she will make sure she extracts everything from your skin leaving your skin so clear and smooth. I used to have the worst breakouts and ever since I went to Jaime I don’t even have to wear make-​up because she does such a good job!
Not only that, I love the products she uses!!! Image is the best skincare product I have ever used! I have tried Neutrogena, Proactiv, Olay, you name it. But Image has been the best product for my skin. I love the smell and the way it leaves my skin feeling, smooth and soft. I have the Vital C Hydrating Facial cleanser that feels so refreshing in the morning and night.
I also use the Vital C Hydrating A C & E Serum which smells SOOOO GOOD! It smells like a tropical blend of coconut passion fruit! and it helps color correct my skin and blemishes. I also just purchased from her, the Image Prevention + Daily Moisturizer 30 SPF and it lasts all day and I don’t even have to put any cover up on because it is tinted and I look like I have cover up on already.
Jaime is very professional, her studio set-​up is adorable and relaxing, she does an amazing job, and she uses the best skincare products!
I woud recommend Jaime to everyone, she keeps up with the latest skincare treatments and will give you the results you want to see!

Jaime is a tripple threat she does amazing facials, waxing and makeup! I am extremly picky when it comes to waxing and Jaime is the ONLY person I will go too! I have very sensitive skin so Im always hesistant to get a facial but not since Jaime! She listens to your concerns and needs and does exactly what I ask for every time! She is constintly keeping up on the newest facials and treatments out there… She also does flawless make up. to all you brides out there shes a one stop shop… I would reccomend going to her because she can prep your face and wax your brows leading up to your special day. Jaime is amazing and makes everyone feel like their right at home. I love Jaime and wouldnt recomend anyone else!!! Shes the best!

Honestly, finding a good facialist is gold… Jamie is better than gold. I’ve had a couple facials from her before when she was at Dermasolutions, and as soon as I booked my flight to SFO I contacted her to get a facial. IT WAS LONG OVERDUE.
She’s opened up a cozy space which is totally random, as you have to walk through this mall-​y, spa sort of complex, but once in her room, she just totally takes care of you… she does the cleanse, massage, enzyme with steam… while massaging your hands and wrapping them so they’re soft and smooth… then moves to gentle extractions which get everything out AND with no scarring… (YES!!) then applies a serum/​masque/​serum… ending with moisturizer/​eye cream/​spf & a lip balm.
enough procedures listed there? cause she does these and makes sure you’re fully relaxed/​comfortable… all at a reasonable price.
Honestly, I can’t recommend Jamie enough; if you’re in the area, just GO already. people who want flawless skin (such as myself) organize flights to see her… she’s that great.

This review is loooong overdue. I started going to Jaime when she was at Dermasolutions in Burlingame when I was lucky enough to get her as my esthetician. Went back to her several more times. She was great! I went absolutely crazy when I found out she was no longer there… I thought I’d never see her again. Sigh. Lucky for all of us who have been privileged enough to know her, she opened up her on spot and is back in business!
I love the new location. Love that there is plenty of parking. Jaime is super sweet, very professional, and incredibly skilled at dealing with any type of skin. I get extractions done every 2 weeks and a facial about once a month. Jaime takes her time to get all the «little buggers» out and yet she is gentle enough where you don’t leave there feeling like you just got extractions done.
She uses great products. She doesn’t try to push products on you. If you don’t want to buy, then don’t buy. She’ll recommend something else if what she’s recommending is not within your price range. Jaime is amazingly great!

Jaime is the best! I followed her over from DermaSolutions in Burlingame. She is thorough and takes her time to really understand my skin. Most estheticians focus on a massage and relaxation during a facial. Besides doing this, Jaime also focuses her efforts to my direct skin needs.
I recommend you visit her. Just not during my perferred appointment times. :)))))

Ahhhhh. So… I’m 30. And had Acne. It SUCKED. I’m Asian, whcih means I already look younger than my age, but with acne? «So you’re a student here?» At a high school. No. I’m 30.
Along with the unfortunate Asian-​ness that makes me look younger (*ahem. I’m totally just kidding and fully thankful for my Asian genes. Freakouts.) I have a a mother that’s very concerned with my appearance. She’s been going to see Jamie for about a year and had been telling me «you HAVE to go to Jamie. And be her friend!» Uhm. no mom. I’m 30. I can make my own friends.
But shoooot. Mom was right. Jamie. Is. The. Best. Getting treatments by Jamie over the past few months has been THE BEST thing to happen to my skin. It’s cleared up, and as soon as I feel like its starting to go nuts on me I just send a quick text to MY NEW FRIEND JAMIE (you hear that mom??) ask her when she can fit me in for a quick extraction or peel, and then voila! I’m pretty again! ;)
Not only does she do a superb job, and not only do I feel confident that Jamie knows what she’s doing because she’s had to deal with acne herself before, but she is the sweetest, most genuine esthetician you’ll ever come across.
So. I’m 30. No more Acne. Thanks to Jamie. =)

I started seeing Jaime after I bought a living social deal about 2 yrs ago for a salon in Burlingame, and was thrilled with Jaime as my esthetician. She knocked my socks off and by far provided the best facial i have ever received. From there, it was love and I was hooked!
Jaime is sweet and fun, yet relaxed and professional. Beyond being incredibly skilled at what she does and having such a huge breadth of knowledge, she knows what people want and how to read them. (It’s the worst when u want to relax through a facial and all the esthetician does is chat your ear off.) Jaime picks up on these hints and will shut up and work, or gossip with u and get down to business. LOVE this about her.
More importantly though, let’s get to the results of her treatments… Being a woman who just turned 30 **gasp** I am just beginning to really notice, appreciate and thoroughly take care of all aspects related to my skin — this has become a priority for me. Following a facial with Jaime, my skin really looks and feels amazing! This is a big thing for me, as I have pretty severe melasma — every little bit counts and bit boosts me up! :-)
Having found Jaime was a phenomenal stroke of luck for me (and my skin), and I feel it would be utterly selfish of me to not share the wealth.
I love Jaime’s new spot here — it’s adorable. ;-) If your in the market for a new esthetician, you must come see her here! Trust me, you’ll be glad you did!

Best facial I ever had!
Jaime is amazing, knowledgable, and experienced.
My appointment was a week ago and people are still asking me what I did to my skin, that it’s glowing.
I’m hooked and will be going back to jaime regularly.