At Saffron & Sage we offer two different categories of facials to relax, refresh and rejuvenate.
STEAM AND CLEAN:
All Steam & Clean Facials include:
Deep Cleanse: using Saffron & Sage’s luxurious, effective, plant based skincare.
Facial Steam: to prepare and soften the skin for extractions.
High Frequency Extractions: to gently remove blackheads and pores through 24K high frequency vibrations.
EMS Microcurrent Lifting: to gently stimulate the regeneration of collagen and tighten the skin
Ion+ /- : to withdraw deep from the pores + prepare the skin to absorb nutrients and minerals during rehydration through our Firming and Tightening Serum, pH & Oil Balancing Moisturizer and Premium Finishing Oil.
Additional Modalities designed to promote healthy skin while easing tension in the facial muscles and targeting areas of concern.
FACIAL THERAPY:
Specialized treatments to relax and refresh
the muscles in your face, head and neck.
Each Facial Therapy treatment includes hot towel service followed by the full 5 step Saffron & Sage Skincare Ritual to prep, soothe and sculpt the face.
Facials are a form of body work in which different touch techniques are applied to provide relaxation and restoration by manipulating the skin and muscles to promote overall health of facial structure and skin.
All our facials promote healthy skin while easing tension in the facial muscles. It is incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating, helping you look and feel better.
BOOK A HOLISTIC FACIAL
Our team of holistic healthcare practitioners are multi-modality trained. We are a gratuity-free establishment and never upcharge for combination treatments or add ons such as essential oils or CBD. We are a Premier Holistic Health Club serving the San Diego neighborhoods of Mission Hills, Balboa Park, Little Italy, Hillcrest & beyond.
Browse our extensive offerings below to book your perfect session or become a member and enjoy all the perks we have to support your journey to mind, body and spirit wellness.
STEAM + CLEAN FACIAL MENU:
EAST MEETS WEST
* 1 service credit - medical
This beauty focused treatment is a member favorite. It combines a deep clean, steam and extractions with facial acupuncture specifically targeted to increasing production of collagen, smoothing fine lines and improving overall skin health. This powerful and relaxing combination is designed to brighten complexion, reduce appearance of acne scars, minimize pores, reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve overall skin texture, reduce puffiness, facial swelling and sagging leaving you bright faced and glowing!
SOOTHE AND REPAIR
* 1 service credit - non medical
Our Soothe and Repair facial incorporates gua sha, an ancient ritual of gently scraping the skin to promote blood circulation and improve overall skin health and appearance. In combination with a deep cleanse, steam and extractions, this relaxing treatment uses the natural jade tool to gently sculpt and soothe the face with gliding techniques on the face, chest and neck to promote lymphatic drainage, reduce puffiness and smooth fine lines.
BACK FACIAL
* 1 service credit - non medical
Our full back facials address concerns of texture, combination skin & clogged pores on a place that is easily overlooked in our at home self care. A gentle steam and cleanse will soften and prep the skin while removing oil, dirt, and debris. The session includes an exfoliation scrub, extractions (if needed) and light massage to allow for our premium line of products to absorb and rehydrate the skin. Expect an increase in skin luster and smoothness for a sexy, healthy back glow. This treatment also includes an intense scalp massage to increase blood flow (great for hair health!) while releasing tension.
HYDRATE AND SCULPT
* 1 service credit - non medical
This refreshing facial incorporates facial cups to rejuvenate the skin by gently increasing blood flow to the face. Designed to strengthen the skin and connective tissues, this soothing and sculpting treatment will stimulate cells responsible for collagen production and brighten overall complexion while minimizing the appearance of scars, fine lines and wrinkles. In combination with a deep clean, steam, extractions and facial massage, this treatment will hydrate your delicate facial skin and improve nutrient delivery and product absorption by increasing oxygen rich blood circulation to tone chin, jawline and décolletage.
THE REIKI FACIAL
* 1 service credit - non medical
The intention of this Head Clearing & Face Treatment session will be on clearing the negative energy in the chakras located in your throat and head, the ones that can become clouded with stress, anxiety and the pressures of the day-to-day. This facial will also include a satisfying facial steam, a thorough deep cleanse with our luxurious and effective plant based skincare line, extractions, high frequency tools and finished off with the lifting benefits of gua sha.
CUSTOM FACIAL
* 1 service credit - non medical (does not include acupuncture)
Let our team design a facial specifically for you. Our Practitioners are multi-modality trained and can create an experience for your specific needs and desired outcome. Our custom facials always include a satisfying facial steam, a thorough deep cleanse with our luxurious and effective plant based skincare line, extractions, and high frequency tools to help hydrate and soothe irritations.
SPRING FACIAL
* 1 service credit - non medical
Spring is the season that nature awakens and allows us to clear out and start anew. We can apply these principles to our skin as the weather begins to warm up and the sun shines longer and brighter. Spring provides us with the opportunity to both cleanse and restore as we exit colder temperatures and protect as we increase our sun exposure. Our Spring Facial is designed to provide a deep and thorough cleanse while also nourishing the skin through our vitamin C-rich skincare and deeply hydrating moisturizers. Lymphatic drainage techniques will be utilized to support detoxification and cleansing of toxins harbored in the facial region.
FACIAL THERAPY OFFERINGS:
TMJ RELEASE
* 1 service credit - non medical
This treatment is focused on relaxing the jaw, normalizing jaw function and improving alignment that may be causing localized pain, headaches and general tension. This highly effective intraoral treatment is done by a gloved practitioner and will identify trigger points also known as excitatory points and use acupressure and sculpting techniques to release and reduce stubborn tension held in the face and jaw.
FACIAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
* 1 service credit - non medical
The lymphatic system is a crucial part of your immune system and your overall health. Aesthetically, it can help reduce puffiness, under eye bags and acne while also improving luster, skin texture and moisture. Your practitioner will use various techniques such as gua sha, facial cupping and rhythmic massage to support the movement of lymphatic flow to eliminate the accumulation of toxins and fluid.
THE SAFFRON BUCCAL
* 1 service credit - non medical
Experience the Saffron twist on a Buccal Facial. Pronounced 'buckle' this facial treatment has become increasingly popular due to celebrity and media buzz and its non-invasive facelift-like results. Different from other facial treatments, it incorporates an intraoral (inside the mouth) massage by a gloved practitioner. This massage allows for access to the facial muscles inside and outside simultaneously, massaging to contour, lift, sculpt and firm while removing blockages and adhesions. This treatment is designed to improve muscle tone, minimize fine lines and specifically targets the drooping of the jowls.
FACIAL REJUVENATION
* 1 service credit - medical
This natural anti-aging treatment is a perfect alternative to injectables.
It combines therapeutic touch + acupuncture to promote blood circulation, reduce facial and scalp tension, regulate oil production, smooth fine lines, brighten skin, minimize the appearance of scars and improve overall skin health. By combining all three modalities of facial acupuncture, gua sha and facial cupping we are able to specifically target lymphatic drainage, sculpting and collagen stimulation in one relaxing and integrative session.
ANTI-AGING FACIAL
* 2 service credits - non medical
This unique, deluxe treatment improves tone and texture, calms inflammation, and fades imperfections, leaving the skin with a radiant and hydrated appearance. Using advanced immune boosting technology, this facial provides essential immune support to the skin, prevents recurrence of common skin concerns, and protects the beneficial nutrients within the skin. Ideal for guarding against all environmental and lifestyle pollutants that can damage the skin’s integrity. Beginning with a non-inflammatory glycolic peel, the skin will detox from environmental pollutants, pore size will reduce, and skin will have a brighter, firmer appearance without any downtime or flaking. A luxurious, rejuvenating double mask treatment purifies and replenishes the skin followed a super-charged infusion of Vitamins B5, C, D E and K, peptides, and restorative oils which provide your skin with all the necessary co-factors to promote barrier repair and production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid.
ACNE FACIAL
* 2 service credits - non medical
This unique, acne treatment treats blemishes and breakouts, calms inflammation, and fades imperfections, leaving the skin with a radiant and hydrated appearance. Using advanced immune boosting technology, this facial provides essential immune support to irritated skin, prevents recurrence of continual skin eruptions. This treatment is beneficial in guarding against all environmental and lifestyle pollutants that can cause irritation and inflammation. Beginning with a non-inflammatory glycolic peel, the skin will detox environmental pollutants, pore size will reduce, and skin will be soothed, firmer appearance without irritation or flaking.
ECZEMA - HANDS & ARMS
* 2 service credits - non medical
This hand & arm treatment soothes and calms eczema, psoriasis, and keratosis pilaris while providing nourishment to help prevent future flare-ups. It uses a non-inflammatory sugarcane based glycolic exfoliators to remove dry, dead skin to soften and brighten from shoulders to fingertips. A luxurious, rejuvenating mask is applied to replenish depleted skin with antioxidants, nourishing clays and avocado oil along with an infusion of topical vitamin D to provides essential protection from environmental damage and illuminate skin. The neck and shoulders are massaged with a nutrient rich oil while arms and hands are wrapped. Treatment is finished with a nourishing cream with earthy essences of jasmine, sage, and citrus. Skin is left feeling revived, brighter, hydrated and ultra smooth.
ECZEMA - FACIALS
* 2 service credits - non medical
This face treatment soothes and calms eczema, psoriasis, and keratosis pilaris while providing nourishment to help prevent future flare-ups. It uses a non-inflammatory sugarcane based glycolic exfoliators to remove dry, dead skin to soften and brighten from shoulders to fingertips. A luxurious, rejuvenating mask is applied to replenish depleted skin with antioxidants, nourishing clays and avocado oil along with an infusion of topical vitamin D to provides essential protection from environmental damage and illuminate skin. The face is massaged with a nutrient rich oil. Treatment is finished with a nourishing cream with earthy essences of jasmine, sage, and citrus. Skin is left feeling revived, brighter, hydrated and ultra smooth.
MICRONEEDLING FACIAL
* 3 service credits - medical
This facial pairs Microneedling with the most advanced collagen and elastin enhancers available topically to restore a luminous glow, improved skin texture, and reduce hyperpigmentation. Microneedling is a collagen induction therapy that is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure involving the use of a Microneedling pen that contains fine needles. The needles are used to puncture the skin to create micro-injuries. This treatment delivers plumper, smoother and healthier skin. Paired with our non-inflammatory professional glycolic exfoliation and professional growth factors for advanced healing this facial sets a new standard of performance and minimizes downtime after treatment.
MICRONEEDLING - DECOLLETE
* 3 service credits - medical
This treatment pairs Microneedling with the most advanced collagen and elastin enhancers available topically to restore a luminous glow, improved skin texture, and reduce hyperpigmentation. Microneedling is a collagen induction therapy that is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure involving the use of a Microneedling pen that contains fine needles. The needles are used to puncture the skin to create micro-injuries. This treatment delivers plumper, smoother and healthier skin to the decollete. Paired with our non-inflammatory professional glycolic exfoliation and professional growth factors for advanced healing this skincare treatment sets a new standard of performance and minimizes downtime after treatment.
This was the first time I did acupuncture combined with facial cupping and it was AMAZING!! I'll definitely be doing that again in the near future! Thanks Vanessa!
- Jenn