BEST FACIAL IN SALT LAKE CITY
From yoga to massages, wellness practices help us heal and rejuvenate from head to toe. However, while these wellness practices aim to encompass the whole body there is one area that often gets overlooked - our faces!
Each of our faces is unique and beautiful, yet it is one of the places we often forget to prioritize in our wellness routines. Not anymore though! As the first thing that people see, we think every face deserves a little TLC which is why we have rounded up the best facials in the Salt Lake Valley.
If you are ready to put your best face forward, come with us as we introduce you to several of the best estheticians around the valley. From facials designed to revive and relax, skincare for over 40, and even a facial for your scalp, this list will help you find the best facial in Salt Lake City for YOUR face.
Lexthetics SLC
Jack of all trades and Master of Brows, Licensed Master Esthetician Lexington Wardle is one of the best new estheticians here in the city. She is also our pick for anyone looking to get their very first facial or for anyone looking to explore the benefits of skincare backed by both science and nature.
For our newbies to the facial world, or for those who have been out of the game for a while, Lexington’s signature Beehive Revive Facial is the bee’s knees! Named after our beautiful beehive state, this facial includes a double cleanse, facial massage, exfoliation, extraction (if needed), neck and shoulder massage, mask, serums, moisturizer, and SPF. From the moment your head rests on the table, you will relax into this facial and leave truly revived at the end.
While you will most definitely feel pampered during your treatment (as you should!), Lexington recognizes that skincare is not just about being pampered. It is a truly important part of any self-care routine. Therefore, she believes in using a combination of professional skincare products that provide a balance between holistic and medical skincare.
Lexington provides this beautiful blend of holistic and medical skincare by focusing on Korean skincare products. Rooted in the traditions of science and nature, Korean skincare offers a holistic and innovative approach to skincare that any face can benefit from.
Beyond Lexington’s stellar skincare skills is her equally stellar approach to creating a safe and welcoming space for clients from all backgrounds. Whoever you are and whatever your story, you will feel a warm welcome as soon as you walk through the doors of Lexthetics. Located inside the JRC mansion in Millcreek, you will be put into relaxation mode as soon as you walk through the doors. Complete with a stone fireplace, Lexthetics treatment space is the cozy and comfortable vibe we all dream of when heading out for a day of wellness.
This cozy treatment space is simply one example of how Lexington continues to meet her goal of making every client feel welcomed, safe, and listened to during their treatment, while also leaving feeling refreshed, revived, and confident!
Skincare Treatments by Lexethethics
In addition to the signature Beehive Revival Facial, Lexington offers several other skincare treatments. This includes exceptional lash and brow services. Below is a quick peek at the treatments you can book with Lexington.
Carboxy Therapy Treatment
This is an oxygenating treatment that increases circulation, improves skin texture, and has a powerful brightening effect.
Omega Green Acne Facial
If you are looking for a treatment specifically to treat acne, this is the one for you! This treatment uses a combination of Chlorophyllin Copper Complex and Allantoin to help accelerate the healing of acne lesions and strengthen the skin’s barrier.
V-Tox Lift Facial
If you are looking for a lift without a needle, then consider trying a V-Tox Lift Facial. This facial is said to be like Botox in a bottle and a great starting point for anyone wanting to get a little lift.
V-Tox - Carboxy
This ultimate duo combines an oxygenating treatment and an anti-aging treatment all into one. Carboxy is a treatment that includes a carbon dioxide gel and treatment mask. When used together they create what is known as the Bohr effect. Botox Lift is a non-invasive mask that contains substrates of Botox to lift fine lines and wrinkles. Together, they fight against aging and dehydrated skin.
Microneedling
This treatment is completed with a device that that uses between 12-36 surgical steel needles to create tiny micro channels into the skin that stimulate collagen & elastin production, creating fresh & new skin! This is ideal for clients with acne scarring, enlarged pores, texture, & fine lines/wrinkles.
Brow Shaping
Brow Lamination
Brow Tint
Classic Lash Extensions and hybrid
Kim’s Loft
Calling all women over the age of 40! If you are wondering where the collagen has gone in your face or if its possible to get back a bit of your youthful glow, then Kim Scivally has the answers.
Retired RN turned Master Esthetician - with years of expertise in raising kids in between - Kim is a woman that many can relate to and learn from. While Kim loved her time as an RN, she chose to step away from nursing to raise her babies. However, when the babies were grown, she felt drawn to a new calling that had never crossed her mind before - Master Esthetician.
Not afraid to admit there was a time when her skincare routine consisted of only dial soap and sunscreen, Kim is a woman’s woman who knows where a lot of 40 and 50-something women’s skincare “routines” started. Moreover, as a lover of the sun, she is an expert in helping fellow sun worshippers honor their skin, and their age, while slowing down the negative effects of the sun just a bit.
Whether you are looking to try a facial for the first time or start a more consistent skincare routine, Kim can help you get started with her signature Luxury Facial. What makes this a Luxury facial? Well, the inclusion of dermaplaning, led light therapy, and lifting and sculpting massage work are just a few of the added benefits of this 80-minute facial!
One of the things we love is Kim’s knowledge of how self-care for the face is not only about the skin we see but the muscles underneath. This is why she takes time to work the largest and even tiniest facial muscles during her signature luxury facial - including all 43 muscles in the human face (did you know we had 43 muscles in our face?!).
While the facial massage work will help lift and firm your skin and the LED lights and dermaplaning will help brighten the skin, mature skin can often benefit from additional treatments. Therefore, Kim also offers additional treatments. Below are some of the additional treatments Kim offers that can help refresh aging skin.
Kim’s Loft Skincare Treatments
Microneedling: For those who need a collagen boost
This treatment prompts the natural production of collagen and elastin in your skin to help treat fine lines and wrinkles. It can also help improve acne scarring, reduce hyperpigmentation, and help smooth rough and textured skin.
VI Peel: For those who need to “shed some skin”
The VI Peel treatment helps soften fine lines and wrinkles and treat sunspots and discoloration. There is also a special peel that can be used for acne to kill bacteria and reduce oil production.
Hydradermabrasion: For those who need a deep clean
This type of treatment works to deep-clean, exfoliate, and hydrate your skin. This procedure may help treat a variety of skin conditions, including acne, dryness, and wrinkles.
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With several amazing treatments to choose from, you may be wondering where to begin. We suggest scheduling Kim’s signature Luxury facial. It’s a great way to introduce Kim to your beautiful face and get her expertise in the best next steps your skincare routine. Think of it like having your own skincare personal trainer to help you find the perfect fit for your face!
Kim is one of our estheticians that is located a bit outside the Salt Lake City limits in Highland, UT. However, we think your skin will find she is easily worth the extra few minutes on I-15.
Aesthetician Annie
A while back we found ourselves on the spa side of Tik Tok and let’s just say - it did not disappoint. Especially when we saw a buccal facial! The only downside to seeing this amazing treatment was that we didn’t know where to find that type of massage in Salt Lake City. Thankfully, another social media post solved that problem!
One of our friends posted a video of Aesthetican Annie on their stories and we immediately ran to Annie’s page! We had finally found an esthetician in the Salt Lake Valley that offered buccal facials. In fact, we found the FIRST aesthetician in Utah to offer Structural Face Lifting and Buccal Facials.
If you are also new to this type of facial, Buccal Facials are a unique facial treatment designed to help relax the tense chewing muscles of the face. This type of facial not only relaxes the muscles but also helps to naturally promote collagen and elastin by bringing blood flow to the face. More collagen and elastin typically mean less noticeable fine lines and wrinkles (yes, please!).
Something we love about Annie is the specialized knowledge she brings to this specialized facial treatment. A former Hygienist with nearly 15-years of dental experience, Annie has a unique understanding of the jaw and muscles that are focused on during a Buccal Facial. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect combination of skills from someone to offer a Buccal Facial treatment.
While Annie is known for her Buccal Facials, she is also skilled in several other skincare treatments and services. Below is an overview of some of her additional skincare treatments.
Skincare Treatments by Aesthetician Annie
Aesthetican Annie offers an array of chemical peel treatments. From a light peel perfect for first timers to more intense peels to support hyperpigmentation and wrinkles, there is a peel for every face.
Oxygen Refresher Chemical Peel
Pumpkin Peel Chemical Peel
Salicylic Chemical Peel
Vitamin A Chemical Peel
Lactic Chemical Peel
5 Berry Chemical Peel
Along with these specialized chemical peels, you can also book waxing and brow services with Annie.
Scalp Facial Lounge
You can blame, actually Thank, Tik Tok again for this next facial in Utah because without our love hate relationship with Tik Tok we never would have known to look for a scalp facial. Just like the buccal facial, we saw a video of what looked like the most ridiculously and relaxing service EVER - a scalp facial. Unfortunately, the one we saw in the video was located several states away.
Naturally, we immediately looked for one in Utah, but we found nothing. Until a few months ago! Early in 2024 a video popped up on Instagram showcasing the exact same relaxing treatment we had seen months earlier. Only this time it was located right outside of Salt Lake City at Thanksgiving Point!
The Scalp Lounge is the first-ever scalp facial salon here in Utah. So, while it is technically not in Salt Lake City and not for the skin on your face, this amazing treatment still gets a spot on our list for the best facial in Salt Lake. Once you learn more about what a scalp facial is, we think you’ll agree.
Owner Mandie has trained and hand-picked 10 amazing certified and licensed Scalp Facial Specialists, that have completed her signature training at Academy M, to offer this specialized service. Their goal? To help solve your scalp and hair needs while providing a luxurious spa service!
What is a Scalp Facial?
What exactly is a scalp facial though? A scalp facial is a unique 2.5-3-hour complete treatment that is equal parts healing and pampering. During the treatment, you will relax in a Luxe VIP Chair that features a heated massaging bed with basin, and hallo detox water rinse (honestly, we would pay just to sit in this chair for 3 hours!).
Just like the skin on our faces needs to be exfoliated, massaged, and moisturized - so does the skin on our scalps. So, while you are relaxing in bliss, the Scalp Facial Specialist will work to detox and level out your scalp through exfoliating dead skin cells, massaging, and moisturizing. The goal? To create your healthiest scalp that will lead to your BEST hair!
If achieving your best head of hair ever is your primary goal, then you may consider bundling your scalp facial with a hair analysis. The amazing Root Solutions Hair Analysis goes deep - truly getting to the root of your hair’s health. All it takes is a few strands of your hair and about 20 minutes while you wait for the findings.
When the report comes back, an expert will sit down and go over your personalized report with you. You will get information on your body’s preferences regarding things like food. As well as potential deficiencies in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fatty acids, and amino acids. You’ll also get to explore your bodies environmental influences like stressors, potential fungi, parasites, and more.
Whether you are feeling drawn in by the science behind your hair, the sound of the relaxing treatment, or a combination of the two, we promise a visit to the Scalp Facial Lounge is worth your time.
Mint Facial Bar
Our goal at Salt Lake Days is to prioritize highlighting small businesses in the area. However, we are also committed to supporting our readers with finding the best service for them. Therefore, we want to give a shoutout to The Mint Facial Bar.
The Mint Facial Bar specializes in skin imaging analysis AND has several locations from Salt Lake City to Spanish Fork. Therefore, providing anyone in Salt Lake City and Utah County a great starting point to learn more about their skin health and begin a skincare routine.
Services at The Mint Facial Bar
The Mint Facial Bar is known for their comprehensive skin analysis. Through this analysis you will learn everything you have ever wanted to know about your skin, including information about pores, wrinkles, pigment, skin roughness, and sun damage. You will even learn the locations where wrinkles are beginning to form!
Other information that can be gathered from this in-depth skin analysis is information about oil production, broken capillaries, skin age, and hydration levels. Whether you are just starting to look into your skin condition or you already know what skin concerns you would like to treat, this analysis will give you the information you need.
This comprehensive skin analysis is complimentary with your first custom Treatmint. However, you can also book this as its own treatment without a facial.
While The Mint Facial Bar is known for their signature Treatmint facial, they also offer several other services, including a Hydrafacial. Beyond their signature facials you can also visit The Mint Facial bar for lashes and browns, injectables, and laser services.
Salt Lake Day Spas
If your goal is a complete day of wellness, that includes a facial, then you may want to explore one of the many day spas in Salt Lake City. While day spa treatments are typically more expensive than booking a facial with a private esthetician, day spas offer their own wonderful experience.
At a day spa you can add on an additional spa treatment to your facial to make a day out of it. From skincare to hair and nails, a spa is the perfect place to pamper yourself. In addition, many day spas have additional features like pools, saunas, hot tubs, and cold plunges that you can enjoy before or after your treatment.
If you are looking to indulge in a full day of self-care, here are some of the best day spas in Salt Lake City to checkout.
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Remember that each face is unique, and each face needs its own specialized treatment. Therefore, whether you choose to enjoy a full day at a spa or book an appointment with one of the Master Estheticians above, we hope you find the best facial for you in Salt Lake City.
