Journal
Notes on Skin
Treatment guidance, ingredient breakdowns and the rituals we return to, written by Joanna and the team behind the spa.

The Best Facial for Dark Spots: How Joanna Vargas Helps You Reveal an Even, Radiant Complexion
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7 Bad Skincare Habits That Are Secretly Ruining Your Glow (and How to Fix Them)
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The Best Facial in New York: Why Celebrities Swear by Joanna Vargas Spa
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Can I Combine Microdermabrasion with Other Treatments the Same Week?
Can you combine microdermabrasion with LED, oxygen facials, peels, or injectables? Joanna Vargas Spa West Hollywood explains how to layer safely for glowing, red-carpet-ready skin.
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How Many Microdermabrasion Sessions Will I Need?
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VITALIGHT: The Red & Infrared Light Therapy Facial by Joanna Vargas
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How Much Downtime Will I Need After Microdermabrasion?
Zero downtime. At Joanna Vargas NYC, our diamond-tip microdermabrasion and oxygen finish let you walk out glowing, not red. Learn why you can head straight back to work, camera-ready.
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Diamond-Tip vs. Crystal Microdermabrasion, What’s Used and Why
Diamond-tip vs. crystal microdermabrasion in Brooklyn: what we use at Joanna Vargas Spa DUMBO and why it delivers cleaner, safer, instant glow, no downtime.
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Is Microdermabrasion Right for My Skin Type and Concerns?
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Does Microdermabrasion Hurt and Is There Downtime?
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5 Problems a Vitamin C Face Wash Can Solve
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What To Look For In An Anti-Aging Serum
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Choosing Your Glow: Oxygen Facial vs. Microdermabrasion
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Fall Into The Relaxation Pod, This Is Your Seasonal Skin Transformation
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Why Your Skincare Routine Needs Vitamin C Face Wash
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Celebrity Moms Who Swear By Emsculpt
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Skin Rehab: Post-Sun Care
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Heal and Rejuvenate: Inside and Out
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Keep Your Facial Glow at Home: An Esthetician’s Guide
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The Best Product of the Year: The Magic Glow Wand
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Your Ultimate Guide To Oxygen Facials
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Small Add-Ons, Major Results: The Extras That Transform Your Facial
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Return and Repair: Your End-of-Summer Skin Reset
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How To Get Sydney Sweeney's Glass Skin Glow
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