Meet Our Founder: Joanna Vargas

Joanna Vargas is a recognized skin care expert and the founder of an eponymous skin care collection. With salons in New York City and Los Angeles, her commitment to plant-based ingredients, her passion for science, and her nature-meets- technology approach has made her one of the most sought-out estheticians and experts in the beauty industry today.

Bringing her background in photography and a BA in women's studies into the beauty industry, Joanna navigated her early days as a facialist in New York City. Joanna first fell in love with natural skin care products while practicing esthetics a a day spa, and later worked for a celebrity dermatologist, where she learned extensively about anti-aging treatments and the most efficacious ingredients and formulas available. 

Today, Julianne Moore, Rachel Brosnahan, Mindy Kaling, Sofia Coppola, and Jake Gyllenhaal are just a few famous faces who look to Joanna for radiant skin. 

Joanna lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children.

To experience the iconic facials developed by Joanna, contact our NYC or LA Spas:

New York: salon@joannavargas.com, or Online

Los Angeles: jvla@joannavargas.com, or Online