Skin Care by Klara

480.247.8240

16447 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Type: Day Spa
Services: Body Treatments, Facials, Makeup Application, Massage Therapy, Microdermabrasion and Waxing

A true European day spa in North Scottsdale.

Website link: Skin Care by Klara

Skin Care by Klara is the place to go for highly effective skincare therapies that merge blissful treatments with cutting-edge technology. Tucked in the bustling Promenade shopping center in north Scottsdale, the day spa welcomes clients with a warm and soothing vibe created by neutral tones and flickering candles. Tastefully placed statues and artwork from Greece speak of owner Klara Kalemkerides' Greek heritage, where she honed her passion for beautiful skin at a young age. After relocating to America, she continued on her path toward helping her clients achieve healthy glowing complexions and has been practicing for more than 20 years. A self-admitted neat freak, Klara designed the fastidiously clean space herself to be gender-neutral but with a intimate, European spa-like atmosphere. Each of three treatment rooms hide lockers for clients' personal belongings and plush treatment beds draped in cuddle-soft blankets and crisp sheets. A fourth treatment room is dedicated solely to airbrush tanning.

Rates

$$ Moderate

Hours

Tues-Sat 10am to 6pm, Sun & Mon closed

Other Services

airbrush makeup, airbrush tanning, anti-cellulite treatments, electrolysis, eyelash extensions, men's facials, natural facial peels, oxygen treatments, permanent makeup, teen facials and European facials

Products

Dermalogica, Jane Iredale and Rhonda Allison

What's Nearby

Located in the Promenade Shopping Center at the corner of N. Scottsdale Rd. and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., convenient to shopping and dining.

Insider Tips

Free skin consultations as part of all treatments.

We sent spa girl in the field Angel out to check out Skin Care by Klara. Here's her glowing report.

Skin Care by Klara is a dewy skin loving gals dream. They boast an array of treatments aimed at keeping your epidermis glowing, smooth and healthy. On arrival, I was greeted by name and offered a bottle of water before being handed the new client forms.

Soon I was escorted to the treatment room where I was provided with a wrap and told to tuck myself into bed. My treatment for the day was microdermabrasion. I have melasma (hyper-pigmentation attributed to hormones) and my face sports a dark patch on my upper lip, like a mustache -- very attractive.

After a few moments Klara herself entered the room to begin my pre-treatment consultation. She immediately noted the melasma and informed me that I had patches of rosacea on my cheeks, something I was unaware of despite numerous facials in the past. Because of my condition, she advised that she might have to skip those areas or at least do them lightly. She also rather firmly told me that I was dehydrated and needed to better care for my skin. Note taken. I guess I should heed her word, she boasts more than 25 years of experience in the skincare industry.

The procedure was explained as tiny organic crystals were blasted on my face and neck to slough away dead cells and then "vacuumed" off, leaving super smooth, radiant skin. With my eyes covered she tested a patch on my forehead to determine how much pressure I could tolerate. The sensation reminded me of a cat roughly licking my face. The process was repeated three times and afterward, my hot face was cooled with wet cloths and a masque. Twenty minutes later, the masque was removed, my face was massaged and a copious amount of moisturizer was applied. I was sent home with samples of creams to ease any discomfort and some moisturizer for the rosacea.

I had no discomfort and there is a drastic difference in the appearance and texture of my skin. I left the spa with evenly colored, smooth skin. There is a definite glow and the melasama is not as noticeable.

On a side note, if you visit Skincare by Klara, bring cash! They do accept credit cards but once your card is run there is no place to tip for the service received. If you are anything like me, you carry no more then a couple bucks and a handful of change in your purse. Overall, Skin Care by Klara offers a warm, spotless atmosphere for serious skin therapy. Love it and can't wait to go back!