I have been going to Avante in The Woodlands for nearly 2 years now and it is my holy grail for skincare. Becky has done wonders for my skin and I cannot thank her enough.
I have oily/acneic skin and all of my previous aestheticians (I can name at least 10 by name) have used harsh acids (salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, etc.) to try to "burn" the acne off. The more I used those products, the worse my skin became and the cycle continued. After my first visit with Becky a few years ago, she switched me off all of those harsh chemicals and used the Pevonia Rosacea line on me and my skin has never felt better. Becky really understands my skin, which is why I refuse to go anywhere else because no one believes me when I say I have "oily, sensitive and sometimes acneic skin."
The facials at Avante are one-of-a-kind and extremely effective. They start with two cleansings of the skin, exfoliation (Pevonia's enzyme peel smells sooooooo good), manual extractions (with the help of a lancet), high frequency machine to destroy all the bacteria, facial massage, mask, massage of the arms/hands and shoulders, followed by toner and moisturizer/sunscreen.
I go see Becky every 4 weeks and my skin has never felt better. Avante also offers packages (buy 5 facials and get one free for a total of 6 facials) and they keep good records of when you go in so you always get credited for 6 facials.
They do NOT push products at all and I am thankful for that but I am now using Pevonia exclusively -- but the ladies at Avante never ever push their products or other services because their reputation is enough. They are all so personable and the new facial rooms in The Woodlands are SO relaxing and secluded.
I would highly recommend going to see Becky if you are having skin issues that other aestheticians are unable to resolve.
Pros: Package deals, highly experienced, ample parking, serene environment
Cons: Book ahead of time; they are always booked!
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