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Skin Deep: Three Spas to Get You Glowing for Your Wedding Day

Wedding professionals' recommendations on spots to unwind and get your glow.

November 21, 2024

Interior of Lounge Area at Sol Spa at Hotel San Luis Obispo

CHEEKS + CO (@cheeks.co), the Old Town Pasadena–based skin care studio for in-the-know glow-getters, recently expanded its beauty empire with a new spa in West Adams. Founded by Christina (Tina) Uzzardi, who played a pivotal role in the rise of the beloved clean-beauty brand Ilia, Cheeks + Co is known for its advanced and accessible skin care treatments, ranging from waxing to facials. Uzzardi and her skilled team of aestheticians (aka glow-givers) are best known for their customized service, The Undecided. An expert evaluates a client’s skin and creates a personalized treatment using tools such as microdermabrasion, high-frequency wands and gua sha sculpting (the latter we highly recommend for a pre-wedding lift). “Facials are a form of self-care,” says Uzzardi. “We think of it as a luxury, but taking an hour out of your day to relax and replenish the biggest organ on your body is important to your well-being.” In keeping with this belief, Uzzardi has implemented an affordably priced monthly membership program to encourage routine skin care for the best results and the ultimate glow. Begin your pre-wedding skin care plan by choosing either the 60-minute Pamper Me facial ($136) or 90-minute Spoil Me facial ($199). And with two spas in the Los Angeles area—and more in the works—beautiful skin is right around the corner.

20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena; 5124 West Adams Blvd.,Suite 103, Los Angeles

Photo: Cheeks + Co

Photo: Cheeks + Co

If regular skin care dates aren’t on the menu, you’re in luck, because Cheeks + Co’s Uzzardi recently launched a line of clean- beauty products that bring her top-notch skincare right into your home. TidalShift serum ($88) Hydrate and fortify skin with this lightweight, silky serum packed with blue-green microalgae, niacinamide, ceramides, amino acids and polypeptides to reduce redness, fine lines and hyperpigmentation. Surfacemoves cleanser ($48–$68) Purify and exfoliate with this gentle clay cleanser that eliminates impurities to reveal bright, supple skin. Gua sha wing ($29) Tackle wrinkles and release facial tension with this jade skincare tool featuring a textured “comb” to massage fascia adhesions.

Nestled in the heart of Hermosa Beach, EM SKIN (@ericamarieskin) is an intimate, coastal-chic studio offering a tranquil escape for both the mind and body. Renowned aesthetician and makeup artist Erica Marie Gatt is the guru of radiant, glowing skin. Her EM Skin Reset combines advanced science and cutting-edge technology— including HydraFacial, an oxygen dome and LED red light therapy—to provide a detoxifying cleanse, gentle exfoliation, lymphatic massage and hydration. The salon offers an array of treatments, as well as personal collaboration with Erica Marie to decide on a custom service specific to your skincare goals. Her holistic approach focuses on cleansing, hydrating, detoxifying and sculpting the skin, delivering results beyond what any photographic filter can produce. At EM Skin, brides will discover a serene sanctuary and a radiant glow, whether for a getting-ready party, a bachelorette party stop or a pre-wedding pampering session.

The Hotel San Luis Obispo’s SOL SPA (@solspaslo) is tucked into the property’s contemporary space and offers numerous indulgent treatments designed to delight. Sol Spa’s technicians are uniquely qualified and devoted to working with its guests, with options like the Sol Introductory Facial + Consultation, which involves a personal consultation with an aesthetician who will design a 60-minute facial treatment specifically for your skin. The team at Sol Spa strives to create a curated experience that offers guests a range of therapeutic services combined with organic and certified-green products. Be sure to give yourself time to explore the spa’s amenities, such as the dreamy sauna with a statement rock wall, a chic relaxation room, and robes that you will never want to take off.