In the ever-evolving world of skincare, Love Skin Holistic Med Spa stands out as a beacon of innovation and personalized care. At the helm of this transformative oasis is Diana J. Rieger, LC, CLT, a visionary founder and lead esthetician whose passion for holistic skincare has redefined the standards of beauty and wellness. With a commitment to harnessing the latest technological advancements, Diana and her team offer safe, effective, and natural treatments designed to stimulate the body’s own healing processes. Join Mystic Mag as we delve into Diana’s journey, philosophy, and the unique services that make Love Skin Holistic Med Spa a sanctuary for those seeking to rejuvenate not only their appearance but their overall skin health.
Can you share your journey and what inspired you to become a holistic medical esthetician and founder of Love Skin Holistic Med Spa and Love Skin Botanicals™ skincare?
Ever since I moved to Arizona and became aware of my skin. I am from Missouri, where it is so humid in the arid desert, and I just dried up. My lips are still chapped 🙂 Then I developed cystic acne in my teens and beyond, and of course, since I never really got sunburns with my olive skin, I did get a lot of hyperpigmentation in the form of large brown spots on my cheeks that my brother noticed and thought it was dirt. He tried to wipe it off for me. The horror. It would be bad if he even noticed it! So that was the final straw. I decided I needed to learn about skin and how to do something with all my scarring and spots.
In your work, you emphasize holistic beauty and skin rejuvenation. What does “holistic” mean to you in the context of skincare, and why is it important?
Holistic at my spa means I start with your history and look at everything that can be affecting your skin. From what you put on your skin to what is going into your gut, your genetics, your lifestyle, and so on. Frequently, when people come in to see me for skin issues, it is tied to internal issues like leaky gut, hormonal imbalances, food sensitivities, candida, and many more, and it can also be a complex mix of a myriad of things. I work with an amazing naturopathic Doctor who specializes in functional healthcare and can help find the actual cause of the issues while I help heal the skin and minimize scarring.
Love Skin Botanicals™ is your skincare product line. Can you tell us about the philosophy and principles behind the products you offer, and what sets them apart from other skincare lines?
I am obsessed with clean, plant-derived ingredients. Love Skin Botanicals has no petroleum, no artificial fragrances, no phthalates, no parabens. My formulators use only organic or natural, eco-certified, sustainably sourced ingredients from all over the world. Using cutting-edge science to create highly effective, vegan products that are safe for you and your family.
What type of services do you offer?
We start with a 3D computerized skin analysis to create your personal treatment plan based on your main concerns, and we offer a wide variety of energy-based options that wake up sleeping fibroblasts and force the skin to start functioning at a more youthful speed. Chemical peels, Radiofrequency skin tightening, IPL/BBL, Tixel TMA, Geneo facials as well as a whole host of naturopathic medicine, hormone therapy, nutritional guidance, specialty testing, mold treatment, environmental medicine etc
Non-surgical anti-aging treatments have gained popularity. What are some of the latest advancements in this field, and how do they help clients achieve a more youthful appearance without surgery?
Well there are so many new options! As I said in the last question, we have many energy-based treatments that are very effective in reversing current aging and slowing the progress. My absolute favorites right now are the Tixel TMA skin resurfacing and Radiofrequency skin tightening. The Tixel is safe for all skin types, and I can treat skin laxity, scarring, wrinkles, active acne, and even sagging eyelids; there is minimal downtime but maximum results. The radio frequency skin tightening is the number one for me for no downtime skin rejuvenation. It creates an immediate firming effect and continues to work under the skin for 4-6 weeks and again I can do the eye area too!
In the ever-evolving field of esthetics and skin care, staying up-to-date is crucial. How do you keep informed about the latest developments, and how does this benefit your clients?
I am always following the top docs in my industry; I go to conferences every year, I am an active member of the LearnSkin community, and I take online classes there regularly. I am always trying new treatments on my willing clients. Most recently, I have added some amazing treatments from Korea that utilize a freshwater sponge dehydrated to what they call bio microneedling that is painless but has been making very plump, healthy skin!
