At Afterglow Skin Studio, I believe in giving more to the skin than we take away. For nearly a decade, I have offered preventative and corrective treatments that nourish and support your skin’s natural function.
Each facial is more than just a treatment—it’s a personalized ritual. Using custom masks made fresh from Botnia’s raw apothecary compounds, sculpting facial massage, and ingredients that are both clean and clinical, I tailor every service to your unique skin needs. Treatments are designed to enhance absorption, boost circulation, and relax facial muscles, reviving your skin with a fresh, radiant glow.
CosMedix’s clinical skincare line and their gentle yet effective resurfacing peels also play a crucial role in my work, helping to refine texture, brighten tone, and bring your very best skin forward.
As a Coachella Valley native, I’m deeply inspired by the desert I call home. The scents, colors, and textures of our unique landscape influence me daily both inside the studio and in the way I approach skin health with intention, balance, and respect for nature.
Beyond results, my goal is to create a space where you feel cared for, educated, and confident in your skin. Every step is thoughtfully chosen to feed, restore, and protect, revealing your healthiest, most luminous complexion.
Beauty Blueprints at Afterglow Skin Studio
Your Skin has its own story and our Beauty Blueprints are designed to meet you exactly where you are in it. Whether you’re navigating breakouts, dullness, sensitivity or signs of aging, these curated treatment plans bundle targeted services into strategic sessions that fast-track your results while saving you money. It’s personalized skincare, mapped out with purpose because when your skin has a plan, it shows!
Why we stand out
At Afterglow Skin Studio, I handcraft treatments with Botnia’s raw apothecary ingredients, freshly grown and harvested on their micro-farm in Sausalito, California. These botanicals deliver targeted results—like Goldenseal Root Cure to purify, Essential Digest to resurface, Rose Lactic Acid to refine and calm, and the Antioxidant Booster to protect and repair—allowing me to create personalized care that supports each client’s natural healing and radiance.
Botnia also leads with integrity in sustainability. Their skincare is packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum with a safer BPA-NI liner that meets strict European consumable standards, and pumps are sold separately to minimize waste. Thoughtfully designed to be reused again and again, their pumps—whether recyclable, sprayer, treatment, or foamer—are treated as “forever things.” By rethinking packaging this way, Botnia keeps both skin health and the planet at the heart of their mission.
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"I have been going to Katerina for my facials for about a year now. My skin looks amazing! I always leave Katerina glowing, feeling beautiful and moisturized. Her suite is cozy and quiet. She is extremely clean and pays attention to detail!! I won’t go anywhere else!"
Monica V.
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"Always an amazing experience. Kat is the best! She tailors every treatment to suit your skin. My complexion is smooth and glowing, and the neck and shoulder massage is icing on the cake!"
Alexis R.
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"I’ve been dealing with acne off and on for the last few years. Katerina has helped my skin come a long way. The products she uses are amazing. Good ingredients, easily on my sensitive skin but strong enough to help with the acne. She’s knowledgeable about what products will and won’t work for me. Every time I go in it’s like the stress of the world melts away. She’s the best, I highly recommend her"
Cheris D.
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Katerina is one of the kindest, knowledgeable, and genuine souls I’ve ever met! She takes her time and is so intentional with making sure you feel relaxed and makes sure to give you step by step of what is going on during your service. You can ask her any questions regarding your skin and health and she has got you. I planned on only sticking with her to skin prep for my wedding but here we are 6 months later and I look forward to seeing her monthly. BOOK AN APPT!! You’ll be hooked and won’t regret it, worth every penny every time.
Marissa P.
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Katerina pours so much love into her craft. Not only does she go above and beyond with meeting all of your skin care needs, she takes it a step further with making you feel and look your absolute best! I have been going to Kat for quite a while now and I completely trust her with all of my face/skin care needs. From the double cleanse, to the facial massage, to the extractions, dermaplane, level 1 & 2 peels, neck and shoulder massage, you’ll leave feeling like a new and improved person. Book with Kat and you will not be disappointed!
Brianna S.
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Love Katerina and the service she provides. She’s always so sweet and welcoming, listens to my skin goals and recommends changes & products to help me achieve my goals. Takes time to ensure products are okay during the entire experience and explains everything she is using.
Sara L.