
Maria Sokolovskaya
A
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ESTHETICS SPECIALIST,
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN,
CREATOR, OWNER & OPERATOR OF ART OF APPEARANCE
SKIN CARE & IMAGE STUDIO -
2004 - celebrating
Ten Years of Beautifying Work!
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Fourteen
years ago I came to St. Louis from Moscow. A lot of difficult questions came
to me at that period. I had to think hard about what to do in my new life. I
decided that esthetician would be a good profession for me - I always liked
to take care of people.
First step was beauty school where I studied
hair, nails and skin. After school I attended several classes offered by
different skin care companies in America, England, France, Canada, Italy,
Russia, and Austria. I wanted to know as much as possible about skin.
After two years of studying I decided to open my
Skin Care Studio in May 1994. These years (1994-2004) of dedicated work have
been the happiest years in my life. They brought me many friends and the
opportunity to help a lot of people to feel and look better!
I'm trying to think how many facials have I
done? It's about 12,000! And every face, every skin, that I touched, is
unique with its individual features, individual texture and its individual
problems. I am very lucky and appreciate the opportunity to serve, to help
and as the result - to gain wide experience.
My goal is as always studying the skin and skin
care market. There is something new every day. I am constantly searching for
new formulations, looking for the most advanced technology with the highest
quality ingredients. This approach helps me solve skin problems more quickly
and achieve better results. Sometimes I combine a few techniques or
different procedures. For example: Dermabrasion with
Cold Laser or
Renaissance with
OXY Trio peel. The Advanced Facial is a "combo" of back
massage, Pressure Point Yoga treatment for the face, Steam, Extractions,
Glycolic peel, Cold Laser. After this treatment you emerge feeling smooth
with a slightly piney scent like mountain air.
When I recommend a product for Home Skin Care
I'm compiling the product from different companies. How do I know it's the
best? I enjoy testing each product on my own "poor" skin. I have to be
convinced this product really works. Today I may proudly say that my
Home
Skin Care System from France, Sweden, and USA, is a collection of therapies
that encourage healing, restoration and relaxation.
Product research is a big chapter in my work. Thanks to my product, my skin
is in perfect condition now. I know each wrinkle by name; and I'm carefully
monitoring the softness and visibility of them. My skin is the "face" of my
business.
Last week I met my friends whom I haven't seen
for years. They were amazed - "Maria, you look exactly like you did ten
years ago! Did you have a plastic surgery?" I did not. My joke is that I'm
experimenting how long it's possible to keep a youthful appearance without
any surgery. My clients are "chicken" like me. We are afraid of the knife.
My Skin Care System, includes not only
product,
but also Yoga Acupressure Face Lift - a facial massage that I recommend
clients do at home in the shower. Actually, the people who came to me ten
years ago don't look ten years older. And this is not magic. I like to work
with people who dedicate their skin to a good appearance, who understand the
power of touch.
I would like to thank my clients for being the
inspiration and drive for me to remain at the forefront of the skin care
Industry. I'm satisfied with my work and thank you for your support in my
journey.
Yesterday I was surprised when my daughter told
me: "Mom, I'll catch up with you in few years if you continue looking
younger every year." I just smiled. "Dear Margaret, do it like me, do it
together with me, do it better than me. I will help you."
We all age, but we should have courage to do it
gracefully.
When a reporter asked the famous Italian
actress, what are the ten happiest years in her life, her answer was: from
39 to 40! |
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