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Procell Microchanneling for Del Mar clients after fair-season sun exposure

HydraFacial · Chemical Peels · Dermaplaning

Facial in Del MarThe right facial for your skin tone, your concern, and the day you come in.

There is no single best facial. The right one depends on your skin tone, your concern, and the condition of your barrier that day — so Kiki assesses it and picks the modality to match. Dermaplaning starts at $199, a HydraFacial is $259, and the first visit includes the consultation that decides the plan. For Del Mar that means a season of open-sun exposure treated on the schedule it was built on, not after it flares.

  • Safe for every Fitzpatrick type, I–VI
  • Prices published before you book
  • Licensed esthetician, 7+ years
  • One practitioner, every visit

Dermaplane Facial

$199

Request Appointmentor call (310) 595-0872
  • By appointment only
  • Free parking
  • Consultations included — the plan is set before you book
  • Licensed esthetician — California Board of Barbering & CosmetologyKiki performs every treatment, in a one-to-one private studio in San Diego.
  • 7+ years of corrective skin workAdvanced training in HydraFacial Syndeo, Procell microchanneling, DMK enzyme therapy, and LIRA Clinical peels.
  • Prices published before you bookNothing is quoted at the door, and the first visit includes the consultation that decides the plan.
“I've been going for 4–5 years now, and I honestly wouldn't trust anyone else with my skin.”
— Arica L., Google

Quick Answer

KIAMO Skin treats cumulative UV damage and texture concerns at a one-room corrective facility in Mission Hills, San Diego (92103), about 22 miles south for clients traveling from Del Mar via I-5 (25 minutes). Kiki, a California licensed esthetician with 7+ years specializing in sun-damaged skin and collagen stimulation, uses Procell Microchanneling for texture rebuild from prolonged Fairgrounds and race meet sun exposure, Keravive scalp therapy to address part-line UV damage, and HydraFacial for hydration between corrective sessions. Clients travel from Del Mar Village near 15th Street and Camino del Mar, the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Torrey Pines State Beach, and the residential bluffs above Powerhouse Park. Treatments start at $259, with series planning for texture and pigmentation accumulated through weeks of outdoor events June through September.

The approach

Facials that match Del Mar skin and the fair-season calendar

Del Mar's coastal climate, horse-racing social calendar, and fair-season UV produce a specific skin rhythm — increased UV exposure between mid-July and Labor Day, indoor events the rest of the year, and constant coastal humidity. KIAMO Skin offers the full facial menu (HydraFacial Syndeo, Lira chemical peels, dermaplaning, DMK enzyme therapy) with protocols calibrated to your Fitzpatrick type. Kiki has 7+ years treating the full spectrum of skin tones, including melanin-rich skin where standard peels trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The single-practitioner studio means continuity across every visit — the same person assessing your skin and treating it.

The local concern

What does a full season at the Fairgrounds do to skin?

The Del Mar social calendar is built around two back-to-back outdoor events: the San Diego County Fair runs from June into early July, and the summer thoroughbred race meet runs from mid-July into September. Both draw long afternoons on the grounds — the Grandstand faces southwest, the infield track is exposed, and Opening Day and major stakes events fill weekdays as well as weekends. The coast here faces southwest and receives direct afternoon sun with no ridge line to soften it; the marine layer clears by early afternoon on most summer days, and the UV it was masking lands on unprotected skin for the rest of the day. That kind of cumulative, sustained exposure does not look like a sunburn. It shows up as uneven tone and rough texture across the face and on the scalp — the part line and the ears take as much sun as the cheeks over a full season. Procell Microchanneling rebuilds that texture across a series of three, Keravive clears and rehydrates the scalp, and a HydraFacial holds the result between them.

What sets it apart

Facials for Del Mar coastal and fair-season lifestyles

KIAMO Skin's facials for Del Mar clients account for the specific environmental and social rhythms of the area:

  • Fair-season UV recovery — barrier repair and pigmentation support after summer exposure
  • Pre-event facials — for opening day, races, weddings at L'Auberge or the Del Mar Plaza
  • All Fitzpatrick types — including melanin-rich skin protocols
  • Single-practitioner consistency — Kiki performs every treatment
  • No franchise overhead or upsells — pricing published and confirmed at booking

The process

How a facial works at KIAMO Skin

Every facial follows the same three-step structure, with modality selected to match your concern.

  1. 01

    Assessment

    Kiki evaluates your skin tone, primary concern, and the modality that fits. For Del Mar clients, this includes accounting for fair-season UV history, current event calendar, and any ongoing corrective work.

  2. 02

    Treatment

    Sessions are 45-75 minutes. HydraFacial Syndeo uses Vortex-Fusion extraction with AI analysis and selected boosters. Lira peels use Fitzpatrick-calibrated acid concentrations. DMK enzyme therapy rebuilds barrier function. Dermaplaning refines surface texture before serum infusion.

  3. 03

    Homecare

    Daily regimen extends the result between visits. Broad-spectrum SPF 50+ is non-negotiable for Del Mar outdoor lifestyle. Tyrosinase inhibitors and ceramide moisturizers are added when the skin needs them.

Who books this

Who books a facial in Del Mar

Del Mar clients book facials for fair-season UV recovery, pre-event preparation at L'Auberge, weddings at the Del Mar Plaza, social events at the fairgrounds, or as the foundation of a longer corrective plan. Many are second-homeowners whose skin rhythm shifts between Del Mar summers and inland winters. KIAMO Skin is the right fit when the priority is one practitioner, no upsells, and protocols calibrated for the skin on the day — including melanin-rich skin tones that need deliberate care to avoid post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Getting here

How to reach us from Del Mar

From Del Mar, take I-5 south to the Washington Street exit, head west on Washington Street to Reynard Way and turn right. About 20 minutes without traffic. From Del Mar Heights, take Carmel Valley Road to I-5 south. Free parking on site at 3067 Reynard Way.

Quick Answer

A facial at KIAMO Skin in San Diego is matched to the skin in front of you rather than chosen from a fixed menu. Kiki, a California licensed esthetician with 7+ years of experience, performs every treatment personally in a one-to-one private studio. The menu covers HydraFacial Syndeo, LIRA chemical peels, DMK enzyme therapy, and dermaplaning, calibrated to Fitzpatrick types I-VI. Dermaplaning is $199, a HydraFacial is $259, and a first-time client treatment is $249 including the consultation that sets the plan.

Before you commit

The price comes first

Every treatment price is published on the menu, and the first-time client treatment at $249 includes the consultation that decides the plan. Nothing is quoted at the door.

Nothing is treated before it is assessed

A full consultation and skin analysis come first, and the treatment is chosen around what your skin is doing that day.

A stated cancellation window

Please give 48 hours notice to reschedule. Cancellations inside 24 hours are charged 50% of the service; no-shows are charged in full.

Every Google review of the studio is published in full, named and dated, at the reviews page.

Before you book

Del Mar questions, answered

When should Del Mar clients book facials around the fair?
Most Del Mar clients book a HydraFacial Syndeo 1-2 weeks before opening day and another 2 weeks after closing day for UV recovery. Lira chemical peels are scheduled 4-6 weeks apart, so a series aligns naturally with the racing calendar. Kiki will plan the cadence with you at the consultation.
How far is KIAMO Skin from Del Mar?
About 20 minutes via I-5 south to the Washington Street exit. The studio is at 3067 Reynard Way in Mission Hills with free parking. Monthly maintenance is realistic for Del Mar residents.
Is a facial safe for melanin-rich skin in Del Mar?
Yes — every modality at KIAMO Skin is calibrated to the skin tone, including melanin-rich skin (Fitzpatrick IV-VI). Standard peels and aggressive exfoliation can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones. Kiki has 7+ years of experience across every Fitzpatrick type and uses concentrations and protocols matched to the skin on the day.
Can I get a facial before a Del Mar wedding or event?
Yes. HydraFacial Syndeo is the most popular pre-event facial — zero downtime, visible glow within hours, results last 5-7 days. Book 1-2 days before the event for the best window. Same-week appointments are often available.
Do you treat Del Mar seasonal residents?
Yes. Many Del Mar clients are seasonal residents whose skin care shifts with their location. KIKI coordinates a treatment plan that works whether you are in Del Mar full-time, part-time, or visiting.

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3067 Reynard Way
San Diego, CA 92103

Off Washington Street — minutes from Hillcrest, Bankers Hill and Little Italy.

(310) 595-0872

[email protected]

By appointment only · Free parking

Request AppointmentCall the studio at (310) 595-0872