EDITION #001: Angela Morgan with Luxe Atelier Spa
Hello! I'm Angela Morgan, Founder/CEO/Head Esthetician of Luxe Atelier Spa in Lake Oswego, Oregon. We established Luxe Atelier Spa in 2021 and opened our doors in January 2022. My passion for creating a luxury spa with a curated selection of brands (95% European) was driven by a desire to disrupt an industry that was full of all the same.
After spending ten years in the medical field and struggling with adult acne post-childbirth, I sought to understand skin health, products, and ingredients I used. I wanted to know why nothing I tried or any treatments I underwent worked. My goal was to create a space staffed with educated women and estheticians who not only provide luxury treatments but also deliver Nordstrom-level customer service and education to every person who walks through our doors.
I spend most of my time educating and sharing insights on my personal Instagram @angloveswhat, discussing clinical trials on ingredients and skin health!
Q: HOW DOES ÂN-BALM COMPARE TO TRADITIONAL FACIAL OILS IN TERMS OF SKIN BENEFITS AND APPLICATION?
A: It's all about the INGREDIENTS. Effective ingredients that don't break down the skin barrier, but build it stronger. Most oils on the market are occlusives and consumers apply them as a serum. By doing this you build a layer before applying your moisturizer, therefore potentially keeping your moisturizer from penetrating in. By applying ÂN-BALM as your last step, means not only are you helping the rest of your skincare perform better, you are placing key antioxidants as the last step to help keep your skin protected.
Q: HOW DOES ÂN-GLOSS HELP MAINTAIN LIP HEALTH, ESPECIALLY IN HARSH WINTER CONDITIONS?
A: By combining five different ceramides, plus skin identical ingredients (ingredients that mimic our own lips function) ÂN-GLOSS is like adding an additional layer of our own skin to our lips.
Q: HOW DOES THE COOLING TIP TECHNOLOGY™ IN ÂN-GLOSS ENHANCE THE LIP TREATMENT EXPERIENCE?
A: This is hands down one of the best features (besides the formula and scent) Nothing like a cool, refreshing, mess free application to make you fall in love.
Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO PARTNER WITH ANFISA SKIN, AND HOW HAVE THE PRODUCTS IMPACTED YOUR BUSINESS?
A: When I think about adding a new product or brand to my spa, it always comes down to, “what gap do I need to fill, or what are my clients still needing for their skin.” I also love partnering with brands that were created out of passion and science. The first time I met Aly I knew she didn't just create ANFISA Skin to make money. She had (has) a passion, a vision, and didn't stop until she got there. She created a brand that brought products to market that solved a need.
Q: CAN YOU SHARE SOME PERSONAL SKINCARE TIPS OR ROUTINES THAT INCORPORATE ANFISA SKIN PRODUCTS?
A: ÂN-BALM is one of the best mediums for facial massage and gua sha. Doing your entire routine in the morning, then grabbing your gua sha and quickly adding in some facial massage will not only make your skin glow but help move some stagnant lymph off your face. Hello sculpted jaw line and lifted eye brows! It's not only amazing for the face but for anywhere on your body.
Q: HOW DO YOU STAY UPDATED ON THE LATEST TRENDS AND ADVANCEMENTS IN THE SKINCARE INDUSTRY?
A: Social media is a really great place to learn about what consumers are gravitating towards. Magazines, aesthetic clinics, and surgeons all have social media accounts and are always talking about “thats new.” From there I love to take a new “trend” I see and dig deep. If it's a new skincare product, I go straight to the ingredient list. I care less about what the bottle or jar says and most about what ingredients are in the bottle.
Q: WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING AN ESTHETICIAN?
A: Teaching and educating. 80% of my clients have never been “taught” about their skin. Instead they've been given treatments and products but lacked the education behind WHY that product is best for THEIR skin. Everyones skin is so different, like a finger print, and should be treated that way!
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*** THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS INTERVIEW ARE THOSE OF THE INTERVIEWEE AND NOT ANFISA SKIN. THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR REGULATED BY THE FDA. WE ARE NOT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, THEREFORE ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN FIRST AND ENSURE YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RESEARCHING FURTHER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANYTHING MENTIONED ABOVE***