Matty Solomon

8202 W 3^rd Street, Los Angeles (323) 651-2180

Coming to Matty's is like coming home to mother, one equipped with all the age-old secrets that can reverse the stresses of the city. Instead of iconic beauty models and famous actresses on the walls (many of whom are her ardent clients), there are bucolic pictures of English roses, fresh flowers in vases and unobtrusive candle pillars dancing in corners.  Devoid of the clutter of predictable New Age accoutrements, the spa with its 6 treatment rooms is a homey, unpretentious haven where the treatments Matty has developed over her 27 years in the business will have to speak for themselves.  Sandra Bullock, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt have already trusted Matty with their visages and received her magic touch.

The 90-minute Customized Collagen Facial is Matty's most popular treatment, one that is in high demand for people who need an immediate effect before a special night out.  It begins with a fifteen minute European facial massage using a Vitamin C packed gel and deep lifting strokes that are like a workout for facial muscles.  This helps stimulate blood circulation and provides a remarkable lifting effect.  While steaming, a softening mask with floral and mineral extracts to enable virtually pain-free extractions is applied.  After extractions, an invigorating pineapple enzyme peel releases dead surface and is sloughed off to reveal a radiant complexion.

The coveted collagen comes next.  Cold yet calming, the gel is applied topically but is formulated to penetrate the skin and plump up lines on your face.  Normally, Matty follows this up with a collagen cream but because the treatment is customized to individual skin type, we opted to calm sensitive skin with a combination of a luxurious buttermilk mask and warm Azulene that peeled off to leave the skin with a healthy, age-erasing glow.

Matty's treatments include several other beneficial facials including an Algae Facial for fatigued skin with surface irritation, a moisturizing Azulene facial for intense skin hydration and a Glycolic Acid facial that uses acids found naturally in fruits, sugar cane and sour milk to manage oily and acne prone skin problems.  In addition, treatments such as Micro-Dermabrasion and body waxing are also available.

On your way out, don't miss the chance to pick up Matty's invaluable skincare products like Matty's Voda, a daily moisturizing cream that promotes cell rejuvenation, increases skin tone and firmness and is packed with beneficial ingredients like organic aloe vera leaf juice and sweet almond oil.  For those who prefer a potent serum, Matty's Purely C is the ultimate anti-oxidant to repair signs of aging and sun damage.    

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