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The Benefits of a Luxury Facial Membership in Valley Village, Los Angeles
If you are searching for a luxury facial membership in Valley Village or Los Angeles, you are likely looking for more than a one time facial. Real skin transformation does not happen overnight. It happens through consistency, expert care, and treatments that are tailored to your skin’s changing needs. At The Beauty Plug by Maria, skincare is approached as a long term investment. A facial membership allows clients to receive customized, results driven treatments while also sav


Why Consistency Is the Missing Piece in Treating Acne and Hyperpigmentation
If you’re struggling with acne, hyperpigmentation, or lingering dark spots, chances are you’ve tried everything . New products, trending treatments, spot correctors, and even professional facials. And yet, your skin still feels unpredictable. The truth is, acne and hyperpigmentation aren’t conditions that respond to one time fixes. The missing piece for most people isn’t another product or a stronger treatment. It’s consistency . At The Beauty Plug, this is one of the biggest


Essential Wedding Skin Prep Tips for Newly Engaged Brides
Getting engaged during the holiday season is a joyful moment filled with excitement and plans. While many brides-to-be immediately focus on dresses, venues, and timelines, one crucial detail often gets overlooked: your skin . Preparing your skin early can make a significant difference in how calm, clear, and confident you feel on your wedding day. This guide explains why wedding skin prep takes time, how long it typically takes to see real changes, and the best timeline to fo


What Your Skin Is Processing After the Holiday Season
What Your Skin Is Processing After the Holiday Season


Say Goodbye to Breakouts with Corthe's Overnight Pimple Fix and Daily Acne Preventer
Acne can show up at the worst times, turning your skin into a battlefield just before important events. If you’ve ever faced the frustration of sudden pimples or deep cystic breakouts, you know how stressful it can be. Luckily, Corthe offers two simple, effective products designed to calm pimples fast and keep your skin clear. One works overnight to fix active pimples, and the other prevents new breakouts every day. Let’s explore how these products work and how you can use th


A Gentle Routine for Barrier Repair and Pore Perfection
Achieving glass skin—a smooth, luminous, and clear complexion—has become a sought-after goal in skincare. Yet, many people struggle with dullness, congestion, uneven texture, and sensitivity caused by over-exfoliation or harsh products. These issues often stem from a compromised skin barrier, which blocks the skin’s ability to absorb products and maintain hydration. This post explores a gentle, effective glass skin routine designed to repair the skin barrier, refine texture,


The Glass Skin Duo
A simple routine for smoother texture, clearer pores, and a stronger skin barrier Glass skin is not about chasing trends or overloading your skin with products. Most skin concerns we see like congestion, dullness, dehydration, and sensitivity come from doing too much and not giving the skin a chance to function properly. The Glass Skin Duo was created to simplify your routine while delivering real results. This two step system focuses on gentle exfoliation, barrier support, a


Carboxy Therapy Facial: Benefits, How It Works, and Who It Is Best For
Carboxy Therapy is one of the most effective and versatile treatments used in professional skincare. At The Beauty Plug, it is one of our most loved treatments and a staple add on to nearly every facial because of how well it supports overall skin health. This advanced oxygenation treatment is used on both the face and back to address acne, inflammation, dullness, congestion, and impaired skin barrier function. What Is Carboxy Therapy Carboxy Therapy is a professional treatm


How to Prepare for a Chemical Peel
What to Expect and How Many Sessions You Really Need Chemical peels are one of the most effective professional treatments for improving acne, pigmentation, uneven skin tone, and overall skin texture. However, successful peel results do not start on the day of treatment. They begin weeks before and continue long after the peel is applied. Understanding how to properly prepare your skin, how many sessions are typically required, and what to expect throughout the process is esse


Chemical Peels for Hyperpigmentation: Reveal Brighter, Clearer Skin
Struggling with dark spots, uneven skin tone, or stubborn pigmentation? You’re not alone. Many people experience pigmentation issues caused by sun exposure, hormonal changes, or acne scarring. At The Beauty Plug by Maria , our professional chemical peels are designed to target these concerns and help you achieve radiant, even-toned skin. What Is a Chemical Peel? A chemical peel is a professional skincare treatment that uses a carefully formulated blend of acids to gently ex


Thermoceutical Melaless Peel 2: The Chemical Peel for Sun Spots, Melasma, and Dark Marks
Are you tired of dealing with sun spots, melasma, or dark spots from acne ? You’re not alone. These stubborn patches can make your skin look dull and uneven — and over-the-counter creams often aren’t enough. That’s where a professional chemical peel like the Thermoceutical Melaless Peel 2 comes in. What Problem Does It Solve? This peel is designed to: Fade sun spots caused by UV damage Reduce melasma from hormonal changes Lighten post-acne dark marks (post-inflammatory h


Holiday Skincare Survival Guide: How to Protect Your Glow This Winter
The holidays are basically a full-contact sport for your skin. Between late nights, stress, sugar, champagne, and cold weather, your skin barrier is waving the white flag. But don’t panic — this is exactly when smart skincare wins. Here’s how to protect all that progress we’ve built together and keep your glow going strong through the chaos. What the Holidays Really Do to Your Skin 💥 The Inflammation Spike Let’s be real — between cookies, stress, and skipping your usual rout


Brightening Chemical Peel for Dark Spots: The Corthe Dermo Bright C Peel
If you’re struggling with dark spots, melasma, or uneven skin tone , the Corthe Dermo Bright C Peel is one of the most effective, barrier-safe treatments available today. This professional brightening facial uses Korean innovation and corneotherapy to fade hyperpigmentation and restore your natural glow — without irritation or downtime . What Is the Corthe Brightening Peel? The Corthe Dermo Bright C Ampoule is a gentle yet powerful chemical peel for dark spots . It combines


Chemical Peel for Melasma + Hyperpigmentation: Why the Melapro Plus Cold Peel Is Changing the Game
When clients think of a chemical peel , they often picture redness, flaking, and days of recovery. But not all chemical peels are created equal. The KrX Melapro Plus Cold Peel introduces a revolutionary new category of chemical peel — one that corrects stubborn pigmentation without downtime, irritation, or skin trauma. This professional-grade, oil-based formula is clinically designed to target melasma, dark spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), while being


The Best Salmon DNA Facial + Chemical Peel in Los Angeles Experience The Beauty Plug Glow
The Best Salmon DNA Facial + Chemical Peel in Los Angeles


Tired of Dark Spots That Won’t Fade? This Treatment Changes Everything.
If you’ve tried every brightening serum, vitamin C, and exfoliating peel but your dark spots and hyperpigmentation keep coming back —...


Glow This Season: Top 5 Chemical Peels
Looking to refresh your skin before the holidays? Chemical peels brighten, smooth, and rejuvenate your complexion. In this guide, we...


Why Sheet Masks Are More Than Self-Care
Sheet masks have always been about more than skincare—they’re about transformation. In ancient Asia, herbal-soaked cloths were used to...


✨ Shed the Dead: A Glow Reset Event at The Beauty Plug
Join The Beauty Plug in Valley Village on Oct 23rd for Shed the Dead a $250 chemical peel for just $100. Limited spots available. Book...


Repair First, Correct Second: The Golden Rule of Corrective Skin Care
Corrective skin care is all about addressing deeper concerns like acne, hyperpigmentation, melasma, and premature aging. But here’s the...
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