Joanna Vargas

I help you get that Glow

I'm the founder of Joanna Vargas Salon in New York City and Los Angeles, providing specialized skincare treatments for high-net-worth clients seeking a blend of organic products and advanced technology. With over 25 years of experience and 20,000 facials performed, I’ve perfected a "high-tech holistic" approach that bridges the gap between traditional facials and modern dermatological science. Today, I focus on delivering non-invasive, high-performance solutions like my patented LED light therapy to help my international clientele achieve long-term skin health.

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LED light therapymicrocurrent treatmentsorganic skincare formulationsanti-aging protocolslymphatic drainage massageluxury spa managementesthetician training
20,000+
Facials performed over a 25+ year career
2
Flagship luxury spa locations in NYC and LA
18+years
Operating as a premier NYC skincare facility

Experience

  1. 2006 — Present
    Founder & Owner

    Joanna Vargas Salon & Spa

    Owner and founder of luxury skincare facilities in New York City and Los Angeles, offering high-tech holistic treatments.

    Trusted by celebrities like Meghan Markle and Julianne Moore.

  2. 2011 — Present
    Founder / Product Formulator

    Joanna Vargas Skincare

    Creator of an award-winning line of plant-powered, science-backed topical formulas used in professional treatments worldwide.

    Author of 'Glow from Within'.

  3. 1996 — 2006
    Head Esthetician / Trainer

    Various Top Skincare Facilities in NYC

    Spent a decade refining techniques and training staff at New York's leading skincare centers.

    Head Esthetician and Trainer.

Recent writing

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Summer Skincare: Evidence-Based Strategies for Hot-Weather Skin

A 25-year esthetician's guide to protecting, repairing, and optimizing your skin barrier during summer heat, sun exposure, and humidity shifts.

July 9, 2026 · 10 min read