facials education with
By Carly Meyers
Meet Amanda Frampton, co-owner of Agape Wellness Cottage and a Licensed Esthetician who specializes in skin health. Now a fulltime operation offering nail and lash services, massage Amanda Frampton therapy, facial waxing and yoga classes in addition to Amanda’s facials and skin treatments, Agape began from a much smaller vision. After obtaining two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Central Florida and living and working in Orlando, Las Vegas and Alaska, Amanda returned home to Lake City to attend Florida Gateway College to pursue a career in esthetics, which encompasses the wellness, beautification and preservation of the skin. Unable to travel and unsure of what the pandemic had in store for her new future, she began Agape Esthetics in June 2020, a humble tenfoot by ten-foot room with a small service menu, as a temporary plan. Amanda, her mother and sister decided to join forces. All renting their own suites next to one another for their correlating specialties (facials, nails and massages), they decided to pour their own blood, sweat and tears into transforming an old office space into the now relaxing and welcoming Agape Wellness Cottage. “We had to take a leap of faith and believe we could change the space into how we envisioned it,” Amanda said. “It needed a lot of TLC, but now it feels like home. Every detail of the Cottage is intentional. Not just how we’ve decorated, but the colors, plants, scents and sounds are meant to make you feel calm.”
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Before the healing can begin, Amanda likes to start with a quick consultation. She wants to take the time to learn about your skin and structure a treatment plan that both of you feel confident in. “You see your skin every single day, but I don’t,” Amanda said. “I want to get to know your skin, so I know how to best treat it.” Amanda likes to combine relaxation with corrective work in her skin treatments. There are varying treatment options that correlate with different skin issues, but they all start with the same foundation. Traditional Facials • Double Cleanse • Exfoliation (Chemical, Manual or Both) • Toner Application to Balance PH • Extractions, If Necessary, to Aide With Acne or Blackheads • A Form of Massage; Pressure Points • Lymphatic Drainage, etc. • Customized Mask • Finishing Products Such as Serums, SPF, • Oils or Moisturizer This is the foundation of a facial, then you can move forward from there. “Basically, the goal is to cleanse, treat, balance and protect,” Amanda said. “The steps are the same, but the products and modalities will differ. Every single treatment is customized. My services are not one-size-fits-all.”
The following are some of the treatments Amanda offers, though much more intricate than summarized and not all are mentioned. Dermaplaning Dermaplaning is an exfoliation method that involves taking a surgical blade and gently scraping away the top layer of dead skin cells and peach fuzz. This treatment offers instant brightening and is Amanda’s most popular treatment. Dermaplaning can offer smoother makeup application, better penetration of skincare products and is a noninvasive treatment that 98 percent of clients with all skin types can have done. Microcurrent Treatment Microcurrent uses small electric currents to help the skin fight gravity. Amanda uses the 7e Wellness Myolift device which has been described as a “noninvasive facelift”. Typical microcurrent results include contouring the jawline and cheeks, improved complexion, as well as softer, firmer, smoother skin. This treatment is Amanda’s personal favorite due to the significant results she’s seen first-hand for herself and her clients.
