SKIN BY N V

acne at the same time by mixing light therapy with microdermabrasion.”

Just want something simple? No worries. Vaught also offers basic facials for hydration and overall brightening. These gentler facials are excellent for people who have a special occasion coming up and just want an extra glow. These facials are excellent “me time” treats or make wonderful gifts for loved ones.

Vaught offers each client who comes to her spa individualized skin assessments. From there, she can recommend a custom solution that can involve revamping your skincare routine, integrating a facial into your routine and adjusting what products you use.

“To get on the right skincare routine, I ask my clients to bring in the products they are currently using,” she said. “Sometimes, we can use way too many products or not the right kinds. Through this consultation, I can tell them what to take out or replace. Often, people don’t have to buy a completely new set of products but can still use what they have — with some new products in the mix.”

After Vaught gets a good understanding of a client’s condition, she can recommend skin care products and treatments that would work for you. She highly recommends G.M. Collin and iS Clinical skin care products that contain anti-aging ingredients like retinol to improve complexion and texture. Since skincare is always evolving, Vaught attends regular training for these products to maximize her service.

“I’m incredibly excited to be one of the first aestheticians around Culpeper to carry iS Clinical and G.M. Collin products.”

While the spa specializes in custom facials that use particular elements like collagen and champagne foaming enzymes, customers can also get treatment enhancements to their facials. These include microdermabrasion, LED light and dermaplaning.

LED light isn’t a laser, but an infrared light that can stimulate different effects on the skin ranging from rejuvenation to killing bacteria under the skin. It is useful when a client needs something extra to address a specific skin condition.

“Microdermabrasion is like sandpaper in a vacuum,” Vaught said. “It removes dead surface skin to promote faster skin turnover and allow products to penetrate and work better. It’s great for pigmentation, scarring, sun damage and acne scars.”

Dermaplaning is another option. This physical exfoliation treatment removes dead skin cells and “peach fuzz” by using a surgical-grade tool to promote cell renewal. Other services like facial waxing and brow enhancements are also available, including tinting to achieve your ideal look.

Overall, if you want to look your best and you’re ready to revamp your skincare and beauty routine, Skin by NV is waiting for you.

Skin by NV is located at 138 N Main St #102, Culpeper, VA 22701.

Embark

Do you enjoy sampling the finer things in life? Do flights of craft beer and wine tastings tickle your fancy? If your answer is yes to either of these questions, you need to sample the selections of ultra-premium olive oil, vinegar and fresh spices at Taste Oil Vinegar Spice (OVS) — where you can do olive oil and vinegar tastings on request! This shop’s specialty is apparent the moment you enter. Unlike an average grocery store with a few bottles of olive oil, you will find more than 40 different types of olive oil and vinegar to taste. From pure olive oils to flavored infusions elevated to the next level of gastronomic creativity, you are in for a treat.

Owner and operator Deb Foley loves to cook and pours that passion into her business, which contains not only specialty olive oils but balsamic vinegar varieties and a hand-picked selection of food and houseware gifts. With a degree in restaurant and institutional hotel management, Foley is uniquely equipped to offer an optimal tasting