Susan's facial is truly wonderful and her positive energy adds so much to the experience. I had an 80 minute facial and it was one of the most relaxing treatments I've had in a long time. The facial focused on detoxifying the face using a jade gua sha technique, which noticeably reduced puffiness and inflammation. The ear lymphatic drainage was a unique touch that made a visible difference. The session also included a relaxing hand, shoulder, neck, and foot massage. Susan uses Murad products and my skin felt refreshed and radiant afterward. The heated bed was incredibly comfortable and the private setting made the experience even more restorative. Extractions were gentle, so if you're looking for something more aggressive with a lancet or needle, this may not be the place. But for a soothing, high quality facial with real results, this is a standout. read more

[Review #688] 2022 Yelp 100 Challenge (9/100) I've been a client of Susan Halpern since 2014 when she worked at Murad Inclusive Health Spa (refer to Review #111) where I first started my recurring monthly facial treatments in 2002. I lost touch with Susan after the spa closed, & it took me another 5 years to find & reconnect as a client of Forever Young By Susan in 11/2020. Her "studio" is located in The Face Place & More Skin & Body Care, sharing the space with Linda Hirsch, Cloud 9 Massage, SkinFX, & Advanced Skincare By Marilyn. Services include anti-aging/acne facials (Luminesce, Acne Complex, Sun Undone, Resurgence, Back, Youth Building, Chinese Gua Sha, AHA Rapid Exfoliator, Men's) & waxing (Chin/Lip/Sideburns, Brow/Underarm, Traditional Bikini, Playboy Bikini, 1/2 Leg, Full Leg/Back/Chest). The facials are customized to client's needs & 50+ min. facials include additional services. I used to alternate between Luminesce, AHA Rapid Exfoliator, & Resurgence as a Murad client. Since reconnecting, I've been booking the CHINESE FACIAL GUA SHA (detoxification of face, neck, & shoulders with special jade gua sha technique; combats aging, reduces inflammation & puffy eyes, decreases pore sizes, help speed up cell regeneration, reduces stress) on a monthly basis to clean my face healthy & glowing. The daily life workload & stress, in addition to COVID-19, I really need this monthly getaway, even if it's just a small fraction of time. I'm usually just on time or a couple minutes behind, Susan always opens & greets me at the door with a smile (a huge + in my book that I'm not delayed because that cuts into my paid time)! =) The space is private -- just us -- but I always wear my mask & make sure I'm healthy before going even if we're vaccinated & boosted, & there's a temperature check at the entrance. The intimate room is clean & well-organized with dimmed lighting, comfy & warm bed, & relaxing background music to promote a serene & zen treatment. Before starting, Susan did a thorough analysis (to make sure this is the best facial for my current needs). As mentioned in the previous review, a good esthetician should recommend a different method than your standard MO because your skin changes with age, sun exposure/the elements, etc. Susan ALWAYS does just that at each appointment, adjusting the technique, timing of each process, etc. And if you're a new client, she explains what product & process in each step. At times, I don't even have to point out the problem areas because she spots these changes under the magnifying glass & adjust the treatment to rebalance & rejuvenate my skin. Sometimes Susan focuses more on my face, & other times when I'm rather stressed/tensed, she spends a little more time on the mini massage to remove the kinks & knots in my shoulders & neck. I'm highly sensitive to touch (= extremely ticklish), yet she skillfully maneuvers over these stress points with ease without my breaking out into delirious laughter. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Only 1 other professional, Francine (also from defunct Murad), was able to give me a massage without me squealing or squirming. Under Susan's proficient care & deft hands, the extraction process was minimal in discomfort that I can nap through the facial process when I'm tired. Most recently, I've been awake through my facials to chat in Cantonese. It's so nice to find someone who can speak the language so I can strengthen my Chinese roots, help me with common idioms & phrases, etc., bond over upbringing & familial care, etc. =) Comfort, quality, & care is what Forever Young By Susan is all about. Susan incorporates Eastern & Western techniques to detox & take care of the my skin issues that leaves me with dewy, glowing skin! I highly recommend Susan for your facial treatments. So sit back & relax... you're definitely in good hands (pun intended). ;-) read more

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What a great experience! I instantly was greeted with a friendly energy that was understanding and accommodating (I was five min late) and Susan reassured me in would still get the full time and not to worry! She has an organized set up and I felt relaxed once I was able to get onto the chair. Immediately she started on my gua Sha and I saw a difference on my face within minutes! I enjoyed the fact she was professional in her with but knowledgeable! She helped me understand what she was doing and hot it affected the body. I highly recommend Susan for your gua Sha needs and I plan on coming back! read more

Susan is amazing!!! I had fallen off track on getting facials through the pandemic and found Susan here through Yelp. After the AHA Rapid Exfoliator facial, my skin looked so much more healthy, radiant, and youthful. During the session, Susan did massage on head, scalp, shoulders, neck, and arms. She is so knowledgeable about energy and trigger points. In my short time with her, not only did she treat my skin, but also resolved my neck tension. I left feeling more open and free! Susan customizes her treatments to clients' needs. For example, since I didn't need too much time for extractions, she offered to do gua sha on my back with the extra time we had. I loved all of it and cannot wait to come back! Wish I could visit her every week! read more

Highlights A physically and mentally rejuvenating and insightful experience under Susan's attentive, thorough, professional care. Anyone coming for treatment will leave feeling so beautiful and replenished! Treatment I arrived with a general idea of what I wanted: self-pampering from a trusted source, aka Susan, thanks to a friend for her recommendation. This was the second session I've had with Susan and every bit of it is worth raving about as much as the first. After a brief overview of the services as it related to my objective and skin-related needs, Susan gave had me choose between a shorter or longer session. Fifty minutes would be fully adequate for effective treatment but I decided on the 80-minute session to ensure a deeply relaxing experience--50 would be gone too soon for me personally! Between the Luminesce Facial, which is great for anti-aging and AHA Rapid Exfoliator, featuring a glycolic acid peel, exfoliation and hydration, I went with the latter. Susan also went above and beyond, adding Chinese Facial Gua Sha to my package. After cleansing and skin examination, Susan focused on applying pressure points to my head, face, neck and upper back, which almost immediately altered my complexion! It was night and day seeing the contrast of the before and after, mind you this was maybe 10-15 minutes into the treatment. The experience was very well-rounded. Each step of the process was accompanied by Susan's knowledge and observation on what she was seeing in my skin and advice how to take better care based on proven facts, studies and best practices. Many of her explanations would fortify a more sustainable lifestyle--tokens of wisdom anyone could apply to their lives, really! The best face wash or skincare product, for example, is "whatever works best with your own skin". I'll be sharing this experience for the years to come. Susan will make you feel young again at any age. Facility Clean, intimate, just spacious enough, comfortable and easy to find. Easy street parking. read more

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Susan works magic! I went in for a facial yesterday and it was possibly one of the best experiences I've had (and I've been to many estheticians in LA). Susan is super friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoys taking care of you. She preemptively explained what she would be doing and applying to my skin and the atmosphere she creates is so relaxing. I was laying on the table hoping my session wouldn't end! My advice, book the 80 minutes.. it's so worth it. 50 minutes went by too fast! Woke up this morning and my skin looked/felt amazing! read more

I was really struggling with my skin when I came in to see Susan. Not only was she incredibly friendly and helpful listening to my concerns she also took a realistic approach by explaining to me all of the different reasons my skin could've been breaking out! She has becomes my own personal skincare consultant and tracks my progress with each facial and makes adjustments. Love that she incorporates Eastern medicine and Chinese acupuncture theory with high quality skin care products. Feels like the best of both worlds. I always look forward to my time with Susan - well worth the $! read more

Susan is easily the best esthetician ever! She doesn't just care about your face but also your BODY! She gave me so much great information and explained to me the different acupressure points on my face, head, hands, back and feet! I love her, she was so kind and uplifting! If you want a REAL and HEALTHY facial, she's the one! read more

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Love love love! I came here today for the first time to get a Gua Sha Facial after hearing so many great things about this location and the benefits of Gua Sha. Susan was very sweet and explained step by step her process and what the benefits were. I decided to not do any exfoliation or extractions because I am using Retin-A. I just had facial/neck Gua Sha, mask/moisturizing. I will definitely be returning to get exfoliation. Similar to when you get a back massage and can feel fluid and lactic acid "clicking" or moving; my face was doing the same thing! Afterwords my cheekbones were definitely more defined and my eyes are visibly brighter. I am going to try Gua Sha at night on my own and come to see Susan every 3-4 weeks :) read more

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I had never had a facial before, saw Susan's great reviews and had to book! She was so nice, explaining the whole process and always making sure I was relaxed and comfortable. She didn't force any extractions if they weren't ready, so I was able to walk out glowing instead of with red bumps. My skin tone appeared more even and my pores were definitely smaller. I'll be visiting her again the next time I'm in LA! read more

Forever Young By Susan - Skin Care Near Me - El Segundo, California

Susan is amazing. Her knowledge of skin treatment and how to detox is incredible. The atmosphere is exceptionally relaxing and professional. This was my first experience and as a man has not been in my normal routine of taking care of my health. I will certainly make Forever Young by Susan a health priority like going to the gym. read more

I only had one facial with Susan and I have noticed a difference in less congestion in my skin ever since. I've also broken out less and suffered less severity in hormonal acne when I had my monthly gift. The facial was $100 but I got $10 off since my friend referred me. The facilities look new and are super clean. Susan is very sweet and seems knowledgeable without selling/forcing her services on me, which I really appreciate! read more

Amazing experience! Will be coming back in 2 months! Very gentle hands, loved her attitude!

Susan is amazing! I couldn't believe how much brighter and lifted my face looked after my first facial. I've seen her twice and will continue to see her. She is very thorough and is extremely knowledgeable about skin health. It is truly a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. read more

I finally went to get a facial for the very first time and enjoyed every minute of it, definitely got a lot more than I expected! Susan was very sweet, informative, and thorough! She analyzed my skin and created a custom facial to not only detox and cleanse my skin, but help healthy acne on my face. The ambiance was perfect, I learned a lot about facials plus things to do at home to care for my skin. I plan on getting facials once a month now. I'll definitely be back. read more

Hi Susan Thanks for today's treatment,my face look me incredibly different this evening. I have never experienced such quick and incredible results. And I learned a lot from you. Ipek read more

SO glad I was able to get a facial from Susan!! After 3 years of neglecting my skin, I was a little timid to get back into a spa, but Susan was so helpful in giving me advice on how to maintain my skin with my busy schedule and setting more reachable goals. I love also that she doesn't push certain skincare brands on you, but rather, encourages you to find the ones that work best for you and that it's not how much you spend on fancy brands. She was also very good at identifying sensitive areas of my skin that I didn't even know about that I can pay more attention to in the future. And can we talk about the facial- MOST relaxing facial EVER! I went in just expecting to just have some peels and facial massaging (like I said, it's been awhile since I've done this), but WOW. She went from steaming to exfoliation to extractions to peels to a paraffin wax treatment on my hands to a neck and back massage to another mask to this fancy contraption that closed up my pores, all in ONE hour. My mind is still blown and I literally came out GLOWING. I can't wait for the next one - thank you so much Susan!! read more

LOVE, Love, love this shop and Susan is absolutely the best esthetician. She is attentive and knowledgeable in her field. The Best in the Business!!!! read more

Susan is a warm, friendly, and professional esthetician. My skin always looks refreshed and glows after a visit with her. I love that she is working independently and the fact that her clients have followed her demonstrates how talented she truly is. Susan takes the time to check-in with you, pays attention to the needs of your skin, and encourages self-care. read more

Just finished having an amazing facial ... If you are looking for a first class experience - come see Susan...:) read more

Susan is so knowledgeable. I love her work. My skin was lowing afterwards! AND my cheekbones were higher. WHAT MAGIC IS THIS.

I went in for my first facial and it was amazing. I got the Gua Shua facial. Susan was so nice and did a wonderful message, she hit some acupuncture spots that left me feeling so light and relaxed. I would go back in a heart beat! read more

Had my first facial with Susan and I think I'm locked in for life! Lol. First of all, her El Segundo location is very clean and lovely, super easy to park. Second, Susan is so charming and knowledgeable. Her passion for everlasting beauty shows through her work and her own ageless face. After my first facial with her, my face not just brighter, toned and glowing but I felt my neck and shoulder's pain are gone! Yes, gone! Because she mixes amazing face, neck and shoulder massage into the process. She gave me a throughly acupuncture massage on the crucial points of my face, neck and shoulder, an truly the "beauty is from within' facial treatment that is worth of my time and money!! I am so impressed and happy that I found her. read more

Susan is the best! I have not had any facial done in such a long time and I was nervous to look for one because not everyone can make you walk out feeling like you are in heaven, Susan can! It was the best experience I've ever had. She is such a warming person a total sweetheart. She makes you feel very welcomed , the room is a perfect size and has perfect relaxing vibe going on. You would wanna stay and sleep there! her hands are total magic I'll tell ya, she knows exactly what she is doing especially when doing the acupressure massage and Chinese gua sha. I walked in with so much tension and so much stress , I walked out feeling like a feather floating in an air. She made my experience so amazing I was thrilled, all of my tension and stress was just gone, I immediately felt like a newborn. That is when I realized how important it is to get such experience for ourselves. I am definitely coming back to her! I had Youth Building Facial 80 min and will be trying others as well. Amazing amazing amazing' ! I would recommend to everyone to check her out you won't regret. read more

Susan was absolutely amazing! I booked a modeling gig for tomorrow and she made time to see me this evening last minute. She was so thorough and informative. She did such a good job and was so nice and welcoming. One of the best facial experiences I have ever had!!! Thank you so much Susan! :) read more

One of the best facials I have had was with Susan! She took the time to assess and started with a detox routine involving eastern healing techniques ( which I love as they are very effective). By the time she was done , my face and mind felt so refreshed ! She is very patient and knowledgeable and I highly recommend her. read more

This was my first facial and I was left so relaxed and renewed! I didn't know the power of a deep facial. I'm incredibly stressed and in my 30's saw a reinsurance of acne. Susan helped me also learn about my face, body, and stress- especially want I can do inside and out to improve my health. I don't post much, but found this experience important to let the world know about her! read more

Hands down the best facial in the world!!! Susan has extensive knowledge about skin, health, detoxing, meridians, the lymphatic system and how to detox both the skin and the surrounding tissue so that you truly leave with healthier skin and a healthier body! Her hands are magic! And she is so bright and positive and full of wisdom - I try enjoy my time there with her. It feels so relaxing - I was put into a deep state of relaxation and walked out feeling blissful and as if I was walking on clouds! I'm pretty blown away - this is the best experience I have ever had. Thank you Susan! read more

Susan is AMAZING!!!!! I am so glad she is my face expert! I highly recommend her to everyone. I was getting facials very regularly for more than two decades but due to busy life, receiving facials was neglected for a little more than a year. During this time, my skin was showing signs of stress through built up bumps under the skin & fluids around the eyes. With a regular basic facial I added 30 min additional Chinese Detox facial massage. The lymphatic and Chinese Detox session can be ordered by itself. The result was immediate. My sinus was clearing up. Even though I had a few more spots showing a bit more bumps by the end of the day it did not matter. It was the sign of deeper seated toxin getting drained. When I woke up this morning which is two days after the treatment, my skin is all cleared up. The bonus part is my facial skin is firmer and lifted up. I am 48 years old and this is always a big bonus! The regular price for Chinese Detox is $68. But she offers a package which is buy 4 and get one for free. It is definitely worth it!!! read more

Susan gave me the best facial I've ever had. This is not an exaggeration!!!! Not only does she concentrate on your face she gives an amazing neck and shoulder massage as part of your facial treatment. I left relaxed and with glowing skin. Susan is extremely knowledgeable and very sweet. I can't wait to go back! read more

Susan was wonderful! She was so sweet and very knowledgeable! I felt like a queen when I left because I felt so pampered!! My skin looks amazing and feels super soft! I will be coming back! Thanks again!!! read more

Right when I walked in Susan was so warm and friendly. The space is beautiful. The products great, but most of all she was so knowledgable about healthy skin and she explained so many things in details. I truly enjoyed my relaxing and very very informative Facial. Thank you Susan, I will definitely come back. read more

Loved the custom facial and skin care advice Susan gave me during my first time visit to her studio. She also utilizes acupressure to help with blood circulation and detoxification. I've always been a bit of a chicken when it comes to pore extractions, but Susan made the entire session very soothing and relaxing. Will definitely be back again! read more

I've been going to Susan to get facials for years, so when the Murad Spa closed I, of course, followed her to her new place. She always knows exactly what type of facial your skins needs, gives one of the best facials around and the results of the facial last for week. I wouldn't trust my skin to anyone else!! read more

I have been going to Susan for 5+ years for facials. She knows how to take care of you and your skin's needs. I always walk out with glowing, youthful skin and feel refreshed. It's like getting a facial and massage for the price of one. She tailors the massage to fit the needs of you each time. Her location in El Segundo is in the heart of the city making it convenient to stop in any time of the day. read more

Susan is wonderful. She knows so much about skincare, acupuncture, lymphatic drainage, detoxing and how it all relates to eachother. My skin was glowing and I was so relaxed, I didn't want to get up when it was done! I'll just move in, thanks! I already can't wait until I get another one. Thank you, Susan. I will be referring you to my friends. read more

I had the pleasure of meeting Susan when I was trying out a few facials at the Murad Spa...And I have been going to her ever since. She is so kind, and thorough with her work, and she is very hygienic. She has also helped my skin so much with her facials, and I am very grateful for her services. I've been to her location in Manhattan Beach and it's very comfortable, and a wonderful experience. Thanks Susan! Keep up the amazing work! read more

I started seeing Susan for my facials a few years ago when she was at Murad. She is very knowledgeable and a very caring person! Her facials are the best! I always left her feeling so relaxed and glowing! I am so happy she has finally started her own business. I would highly recommend Susan for all of your skin needs! read more

Susan is absolutely the best at what she does. I'm someone who is very concerned about the proper care of my body,particularly my face. I feel and look amazing aftwards. I'll definitely be booking future appointments. read more

Susan is a treasure! She is not only an extremely talented esthetician using only the best products but also a fountain of knowledge when it comes to skin care, nutrition, and using good common sense in taking care of your whole self. She has a very welcoming and hospitable approach making you relax and totally at ease while she works her magic on your face and skin. She's kind and gentle and really cares about her clients. I don't treat myself to facials often enough but when I do, I'm always excited to see her, first at Murad and now at her own shop in Manhattan Beach. read more