Licensed Esthetician · Pinole, CA19 years licensedBy appointment
Amber's Essential Touch Where Skin Meets Soul Book Now

Professional Skincare Sanctuary

Where your skin is
understood, not just treated.

Personalized rituals. Real education. Care for every tone, every age, and every skin story.

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Black-owned Skin and Soul Healer Results-focused 19 years licensed

Amber, licensed esthetician and owner of Amber's Essential Touch1622 Michael Dr · Pinole ↗

This is more than skincare. This is self-care, self-respect, and coming home to yourself.

— Amber

Why clients stay

Care built to be returned to.

  • Preservation

    The practice protects and nourishes your natural brilliance.

  • Expert Hands

    Skilled. Intuitive. Results you can trust.

  • Sanctuary

    A calm space to be held, reset, and restored.

  • Botanical Ritual

    Nature's finest ingredients. Elevated with care.

  • Inclusive Care

    For every tone, every age, every skin story.

Intentional care

Care selected for the skin you are in.

Consultation, practice, aftercare. Every ritual is shaped around the skin Amber is holding.

  • A customized facial treatment being applied to a client's skin
    Facials

    Customized Facials

    Relax, reset and reveal your glow with a facial made just for your skin.

    70–90 minFrom $85

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  • A skincare professional applying a chemical peel with a fan brush
    Peels

    Chemical Peels

    Improve tone, texture and clarity with professional peels for real results.

    Consultation-ledPeel included in $150 customized facial

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  • A professional waxing treatment being applied to a client's lower leg
    Waxing

    Full Body Waxing

    Smooth, confidence-boosting results. Brazilian specialist.

    Face and bodyFrom $10

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  • A lash artist applying individual wispy lash extensions
    Lashes

    Individual Wispy Lashes

    Enhance your natural beauty with soft, fluffy, custom lash sets.

    VariesFan cluster D curl · $60 intro

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  • A client receiving professional LED light therapy
    LED

    LED Light Therapy

    Support calm and renewed-looking skin with LED technology.

    30 min$50

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  • A radio frequency facial treatment along a client's jawline
    Advanced

    Radio Frequency Facial

    Also available. Ask at consultation whether your skin is a candidate.

    Consultation-ledPrice confirmed after consultation

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Pricing note. Basic facials begin at $85, the customized facial is $150, LED is $50, and waxing options begin at $10. Standalone peel and radio-frequency pricing is confirmed after consultation.

Amber, licensed esthetician and owner of Amber's Essential TouchA customized facial treatment being applied to a client's skin

The woman behind the touch

Expert care, made personal.

Amber's Essential Touch is rooted in the belief that every person deserves to understand their skin and receive care shaped around their actual needs.

Amber pairs professional technique with attentive, human care — creating a treatment experience where clients are seen, informed, and respected.

  • Licensed Esthetician — CA Board of Barbering & Cosmetology
  • Licensed 19 years · business owner 16 years
  • Brazilian waxing specialist
  • Black/woman-owned home business
  • 4.9 ★ across 25 reviews
  • Consultation-driven protocol
Meet Amber

Established trust

Proof you can verify.

  • ★★★★★
    4.9 out of 5
    Across 25 verified reviews
  • ★★★★★
    16 years in business
    An established independent practice
  • ★★★★★
    19 years licensed
    Professional skincare experience

"I've been a client of Amber's for over a decade. Her dedication to the quality of her work and genuine care to ensure a relaxing experience has been consistent and unwavering. Amber welcomes you into her space which can only be described as a pristine, warm source of rejuvenation with a full menu of services inclusive of everyone."

Jamiah P.Verified client review

"Amber is an amazing person, and skilled at her trade."

Benjamin J.Verified client review
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The practice

Essential, like water.
Preserved, like diamonds.

Your skin is the most valuable material you will ever live in. Its worth is not created by treatment. It is recognized through care.

Amber combines trained judgment, attentive upkeep, and treatment shaped around the skin in front of her.

A best friend recognizes your worth.
A professional knows how to preserve it.

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What brings you in?

Breakouts and acne Dark spots and uneven tone Dryness and dehydration Sensitivity and redness Fine lines and visible aging I am not sure

The process

How care begins.

  1. 01

    Consult

    Amber listens, assesses, and understands your skin, routine, and goals.

  2. 02

    Treat

    Amber selects professional techniques and products according to what your skin needs now.

  3. 03

    Preserve

    You leave with aftercare guidance and a plan for maintaining your results.

The care pathway

Progress is built in the details.

  • 01

    Understand

    Your goals, routine, sensitivities, and current skin condition shape the starting point.

  • 02

    Customize

    Professional techniques and products are selected for the skin Amber sees that day.

  • 03

    Maintain

    Clear aftercare and a realistic treatment rhythm help preserve visible progress.

Individual care. Results vary by skin condition, treatment sequence, and adherence to aftercare. No specific outcome is guaranteed.

Purely Essential

Care that continues at home.

Head to toe. All skin types, all ages, all bodies.

  • Golden botanical oil tested on a dark ceramic palette beside evening primrose

    Purely Essential Virgin Oil

    Four virgin oils blended for intentional skin care. Shaving, cleansing, aftercare.

    2 oz $188 oz $50

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  • The airy whipped texture of botanical body butter beside fresh coconut

    Whipped Body Butter

    Shea, mango, and kokum whipped with unscented oil. Dense moisture without weight.

    4 oz $208 oz $4012 oz $60

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  • A botanical skincare ritual arranged with oil, body butter, primrose, coconut, hibiscus, linen, and quartz

    Starter Ritual Kit

    A 2 oz oil, a 4 oz butter, and one crystal-infused blend. The gentlest way to begin.

    $75Three-piece set

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The mission

Skincare is care.
It belongs within wellness.

Amber's Essential Touch offers donation-based facials for teens and seniors — for skin learning itself for the first time, and skin that has carried a whole life.

Supported regimens. Care that does not ask you to earn it.

Support the mission Book a donation facial

Donations support services directly. Not tax-deductible unless a fiscal sponsor is confirmed.

Visit

A private spa in Pinole.

Location
1622 Michael Dr, Pinole, CA 94564
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Appointments
By appointment. Choose a preferred date and time in the booking request; Amber confirms directly.
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Plan your visit

Request the date and part of day that works best. Amber will reply with the closest available appointment.

Choose a preferred visit

Before your visit. A 24-hour cancellation notice is requested. First-time facial clients with sensitivity may need a patch test. Guardians must be present for a first visit by anyone under 18.

By appointment

Ready to place your skin in expert hands?

Choose your service and a preferred visit window. Amber confirms the exact appointment directly.

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