Welcome to my skincare sanctuary— a space where self-care goes beyond skin deep.
My Skin Philosophy
Your skin is an extension of your nervous system.
I’m Savannah Matos, licensed esthetician and founder of Skin Savvy. I began my esthetics journey 5 years ago in San Antonio, Texas. When it comes to caring for the skin my approach is that you should always aim to treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.
My holistic approach to esthetics prioritizes skin health through intentional touch, massage-based techniques and nervous system regulation. Skin Savvy treatments are highly individualized combining advanced facial massage, manual lymphatic drainage, intuitive assessment, and integrative modalities to support barrier function, circulation, lymphatic flow, and overall skin resilience. Each treatment is designed to calm the nervous system, encourage balance, and create long-term skin resilience—because true results come from regulation, connection, and intention, not just products. When there is stress and imbalances in the body, skin conditions such as acne, irritations, and premature signs of aging can manifest on our skin.
I take the same “inside-outside” approach with my acne clients. Traditional acne specialists look at purely physical, surface-level factors. They fail to miss the deeper signs and imbalances beyond the surface. By taking a holistic approach to acne, we are working WITH the skin, supporting deeper-seated healing and longer lasting results.
My facials address all ages, skin types, and conditions ranging from acne to aging, from rosacea to hyperpigmentation.
What To Expect
Skin Savvy skin rituals are massage focused and include fascia sculpting/myofascial release, intraoral (buccal) massage and/or manual lymphatic drainage. Sessions can include a combination of modalities such as gua sha, honey tapping, facial cupping, facial reflexology, kansa wand, high frequency and Celluma LED Light Therapy.
Every facial includes a luxurious double cleanse, exfoliation, extractions (if necessary), mask and finishing products.
Modalities
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Myofascial release is a type of massage that works with the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles.
This technique helps to release tension and adhesions in the scalp, face, neck and chest which can improve fine lines and wrinkles, enhance facial contours, reduce puffiness and improve skin tone and texture.
For everyone! Especially great for those with dehydrated, acneic, or aging skin concerns.
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Intraoral massage also known as buccal massage, is a technique that involves massaging the inner cheeks and jawline through the mouth. This approach works on deeper facial muscles and can help relieve tension and sculpt facial contours.
The massage can be customized to the individual's needs and preferences, and the pressure can be adjusted accordingly.
Great for TMJD symptoms such as teeth grinding, clenching, jaw pain and headaches. Also intended for those concerned with sagging, wrinkles, lines and asymmetry in the lower half of the face.
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), works the lymphatic system with extremely gentle specialized skin stretches.
When our lymphatic system is blocked and can’t function properly and the fluid accumulates, this is very likely to become visible on our skin.
For those with: acne, rosacea, eczema, redness, hyperpigmentation, inflammation, puffiness and swelling.
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LED light therapy is a low-level light therapy system that uses specific wavelengths of light, including blue, red, and near-infrared to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. It is used to treat a variety of conditions, including acne, wrinkles, aging skin, and pain.
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A high-frequency wand is a skincare tool that uses a gentle electrical current to deliver benefits like reducing acne and improving skin tone. It's a handheld device with electrodes (typically argon or neon gas) that emit oxygen, stimulating circulation and collagen production, and killing acne-causing bacteria.
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Honey tapping is an ancient technique that’s been used for centuries to provide a range of skin benefits.
Honey is applied to the skin and then gently massaged using a patting, rolling, or kneading motion. This approach of applying honey to the skin and “tapping” utilizes the honey’s sticky texture to help separate the skin from underlying tissue. This in turn helps facilitate lymphatic drainage, enhance circulation, and strengthen connective tissue.
The process gently exfoliates and leaves your skin feeling plump and firm. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory components in the honey help to soothe your skin, kill bacteria, hydrate, and even accelerate your skin’s healing process.
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Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that uses a smooth-edged stone to gently glide across the skin in specific motions. This modality enhances circulation and relaxation, supports lymphatic drainage, relieves facial tension and alleviates stress.
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All skincare rituals include herbal steam and herb-infused steam towels.