Ilana Goldner Vibrant Skin Care

Ilana is wonderful and caring, and really knows her stuff. Her products smell great, feel great, and don’t make my sensitive skin react badly. She appreciates feedback, and is responsive to any concerns. She is the best value for my money, and I love that I can stroll over to see her. She is thorough and mindful in her work, and enjoys seeing my skin improve with each session. I don’t think she takes credit cards, but accepts PayPal or cash.

If you want the best facial in the bay area; go see Ilana. She uses the micro-​sweep, oxygen jet and many wonderful organic products. The entire process is relaxing, refreshing and re-​juvenating.
I came to Ilana over 5 years ago with dehydrated and lifeless skin. I know look younger, fresher and less tired. Ilana’s products feel great and smell divine,(all organic).
Treat yourself to something very special and make an appointment with Ilana. You will love it!

Ilana is a hidden gem, and if you find her don’t let her go! She offers the most comprehensive and customized facials I have ever had (and I have had a lot of facials) for incredibly affordable price compared to traditional salons. I had horrible back and face acne due including cystic and she diligently worked with me to transform my skin through a combination of treatments (micodermabrasian, peels, oxygen treatment, masks, etc) depending on my progress. She is so committed to working with your individualized needs, I always feel seen and taken care of. Ilana goes above and beyond! She is also so fun to connect with, a wealth of knowledge and exertise, and she gives an AMAZING neck massage at the end that’s included in the treatment!

Ilana has a background in Holistic medicine and is a fomer nurse. She customizes every facial treatment according to the skin reaction. Through a combination of consistent DermaSweep, Salicylic peels, oxygen treatment, and at-​home care, MY ACNE IS FINALLY UNDER CONTROL AND SKIN IS SMOOTH.
My story:
I’ve struggled with acne since I was a teenager (15+ years). I’ve been through everything you can think of — drugstore to department store to prescription products to various antibiotic medications. When I came home from college, I broke out in cysts all over my face. Accutane was the only prescription that put my breakouts under control. But such potent medication gave me extreme side effects — no alcohol consumption due to strain on liver, skin sensitivity with sun exposure and other irritants such as waxing and minor scrapes and burns, and skin dryness from head to toe.
Accutane is a once in a lifetime medication and cleared my skin completely but the treatment of Accutane cannot exceed six months, About three to four months after the treatment, acne started to appear again; I was desperate for help. My dermatologist said there was no treatment stronger than Accutane and the only option left is topical products. Still was not satisfied with results, I turned to aesthetics.
MANY AESTHETICIANS LATER, I FOUND ILANA THROUGH HOMERUN. All my previous aestheticians were advocates of steam, extractions and harsh crystal microdermabrasions. I can’t even begin to tell you how long it would take my skin to recover from the procedure; I felt as if my skin was getting worse every time I walked out of the facial room. Instead, Ilana uses something called a DermaSweep which exfoliates while sucking up all the dirt from under the skin — NO IRRITATION WHATSOEVER. Thank goodness I stayed with Ilana (two years and counting)!!!

My life experience with professional aestheticians are numerous and span coast to coast. I have been going to Ilana for the past 6 months and have found her to be not only the most qualified but the nicest person ever! My skin has never looked better in such a short time; I’m getting compliments from strangers-I’m 65! Ilana has magical, skilled hands and products that make it all work. I so appreciate her expertise and honest evaluation of my aging skin. She has made me feel 20 years younger! Don’t walk, run and make an appointment, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Ilana’s facials (and the products she recommends) have helped my skin so much!!! I was considering going to a dermatologist to help my acne-​prone skin but really didn’t want to have to resort to antibiotics and other strong products. After beginning a schedule of regular facials and using the products daily, my skin is much improved and I have even received complements from my friends on my skin! I notice my skin is smoother, tighter and my pores decrease in size in the days following each facial. I would recommend Ilana to everyone.

I’ve never had a facial, nor could afford to splurge on what I consider to be a luxury. When I received an introductory price offer for a DermaSweep facial through HomeRun, I thought it would be a good opportunity to try it. I am 56, have pale skin and wanted my skin to have a more healthy appearance. Ilana’s facial was more involved than I expected, she explained each step in the process, and I was very happy with the entire experience. Afterwards, I did see some improvement in my face, plus it felt so much smoother and softer. What really thrilled me though was my décolletage area. I have what I thought was permanent redness (sun damage) from several years of neglecting to protect it with sunscreens. The redness was dramatically reduced after the procedure and now, 3 full days later, the redness has not returned. It’s quite a drive for me to get to Ilana’s home as I live in the East Bay, but I will definitely return to her for another facial.

This is the first time I’ve had a facial actually improve my skin, rather than just a pleasant, lotion-​ey experience. Ilana offers facials that are highly customized and highly affordable, mine included a cleanse, light peel, microdermabrasion, oxygen therapy, and mask for ¹⁄₅^th the price of other spas. Incredible.
I personally really appreciated her long history in healthcare. I’m an MD and being able to get scientifically sound answers to skin care questions was both reassuring and highly educational.
Please note that Ilana performs the facials in her home in a special back room. I liked the lack of a commercial environment, but it may not be for everyone. Her neighbor also goes bonkers if you aren’t incredibly careful about shutting the gate quietly– you’ve been warned! Cash (preferred) or Paypal only.

Ilana is a generous and kind woman, and she is very skilled at skin care. She is also a nurse. Absolute thumbs up.

I had the BEST experience with Ilana! I have received facials from the fanciest spas around and this one tops them all! Ilana took her time to understand my pain points, explain her recommendations, and do the most thorough facial I have ever received. Not only is the service best in class, so are her prices! Her flat rate includes EVERYTHING she recommends (which in my case was microdermabrasion, acid peel, AND oxygen)!!
I already booked my next appointment and can’t wait!

I broke out on my neck horribly due to stress. The acne left discoloration spots (not scars thank God!) and in one session my neck looked 80% better and back to it’s normal skin texture! I have gone back once more and it keeps healing and improving. It has improved my self esteem!
Ilana is awesome. She is friendly and she talks you through all the steps and answers any questions you may have. She customizes the treatment to you and your skin type. She is a former nurse and she takes care in making sure you are getting what your skin needs. Highly recommend Ilana!

Ilana does an amazing job of customizing the treatment and taking so much care to provide the best for your skin. I have gotten compliments on my skin already after just a couple of facials. I really notice an improvement in my skin looking younger looking and brighter.

I just received my first facial ever from Ilana and believe me when I say that is was an amazing experience. Ilana made me feel completely comfortable about the whole procedure. She took the time to learn about my overall health, skin history, and lifestyle in order to deliver a completely custom treatment. I’ve already scheduled my next appointment and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their skin!

Ilana is an amazing practitioner. She is not only an expert in skin care but provides an intuitive sense of what you need when you are with her. I have always felt healthier and more at peace with my looks and life when I leave her wonderful space. She rocks…

I have received many facials from Ilana over the years and they have always been excellent. She customizes to treatment to my skin; not a ‘standardized’ treatment. Ilana also did my eyebrows with Soft Touch permanent makeup. She corrected one eyebrow that was dropped due to surgery and now both eyebrows are at the same height, something that I had been wanting to accomplish for many years! I highly recommend Ilana to anyone who wants top quality care for their skin to look more vibrant, healthy and younger.