A quieter kind of beauty.   Hermosa Beach, California
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Buccal specialist · Facial ritualist

A softer face.
A quieter mind.

Sculptural facial massage, buccal intraoral work and restorative skincare with Candice in Hermosa Beach.

01 / Sculptural facial massage

More than a facial

For the skin you’re in.
And the soul beneath.

There is a particular kind of care that lets you stop doing and simply receive. Here, thoughtful skincare, skilled facial bodywork and soulful presence come together in a ritual shaped around you.

The difference is in the hands

Precise technique.
Deeply personal care.

Your face tells a story. My work begins by listening.

As a buccal specialist and facial ritualist, Candice blends skilled facial bodywork with a sensitive, intuitive approach. Every session is shaped around your skin, your comfort and what you need that day.

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01 / Release

A specialty in the jaw.

Consent-based buccal intraoral massage meets external facial fascia work and sculptural touch. Particular attention is given to the cheeks and jaw, with techniques adapted for clients seeking ease from facial tightness and clenching-related tension.

02 / Replenish

Care that goes beyond the face.

Gentle lymphatic drainage and nourishing skincare are paired with generous neck, scalp and décolleté work. Arms and hands are included, creating a connected experience rather than a facial that stops at the jawline.

03 / Reconnect

Intuition, grounded in presence.

Licensed since 2004, Candice brings years of hands-on experience and a background in yoga, guided imagery and somatic awareness. Pressure, pace and optional ceremonial elements are tailored to help you settle, soften and simply receive.

Candice’s hands performing sculptural facial massage

The signature experience · 70 minutes · $285

The Ritual.

Your skin. Your energy. Your ritual.

A bespoke evolution of the traditional facial. Facial fascia release, sculptural massage, lymphatic drainage, pressure points and gentle stretching meet replenishing skincare and intuitive energy work. Buccal intraoral massage may be included with your consent, when appropriate.

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Candice, founder and facial ritualist at Ritual Skin + Soul
Candice Carbone · Licensed esthetician since 2004

Meet your facial ritualist

Skilled hands.
A warm heart.

I’m Candice. Licensed esthetician, buccal specialist and the hands behind Ritual Skin + Soul. My work brings careful technique and intuition into the same room, so your facial feels as personal as it is restorative.

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Code of Harmony Sensitive Skin Bundle: botanical cleanser, mist, barrier cream and balm
Code of Harmony · Photo courtesy of Code of Harmony

Beautiful formulas. Thoughtful care.

Plant-powered care.
Woven into every facial.

Code of Harmony is part of every Ritual Skin + Soul facial. These botanical-rich formulas bring beautiful textures and purposeful care to the treatment room: gentle cleansing, hydrating mists and layers of nourishing serums, oils, creams and balms, chosen for your skin that day.

Paired with attentive hands-on work, they help replenish moisture and support your skin barrier. Continue the ritual at home with a thoughtfully chosen routine.

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Words from the ritual room

Care you can feel.

A personal touch

“Candice has the magic touch.”
Blair Berndes Google review excerpt

Beyond the facial

“So much more than a facial!”
Sheryl Curcio Google review excerpt
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Selected excerpts from client reviews originally posted on Google. Individual experiences vary.

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Skin wisdom, thoughtfully shared.Explore the journal Meet the Ritual community

Your invitation to exhale

Let yourself be
beautifully cared for.

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