The Gene-ius

We spoke with HydroPeptide’s lead aesthetician Erin Larson about the truths and myths of detoxing the skin, as well as why it’s so important to detox in the first place. What does it mean to detox your skin? There are a lot of myths about what detoxing means, for example, we don’t mean we are pulling heavy metals or “toxins” out of our skin. The word “toxin” is overused in the world of detox and it is usually just used to scare people. The word doesn’t even get defined as a specific ingredient or set of ingredients. But in the...

  Looking for an expert in skin? Meet Hillary Robinson, the department lead aesthetician for Hiatus Spa in Austin. She's extremely passionate about the health of her clients' skin, and it's shown throughout the almost 7 years of working at Hiatus. What was the path that led you into the spa industry? I’ve been a spa lover and skin care enthusiast my entire life, but it wasn’t until my early 30s that the idea of being an esthetician became a reality. Whenever I booked a spa appointment (which was always for a facial), I would spend most of my appointment time...

Hiatus spa has become a fixture in Texas as one of its most luxurious and popular spas. With 5 locations already across the state and 2 more on the way in Fort Worth and Dallas, the owners of the spa really seem to know what their guests are looking for when it comes to skincare, massage, and relaxation. We spoke with co-founder of Hiatus Spa Sheila Garrison about what makes Hiatus so successful and unique.  What is Hiatus’ approach to skincare?  We know skincare can be overwhelming if not a bit intimidating, which is why we take an eclectic and...

Collagen is the essential protein that gives your skin its firmness, elasticity, and smooth, youthful-looking appearance. But as we age, collagen naturally declines. HydroPeptide has spent more than two decades studying this process. The result is NIMNI™ Technology—a patented collagen-support complex created in partnership with world-renowned collagen researcher Dr. Marcel Nimni.