Welcome to Sofya's European Skin Care, your premier destination for beautiful and radiant skin in Santa Clarita.
Since 1996, countless people have come to Sofya's because of the knowledge, expertise, and quality of customer care.
Whether you are female or male, regardless of your age or background, our skin care professionals can develop a custom treatment that's right for your skin.
For over 17 years, Sofya's has enjoyed continuous growth and popularity in the Santa Clarita Valley
Don't take our word for it. Check out our testimonials and see what our customers are saying. Our success is due primarily to word of mouth.
Sofya's also offers a line of top quality products,
including organic products, Epicuren, Jadience, EMK Placental, and Jane Iredale Skin Care Makeup, all of which are available for purchase at our salon. Click here to learn more about our products.
Voted "The Best Skin Care Salon" in Santa Clarita by readers of The Signal Newspaper, Sofya's is a hidden treasure nestled in the hills of Canyon Country, California.
In an article written about the salon, Fran Conaway of 'The Magazine of Santa Clarita' wrote, "Sofya features the highest quality skincare products and services."
Staff
Sofya Gelberg
Sofya, founder of Sofya's European Skin Care, has been a pioneer in her field for over 25 years and is well known for her individual and personal care. Sofya specializes and treats severe and cystic acne, with noticeable results after the first treatment. Sofya features the highest quality skin care products and services. "Because your skin is as individual as you are, ever facial is designed to meet your specific needs. I treat the problem," she explains, so every facial is different. "I cannot imagine my life without being able to help others. I try and pass on the knowledge I have to others who are in need of my help. It makes me happy to see satisfied and thankful customers after they see results on their skin, especially the ones who had lost hope because they did not see results anywhere else they went."
Anna Shersher
Anna has been a licensed esthetician for more than 12 years. She excels at pain free waxing and has worked at Sofya's since they first opened their salon in September of 2000. Clients rave about Anna, saying she has a gentle touch and is very precise. She is a perfectionist and her clients always leave happy and satisfied with the results.
Facials
All facials are 60 minutes long (excludes Back Facial). Package Discounts available. Add LED Light Therapy to any facial for $39. LED Light Therapy is a state-of-the-art skin care technology that diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. This therapy also helps treat acne and promotes collagen regeneration to leave your skin smoother, tighter, and more radiant. We provide chemical free facials.
We use the DiamondTome wet / dry microdermbrasion system to provide optimum results.
(per treatment)$135.00
Hydrotherapy Facial
Hydrotherapy Facial is great for melasma, brown spots, wrinkles, fine lines, oil and acne prone skin, and for individuals who want deep exfoliation and deep product penetration. We use state-of-the-art technology that allows us to customize treatments for your individual skin type. The results are instant.
(per treatment)$125.00
Acne Facial
Our Acne Facial is focused on the primary causes of severe acne, including inflamation, bacteria, and oil production. We utilize a unique combination of acne treatments, which include exfoliating enzymes and probiotics, as an alternative to traditional methods. Acne Facials are great for individuals looking for an effective solution that will result in a noticeably clearer complexion.
(per treatment)$115.00
Brightening Facial
The Brightening Facial will leave your face smooth and graceful. Our process will decrease the visibility of hyperpigmentation and uneveness in your skin tone.
(per treatment)$115.00
Epicuren Signature Facial
This facial is great for just about anyone who wants to feel the lasting effects of a truly superior facial treatment. This facial consists of a three-layer enzymatic treatment designed to nourish, replenish, and rejuvenate skin cells while stimulating capillary flow within the skin. This is one of the most effective facial treatments for exfoliating, toning, and collagen stimulation, which dramatically lifts, tightens, and firms facial skin.
(per treatment)$125.00
Jadience Facial
The Jadience® Facial utilizes the healing powers of the jade stone, used throughout history to uncover skin radience. This facial is designed to detoxify, exfoliate, and treat and moisturize your skin. The Jadience® facial is good for sensitive skin, Rosacea, and post-op.
(per treatment)$125.00
Oxygen Facial
The Oxygen Facial is a treatment to help transport huge volumes of oxygen to skin tissues, activating the tissue-breathing process and triggering the formation of collagen and elastins.
(per treatment)$115.00
Back Facial
A back facial will help to clean, tone, and exfoliate acne prone skin, as well as kill the bacteria. This treatment helps people who have acne prone, naturally dry skin or who have damage due to the sun or wind.
Starting At$85.00
Waxing
Natural Waxing Services
Sofya's uses the highest quality organic wax combined with our unique techniques. This makes your waxing experience as smooth and painless as possible. (We always wear gloves). Our wax is imported from Italy. It is organic and great for sensitive skin.
Eyebrows
Starting At$18.00
Eyebrow Arch/Shaping
$23.00
Eyebrow Tweezing
$23.00
Cheeks
$18.00
Chin
$15.00
Lip
$10.00
Ears
$18.00
Neck
$20.00
Underarms
$20.00
Stomach
Starting At$25.00
Shoulders
Starting At$25.00
Bikini Line
Starting At$30.00
Brazilian
Starting At$65.00
Buttocks
$35.00
Half Arms
$45.00
Full Arms
$65.00
Half Legs
$55.00
Full Legs
$75.00
Half Back
Starting At$25.00
Full Back
Starting At$55.00
Chest
Starting At$55.00
Massage
Sofya's uses only the finest massage products including Epicuren and Jadience. We also offer gluten-free creams for those who are gluten intolerant. Package Discounts available.
Swedish Massage
Recognized for its health enhancing effects. It soothes aches and pains, and facilitates the body's own healing power. From the very young to the aging, this massage helps with your relaxation and well-being.
60 Minutes$65.00
90 Minutes$97.00
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue work adds pressure to the body to increase the effect on areas with stronger needs. Pressure points or trigger points are used, as well as strong heavy strokes, to increase blood flow in aching muscles.
60 Minutes$85.00
90 Minutes$115.00
Jade Total Body Detox Massage - Most Popular
Effectively increases chi, removes toxins, and rebalances internal organ systems so that they function at optimal levels. This massage is also known to improve sleep.
60 Mintues$85.00
90 Mintues$120.00
Detox Body Wrap ((also available)$95.00
Hot Stone Therapy Massage
Our therapuetic, natural healing massage stones have a specific magnetic quality that makes them beneficial for hot stone therapy s. Stones are used as a massage tool to open and warm the muscle tissue making it more susceptible to the therapy.
60 Mintues$85.00
90 Mintues$120.00
Pregnancy Massage
You will experience great benefits which include the relief of muscle aches and joint pains, back pain, and improvement of circulation. Also helps with relaxation, which can decrease insomnia, as well as swelling, which can be reduced in such places as hands and lower legs.
60 Mintues$65.00
90 Mintues$97.00
Back/Neck/Shoulder Massage
This is a relaxing massage concentrating on the back, neck and shoulder muscles. The is designed to relax and ease tension in the areas of the body where muscle problems most often occur.
30 Mintues$45.00
A la Carte Items
Add to any massage:
Hot Stones
$20.00
Aromatherapy
$20.00
Scalp Massage
$20.00
Foot Reflexology
$20.00
Products
Our products don't contain any oils, dyes, parabens, or added chemicals. Sofya's European Skin Care proudly uses and sells these fine product lines:
Epicuren
Jadience
EMK Placental
Jane Iredale Skin Care Makeup
Gunilla of Sweden
Organic Skin Care Products
Testimonials
Lisa
Just wanted to say: you are a miracle worker! I spent hundreds of dollars sending my daughter to dermatologists, and on medications, creams, lotions, etc... I am so happy we found you and my daughters skin looks AMAZING!
Allie
I came to you as a freshman in high school With very bad acne all over my face. I used to wear a lot of makeup to cover all of it up and I didn't really have any confidence because of the condition of my skin. During my first facial I was in tears because my skin was so painful and I just wanted to get it better. After the facial my skin changed drastically. I am now a senior in high school and I rarely ever have break outs and if I do it's very minor. You have completely changed my life. I tried Proactiv, Clinique and even an antibiotic from a dermatologist but you were the only person that helped me when none of those products worked. Thank you so much Sofya!
Banks
Before I came to you, I was miserable. I never wanted to look anyone straight in the face because of how embarrassed I was of my acne. I was going to a dermatologist for about 8 months who prescribed heavy duty antibiotics ad topical treatments. All this made my skin worse. If fact, it spread to my chest, back, and arms. After a consultation with you, I felt a shard of hope. Improvement came immediately after your first treatment. And now almost 2 months later my acne is cleared and I feel I can go off to college no longer embarrassed of my appearance. I would like to sincerely thank you Sofya for your optimism and expert knowledge and giving me confidence to hang in there with you.
When I started coming here, you were my last hope before accutane. I had tried literally everything and nothing had helped. I was at my end and hated seeing people and going to work. You were the first person to look deeper than just on the surface of the issue; you looked at the cause. Thank you for my beautiful skin.
Paula
I'm thrilled with the beautiful shaping of my eyebrows done by Anna. How lucky am I to know of someone with such talent and a sweet young lady...lucky me. I must send my friend another note thanking her again for sharing this treasure with me.
Sammy Whitney Miss SCV
Thank you. I really appreciate all you have done for my skin. You are a beautiful person.
Nick
In just over a month's time you have helped so much in clearing up Brian's face. High school football and hormones cause Brian's acne to break out uncontrollably. Dermatologists were not able to help him with medication, but your facials, treatments, and nutritional counseling made the difference for him. His skin looks so much better which has made him a much happier teenager. We appreciate your dedication.
Casey
I just want to tell you how much I appreciate you and Anna. Your products are unbelievable. The resurfacing facials I get have gotten me a lot of compliments
Brandi
Thank you so very much for your kindness and for your loving heart.
Stephanie
I want to thank you for being the wonderful, special person that you are. Also, thank you for being a friend and helping me take care of myself.
Ariana
Wow Sofya!! My skin looks amazing! I remember having acne problems since I was 10 years old and always feeling uncomfortable about my skin. When I started Junior High School, it began to be a really bad problem and I tried EVERYTHING! All of the latest acne treatments, Proactiv, the dermatologist, and nothing seemed to help. When I came to you, I was willing to do anything, I was determined to make it work. My skin started to get better so quickly. Thank you so much, you've changed my life for the better along with making my skin beautiful.
Angie, Alyssa, and Aimee
We so enjoy coming to Sofya's. My daughter and I always leave feeling cared for and pampered. We appreciate all you TLC you give us.
Melissa
I don't know where to start. The waxing, facials, and massages are such a rejuvenating experience for my mind, body and soul. I don't know what I would do without you guys.
Danielle
Just a quick note to let the both of you know how honored I am to have met you. Sofya, you taught me how to take care of my skin and ways to remember, that your skin is one of your most important assets. Anna, you always keep my face looking nice with the finishing touches on my eyebrows. You ladies are so sweet. Thank you for everything.
Amy
You guys are awesome! I wouldn't go to any other place. Thanks so much!
Renee and Dawn
Thank you for ALWAYS helping me and my daughter, Dawn, with keeping our skin clean and healthy.
Nikki
When I first started coming to you, you were my last hope before Accutane. I had tried literally every skin care line and nothing had helped. You were the first person to look deeper than what was on the surface, you looked at the CAUSE. In the first consultation, you had me on a facial and diet regimen, and sure enough my face cleared up. Later I was having issues again, and once again, you figured it out. Now I have healthy skin! Thank you!
Salpie
Thank you so much for the wonderful treatments. You have done wanders to my skin! The first time I came into you salon, I had a positive feeling that this was the only solution. Sofya has extensive knowledge and information about skin and acne. I had terrible cystic acne and after 4 treatments, Sofya did wanders to my skin. I can honestly say that I can walk out the door with minimal to no face powder at all. I'm so happy to say that Sofya's is your only solution to all your skin dilemmas. I sincerely thank you for all your help. My best regards!
Heather
It is so interesting that you have waxed my eyebrows for 15 years! You guys are always so kind and caring. I want to thank you for helping me with my skin and eyebrows, and consequently my self confidence. But what keeps me as your client is your friendship. I am so happy for you and wish you the best of luck. Judging by the looks of your schedule book, I know that you will be very successful and busy for a very long time! Best wishes!
Brittany
Thank you so much Sofya! I tried every face wash/treatment out there before I came to you. And boy am I grateful that I found you at last. Now I am writing this as a healthy, beautiful, more confident woman. Thanks for everything!
Lilly C "The Puertorrican"
My skin was a mess when I walked in that "blessed day". Pimples everywhere. Now I have beautiful skin and I take care of myself from the inside and out. I never thought my face would be clear. I have been everywhere! I thank Sofya and Anna for their kindness. Sometimes I just stop by to say hello. They are my Angels! P.S. Even my daughter (4yrs old) tells me to see Sofya's if she sees a breakout.
Kim
You're an amazing woman, Sofya! Thank you for everything you have done for me and my face throughout the years. You are an inspiration when you touch my face, it's like magic happens. Thank you for the advice with skin care, diet, etc... It has truly been a blessing meeting you.
Laura
I was fortunate enough to try a massage here and was very happy and pleased with the service. I've had many different massages before, but never anything like this! I could tell she knew exactly what she was doing, and felt amazing after. Can't wait to book my next massage appointment!
Elaina
Thank you both for the amazing service, the warmth with which you always treat me, and most of all for helping me look my best.
Christina
Thank you for all of your hard work and advice! I had tried everything to achieve clear skin medications, creams, lotions ...Then my sister brought me here a few months before my wedding. You worked with me, gave me tips, and motivated me to not give up. It is the week before my wedding, and I am not worried about my skin! I can't thank you enough for the confidence and peace of mind you have given me. My skin looks great and I have never felt so comfortable in it! Thank you again!
Patty
My friend referred me to your masseuse and told me she was wonderful. So I decided to come in and see what she was raving about. Well she was right! I was very relaxed and felt very comfortable during my massage. I have been a client ever since and glad I got referred to such a great and professional place.
Flor
Thank you so much Sofya for your help. You are the best. My skin is doing so much better since I started coming here. Your advice and recommendations have helped me a lot. I know you have my friendship and I have yours. God bless you and thank you so much.
Heather
I have to say I was very satisfied with my massage that I received not long ago. I have already been a client of Sofya's and finally had extra time to get a massage as well. It was such a calming and wonderful massage. One of the things I was very impressed with is that Katharine knew exactly which parts of my body needed the right pressure. I felt great right after the massage and the following day. Now I try and find more time for my massages!
Brittany
Thank you so much Sofya! I tried every face wash/treatment out there before I came to you. And boy am I grateful that I found you at last. Now I am writing this as a healthy, beautiful, more confident woman. Thank your for everything!
Kayla
Thank you so much for saving my skin! It is crazy to think I just came here one day to get my eyebrows done, and now I come for my skin too. Right when we met, you knew you could save my skin. I came for a facial and learned what was causing my acne. You taught me so much in just that one day that I was willing to listen and carry out everything you said. Sure enough, you knew what you were talking about! I am now a healthier girl with clearer skin and I could not be happier! I love you so much and you have been such a blessing to my life!
Kalyn
Thank you sooo much for always doing such an amazing job. I travel all the way from Oregon just to see you. I've tried several different waxing places, and none compare to the quality you give each and every time. What you do is an art! Thanks again!
Kim
Thank you so, so much for your loving, kind heart. I truly appreciate all you have done for me, not only for my face, but for my well being. I look up to you, you're an inspiration to me. You have worked miracles on my face. You for sure "save faces"! Thanks again for all the wonderful advice, you're a miracle worker. I truly mean that.
Jennifer
Continued thanks for almost 10 years and heavenly facials and beautiful eyebrows. I wish you continued success in your business and look forward to another 10 years!
Kathy
Thank you for showing me I can have beautiful, clear skin without the use of medicine. You changed my life when you showed me this. Thank you...thank you!!! You are a true talent.
Jessica
Thank you so much for all your wonderful customer service throughout the years. I really love when someone compliments me on my "young" looking skin. I say it's all because of Sofya.
Natalie
I cannot believe I found a place that is so friendly and almost like a family away from home. I live in San Francisco, when I do get the opportunity to come out here, the second I land I'm on my way to Sofya's. Very nice people and a job well done.
Sandy
I could never thank you enough for ALL you have done. You have transformed my face. Your professional service has made this year very special for me.
Jamie
Thank you for your honesty. I wanted to let you know that I really enjoy being your client. You are great at your job and make me feel special and pampered. I look forward to being your client for a long time. Thanks again!
Questions & Answers
Do I need to wash my make up off before a facial?
You don't have to. We will wash your face when you come in for your appointment.
What if I don't know what facial I need?
When you show up for your appointment, we will tell you what treatment will be the most effective for your skin type. We also customize all of our treatments, since every person is unique and has a completely different skin type. We will also personally choose the right products for you to use at home to achieve the best results.
How often should I come in for a facial?
After your first treatment, we will let you know about any follow up appointments you should schedule, in order to see the best results.
How long does my hair have to be in order for me to come in for waxing?
At least 1/4 of an inch.
What is the return policy?
Skin care products can be returned or exchanged within 30 days with receipt. Make up is considered final sale and may not be returned.