Face Oasis offers skin care for all

Jeanne Fairman has always wanted her own place to practice her trade as an esthetician.

Recently, all the pieces fell into place to allow her to do just that. Face Oasis & Body Care opened this month in a homey location at 490 E. Cascade Ave.

"I saw a need for something besides a spa atmosphere," Fairman explained. "Something that was approachable and affordable. So far, the response has been amazing."

In keeping with her mission, Fairman emphasizes that her services are not just for women of a certain age. She notes that much of her practice involves teens - boys and girls - seeking skin care to cope with acne and other issues that crop up in those years.

She also creates a comfortable environment for men who don't want to go to a spa but who are interested in keeping themselves well-groomed.

"It's sort of an untapped market," she noted.

Of course women can receive a full range of facials and microdermabrasion.

Fairman, who served for a time as head esthetician at Shibui Spa, was drawn to the field 12 years ago, after a career in the hospitality industry.

"I basically cashed out my retirement and put myself through school because I thought this was something I really needed to do," she said. "I thought I could really serve people in this way."

Trained at The Euro Institute of Skin Care in Seattle, Fairman discovered a particular strength in her ability to build a rapport with her clients, understanding the needs of everyone from teens to middle-aged

women.

"Even though I'm of a certain age," she said with a smile, "I can relate to both ends of the (age) spectrum."

She finds that sometimes teenagers are uniquely receptive to her skin care advice, including hygiene tips that can help avoid the recurrence of acne.

"At that rebellious time in their life, where they don't listen to mom, maybe they'll listen to me, especially if I can help them with their skin."

Accessibility and approachability are important to Fairman. Although the business operates by appointment, those appointments are readily scheduled.

"I'm trying to make myself very available from an hours standpoint," she said.

For more information, call 541-306-1883.

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