skinSALVATION™

Your journey to clear skin - for good and for real - starts here.

Clear, healthy skin and improved quality of life in an average of 3 months with our time tested and clinically proven methods that have cleared thousands since 2008.

Our Services

Experience San Francisco's first acne clinic's honest, straightforward expert care both in-person (in San Francisco and Oakland, CA) and virtually online and live your life with healthy, clear skin.

Eliminate the guesswork from confusing internet researching, cosmetic industry sales tactics and unproven remedies from randos on the internet. Instead, draw upon Kim's professional skincare industry pioneering experience and guidance, backed by 17+ years of consistently successful clinic clients - all tailored especially for you.

Acne Consultation

2 hours | $250 Oakland / $275 San Francisco

After reviewing your intake form and detailed hands-on skin analysis, we'll discover exactly what your personal acne-triggering imbalances are, how to correct them, what products to use and how to use them, that'll clear you ASAP.

Follow-up Skin Treatments

45-60 Minutes | $250/hr Oakland / $275 San Francisco (sliding scale available upon request)

Our signature expert skin analysis, thorough extractions, high frequency and LED face treatment with exfoliation and nourishing as needed.

An average of 6 treatments, 2 weeks apart are needed to get skin clear and acne under control.

TESTIMONIALS

Real love from real clients

I was facing the worst cystic acne of my life.

Being a compulsive picker and popper, I was suddenly faced with a new reality -- unpoppable pimples. I found skinSALVATION and loved the straightforward, comprehensive care that I got. The cystic acne went away like THAT and never returned. After all these years, I still open your emails. Something about the integrity of your business has always inspired me. Thank you.

NK

Kim and skinSALVATION have literally thought of everything..

that might get in the way of 100% clear skin and have a solution for you. Do what they tell you! Not only will your skin look better than you could have ever imagined, you'll be much healthier for it!

RR

Even beyond having skin I feel confident in, I never thought..

I'd be in a position where I can actually make informed choices and adjustments towards clear skin, instead of wasting money on expensive BS on ineffective skin stuff always thinking, "I guess I just have bad skin." I now know how to navigate that process and feel confident, thank you so so much.

ET

MEET YOUR EXPERT

Kimberly Yap Tan

Esthetician & Founder

A San Francisco native, licensed esthetician since 2004 and author of "Clear Skin for Everyone", Kim started skinSALVATION™ in 2008, pioneering the professional skin industry's holistic acne approaches.

Book any treatment with her and experience the expertise that thousands of other clients have relied on and trusted to help them get clear.

You got questions? We’ve got answers

We do things quite differently at skinSALVATION, so we've put this page of frequently asked questions together. Learn about our working style and see if we're a good fit for you before embarking on your clear skin journey with us.

How can I become a skinSALVATION client?

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We have many approaches to make our work accessible to the community.

One can book an in-person or virtual consultation through our scheduling website. You can also book a free 20 minute discovery call to learn how we'll guide you through our process and create a personalized plan for your specific needs.

Or, one can DIY their clear skin by simply purchasing one of our starter skincare kits along with Kim's book "Clear Skin for Everyone" with all the practical know-how to clear one's own complexion.

What makes skinSALVATION different?

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As San Francisco's first acne clinic established in 2008, we are professional esthetician industry pioneers with our honest, compassionate, comprehensive and effective holistic approach.

From our studio, we've successfully helped thousands of clients from all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, acne types and other skin concerns with proven methods we've seen work time and time again.

Our products are our own fragrance- and cruelty-free formulations specifically designed for acne-prone skin (but beneficial for all skin types), and our program emphasizes lifestyle, diet, and skincare routine education and guidance to provide a comprehensive, long-term solution to clear, healthy skin.

We care deeply about our community and earth, and stand for human rights of all oppressed and marginalized groups. We give donate monthly to grass roots activist organizations and strive to keep our business operations and supply chains ethical, recycled and recyclable. (Some examples: we do not buy from Uline, we use 100% recycled PCR paper cartons and recyclable aluminum/glass for our skincare packaging).

I can't come to the clinic. Does this program really work, even if I don't get facials?

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For most cases, yes. Over the years we've had dozens of clients use our online resources, use our products and clear their acne on their own. However, some clients did need some professional help.

We are happy to help assist you in finding someone local, to administer chemical peels, extractions and support alongside the skinSALVATION program. We have a whole chapter dedicated to this in our book, "Clear Skin for Everyone."

Additionally, we're always available in case questions that aren't covered on our site come up, so take advantage and contact us if need be.

If you're able to come in even for one in-clinic visit, it can help push your clearing program immensely!

How long will it take me to get my products?

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Our products typically ship within 1-2 business days from our Northern California warehouse via USPS Priority. Delivery times depend on your location, but most orders arrive within 2-5 business days after shipping. International, expedited shipping and other carrier options are available at checkout.

See us in Oakland or San Francisco

Our locations

OAKLAND

431 30th street, suite 100a • oakland, ca 94609

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SAN FRANCISCO

1538 pacific avenue, suite 110 • san francisco, ca 94109

Contact us

email: sfclinic@withandwithin.com
google voice text: 415-638-9191

Car Parking

OAKLAND

• free street parking west of telegraph street
• metered street parking near the building
• paid garages on summit and 31st street servicing alta bates hospital, summit campus

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SAN FRANCISCO

• metered street parking all around the building

• paid garages at 1965 polk street, 1725 and 1727 sacramento street