From Sunday Pedicures to Science-Backed Skincare: Why I Created This Spa

Written By Alana Handford

By Andria Jones, BS Biochemistry | MS Management & Leadership | Licensed Nail Tech

Hi, I’m Andria — a cosmetic chemist, licensed nail technician, and founder of this spa. But before I ever held a degree or launched my own product line, I was the girl doing pedicures for my cousins after church on Sundays.

Even in middle school, I found joy in helping people feel cared for and confident — soaking feet, painting toes, and turning my aunt’s living room into a mini spa. Back then, I didn’t know it was the beginning of something much bigger.

Years later, after becoming a mom, I found myself battling severe adult acne. It hit hard after I had my son — breakouts that were painful, unpredictable, and deeply tied to hormonal shifts. The skin I once felt confident in suddenly didn’t feel like mine anymore.

That personal struggle pushed me to lean into my science background. With a BS in Biochemistry from Clemson University and a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Purdue, I knew how to analyze ingredients, challenge marketing claims, and begin formulating products that addressed the real root causes of skin issues — like inflammation, barrier dysfunction, and hormonal triggers.

I realized something powerful: combining clinical knowledge with hands-on care could change lives — starting with mine.

That’s why I created this spa.

This isn’t just a place to relax. It’s a space where science meets self-care. Where every ingredient is intentional. Where every treatment protocol is rooted in results. And where your skin journey is supported by both passion and proven research.

Here’s what you’ll find here:

  • A chemist-formulated skincare line, designed by me with actives like retinol, niacinamide, lactic acid, and stabilized vitamin C.

  • Professional treatments, performed by licensed estheticians trained to work with real skin concerns — not just surface-level pampering.

  • A deep commitment to education, so you understand what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and how it works.

Whether you’re struggling with hyperpigmentation, acne, texture, or just want to feel good in your skin again — you’re not alone.

This spa is for the little girl who gave pedicures after church, the new mom battling breakouts, and every person in between who just wants real results and honest care.

I hope you’re just as excited as I am!

- Andria

Alana Handford