Photo: Kobe Wagstaff Los Angeles native Andrea Ámez is no stranger to the range of neighborhood spots her hometown has to offer; the licensed aesthetician began her wellness career working in studios based in Beverly Hills and Venice before founding her own practice, Ámez Skin, five years ago in West Hollywood. With a special focus on custom treatments and caring for melanin-rich skin, the facialist pairs scientific research and spiritual wisdom to create optimal treatments for her clients.