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November 24, 2024

HTMA Testing at The Facialist: A Personalized Approach to Skin + Wellness

At The Facialist, we’re all about helping you achieve healthy, glowing skin in a holistic way—but great skin isn’t just about what’s on the surface. Sometimes, what’s happening inside your body is the missing puzzle piece. That’s where HTMA testing comes in!

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still struggling with skin issues, energy levels, or overall wellness, HTMA might be the game-changer you need.

What is HTMA Testing?

HTMA stands for Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis. This non-invasive test measures the mineral content of your hair to reveal imbalances, deficiencies, or toxicities that might be impacting your health and skin. It is also known as an Epigenetic test. Epigenetic’s literally means on top of genetics. It is the impact the outside world (environmental factors) has on our genes. While they cannot change our exact DNA make up, these factors simply modify our gene expression rather than alter out genetic code.

Why hair? Unlike blood or saliva, hair provides a long-term snapshot of your mineral status and heavy metal exposure. It reflects what’s been happening in your body giving powerful insights into your internal health. And guess what… it is completely customized to you.

I always like to refer the hair test process to when we were young in school learning about trees. When a tree is cut down you can tell everything about its life – if there was a drout, fire, virus/infection, trauma – literally everything! HTMA is the SAME but on a lesser scale – not able to go back to birth.

What Does HTMA Do?

HTMA testing provides a detailed 30+ page report from testing over 800 nutritional and environmental markets some of which include:

Mineral Levels: Key nutrients like magnesium, calcium, zinc, and potassium.
Amino Acids + Key Vitamins: these help to strengthen the immune system, food digestion, ,muscle building, and maintaining overall healthy hair skin and nails.
Toxic Metals: Presence of heavy metals like lead, mercury, and aluminum.
Metabolic Patterns: Insights into your body’s stress response, energy production, and detoxification capabilities.
Mold | Bacteria | Fungal infections that may be causing or exacerbating your symptoms
EMF Exposure: This day in age we are constantly around electromagnetic fields and they can really play a part in messing up are health such as chronic headaches.

This data helps us identify the root causes of issues like acne, eczema, fatigue, hair loss, imbalances, and more.

How HTMA Can Help You

When your body is out of balance, your skin and overall well-being often take the hit, physically and mentally which can lead to unwanted situation in your day to day life. HTMA helps us understand what your body truly needs so we can create a plan tailored to you.

Potential Benefits:

Clearer, healthier skin
Improved energy levels and focus
Balanced hormones
Reduced inflammation
Better stress management
Enhanced digestion and nutrient absorption

By addressing these underlying issues, you’re not just improving your skin—you’re supporting your whole body. Talk about a win win!!

Who Is HTMA For?

HTMA testing is ideal for anyone and any age who wants to take a deeper dive into their skin health and overall wellbeing. Its for anyone who wants actual answers and who is sick of falling into the “normal” bracket with blood tests even though you truly feel something is off! It’s especially helpful if you’re dealing with:

Chronic skin issues like acne, rosacea, or eczema
Stubborn post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Fatigue or low energy levels
Digestive problems
Stress-related concerns
Difficulty seeing results from traditional skincare or wellness approaches
Abrupt Hair loss or thinning

What to Expect

At The Facialist, HTMA isn’t just about testing—it’s about transformation.

The Test: We’ll collect 4 hair follicle samples to send for analysis.
Custom 90-Day Plan: Once the 32+ page report comes in, I’ll then create a personalized plan to address your unique needs. This might include diet recommendations, supplements, lifestyle changes, and skincare tweaks.
Monthly Check-Ins: We’ll meet monthly on FaceTime or in the studio to track your progress, discuss what’s working, and make adjustments if needed.
Retest at Month 3: Around the three-month mark, we’ll retest to see your progress and fine-tune your plan for continued success.

This approach ensures we’re always working toward your goals with a strategy that evolves as you do.

Why HTMA is a Game-Changer

HTMA testing bridges the gap between your inner health and outer beauty. It allows us to get to the why behind persistent issues and create a truly holistic approach to your wellness and skincare goals.

Ready to get started? Let’s uncover the insights your body is waiting to share and create a plan that helps you feel and look your best from the inside out.

Schedule your HTMA testing today at The Facialist—because true radiance starts within!