Facials in Washington, DC
Private, Personal Facials Built Around Your Skin That Day.
The most relaxed facial in Washington, DC. Custom-built, never templated. Just you, your esthetician, and an hour or ninety minutes of complete calm.
Downtown DC, one block from Farragut West Metro and four blocks from the White House. Open until 8pm Wednesday through Monday. Real-time availability online. Same-day appointments often available. Three taps to book.
- Location: 1725 I St NW, Third Floor, Washington DC 20006
- Hours: Wed – Mon: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Tue: Closed
- Metro Access: Farragut West (Blue / Orange / Silver) – 1 block
- Same-Day Booking: Real-time availability, no phone call required
Custom Facials, Microchanneling,
and Facial Waxing in Washington DC
Skin In The Game DC offers three treatment disciplines at 1725 I Street NW near Farragut Square. Every session begins with a live skin assessment. No protocol is applied until your skin is read that day.
Microchanneling
Microchanneling at Skin In The Game DC treats acne scars, fine lines, uneven texture, and scalp hair thinning. Micro-filaments create precise vertical channels in the skin to trigger natural collagen production and allow bioactive serums to penetrate beyond the surface. Most clients see visible improvement in skin texture within 2–3 sessions. Results compound with each treatment.
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Custom Facials
Custom facials at Skin In The Game DC are built in real time around your skin that day. Treatments may include deep pore cleansing, microcurrent, dermaplaning, LED therapy, lymphatic drainage, hydration infusion, and chemical peels. No templates. No rotating staff. Available near Farragut Square, Downtown DC, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, and Capitol Hill.
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Facial Waxing
Facial waxing at Skin In The Game DC includes brows, upper lip, chin, sideburns, cheeks, nose, ears, and full face using a professional-grade formula. Brow shaping is built around your facial structure. A consistent choice for DC professionals who need polished results without inconsistency or downtime.
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Here's How It Works.
Book in 3 Clicks
Pick a date, choose a service, enter your card. No account. No phone call. No waiting on hold. Real-time availability online — same-day appointments often open. Confirmed in under 60 seconds.
Walk In for Your Skin Assessment
Maraki reads your skin before anything is applied. What your skin is doing that day — congestion, sensitivity, hydration levels, barrier health — determines the protocol. Nothing is decided before you arrive.
Leave with a Plan
You leave with a personalized routine, product recommendations built for your specific skin type, and a follow-up cadence. Services available in English, Amharic, and French.
Ten Custom Facials.
Built for Specific Skin Concerns.
Every facial at Skin In The Game DC starts the same way: a real assessment of your skin that day. The protocol below is the starting point. Every treatment is then adjusted in real time. View all facials.
Built Around Your Specific Skin Concern.
Every client at Skin In The Game DC arrives with a different starting point. Some are managing adult acne. Some are reversing sun damage. Some have never had a professional facial in Washington DC and want to start a real routine. Treatments are not chosen from a menu. They are built around your skin assessment that day, what your skin needs that month, and where you want to be in six.
Read the full acne guide for adults or the complete guide to aging skin care before booking, and let your skin do the talking.
What Washington DC Clients Are Saying
5.0 on Google | 139 Verified Reviews | Farragut Square, Downtown DC
"I had an amazing experience with Maraki. She was gentle, knowledgeable, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the facial. My skin looks brighter and healthier. Thank you for such a relaxing experience."
"My skin is dry, irritated, and lacking plumpness daily, due to traveling for work. Luckily I had a day off in DC, found Skin in the Game on Google, and was able to book a lymphatic drainage + jelly mask facial with Maraki! The treatment was so relaxing, hydrating, and helped plump up my skin leaving me glowing and dewy when I left! I would recommend Skin in the Game to any roadie needing some hydrating skin love!"
"After a couple great facials with Maraki, I opted for the monthly membership and never looked back! Her facials have been great for my acne, and she listens to my concerns and gives helpful skincare advice. Plus, I always feel so relaxed after my service! Highly recommend Maraki if you have acne or want peaceful self-care!"
"Maraki is literally the best skincare expert you'll find in the DMV! Very professional and always makes sure you're comfortable. I've done my first Microchanneling session with her and it went super great! She knows what she's doing! Definitely recommend."
"I had a wonderful facial with dermaplaning with Ms. M. She was gentle and informative throughout the facial and sent me a personalized follow-up with skincare recommendations. I would definitely come back!"
Consistent Skincare.
Compounding Results.
The best skin outcomes in Washington DC come from regularity. Both options are fully shareable with friends or family. Learn more about the Glow Membership or treatment packages. Gift cards are available for all services — call (202) 946-4166 to purchase.
- + Full access to all services
- + Online booking, same-day available
- + No commitment
- - No treatment discounts
- - No priority booking
- + 1 signature facial every month
- + 15% off all additional treatments
- + 10% off all skincare products
- + Priority booking access
- + Complimentary add-on each quarter
- + Shareable with friends and family
- + Facials, microchanneling, or waxing
- + No expiration on sessions
- + Locks in current pricing
- + Shareable with a friend or family
- - No monthly product discount
Facial Spa Near Farragut Square.
Downtown DC's Most Accessible Esthetician.
Skin In The Game DC is located at 1725 I Street NW, Third Floor, Washington DC 20006, directly across from Farragut Square in Downtown Washington DC, between 17th and 18th Streets NW. One block from Farragut West Metro on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines. Two blocks from Farragut North on the Red Line. Building garage parking and metered street parking on I Street NW are both available.
Clients travel from Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, Foggy Bottom, K Street, Logan Circle, Shaw, Golden Triangle, and across the DMV. See all neighborhoods we serve ›
Serving clients across Washington DC and the DMV:
Washington, DC 20006
Tuesday: Closed
Your Appointment Is
60 Seconds Away
Real-time availability online. No phone call required. Same-day appointments often available at Skin In The Game DC, Farragut Square.
Prefer to call? (202) 946-4166 | Wed - Mon, 10am - 8pm
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In Under a Minute.
Same-day appointments often available. Real-time availability online. No phone call required. Washington DC's most personal facial spa is ready for you.
“What I see most often is clients who have been dealing with breakouts for years and assumed it was just their skin type. In many cases, the barrier has been compromised, either from mask-wearing, stress, or using the wrong products for too long. Once we address the root cause, the skin responds.”Maraki Nyirenda Founder & Licensed Esthetician — Skin In The Game DC, Farragut Square, Washington DC Read the full feature › Washington City Paper
Custom Facials in Downtown Washington DC. One Esthetician. Your Skin.
Skin In The Game DC is a licensed facial spa at 1725 I Street NW, one block from Farragut West Metro in the Golden Triangle business district of downtown Washington DC. Every treatment begins with a live skin assessment — no protocol is applied until Maraki reads your skin that day.
Whether you are a K Street professional on a lunch break, traveling through DC for work, or managing acne in downtown DC from stress and summer heat, the facial is built around what your skin needs that session — not a template, not a chain menu.
Meet Maraki.
Eight Years. One Esthetician. Your Skin.
Skin In The Game DC is a licensed facial spa at 1725 I Street NW, Third Floor, Washington DC 20006, directly across from Farragut Square, one block from Farragut West Metro. Open Wednesday through Monday, 10am to 8pm. Walk-ins welcome.
Maraki trained in the Bay Area, holds dual licensure in California and DC/DMV, and is a certified TOMA Essential Skin Therapy partner. She built this practice around one-on-one, unhurried skincare where continuity produces results. She speaks English, Amharic, and French. Read the full story.
"I built this practice because I watched too many clients leave spas feeling like a number. You deserve skincare that is unhurried, honest, and actually works."Maraki, Founder, Skin In The Game DC
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower you with the beauty of self-confidence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel comfortable and beautifulin their skin. With custom-tailored skincare solutions, we strive to make this belief a reality for each and every client we serve.
Convenient to wherever your day takes you. We're steps from Farragut West Metro in the heart of downtown DC, open 10am to 8pm so you can come in on your lunch break or after work.
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