About Us

Welcome to YBON Esthetics

Where beauty meets nurturing, and skin health is approached with intention, balance, and care.

At YBON, we believe radiant skin is built through protection, nourishment, and consistency,  not over correction. Our work blends professional esthetics, holistic wellness, and neurocosmetic principles to create a calm, supportive environment where the skin barrier is respected and long-term skin resilience is prioritized.

Every service and formula is designed to work with the skin’s biology and nervous system, helping reduce irritation, inflammation, and stress responses that interfere with healthy skin function.

Our Philosophy

At the heart of YBON is a deep respect for sensitive, reactive, and overworked skin.

We serve clients navigating eczema, topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), psoriasis, dermatitis, barrier disruption, post-inflammatory pigmentation, and chronic sensitivity – as well as those who are simply tired of aggressive routines and constant correction.

Our approach centers on:

• Barrier-first skincare
• Neurocosmetic-inspired calming formulas
• Thoughtfully sourced botanicals
• Simple, intentional rituals
• Respect for the skin’s natural rhythm

Rather than forcing change, we focus on creating the conditions the skin needs to restore balance, retain moisture, and strengthen itself over time.

When the barrier is supported and the nervous system is calm, the skin is better able to heal, adapt, and express its natural beauty.

The Heart Behind YBON

Long before I became a licensed esthetician and formulator, I learned the foundations of plant-based healing at home, guided by my mother and grandmother, who taught me how to work with herbs, oils, and natural remedies with patience and respect.

Those early lessons shaped the way I approach skin to this day: listen first, support second, and never force change.

Through my own lived experience with compromised skin, my husbands severe eczema  and years of professional training, I came to understand that skin does not need to be controlled. It needs to be understood.

Today, my work is grounded in compassion, clinical knowledge, botanical wisdom, and neurocosmetic science. Every product and service reflects a commitment to safety, integrity, and long-term skin health.

YBON was created as a space where skincare feels intelligent, restorative, and safe again.

More Than Skincare

YBON is more than products and treatments.

It is a philosophy of care.

Whether through personalized consultations, handcrafted formulations, or in-studio services, the intention is always the same: to create a space where skin feels seen, supported, and respected.

Our Wood River, Illinois in home studio is an extension of that vision, a quiet place where skin and spirit can soften without pressure, judgment, or unrealistic expectations.

What YBON Stands For

YBON stands for Your Beauty, Our Nurturing, inspired by the Creole expression “E bon,” meaning “it’s good.”

Here, beauty is not something to fix.

It is something to protect, honor, and gently cultivate over time.

Through barrier-first, neurocosmetic-informed, and holistic esthetic care, YBON exists to help you feel confident in your skin – not because it is perfect, but because it is supported.

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