It's true that beauty is more than skin deep. Yet, as devoted clients of locally owned Sara Elizabeth Skin Care & Nail Boutique will attest, feeling beautiful often starts at the skin's surface. With its inconspicuous Mission Hills location, Sara Elizabeth is a skin destination - a tranquil escape known only by locals and promoted via word of mouth referrals until recent media attention uncovered it from "hidden gem" status. Its namesake proprietor, esthetician Sara Elizabeth, studied under skin authority Ling Chan and built a strong client base in New York before moving back to San Diego. Her boutique embraces Eastern philosophies rooted in healing and respecting the entire body and in achieving balance. Sip on a peach-infused Virtual Buddha herbal tonic from the elixir bar before while you enjoy a deep detox in the infra-red sauna before you indulging in a range of exclusive services not offered anywhere else in San Diego County.