Greetings! My name is Merritt Knize, founder of Merritt Skincare. My passion for skincare started in elementary school when my friend’s mother introduced me to my first facial mask and steaming. Before I knew it, I was steaming my face at home, making my own masks from edible ingredients in the kitchen, and devoting time to mindful self-care rituals. When I was in middle school, sleepovers meant at-home facials for my friends.

After earning my esthetics license in 2011, I gained valuable experience working at one of Austin’s premier spas before launching Merritt Skincare in 2014. My journey has been driven by an unrelenting curiosity about skin health, product ingredients, and holistic treatments. This dedication has led me to train with industry pioneers like Dr. Ping Zhang and Yakov Gershkovich, mastering advanced techniques such as Gua Sha, Sculptural Face Lifting, and intraoral massage. I have continuously and eagerly expanded my knowledge and skills, which has been conveyed through my high-quality treatments, earning me glowing reviews and the trust of a diverse clientele, including notable celebrities.

My repertoire of traditional and modern healing and rejuvenating methods includes Nefeli Gua Sha by Dr. Ping Zhang, Gua Sha Facial Fusion, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Connective Tissue Manipulation, Dien Chan Zone® Facial Reflexology, Thai herbal poultice facial massage, Kansa massage, and facial cupping. I am also certified in the advanced level Sculptural Face Lifting Technique + intraoral massage (aka buccal massage) through Yakov Gershkovich and the Signature Manual Facelift Method through Helena Pahava.

My bespoke facials offer a personalized fusion of traditional and modern therapies which consider your concerns and goals, giving the skin, its supporting structures, and the spirit exactly what is needed for self-healing, clarity and vibrance. My treatments feature cutting-edge technologies such as LED light therapy, the LYMA laser, dynamic microcurrent, and cryotherapy. As a holistic facialist, I focus on inner wellness and various factors affecting skin health. With the pace of our modern-day world, there is a greater need to slow down and to be reminded of what is most important, caring for ourselves. Some clients seek my services due to jaw tension, migraines, and overall held emotions. My treatments help to dissolve tension, create a sense of lightness, restore skin health, and to metaphorically hit a reset button which positively impacts your nervous system and state of mind.

My pride and passion for my work, and the importance of each individual I care for, is apparent through my treatments. My clients not only leave a facial with renewed, nourished, glowing skin, but they have the knowledge and tools to better nurture themselves and their skin in between treatments. I invite you to discover why so many people count on me for their skincare and wellness needs.