Karla Brenes is BioSkin Aesthetics’ July Featured Skincare Professional. You can also learn more about BioSkin Aesthetics by meeting their May Featured Skincare Professional, Michael Razzano, and their March Featured Skincare Professional, Dr Krystal Briglia.
In the world of aesthetics, there are professionals who inspire with their expertise—and then there are those who inspire with their story. Karla Brenes is both. As the July Featured Skincare Professional for BioSkin Aesthetics, Karla’s journey from a small treatment room in her Costa Rica apartment to being a globally recognized esthetician and BioSkin Aesthetics Ambassador is a masterclass in perseverance, passion, and purpose.
Thanks to BioSkin Aesthetics for sponsoring this content so that we can share Karla’s story with the L+A Community.
Her path was far from traditional, but it was uniquely hers—and it’s this authenticity that resonates so powerfully with clients and professionals alike.
A New Beginning in Her 40s
Karla Brenes didn’t start her aesthetics journey in a bustling medspa or after attending a traditional beauty school straight out of high school. Instead, her career began in her 40s, at a point in life when many might feel like their options are narrowing. But for Karla, it was just the beginning.
Her first treatment room? A spare bedroom in her home, kept under the radar. “I didn’t have an Instagram account for my business because I had to hide it from my ex-husband,” she shares candidly. “He couldn’t know I was working… he wanted me to just be a mom.”
But Karla wasn’t willing to let her light be dimmed. When her son went off to college, she made a pivotal decision. She rented out her house, moved into a small apartment, earned her Florida cosmetology license online, and transformed an extra nook in her apartment into her treatment space.
Building a Brand from Scratch—One Reel at a Time
Karla had no fancy equipment and no expensive skincare lines when she started. What she did have was creativity—and a magical touch when it came to facial massage. She started filming her treatments using friends as models and uploading the videos to Instagram. Her unique style of facials quickly caught attention.
“No one was giving facials the way I was doing them,” she recalls. Her content resonated. She was authentic, passionate, and above all, skilled. Clients began to seek her out, and her appointment book filled up.
Her reels, infused with technique, passion, and results, became her most powerful marketing tool. And it was through this content that she was first introduced to the product that would change everything: BioRePeelCl3®.
A Game-Changing Discovery: BioRePeelCl3®
Attending her first ICES show, Karla invested in her first professional-grade products and took a class on BioRePeelCl3®. That experience became the first major turning point in her skincare career.
“The first huge game changer was BioRePeelCl3®,” she says. Karla began posting professional videos using the product—sometimes hiring a videographer in exchange for treatments. Her impressive before-and-afters began driving major traffic to BioSkin Aesthetics’ social media. What started as a product discount quickly became a partnership.
“BioSkin Aesthetics CEO David Burke offered me free products/services due to my content’s high traffic and results.”
Growth Fueled by Community + Products
As her business expanded beyond the capacity of her apartment, Karla made the leap to a co-working space and eventually opened KB Aesthetics, a beautiful spa located in a high-end area of Costa Rica.
“I asked David if he thought I should make the big move and open my own spa,” Karla recalls. “He supported me the whole way.”
Today, Karla is more than just a successful spa owner—she’s an inspiration to skincare professionals worldwide and an integral member of the BioSkin Aesthetics family.
Karla Brenes’ Arsenal of BioSkin Aesthetics Powerhouses
Karla’s success is rooted in her unique touch and visionary business sense—but she attributes much of her credibility and client results to the exceptional product portfolio from BioSkin Aesthetics.
Here’s how she incorporates their products into her powerful protocols:
BioRePeelCl3® Blue
This was the product that started it all for Karla. She uses it in a variety of protocols and combines it with modalities to achieve superior results.
“My clients in Costa Rica are in love with the product,” she says. “I’ve had amazing results with it.”
BioRePeelCl3® Gold
Originally less well-known than the Blue version, Karla used her creativity and experience to showcase Gold’s potential—especially for body treatments.
“I started posting my videos and before-and-afters, and people started buying it a lot more. Gold is the best complement to Blue.”
BioRePeelCl3® Rose
Perfect for clients seeking safe, gentle, and visible rejuvenation in intimate or reactive areas. Whether it’s to boost confidence before a vacation or to address stubborn pigmentation, BioRePeelCl3® Rose offers a comfortable and effective solution.
Lucente
Lucente has become a vital tool in Karla’s hyperpigmentation protocols, especially when paired with the BioRePeelCl3® family.
“Melasma is tough,” she explains. “Lucente helps—especially when clients follow their at-home routine. The combination of Blue, Gold, and Lucente is powerful.”
Sera Mesotherapy
One of Karla’s favorite post-peel enhancements, Sera Mesotherapy adds an instant glow.
“I love doing it after BioRePeelCl3® Blue. My clients leave glowing and radiant—they keep coming back for more.”
BioTouch Precision™
This next-gen microneedling device has revolutionized how Karla delivers advanced treatments.
“It cut down treatment time by 30 minutes since I don’t have to numb the client,” she explains. “There’s less trauma, faster healing, and it’s so safe.”
Karla often microneedles BioRePeelCl3® into the skin using BioTouch Precision™—especially in the final sessions of a peel series to deliver dramatic, visible results.
Comfort, Confidence + Results with BioTouch Precision™
When asked about her clients’ comfort during treatments with the BioTouch Precision™, Karla explains the difference clearly.
“It’s smooth, quiet, and relaxing—not scary like some loud devices,” she says. “The six sharp conical needles glide into the skin with minimal resistance, reducing drag, tearing, and discomfort.”
Following microneedling treatments, Karla turns to BioReTherapy post-care products: BioReHydra® Serum and BioReLift Cream.
“They make such a difference in keeping the skin glowy and hydrated after the peel,” Karla says. “Yes, clients can use other products—but these offer superior post-peel results.”
Education + Empowerment
Karla’s protocols—particularly those focused on hyperpigmentation using BioRePeelCl3®, Lucente, and Gold—have gained traction across Instagram and within the professional community.
“I’ve had such great results,” she says. “Now other estheticians learn my protocols for all the BioSkin Aesthetics products.”
Now armed with the BioTouch Precision™, Karla offers full-face and body treatments, microneedles peels, and performs Sera Mesotherapy protocols with efficiency and precision.
A Life Transformed by a Brand That Believed in Her
Karla’s story is more than one of product success—it’s one of belief. When BioSkin Aesthetics saw her talent, they didn’t hesitate to elevate her. Despite being based in Costa Rica, they welcomed her into the fold without hesitation.
Today, Karla is a proud Ambassador + Esthetician for BioSkin Aesthetics, attending every show and Masterclass, creating content, training videos, artwork, and supporting PR efforts.
“I started as a client. I fell in love with BioRePeelCl3® Blue and Gold,” Karla says. “I was getting noticed… then one day David Burke texted me and said, ‘Your videos are amazing—I want you on my team.’ I was shocked.”
That single message launched Karla into the global spotlight. From her modest apartment studio to becoming a featured expert at industry events—her rise has been meteoric.
The Power of Manifestation
Karla isn’t shy about the spiritual side of her journey.
“I’m a big believer in God and the power of manifestation,” she says. She credits much of her success to focused vision and consistency, using the 3-6-9 Project manifesting journal to chart her path.
“Everything I wrote—I have now… and much, much more.”
Why BioSkin Aesthetics?
When asked why she chose BioSkin Aesthetics as the brand to support her business, Karla is crystal clear:
“Immediate results. That’s what my clients want. These products changed my business.”
She goes on to say that even before she had a proper studio or high-end equipment, the results from BioRePeelCl3® gave her credibility and trust in the market.
And when it comes to service? “Never ever had a problem. My rep Motty is the best—text to order, quick delivery. Easy.”
Her Message to Fellow Estheticians
Karla encourages others to invest in BioSkin Aesthetics without hesitation.
“You get amazing results in just 20 minutes. You make your money back so quickly, and clients leave happy,” she says. “And once they try the add-ons, they’re hooked.”
She even recommends BioRePeelCl3® Parties—a fun and profitable way to introduce clients to the product line.
Gratitude + Growth
Karla’s story is one of sheer grit, unwavering faith, and creative brilliance. She turned a hidden passion into a thriving spa business. She transformed an online connection into a career-changing partnership. And she’s now helping others believe in their own potential—just as BioSkin Aesthetics believed in hers.
“I couldn’t ask for more,” she says. “They gave me the best opportunities. They believe in me. My business grew. I opened my spa in January. I don’t work in a tiny room anymore. And I will always be thankful.”