Radnor Small Business Spotlight: Freonie

WAYNE, PA – Towns so often take their character from the entrepreneurial spirit that shapes its shops, storefronts, and downtown areas. Patch's Small Business Spotlight series aims to shine a light on local business owners with a strong sense of place, with a business rooted in the community and its people. This week's spotlight is on the esthetician Freonie Hingley.

Business: Freonie

Owner: Freonie Hingley

Website: www.freonie.com

Address: 512 West Lancaster Ave., Suite D-3, Wayne, PA 19087

How did you come up with the name?

"My business is my name, Freonie Skin care."

Why start a business in this town?

"Having lived in Wayne for 20 years, it's home."

What business are you in?

"I was a registered nurse for many , worked for a dermatologist and facial plastic surgeon for over 10 years and became interested in skin care. My focus is on skin quality, preservation and protection."

What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?

"Most difficult challenge is to get people to wear sunscreen every single day and in summer, reapplication every 2 hours!"

What’s been your proudest achievement since opening?

"One of my proudest achievements was helping a teenager control and really improve her acne."

How does your business give back to the community?

"I give back to the Radnor community by supporting Peter's Place, on King of Prussia road. An amazing place that helps grieving children and parents.

"Another way is participating in a yearly ISclinical sponsored facial day , to cancer patients in Washington , DC."

Know of a business that deserves the spotlight? Email max.bennett@patch.com.

Image via Freonie