Skin by Lauren Ellen

The other day I caught myself wondering how I could make my business a little leaner and save some money.

One thought crossed my mind…

“Do I really need an accountant anymore?”

After six years in business, surely I know how to do my own tax return by now???

The truth. I probably could. But then I thought about what would actually happen…

➡️ I would spend hours trying to figure everything out
second-guess every decision
➡️Make a few mistakes, and end up stressed
➡️Feel overwhelmed (and get in trouble with HMRC)

By the time I’d fixed those mistakes, any money I’d “saved” would likely be gone.

And that’s when it clicked…

It’s exactly the same with skin. We’ve never had more skincare advice at our fingertips. AI, TikTok, influencers, podcasts, YouTube… everyone seems to have an opinion, and it’s easy to believe you can create the perfect routine yourself.

Can you? Of course. BUT you might also:

✨ Spend hundreds on products your skin doesn’t actually need.
✨ Damage your skin barrier by following conflicting advice.
✨ Feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information.
✨ End up spending even more trying to undo the damage.

How do I know?

Because it’s exactly what I’m seeing in clinic RIGHT NOW!!!

I’ve never had so many skin consultations where the biggest issue isn’t someone’s skin—it’s the confusion. People have tried everything they’ve seen online, but they’re still not getting the results they want.

The internet is brilliant for information, but information isn’t the same as personalised advice.

Sometimes you need someone to look at your skin, understand your goals, your lifestyle, your health and your history, and create a plan that’s designed specifically for you.

That’s where a professional makes all the difference.
So, for now at least… I think the robots can leave my job alone. 😉

(If your my accountant, I’m not getting rid of you either 😂)

The award winning Fire and Ice Facial

This popular, results-driven treatment is designed to quickly refresh and rejuvenate your skin. Often referred to as the “Red Carpet” or “Hollywood” facial, it deeply exfoliates the skin to reveal a smoother, brighter, and more radiant complexion. Best of all, there’s no downtime, peeling, or downtime, making it the perfect choice before a special event or whenever you want an instant glow.

It’s a firm favourite of ours 😍😍😍

Let’s flip the script 🙌✨

Doing what now?!?

You won’t find me “squeezing” clients in — and here’s why.

When I’m not operating at full capacity, it impacts the entire experience. Energy matters. Presence matters. And you deserve nothing less than exceptional.

I’m not here to be booked, busy and burnt out… FRAZZLED isn’t the vibe. Been there, done that 😜

My clients — the originals and those committed to their skin journey — choose to plan ahead. It’s intentional, it’s consistent, and it’s where real results are created.

This is skin, done properly.

Written with LOVE 🩶

Okay so hear me out…

So I carry several brands in clinic 💸💸💸

Each brand I stock has a minimum order spend, so even if I’ve run out of a client’s favourite cleanser, I’ve probably got to drop a couple of hundred pounds plus VAT—making it, at times, a financial strain.

I also pay for everything upfront, which means I have to be really organised and savvy when it comes to forecasting and cash flow too.

I have also trained in all these brands, so I’m able to understand formulations and how they interact with the skin, which takes a lot of time out of the treatment room, but it’s fine and if you know me I love the science, I love to learn and also question 🧬

Sounds like a pain in the arse, doesn’t it?

Putting the commercial bits aside, I choose to cherry-pick brands, as they all offer something amazing and unique.

The skin is so incredibly complex that I’ve not found one brand that offers “everything.”

I also don’t want to be typecast and defined by one brand either.

A one-size-fits-all approach isn’t my approach. I’m also incredibly passionate about getting the message across to clients regarding the importance of sophisticated home-care.

Sporadic treatments in clinic and sporadic home-care will give you sporadic results.

If you need help with your homecare or a skin audit, drop me a 🩶

Beach bag essentials 🏝️🌊☀️

(Can you tell I’m on countdown mode🤣)