Lacey at Luminous Skin

Nobody tells you this...
about skin peels.

The word “peel” probably sounds much more dramatic than the treatment itself.

One of the biggest surprises for many people is that professional skin peels aren't designed to leave everyone shedding layers of skin for days.

In fact, some involve very little visible peeling at all.

I select the peel to suit your skin and what we're trying to achieve. Different peels work in different ways, but they can support healthy skin renewal, help brighten the complexion and refine skin texture.

And if you're wondering what it will feel like, how much peeling to expect or whether a peel is right for your skin, that's exactly what we'll talk through first.

Sometimes the biggest surprise about a skin peel...

is how gentle it can actually be.

Getting married this summer? 💍

Wedding planning has a funny way of making your skin feel like another thing you need to add to the list.

A peel. Microneedling. Skin boosters. Maybe something your bridesmaid sent you at 10pm…

But if you were sitting in my consultation room, I wouldn’t start by giving you a list of treatments.

I’d start with your wedding date.

Then we’d work backwards.

Some treatments need months. Some are best planned through winter. Others I’d rather you didn’t suddenly decide to try three weeks before the wedding.

So I’ve put together a practical guide to planning your skin ahead of a summer wedding, including what I’d consider at:

6+ months
3–6 months
6–12 weeks
3–4 weeks
…and what I want you doing during wedding week. Hint: keep it boring.

If you’re getting married in Nelson, Richmond or around Tasman this summer, this is a good place to start.

Read my wedding skin planning guide: www.luminousskin.nz/post/wedding-skin-treatments-nelson

Your skin. Your way. With Lacey.

Things that are worse than microneedling…

“We need to talk.”
Your kid saying, “Mum, don’t be mad…”
Stepping on Lego barefoot.
Hearing “unexpected item in bagging area” for the fifth time.
And realising the screenshot went to the person in the screenshot. 😳

Microneedling really does have one of those names that sounds much more dramatic than the treatment itself.

I use SkinPen in clinic to create controlled microchannels in the skin, supporting its natural renewal response and collagen production.

And the question I get all the time?

“But does it hurt?”

Everyone experiences treatment differently, but SkinPen describes minor discomfort as possible during treatment.

Perhaps microneedling needs a better PR department. 😄

Your skin. Your way. With Lacey.

Professional skincare at home. Professional skin renewal in clinic.

For a limited time, purchase any selected ISDIN or Aspect Dr serum and receive a complimentary Skin Peel, valued at $150.

The offer includes:

• ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate
• ISDIN Retinal Intense
• ISDIN Flavo-C
• Aspect Dr Multi B Plus
• Aspect Dr Intensive C

Each serum supports the skin in a different way, so Lacey can help you choose the option that best suits your current skincare routine and goals.

Your complimentary Skin Peel can then be used as part of your in-clinic skin plan, helping bring professional homecare and treatment together.

The peel must be redeemed by 1st November 2026.

Available while selected serum stock lasts.

To purchase or ask which serum may suit your skin, send Lacey a message or speak with her in clinic.

Your skin. Your way. With Lacey.

People choose tattoo removal for all sorts of reasons.

Sometimes it’s a tattoo that no longer feels like you.

Sometimes it’s making room for a cover-up or refresh.

Sometimes it’s simply a decision that’s been sitting quietly on the “one day” list for a while.

Whatever the reason, laser tattoo removal starts with understanding the tattoo itself. Its age, colours, depth and location all play a part in how it responds to treatment.

At Luminous Skin, tattoo removal treatments are performed by Lacey at the Motueka clinic alongside the experienced laser team at Laser & Skin Clinic Motueka, using advanced laser technology tailored to your individual tattoo and goals.

If you’d like to understand what may be possible for your tattoo, a consultation is always the best place to start.

Ever felt like your skincare has stopped working?

It’s one of the most common conversations I have in clinic.

Often people arrive convinced they need another serum, another moisturiser or another active ingredient. But sometimes the products aren’t the problem.

It’s the surface they’re trying to work through.

A professional skin peel isn’t about dramatic peeling. It’s about supporting your skin’s natural renewal process so it can function at its best and make the most of the skincare you’re already using.

In my latest blog, I explain why your skincare may not have stopped working at all, and why healthier skin doesn’t always start with buying another bottle.

📖 Read the full article : www.luminousskin.nz/post/why-your-skincare-might-not-be-the-problem

Your skin. Your way. With Lacey.

Skincare Drawer Confessions #1

Be honest...

What’s hiding in your skincare drawer?

• three cleansers
• four moisturisers
• a serum you forgot existed
• something you bought because TikTok said you needed it
• one product that’s probably older than your car registration.

Please tell me it’s not just me. 😄

One of my favourite parts of a consultation is helping simplify skincare.

Most people don’t need twenty products.

They need the right products, used consistently.

Sometimes better skincare starts with using less, more consistently.

Now I want to know...

What’s the oldest product hiding in your skincare drawer? 👇

YourSkinYourWay

Tired of the shaving cycle?

Laser hair removal is one of those treatments many people think about for years before they finally book.

Usually, the questions are practical:

How many treatments will I need?
Is it permanent?
Am I suitable?
When should I start?

Our latest blog answers the questions we hear most often in clinic and explains why winter is often the best time to begin treatment planning.

Laser hair removal treatments are performed by Lacey using GentleMax Pro technology at the Motueka clinic.

Read the full article: www.luminousskin.nz/post/why-winter-is-a-smart-time-to-start-laser-hair-removal

Your skin. Your way. With Lacey.

Every face really does tell a story.

Sometimes it’s a story of wanting to feel more confident in your skin.

Sometimes it’s frustration with advice that hasn’t worked.

Sometimes it’s simply wanting to understand your skin a little better.

That’s why consultations are such an important part of what I do.

Before we talk about treatments, we talk about you.

Your skin history.
Your concerns.
Your goals.
Your lifestyle.
What feels realistic and comfortable for you.

Because the right plan isn’t the one that works for everyone.

It’s the one that works for you.

One face. Every visit. 🤍

If you’ve been thinking about booking but aren’t quite sure where to start, an initial complimentary consultation is a wonderful first step.

📍 Richmond and Motueka clinics
📍 Monthly clinic visits to Blenheim

Book online at www.luminousskin.nz

Thinking about laser this winter?

Winter often becomes the season where many people start thinking a little differently about their skin.

Pigmentation from summer becomes more noticeable. Redness can feel more obvious. Some concerns that felt easy to ignore over warmer months suddenly seem harder to hide.

For many clients, winter becomes the season they finally decide to explore laser treatments.

At Luminous Skin, laser skin rejuvenation treatments are performed by Lacey using GentleMax Pro technology at the Motueka clinic, with every treatment plan tailored to your skin and your goals.

In our latest blog, we explore:

• Why winter is often an ideal time for treatment
• What laser skin rejuvenation can help with
• Why consultation and treatment planning matter
• What to expect before getting started

Read the full article: www.luminousskin.nz/post/why-winter-is-the-ideal-time-to-consider-laser-skin-rejuvenation

Your skin. Your way. With Lacey.