The Peaceful Skin Co.

The Peaceful Skin Co. You're unique and so is your skin. A healthy skin is all about the balance of the mind and body.

At The Peaceful Skin Co, all healing skin rituals are designed around the uniqueness of your own skin, emotions and body. Custom blended, eco, holistic, vegan, organic, facials and body treatments/wellness.

This is a skin health/wellness space, but it’s also a human one, and what we put into the world matters for our wellbein...
30/12/2025

This is a skin health/wellness space, but it’s also a human one, and what we put into the world matters for our wellbeing, even when we don’t always realise it.

Let’s make 2026 better.

Closing out the year with a gentle reminder, we can all give thought to carrying.

To move through the world with more care.
To treat everyone as people, to pause before judging, and to choose empathy and kindness even when no one is watching and there’s nothing to gain.

To be patient, grateful, and present with those we love, and thoughtful in the work we do. To remember that decency to others is never outdated.

To listen more than we talk. To say thank you often to the people around us and to strangers alike. And to remember that gratitude never goes out of fashion.

Let’s do better in 2026.

As we say in Scotland, I wish you Slàinte (good health) for the coming year, to you and your loved ones. Love, Lindy 💚 x

As we say goodbye to 2025, I want to take a moment to thank those of you who have been part of The Peaceful Skin Co. thi...
23/12/2025

As we say goodbye to 2025, I want to take a moment to thank those of you who have been part of The Peaceful Skin Co. this year.

Whether you’ve visited the studio, trusted me with your skin, purchased skincare here, shared a post, or referred a friend, thank you for your support.

The Peaceful Skin Co. exists because of your support, and I’m truly grateful.

I hope that the treatments you’ve experienced, the guidance I’ve shared, and the conversations we’ve had, both in the studio and online, have supported your skin health and overall wellbeing.

As things begin to slow, I hope you find time to rest, reconnect, and spend time with the people that matter most to you. And for those for whom this season is not easy, you are in my thoughts.

For those visiting the studio, it will close from 2pm on 24 December and reopen on 9 January. I will be back in the new year and cannot wait to return to doing what I love and caring for your skin.

I wish you and your loved ones a new year filled with kindness, abundance, care and ease. Lindy 💚 X

A gentle reminder for us all. Unity is a state of being together, standing close, holding one another with care, when fe...
16/12/2025

A gentle reminder for us all. Unity is a state of being together, standing close, holding one another with care, when fear and hatred try to take hold.
Love Lindy x

14/12/2025

An invitation to slow down.

A moment of calm, care and restoration.

A thoughtful gift for the holiday season, for those who truly need a pause.

E-Vouchers are available online. Direct link below.
Physical gift vouchers can be pre-arranged for studio pick-up or posted directly to you. Lindy 💚 X

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Let’s talk about a lesser-known form of rosacea: neurogenic rosacea. Pictured above. 🔼Rosacea is grouped into four main ...
08/12/2025

Let’s talk about a lesser-known form of rosacea: neurogenic rosacea. Pictured above. 🔼

Rosacea is grouped into four main subtypes, but neurogenic rosacea is not included in these traditional categories.

While some forms of rosacea are linked to Demodex mite overgrowth, neurogenic rosacea is mainly driven by the nervous system rather than mites.

Because this rare type is nerve-driven, it often shows up as.

• Burning or stinging
• Deep facial heat
• Tingling or electric-type sensations
• Extreme sensitivity to touch and products
• Sometimes very little visible redness at all

One of the clues with neurogenic rosacea is that it can flare without the usual triggers like heat, spicy food or alcohol.

The sensory nerves in the skin become overreactive, sending pain and heat signals even when there is no apparent cause.

Stress, hormones, trauma and ongoing inflammation can keep the nervous system in a heightened state, so the skin reacts first, sometimes before you even realise you are stressed.

This can be incredibly frustrating, because the skin can feel painful even when it does not look as inflamed as it feels.

When treating neurogenic rosacea, the focus must always be on gentle, calming treatments. Aggressive treatments can make this type worse and more painful.

The aim is to calm the nervous system, settle inflammation, strengthen the skin barrier, and gently manage triggers with the right products, lymphatic work, LED and lifestyle support.

For some people this is enough. For others, medical support may also be needed to help manage nerve related triggers.

If this has been of interest to you, please feel free to share this with others on your Instagram. You never know who might quietly be struggling. Lindy 💚X

This quote lives on the studio wall as a gentle reminder to all of us that your skin responds best when we work with it,...
04/12/2025

This quote lives on the studio wall as a gentle reminder to all of us that your skin responds best when we work with it, not against it. This is the ethos that guides everything here at The Peaceful Skin Co.

We need to support repair of the skin over aggression for healthier skin function, a balanced microbiome and lasting resilience.

When we work with the skin, it can function at its best for long-term skin health, a quiet reminder that healthier skin starts with understanding, not overwhelming it. Lindy 💚x

Hello, lovely people. ✨
With a few new faces here, I thought I’d share a little about myself, if you’re remotely curious...
03/12/2025

Hello, lovely people. ✨

With a few new faces here, I thought I’d share a little about myself, if you’re remotely curious, haha.

I’m originally from Edinburgh, Scotland and have spent more than 25 years working in the skin, spa and wellbeing world across Australia and internationally.

I founded The Peaceful Skin Co. in 2007. My work has always centred on a holistic approach, well before it became mainstream. I take an integrative view of the skin and look at the whole person.

With treatments that support the skin gently and encourage long-term skin health, using advanced skincare and techniques that help calm the nervous system.

I focus on rosacea, sensitivity and eczema, especially for clients who have struggled to find the proper support. I’m a lifelong learner of anything skin/health and have a special interest in how stress and mental wellbeing can affect the skin.

I believe there is room for everything in the beauty world. The studio is a judgment-free space, and my focus is on calm, thoughtful work that helps the skin feel settled and supported.

Outside the studio, I love travel, textiles, design, cooking and anything involving British humour. I love a good laugh a British comedy and a good sarcastic joke/ meme.

If you’re ready to begin your skin health journey or simply need a quiet moment to reset, I’d love to welcome you into the studio. Lindy 💚 x

One of the most common questions I’m asked in the studio is: Why has my neck and décolletage suddenly become red, blotch...
20/11/2025

One of the most common questions I’m asked in the studio is: Why has my neck and décolletage suddenly become red, blotchy, or more reactive during perimenopause and menopause?

Flushing or blotchiness in this area during hormonal changes is incredibly common.

The neck and chest naturally have more mast cells. So what are these? These are tiny cells in the skin that respond to stimulation such as heat, stress, fragrance, and UV rays.

When estrogen starts to fluctuate, these mast cells become more reactive, which is why this area can flush, warm up or look blotchy so quickly. It’s often one of the first places women notice changes.

If this is happening for you, a few things can make it flare more.

- UV exposure
This part of the body is very reactive to sunlight. Even mild UV exposure can trigger redness, and sunscreen on the neck and chest is honestly non-negotiable — it makes a massive difference to both sensitivity and long-term skin health.

- Heat
Warm environments, showers, saunas, heaters or exercise in a heated room can trigger flushing.

- Fragrance + strong products
Perfumes and essential oils are best kept away from the neck. The alcohol in fragrance often irritates this area, leading to redness and pigmentation.

- Clothing friction
Seams, collars, scarves and sports bras straps rubbing on warm skin can aggravate a reactive neck and chest.

- Stress + disrupted sleep
Both increase histamine, which often shows up as flushing in this area.

Understanding what’s behind these changes helps you make sense of what your skin is doing.

If you’re navigating these hormonal skin changes and need support with sensitivity or rosacea, I’m here to help. Lindy 💚 x

This post isn’t “woo woo.” It’s the science behind your skin and a worthwhile read rather than scrolling past it. As I k...
12/11/2025

This post isn’t “woo woo.” It’s the science behind your skin and a worthwhile read rather than scrolling past it. As I know most folks dontn't read posts much these days. 🫶

Dopamine isn’t just about mood. It’s also part of how your skin repairs, heals and ages.

Even the most advanced treatments, from injectables and dermal therapies to clinical facials, rely on the skin’s ability to repair and regenerate. That healing depends on a calm, supported nervous system.

In my last post, I spoke about Substance P, a messenger released when the body is in pain.

Today is about another neurotransmitter, dopamine, and how it shapes how your skin behaves and heals.

Dopamine supports your nervous system, digestion, sleep, and blood flow, which are essential for healthy, resilient skin.

Dopamine influences how the skin repairs, renews and maintains collagen, which is essential for firmness and visible vitality as we age.

When dopamine is balanced, circulation improves, inflammation settles, and the skin can rebuild, recover and maintain strength over time.

When dopamine is low due to chronic stress, pain, or burnout, the body can stay in fight-or-flight mode, slowing repair and leaving the skin more reactive or inflamed.

Our bodies hold on to stress long after it’s passed, so a difficult period months ago may still be showing on your skin today.

For my neurodiverse friends, research shows that dopamine levels can be lower, where you may be more prone to eczema, acne, sensitivity or slower healing.

Understanding this connection helps support skin results, no matter which type of treatments you choose.

In the studio, we focus on more than what’s happening on the surface, blending skin health with nervous system support for deeper, longer-lasting results. Lindy 💚X

Physical Pain and your skin is the connection we rarely talk about.If you have lived with chronic pain, whether it is on...
10/11/2025

Physical Pain and your skin is the connection we rarely talk about.

If you have lived with chronic pain, whether it is ongoing, comes in waves, or you know someone who does, you will understand how deeply it can affect energy, mood, sleep, and mental health.

What is often missed is that long-term pain can also influence the skin.

When we are in pain, the body releases tiny chemical messengers called neuropeptides.
They act like text messages between the nerves and the skin.

One of these is Substance P, where the “P” stands for pain.

Substance P fuels inflammation and itch, dries and compromises the skin barrier, and can make skin flare-ups linger when stress or pain are ongoing.

Over time, this ripple effect can appear as different skin issues.

• Breakouts or congestion
• Rosacea flare-ups or flushing
• Burning, itching, or stinging sensations
• Dryness, tightness, or slower healing

This same cascade can contribute to inflammatory skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis, and acne, because the constant release of stress chemicals keeps the skin in a reactive, inflamed state, especially when it is already feeling vulnerable or under stress.

Our skin is constantly listening to what is happening inside us. Pain does not just affect how we feel; it can also show up on the skin.

I hope this has helped in some way, especially for those living with chronic pain, to understand your skin better. Lindy 💚 X

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