Lavanda Skin & Wellness

18/11/2025

This year I am organising our Secret Santa collection again to support local children across the North East who are living in poverty. This year we are doing it in memory of a very special woman.

For the last few years this project has been supported by Social Justice Lass, a small community charity founded by a lovely woman called Janine. She worked closely with social workers and vulnerable families. Heartbreakingly she passed away this year after a rapid and devastating battle with MND.
Even though I never met her in person, the love people shared about her showed how many lives she touched.

So this Christmas we are continuing the Secret Santa project in her honour.

We are supporting around 30 children from toddler age up to late teens.
Each child will receive a new unwrapped gift, and if donations allow they will also get pyjamas, slippers or a little festive treat to make Christmas morning feel special.

If you would like to help, here are three simple ways to get involved 🎅🎁

✨ Buy a gift from the Amazon wishlist
Choose something meaningful and it will be delivered directly to us
⬇️ Click here
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1QY5PEVUKJJKW?ref_=wl_share

✨ Donate to the GoFundMe
Every pound helps us buy gifts for children who have not been chosen yet
⬇️Click here

https://gofund.me/e3e3bc6b7

✨ Drop off a new unwrapped gift
Message me and I will give you the drop off address

Even if you cannot donate this year, simply sharing this post helps more than you know.

Thank you so much for helping us continue Janine's kindness and bring a little Christmas magic to these children.

With love
Danielle 🤍🎄

14/11/2025

✨ Going live now from the salon

I’m showing you my brand new 3 in 1 device and LED masks and explaining how they help calm stressed, reactive skin. I’m also sharing details about my in person event on Friday 28 November where you can try everything for yourself.

If your skin has been feeling tight, flushed or unhappy lately, this will really help you understand what’s going on under the surface.

Catch the replay and comment INFO if you’d like the event details or want to book a spot. 💚

11/11/2025

If your skin has been flaring up, stinging, or feeling red and angry lately — it’s not always the product you’re using.

Your skin is part of a bigger story.

When your body is tired, stressed, or out of balance, your skin is often the first to show it.

Here are five common triggers I see in the salon every week:
💛 Using too many actives or exfoliants
💛 Hormonal changes (especially perimenopause)
💛 Food intolerances or poor nutrition
💛 Chronic stress and poor sleep
💛 Pushing through exhaustion instead of resting

Once you start addressing what’s underneath, your skin finally has the chance to heal.

✨ Follow along this week to learn simple ways to soothe and repair your skin barrier from the inside out.

10/11/2025

𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆

😡Red, hot, and angry.
😔Tight after cleansing.
😵Flaky or rough patches that just won’t settle.
😵‍💫Stinging when you apply products that *used to* feel fine.
🤡Make-up clinging to dry areas or sliding straight off.
Those tiny red capillaries showing up out of nowhere.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸.

It’s not always about the wrong product.

Often, it’s what’s 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆.

❌️Hormones (peri-menopause/hormone imbalance)
❌️Stress
❌️Lack of sleep
❌️Dehydration
❌️Even your nervous system in survival mode

If your skin’s has been unpredictable or easily triggered, this week I’ll be sharing why it happens and how to calm and rebuild your barrier for lasting results.

As I share my own story too.

✨ Save this post if it sounds familiar and follow along for gentle, practical ways to help your skin recover.

10/11/2025

It's time for new beginnings...

When I first opened Lavanda in 2017, it looked very different.

I’d just stepped away from an unhealthy business partnership and built a busy multi-treatment space that offered everything under one roof.
It grew fast. Staff, bookings, constant movement — but deep down I was craving calm.

I wanted to focus on what I truly loved: helping women through massage and facials.

Then COVID hit. It changed everything. I made the decision to slow down and go back to being a solo therapist so I could build something more intentional, heart-led and aligned with who I really am.

When the salon closed for six months this year, it gave me the breathing space I needed to redefine my vision. That clarity inspired the rebrand to Lavanda Skin & Wellness.

Over the last two years I’ve been training to support women through perimenopause and beyond — women who feel unseen, unheard and overwhelmed.

That passion started with my mum’s experience and has deepened now that I’m starting my own perimenopause journey.

Lavanda is now what I always dreamed it would be: a safe, nurturing space where women can rest, unmask and reconnect with themselves.

I also welcome women who are neurodivergent, because I know how deeply our nervous systems and emotions affect the skin.

I'd love to hear from those of you that still follow me that have been part of the journey along the way.

From Blue Flames to my new space in Wallsend.

Drop me a "Hi" in the comments 👇

Thank you for being here and for supporting this next chapter of Lavanda. I’m so happy you’re part of it. 💗

08/11/2025

Are you free on 28th of November?

(Ignore the date in the video, I had to change it and CBA recording again 🫣🤣🤦‍♀️)

It feels so good to say this. My first event since reopening in the new space is coming up soon and I can’t wait to share it with you.

🗓Friday 28th November I’ll be hosting a Black Friday Salon Event filled with calm, connection and glowing skin.

There’ll be live 3D skin analysis, hands-on device demos, mini treatments and a few surprises including goodie bags.
You’ll also start hearing more about my

EmpowerPause Community. It’s my free online space where you can learn, unwind and stay inspired wherever you are.

And if you’ve been waiting for at-home support, keep an eye out for my new LED and Facial devices that help you bring the

Lavanda experience into your daily routine.
My aim has always been to make skincare and wellness accessible to everyone, whatever your budget, time or distance.

Now I’d love your help.
I’m planning the finer details and would love your input.

What would you most like to see at the event? 👇

07/11/2025

If you’ve been wondering how to begin your journey with me at Lavanda Skin & Wellness, here’s exactly what to expect 🌿

It all starts with a 3D Skin Consultation — a chance for me to really understand your skin, your lifestyle and your goals.
We’ll use gentle conversation and advanced technology to reveal what’s happening beneath the surface and design a plan that fits you.

From there, you’ll move into either a bespoke Skin Programme or a Wellness Membership, depending on your needs.
When your programme ends, you can continue through the LavandaLuxe Membership for ongoing treatments, care and accountability.

You can also join my EmpowerPause Community, a free online space where I share education, gentle encouragement and self-care rituals to help you stay consistent wherever you are.

✨ My dream has always been to make skincare and wellness accessible to all — regardless of budget, time or distance.
That’s why I combine in-person treatments with online support, home devices and flexible options to help every woman reconnect with herself, calmly and confidently.

06/11/2025

If your skin has changed and nothing seems to help, this is for you 💫

I work with women whose skin tells the story of their lives – stress, hormones and everything in between. Many are moving through perimenopause or menopause, or managing the effects of ADHD, autism or daily overwhelm.

Inside Lavanda Skin & Wellness, I help you find calm, confidence and results that last. Using 3D skin analysis, holistic treatments and simple homecare routines, I help you rebuild trust with your skin and your self-care.

Your skin doesn’t need fixing; it needs time, understanding and support.
If that sounds like what you’ve been searching for, I’d love to welcome you in 💗

05/11/2025

It’s been a while, so let me properly reintroduce myself...

✨️I’m Danielle, 40, mum of two boys, partner to Lee and dog-mum to Bishop (our joyful chaos). Our home is beautifully neurodivergent with ADHD, autism and PDA, and I’m currently navigating my own ADHD and perimenopause journey.

✨️Lavanda Skin & Wellness has recently evolved through a rebrand that feels deeply aligned with who I am and the women I serve. It was inspired by a growing need to support women through perimenopause, menopause and beyond, especially those affected by neurodivergence who crave calm, connection and consistency in a world that can feel overwhelming.

✨️Lavanda is a call for calm. A safe, warm and welcoming space where women can come home to themselves without judgement, shame or pressure. A place to unmask, to rest and to be truly seen and supported as they reconnect to their skin, their body and their self-care on every level.

✨️When I’m not in the salon, you’ll find me with a hot chocolate or herbal tea, tucked under a blanket or out in nature with my family. I love slow mornings, community, good skincare, calm energy, meaningful conversations and cozy nights in.

If you don’t already, hit the follow button to join me here 🌿 and come say hi in the comments. I’d love to meet you and hear your go-to comfort ritual when life feels busy 🤍

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01/11/2025

I'll be attending this event with Lavanda. I'm really excited. There's going to be over 50 fabulous well-being specialists there. Plus, tickets are amazing value, and the raffle prizes are unreal. Definitely worth a visit.

Newcastle Wellbeing Expo 2026

Kick-start 2026 with a weekend of wellbeing, inspiration, and connection at the Britannia Hotel, Newcastle Airport.

📅 Saturday 31st January | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📅 Sunday 1st February | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Newcastle Wellbeing Expo brings together an inspiring mix of workshops, exhibitors, and speakers, all representing the vibrant world of wellbeing here in the North East.

Explore new ways to nurture your body, mind, and spirit. From mindfulness and sound healing to consent work, shamanic practices, and creative expression, there’s something for everyone.

✨ Saturday Workshops
Drybeck Forest Retreat – Mikaela Korth | Creative Forest Immersion
The Spirit of Kambo – Tommy Small & Jason Burgess | Kambo: Nature’s Most Powerful Healing Medicine
Healing Here – Morgan Beenham | Deep Inner Meditative Journey (Innerdance with Sound and Drum)
The Heart of Consent – Lisa Grezo | Exploring the Heart of Consent
Sakrid Creators – Gypsi Miliani | Embrace Your Essence: Sakrid Paths to Self-Love
SJB Wellbeing – Sharon Joanne Bland | Vibrational Resonance Soundbath

🌸 Sunday Workshops

Kachina Canine – Isla Fishburn | Meeting the Animal Spirit
Chris Holmes & Emma Elizabeth | Workshop details coming soon
Sian Johnson | Workshop to be announced
The Primal Way of Living – Ian Freshwater, Gary Walker & Martin Beemaan | A Journey of Raw Strength, Deep Truth & Authentic Connection
School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing – Jenny Connor | Sound Healing Chakra Meditation & Drum Circle

💚 All workshops are included with your Expo ticket.

You’ll also have the chance to meet and connect with a wide range of exhibitors and speakers, each offering their own unique contribution to wellbeing, from holistic therapies and coaching to sustainable living and creative healing.

🎟️ Plus, don’t miss our show-stopping raffle!
Over £6,000 worth of incredible prizes have been generously donated by our exhibitors, from wellbeing sessions and retreats to luxury experiences. This is one thing you don’t want to miss.

Tickets cost less than a cup of coffee and offer a meaningful way to begin the year with wellbeing, reflection, and community.

Find out more and book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/newcastle-wellbeing-expo-2026-tickets-1647770569129?aff=oddtdtcreator

Full details are on our website

https://newcastlewellbeingexpo.co.uk

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29/10/2025

🥳 I'm back and ready to get things going in the salon!!!

I had a quiet re-opening, I'll tell you more about that later.

But for now, I just wanted to share that I had amazing time in Portugal, celebrating my big 40.

I had lots of fun, lots of laughter and lost of rest in the Autumn sunshine. With 5 of my favourites, who went above and beyond. Especially my mam, my little sis and my dad behind the scenes.

Portugal gave me more than sunshine, it gave me perspective. I came home feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to step into a new era in life and in business.

But this time, I’m not rushing in. I’m taking everything I’ve learned about rest, balance, and nervous system care, and using that energy to build strong, steady foundations instead. This season isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about slowing down, creating routines and rituals that keep me grounded and calm, so I can show up as the best version of myself for every client who walks through my door.

If you’ve been craving a slower, more intentional way of doing things too, you’re in good company. Tell me below, what helps you feel grounded when life speeds up?