A boutique skin studio providing a safe skin healing space.

We are a sanctuary for natural beauty, a place where holistic skincare meets the power of pure, high quality ingredients.  Our treatments will completely transform your skin from the inside out. Every formula is thoughtfully crafted to nourish, restore and reveal your skins true radiance because nature knows best.

Facial Treatments & Skin Wellness

The Skin Nook specialises in a practice called Corneotherapy, a practice where by you preserve the ecosystem and outer layers of the skin. Very much a tailored less is more approach suitable to each unique skin. The features of each Facial are uniquely determined by the needs of your skin when you visit on the day.  We aim to deeply cleanse, nourish and hydrate your skin and manage any concerns you have. 

We specialise in treating a range of skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, eczema, peri oral dermatitis, pigmentation and hormonally driven skin ( peri or post Menopausal skin). A large focus of your visit will be on reducing your stress levels and a strong focus on wellbeing.

How to choose your Facial : We make so many decisions day to day, so let’s keep it simple by leaving your skin in safe hands. You decide either a 30, 60, or 75 minute facial. Complete your consultation form, so we know more about your skin and your aims, and leave the rest to your us.

Lie back and let us work our magic to restore, correct and nourish your troubled skin

Our philosophy

Elise is a holistic skincare practitioner who believes in the power of massage to stimulate the skin. Elise’s ideology lies in the healing touch of massage with an innate focus on barrier repair. She treats the complexion to reveal a healthy and vibrant glow.

In the pursuit of flawless skin?

Our Facial treatments pivot between customisation and foundations to create healthy and robust skin. There is no endless menu at The Skin Nook, the primary focus is to intuitively create and capture your very best self.

Bespoke Facials

An intuitively guided and customised facial experience designed to treat any concerns and provide deep revival. Performed to achieve premium results and specifically tailored to your skin type using nutrient dense product. Dermaviduals is our chosen product of choice and a leader in advanced skincare. With over 40 products to choose from you can customise and create a personalised product prescription and treatment plan. These powerful anti-ageing products can transform your complexion, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.

THE BESPOKE BOOSTER FACIAL

30 minutes $165

Let us give your skin an express workout that results in an instant glow.

Restore skin health with this tailored booster facial that promotes optimal skin functioning and provides an effective kick-start to any new skincare regime.

Includes a customised cleanse and express skin analysis followed by a customised enzyme exfoliant with warm facial steam and compounded finishing products. Refreshing and heavenly invigorating.

SKIN INTUITION LEVEL 1 FACIAL-

60 minutes $220

Luxurious and perfect for creating strong foundations for your skin this is where our signature facial workout takes it that little bit further really creating The Skin Nook experience..

More time on the bed allows for a deeper hydration within the skin. It also allows for a deeper connection between the Face and Body.

Double cleanse under steam, light mist of herbal tonics, , enzyme therapy peel to renew and deeply awaken the skin, hydration & actives infused gently beneath the skin, Deeply rhythmical facial massage using either a Gua sha healing stone or Facial cupping . Custom blended specific mask and tailored actives to replenish the skin, This facial concludes with a soothing facial balm & Spf.

This Facial not only heals and preserves a youthful skin but allows a total nervous system reset.

We highly recommend this facial for sensitive skin, including rosacea, hormonally imbalanced skin including stressed/mature menopausal skins or any skins recovering from surgery.
ADD ON LED 25 mins - $55

Bio Radiance Peel & Heal facial

40 minutes $180

A combined treatment of renewal and radiant skin. This treatment combines the best of two treatments, medical grade light therapy and a fruit-based bio-radiance enzyme peel with no downtime. Utilising the best of Australian skincare range, Wildcrafted Organics, skin is prepared with a double cleanse, while the cooling and brightening Wild lime peel works gently and intently to renew a brighter, clearer and more hydrated skin. While the enzyme Peel works its magic you will receive a grounding hand and arm massage. Your skin is now fully prepared to draw in the healing benefits of the Infrared light as it penetrates deeply providing all the healing benefits to your skin.


SKIN INTUITION LEVEL 2 FACIAL

1HR 15 mins $260

An intuitively guided and customised facial intended to provide deep revival to your skin and mind.

Elise’s healing touch transports you to a tranquil space where time dissolves, leaving you relaxed and radiant.

Crafted with gentle, skin-nourishing Dermaviduals, this luxurious treatment rebalances, restores, and illuminates your natural glow. Perfect for dull or tired skin, combining cold and warmth to wake up the skin and your senses. Inclusive of delicate cleanse under steam, enzyme peel, active infusion of Dermaviduals serums, deep facial sculpting massage, light energetic healing, and advanced professional masks to revive and treat your concerns.

Teen Express 30 mins $155

Takes control of oily, blemished and clogged complexions, or simply help teens get a head start on caring for the body's largest organ. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend consultations and treatments.

Advanced Treatments

Medical Grade Skin Needling

Single session Face - $399

Face, neck and Décolletage - $425

Commencing with our signature double cleanse the skin is prepped and mind at ease.
A sterile work station is set up and your individual treatment settings are discussed ahead of the treatment beginning.

Several passes of Microneedling are administered to the face, neck and décolletage with a focus on areas of concern.
Post needling an infusion of Oleogel Balm is given to ensure the skin is calm and supported.

Finishing with 20 minutes of LED white light, to reduce any further inflammation and accelerate healing time. The skin should only show signs of a subtle glow, but don't let that fool you the results speak for themselves. A microbiome mask is provided to use in the comfort of your own home for up to 4hrs.

This treatment requires prepping and home-care which varies depending on the skin condition.

CONTACT

By appointment only

The Skin Nook Studio

4 Boxmoor Court, Mount Eliza VIC 3930, Australia

Elise Gilchrist

elise@theskinnook.com.au

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