Summer greetings from The Skin Cabin

Hello lovely friends 🫶🏻
I hope all is well for you and your families and you’ve been enjoying the good weather we’ve had! The pots and hanging baskets are in full bloom in the garden now and the hydrangeas are just starting to show colour-the little things in life really do bring such joy don’t they?!
It’s been so good to see and treat so many familiar faces recently and also welcome new clients into the treatment room. I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for the lovely clients you all are. Trusting me with your skin and allowing me to help you deeply relax and sink into restorative peace whilst tending to your skin or muscular needs feels such a privilege.
Pre and post holiday facials plus preparation for weddings and special events have definitely been the common theme of late and I love hearing about the lovely plans you all have in the diary. The inner confidence we gain when our skin looks and feels happy, hydrated and glowing is pretty something and what a honour it always feels to help you achieve just that.
I’ve been asked a lot lately whether it is best to have a facial before your holiday or afterwards and there isn’t really one answer!! Booking one before you go away is excellent to get the pores really clear, the texture smooth and even and hydration levels ramped up. This gears your skin up for the heightened sun exposure you might be having, the extra sun creams applied and additional perspiration, being on flights and everything in between; all factors that can massively effect our skin and throw it slightly off balance.
But equally, you can’t beat a great facial after you’ve been away to decongest, brighten and resurface the skin to prolong the summer glow when you’re back!
As always, let me take the guess work out of choosing which facial is right for you and opt for The Bespoke Facial. I’ll cherry pick the best ingredients, technologies and hands-on methods for your session to achieve your skin goals. Click the treatments tab to access the menu and get a treatment secured in the diary ✨
TOP TIPS FOR KEEPING SKIN HAPPY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
1. Make sure to use an SPF 50 daily, and reapply regularly. Wear big sunnies and a hat too!
2. Double cleanse at night when you’ve been out and about lots, exercising, wearing plenty of SPF etc. Go for a cream, oil or balm based cleanser to remove every trace of debris for your first cleanse and then follow with a cream, milk or gel formula to really treat the skin during the second cleanse. Enjoy a great flannel or exfoliating cloth to accompany your cleanser and allow it to really work its magic!
3. Have a hydrating tonic/spritz in your handbag and use regularly to rehydrate and refresh your skin during the day when it feels thirty or tight.
4. Weave in some cold therapy when you have some time. Using a cooling guasha or crystal roller can be a fab way to reduce temperature in your skin and soothe it. Also popping damp cotton pads, cotton cloths and even your liquid skincare in the fridge and then enjoy a refreshing blast of hydration during your skincare ritual.
5. Keep exfoliating in the summer months, but avoid too much in the way of abrasive formulations and instead opt for liquid exfoliators that are highly effective but will help to keep the skin conditioned too. Exfoliate at night and then make sure to protect the skin even more than normal, the following few days, when new healthy skin cells are more exposed.
I’ll be open throughout the summer holidays but with some weeks slightly more limited. Keep an eye on the diary as I shall open up a few extra ‘gold-dust’ evening slots too so you can have a dreamy twilight session, then slip out of the treatment bed, float home and head straight to bed for the most restful night sleep ever!
Now for a few events that are coming up, outside of the treatment room, if you fancy a really relaxed few hours or even a full day to help you slow down, be cared for, rest and reconnect with yourself. This may be just what you need- come alone or with special friends- everyone is welcome 🤍
FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH | 19:30-21:30 | LIMITED SPACES
In collaboration with my dear friend and Yogi Pro Daphné at livewellyoga set in her beautiful cabin at the end of her garden, just outside of Bexley Village.
We invite you to join us for a nourishing evening dedicated to reconnecting with your roots—through your feet. Often overlooked, our feet are our foundation. They carry us through life, connect us to the earth beneath us, and influence our balance, posture, and overall wellbeing. This Summer Solstice, we'll explore how caring for our feet can help us feel more stable, centred, and supported both physically and emotionally.
This special Summer Solstice workshop will restore your skin, body and mind through the art of gentle movement, a guided energising self-cleansing facial massage sequence, foot and ankle mobility practice, sound healing, and a deeply relaxing foot massage. Together we'll awaken the body from the feet up, refresh the mind, and then gradually settle into a state of calm, helping you feel both revitalised and deeply rested.
As you rest in the soothing sounds of the sound bath, you'll receive a nurturing foot massage, designed to leave you feeling grounded, restored, and completely cared for. A beautiful opportunity to honour your foundation, reconnect with the earth beneath you, and step into summer feeling lighter, steadier, and renewed.
ALL ABILITIES WELCOME. LIMITED PLACES.
£35/PERSON + A Complementary refreshing lemonade at the end of the session.
Please drop me a note to book your place.
SUNSET SESSION SKINCARE AND WELLBEING EVENING | THURSDAY 9TH JULY | 7-9PM | BEXLEY
Sunset Session is back in full swing at Horse Shoe Barn with the next sessions on Thursday 9th July, 17th September and 26th November- it’s been such a pleasure to team up with the super talented Pilates and Wellness Expert ByLucy- the evenings are always packed full of soothing, sleeping vibes and restorative practises- guided facial sequences, sound bath, breath work, massage and so much more. Be gorgeous to have you there!
Click here to book ✨
ENERGISE AND GLOW DAY RETREAT | SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2026 | SUSSEX
And another dreamy date for the diary… Super happy to share that we’ve been able to secure the stunning day retreat venue that we used in May, this time in September, which I’ll be co-hosting alongside Lucy from bylucyuk in a space that feels incredibly calming from the moment you arrive. I’ll share some pictures below to give you a feel of the place and general vibe. Outside, there’s a heated pool, an infrared sauna, open fields to wander and the most stunning treatment room for me to deliver treatments in. The day has been created for you to simply arrive and be looked after. You’ll be welcomed in, shown around, and invited to settle in at your own pace. There will be nourishing food, thoughtful details throughout the day, and plenty of space to enjoy quiet moments or gentle connection- whatever feels right for you. Here’s the loose agenda to the day:
09:30: Arrival & Welcome
10.00: Restorative Pilates - no previous experience needed
10:45: Energise & Glow Facial Self Massage
11:00: Refreshments, snacks & time to explore, take a dip, sauna or just relax
or create a bespoke essential oil roller with Lucy
or indulge in a treatment with me
12:30: Delicious buffet lunch
13:30: Time to explore, take a dip, sauna or just relax
or indulge in a treatment with me
15:30: Gentle movement, Breathwork, Sound bath & Upper body release session
17:00: Homeward bound.
All for an investment of £160 per person.
After booking you will be sent a treatment menu in case you wish to book at an extra cost during the day.
All classes, food and drink and use of the facilities is included.
You will receive the venue address and further details once you are booked on.
Please note once booked this is non-refundable, unless we have someone on the waitlist who can replace you.
BOOK ME ON
It’s been a celebratory month 🥂 as I got the news a few weeks back that I’ve been selected as a Semi-Finalist in the Facialist 2026 Category for the BABTAC and CIBTAC Annual awards. A dream come true! BABTAC and CIBTAC have been a huge part of my career journey from becoming a member soon after qualifying over 20 years ago and being the absolute go-to contact for keeping connected and up to date with beauty regulations, standards, quality and education. It feels a real honour to have been selected and to be amongst such talent in the category and industry. As you know, I truly love what I do and to have you all as my clients feels the biggest award anyway! I am up against a judging panel next week to demonstrate a facial so have everything crossed that goes ok, and will keep you posted if I get through to the next round!!
Think that’s all the news for now, so to close, I wish you and your loved ones a happy summer time ahead and look forward to seeing and treating you soon!
With lots of love,
Karen x









