Balancing Beauty with Sara – What Your Skin’s Trying to Tell You
Sara-Louise Strain, founder of Eden at South Lake and Eden Beauty & Co, has seen it all, from stress breakouts to skincare overwhelm. In this month’s Balancing Beauty column, she shares why your skin isn’t misbehaving, it’s communicating. And with the right tools, insight and support, you can finally start listening.
When clients first sit in our chairs, they usually say something like,
“I’ve tried everything and nothing’s working.”
And I get it. When your skin is breaking out, reacting or just not feeling like itself, it can be frustrating. We try new products, copy routines from social media, and hope something will finally work.
But here is what I always say: your skin is not misbehaving, it is communicating.
That breakout on your chin? It could be hormones talking.
The redness that flares up mid-afternoon? That might be stress waving a flag.
Your skin is smart. You just need to stop and listen.
Looking Beneath the Surface
At Eden, we take skin seriously, but never in a scary way. We go beyond the surface to look at what is really going on.
Sometimes that means using AI-powered skin analysis, giving us a deeper view of what is happening underneath. Sometimes it means finding out how you sleep, your cycle, or how many coffees you are running on. (No judgement, I am a mum of two!)
More and more, we are looking at gut health and nutritional balance, because what is going on inside your body shows up in your skin.
THREE THINGS I WISH MORE PEOPLE KNEW ABOUT SKIN
- Your skin reflects what is going on inside.
Stress, hormones, gut health – it all shows up eventually. It is not about blame, but understanding the bigger picture. - More products do not mean better skin.
Throwing five serums and two exfoliators at your face will not help if you do not know what your skin actually needs. Overdoing it can often make things worse. - Skin health takes time.
Forget the overnight glow-up. Real, lasting results happen over weeks and months, not in a viral seven-day video.
Why We Now Offer Cellular Testing
That is why we have recently introduced non-invasive cellular testing in store.
It gives personalised insights into your omega levels, gut health, inflammation markers and more. In simple terms, it tells us how your body is functioning internally, so we can tailor skincare and treatments that work with your body, not just on it.
We also use DMK Skincare in our treatments and home plans. It is designed to work at a cellular level, helping your skin function optimally from the inside out.
Real Advice for Real Skin
We have invested in tools like cellular testing and advanced skin treatments because knowledge is power. When you understand why your skin is acting a certain way, you can finally address what it needs and get results that last.
But more than anything you deserve advice that is tailored, not templated.
Skin that glows because it is healthy, not just covered up.
And a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
So if your skin has been trying to tell you something lately – whether it is a breakout, dryness, or just not feeling like “you” – maybe it is time to stop fighting it and start listening.
It could be the beginning of your best skin yet.
