Luxe Skin Care

By Louise May

Luxe Skin Care, located on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, has quickly become a haven for those seeking professional skincare services that deliver exceptional results. Founded by Peggy Lekkas, a renowned Dermal Therapist with over 35 years of experience, Luxe Skin Care brings together a unique blend of expertise, innovation, and a touch of Melbourne glamour.

Starting her amazing and exciting career as a young girl studying her passion in Swanston Street, Melbourne, at the Australian College of Aesthetics and Cosmetology, Peggy became well known for innovation and the latest movements in the industry.

Seeking a sea change and semi-retirement but still looking for new areas to develop, Peggy headed to the Bellarine Peninsula, the area where she had grown up as a young girl.

All through this time, Peggy continued to study more advanced levels of Dermal Therapy which included Skin Science, new treatments, products, and services, which she introduced into the business. In July 2022, due to the growth of the business, Peggy and her partner took on a larger space in the more visible part of town.

Luxe Skin Care has evolved to what it is today, bringing 35 years of knowledge, wisdom, business expertise and specialist qualifications.

PEGGY LEKKAS

Beauty Biz Editor Louise May chats with the Luxe Skin Care Team, who share their insights on the growth and success of Luxe Skin Care, its commitment to skin wellness, and the transformative impact of partnering with leading skincare brand Mayerling.

Can you elaborate on the range of medical-grade skin treatments and products that Luxe Skin Care now offers, and how these offerings have been tailored to meet the diverse needs and concerns of its clients?

Medical Micro needling, Starlux IPL treatments for pigmentation, acne treatments, Vascular Lesion treatments, Corneotherapy, but mainly focus on the Mayerling products and associated treatments. Their DeAgeing Facial treatment (laser resurfacing in a bottle) is a very effective de-ageing regime with amazing results.

The Bellarine Peninsula is predominantly an ageing community with more mature, retiree and sea change clientele. Many locals who grew up on the peninsula suffer with pigmentation, solar keratosis, also dryness of the skin due to the salt air and varying climate and its effect on the skin.

Many clients require an advanced level of treatment with quality cosmeceutical products to achieve great results and Mayerling provides that. At Luxe Skin Care we are not product pushers. We are solution driven and provide our clients with professional advice from years of expertise and training.

The ultimate aim is to give our clients great results through advice, education, and a good skin care regime.

With Mayerling being one of your chosen brands to partner with, how have these products contributed to the overall effectiveness of your treatments and the satisfaction of your clients? What do you love about the brand?

Mayerling provides a really good balance of nutrients and a nano delivery system to treat the above causes effectively. Mayerling has ingredients to suit the skin issues that we deal with on the Bellarine, The results we get are brightening of the skin, lessening of all pigmentation and also keeps the oil barrier of the skin intact.

In particular, we are interested in hearing about your experience with Mayerling’s Vitamin A Retinoid Serum. How has this serum performed in your clinic, and what feedback have you received from clients regarding its effectiveness in retarding skin ageing? How do you find it compared to Retinol?

Our clients love the Mayerling Vitamin A Retinoid Serum, it gives them better results than they expected. It makes their skin look more youthful, clearer, and less lined without any irritation. It gives us confidence in recommending the Vitamin A Retinoid Serum during their treatment and consultation. One of the most exciting results of use the Mayerling Vitamin A Retinoid Serum, is that there is no redness in using it, where using Retinol you need a script and experience redness, peeling, and weeks of down time... and sometimes dermatitis with overuse.

In what way does Luxe Skin Care prioritise skin wellness and self-care, and how does this approach create a unique and welcoming environment for clients seeking professional skincare services?

“I am passionate about sharing my skin care knowledge to help others with improving and correcting their skin.” Says Peggy. This is the heart and soul of what we give our customers.

Our joy comes from the result and smiling face of our clients. We painstakingly designed the new salon to bring that touch of BEAUTY AND GLAMOUR that High End Salons in Melbourne provide. The unspoken outcomes of repeat visits and regularity speaks volumes for itself.

How does Luxe Skin Care stay updated with the latest advancements in skin science, treatments, products, and services? How does this benefit your clients?

We are members of ABIC Aesthetic Beauty Industry Council, and subsequently attend regular symposiums, forums and training events that are promoted through the Council. We also have regular training and updating sessions with representatives from the companies that we align with.

We meet with other experts in our industry for ‘Think Tank Discussions’ and updates. We have, in addition, setup regular notifications from online services in regard to updates, new products and the latest techniques from around the world. It was through this information that we learnt about Mayerling some years ago and never looked back.

What sets Luxe Skin Care apart from other skincare clinics in the Bellarine Peninsula and beyond, and how does the salon’s commitment to offering high-level treatments and medicalgrade products contribute to its reputation and client satisfaction?

Our plan was to bring all Peggy’s knowledge and expertise, and a touch of Melbourne Beauty & Glamour, to the salon but not work at the frantic pace she had for the past 35 years. The salon grew quickly as no one in the area provided the services, high level treatments and medical grade skin care products that were available through her salon.

Can you share any plans or future goals for Luxe Skin Care?

Luxe Skin Care is growing every day as the word gets out and friends see the brilliant results on our clients. We see more expansion into other areas especially in the area of online services including education, advise and product purchasing.

We are constantly working on our website and social pages that are nowhere near where we would like them to be, however, as we move forward, we will be allocating more time to these projects. In the next few months, we will be travelling overseas to further our knowledge visiting several counties in Europe and Asia.