Lauren Murcia lives and breathes beauty.
Owner and beauty therapist of Skin Body & Soul, Lauren arrived in Australia only 9 years ago from South Africa, and wasted little time establishing her must-see salon.
Lauren always knew that she would pursue a career in beauty therapy and followed through with her dreams. Completing her education in Durban South Africa, she qualified with international qualifications in Beauty Therapy. After moving to Sydney in 2002, Lauren gained a multitude of experience working in different salons and developing a loyal and long standing clientele. “Skin Body & Soul” is the fruition of a long life dream to design a beauty sanctuary, invoking of all the senses. Discretely tucked away in the heart of Sydney’s Double Bay, Skin Body & Soul is a private haven for all your beauty needs.
Determined to be at the forefront of the beauty industry, Lauren has continually furthered her education and knowledge in beauty therapy, attending regular seminars and courses, as well as completing her Certificate IV in assessment and training, allowing her to train other up and coming beauty students in hot stone therapy massage.
It is easy see how much Lauren loves what she does. You are guaranteed to have a memorable experience when you visit Skin Body &Soul. “I couldn’t imagine life without my clients, I love interacting with them everyday” (Lauren Murcia)
Revitalise your skin, Detoxify your body, Energise your soul.
The Skin is an outer expression of your inner being. A radiant complexion is dependent on a healthy lifestyle and an optimum skincare routine!
Based on your personal face mapping questionnaire and a consultation with you, we will be able to design a facial treatment for you that includes personalised products, essential oil aromas and facial techniques, to provide you with the best treatment for your skin type and condition.
De-stress Facial 1hr $115: The perfect skin maintenance facial. Includes extractions and European facial massage to increase circulation, improving tone and overall complexion of the skin. Leaving you looking and feeling radiant and rejuvenated. This is further enhanced with a luxurious hand and arm massage, foot massage as well as a gentle scalp massage.
Age Smart Facial 1.5Hr $150: This is the most powerful Dermalogica treatment, specially created for clients concerned with premature aging, and the signs of photo aging and sun damage. With this facial give your skin a revitalizing power boost designed to help firm, smooth, nourish, regenerate and energize while controlling the biochemical triggers that lead to skin aging. Potent vitamin and hydroxyl acid exfoliation resurfaces and retexturises skin while energizing massage techniques release tension in the muscles for the ultimate in skin therapy for prematurely aging, mature or devitalized skin.
Deep Cleanse 45min $80: Designed for all skin conditions. Extractions are performed to help remove impurities, making this an ideal deep cleansing treatment. While a suitable treatment masque is applied, receive a soothing scalp massage, leaving you totally refreshed.
Medibac Facial 45min $85: This treatment is the ultimate in acne management because it targets current breakouts while helping to prevent future breakout activity.
Gentlemen’s Cleanse 50min $90: Your skin is deeply cleansed, exfoliated and extracted to help remove impurities. A relaxing pressure point massage is given, increasing circulation and leaving the skin looking clear, fresh and healthy.
Mini Express Facial 30min $65: This facial is great for a quick pick-me-up. This treatment includes a double cleanse, exfoliation and the application of a suitable masque that will leave your skin nourished and revitalised. Drift away with a soothing scalp massage, leaving you totally relaxed.
Hot Stone Facial 1.15min $140: Relax and unwind whilst experiencing the benefits of hot stone therapy. Whilst receiving your facial, warmed volcanic basalt stones are placed on specific areas of the body putting you into a dream-like state. You will also receive a hot stone facial massage effectively increasing circulation achieving gentle detoxification, relaxation and a renewed sense of balance and well being.
Contour mask $30: An add on to any facial. This specialised treatment will enhance and deepen the effects of your facial. It is extremely hydrating and increases the skins elasticity and firmness, whilst penetrating ingredients will further enhance the results of your facial treatment.
Eyes: Inner radiance and beauty are expressed through the eyes. Brighten your eyes today.
Hydrating Eye Treatment 20min $35: Restore your eyes youthful radiance. Revitalises tired, puffy and dehydrated eyes. Relax and enjoy the experience with a luxurious hand and arm massage.An excellent add on to any facial or just on its own.
Massage: ½ hour Back Massage | $55.00 1hr Full Body Massage | $95.00 1.5hr Full Body Massage | $140.00 Sooth your skin, body and soul! We use a variety of massage techniques for stress reduction and deep relaxation. Prior to your treatment, your therapist will verify any preferences you may have, to give you the desired massage of your choice. De-stress, relax and release muscular tension and restore balance.
Hot Stone Therapy Massage 1.30min $175: Relax and unwind whilst experiencing the benefits of hot stone therapy. Many ancient cultures have used the healing powers of stones for medicinal and spiritual purposes. Warmed Volcanic Basalt stones are placed on specific areas of the body putting you into a dream-like state. We bathe the stones in warm water and sensual aromas and use them to massage the body. The deep penetrating heat from the stones are used to release muscular tension, by effectively increasing circulation achieving gentle detoxification, relaxation and a renewed sense of well being.
Hydro-Active Mineral Salt Glow $58: Energise both the skin and senses with this revitalising, invigorating body scrub. Using a unique blend of mineral rich sea salts, it gently cleanses, nourishes and softens the body by removing dead skin cells. Ingredients of kelp, enzymes and essential oils make thisthe ultimate remineralising and polishing for the entire body.The surface of our skin can quickly become dull and rough, due to a build up of dry, flaky skin cells. Regular exfoliation gently reveals fresh skin layers and permits for effective penetration of body moisturises and lotions leaving the skin softer, smoother and glowing.
Hair Free: Half Leg $40.00 Full Leg $60.00 Full Leg + High Bikini $88.00 Bikini $32.00 High Bikini $38.00 Brazilian $62.00 Underarm $24.00 3/4 Leg $50.00 Upper Leg $44.00 Arm $36.00 1/2 Arm $32.00 Eyebrow $22.00 Lip $14.00 Chin $14.00 Face $40.00 Eyebrow + Lip $30.00
Mens: Full Leg $80.00 Chest $45.00 Back $58.00 Arm $44.00 Stomach $30.00
Eye Lash tint: 15min | $26.00
Eye Brow tint: 15min | $23.00
Eye Lash and Brow tint: 20min | $42.00
Eye Lash tint, Eye Brow tint and shape: 30min | $62.00
Deluxe Manicure 1.15min $55: Including all your hand, nail and cuticle care. A nourishing masque is applied to hands and arms, intensifying your treatment.
Pedicure 1Hr $58: Your feet show you your direction in life. Look after them and be proud of where you are going. This treatment begins by soaking your feet in lemon infused warm water. It is extremely refreshing and has a detoxifying effect on the body. Feet are exfoliated and buffed. Nails and cuticles are treated before receiving a relaxing and calming foot and leg massage. Feet are invigorated, nails and cuticles moisturised and refreshed. Finishing off with your choice of nail colour or buff and shine. Deluxe Pedicure 1.15min $75: Including all you nail and cuticle care, a refreshing and revitalizing foot masque is applied to feet and legs.
Indulge in the richest, most natural looking tan that reflects off your natural pigments. This high quality self tanning leaves you feeling genuinely healthy with a natural golden tan.
Include a salt glow treatment to remove all dulling skin from your body, leaving you with a smoother, longer lasting tan.
Tanning: Sun Fx Spray Tan $38.00 Include a salt glow treatment $75
Microzone treatments – Treatments that can target your most pressing skin issues in just 20 minutes!
1. Flash Exfoliation Microzone 2. Eye Rescue Microzone 3. Rapid Spot clearing Microzone 4. Blackhead relief Microzone 5. Lip Renewal Microzone 6. Hand repair Microzone 7. Men’s Skin health Microzone
Be Genki Depending on your mood, a specific range of oils, blended to your needs will be incorporated throughout your treatment. The Japanese word “Genki” means to be happy, healthy, and in harmony with oneself. It suggests wellbeing is achieved by balancing physical, emotional and spiritual elements equally to create an integrated and tranquil Self. $20
Galvanic using electrical modalities to further infuse active ingredients into the deeper layers of the dermis for optimum skin results and longer lasting rejuvenated skin.
High Frequency: Using an antibacterial electrical modality we can purify the skin after extractions and/or accelerate the healing process of active breakouts
Add on to any treatment:
Galvanic – $40 High frequency – $30 Microzone treatments – $45 ( can be an add on or just on their own.) Stress relief massage (back, hands or feet) 15min – $30 Turn your treatment in to an aromatherapy treatment with “Be Genki” – $20
These quick skin fixes gets you in and out the door and won’t swallow your lunch break. There’s no need to even change out of your clothes; just get ready to receive one of our exclusive Microzone treatments. From over stressed skin and tired eyes, to breakouts that need to be banished, we have the treatment for you.
Packages have been designed for your convenience. Use one already made or feel free to design your own. A great gift idea. Express Pick Me Up $130: Express Facial, Buff & Polish, Eye Lash Tint, Eye Brow Shape.
Men Deserve It Too! $180: Full Body Massage, Gentlemen’s Cleanse, Eye Treatment, Hand & Foot Exfoliation.
The Full Pick Me Up $200: De-stress Facial, Eye Treatment, Eye Lash Tint, Pedicure and Hand Massage.
Complete Me $195: Deep Cleanse Facial, Pressure Point Massage, Full Body Massage, Buff & Polish, Hand & Foot Massage.
Body Quenching $230: Full Body Exfoliation, Body Therapy HydroWrap, Back Massage, Buff & Polish.