Imago Beauty & Holistics

Name: Imago Beauty & Holistics
Address: 47 Front Street, Coleraine, DH80HQ, GB
Telephone: +447375350587
Price range: $$$
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04/11/2026

Is your skin barrier trying to tell you something?
If your skin feels tight, sensitive, irritated or unpredictable, the problem may not be your skincare products at all.
Your skin barrier and microbiome work together to protect, balance and support healthy skin. When they're compromised, even gentle products can seem irritating.
In my latest article, (part one), I explain:
🌿 What your skin barrier actually does
🌿 The role of the skin microbiome
🌿 Signs your barrier may be struggling 🌿 Simple ways to support healthier skin
Read the full article here: Is your skin barrier trying to tell you something?
If your skin feels tight, sensitive, irritated or unpredictable, the problem may not be your skincare products at all.
Your skin barrier and microbiome work together to protect, balance and support healthy skin. When they're compromised, even gentle products can seem irritating.
In my latest article, (part one), I explain:
🌿 What your skin barrier actually does
🌿 The role of the skin microbiome
🌿 Signs your barrier may be struggling 🌿 Simple ways to support healthier skin
Read the full article here: https://imago-skincare.co.uk/the-skin-barrier-and-microbiome-part-1/

25/10/2026

🎃 It's pumpkin time! But did you know pumpkin has a place in skincare too? 🍂

Halloween might be all about pumpkins, but at Imago Skincare, I'm interested in what some of nature's ingredients can bring to our skincare routines.

🌿 Firm & Nourish Mask

This nourishing mask contains pumpkin seed oil, a lovely plant oil that helps condition the skin and support its softness. A little seasonal inspiration for your skincare routine!

💧 Marine Active Complex

And for another approach to caring for your skin, there's my Marine Active Complex. Marine-derived ingredients are fascinating, and I love exploring how different ingredients can work together in skincare formulations.

After more than 20 years of making skincare, I still enjoy finding ways to combine ingredients to create products that feel good on the skin.

So, here's a little Halloween question for you…

🎃 Pumpkin spice, pumpkin soup, or pumpkin in your skincare? Which gets your vote? 👻

Tell me in the comments!

Products are available on line here... https://imago-skincare.co.uk or from the following shops....

Our salon in Shotley Bridge and Jaspah Too Tiffany Rose Incorporating Gray's Flowers & Everlasting Memories The Hub Consett

15/10/2026

🌿 Caring for your skin

Our skin barrier plays an important role in keeping our skin comfortable and hydrated. But how do our skincare choices affect it?

In Part 2 of my Skin Barrier and Microbiome series, I explore ingredients, routines and choosing products to suit your skin.

Here's the link.. https:/https://imago-skincare.co.uk/the-skin-barrier-and-microbiome-part-2-caring-for-your-skin/

Amy Vella

04/10/2026

Have you ever thought about what's actually happening on the surface of your skin? 🌿
I've been doing a bit of research into the skin barrier and the skin microbiome, and I've found it fascinating.
Our skin is doing an amazing job every day.
The skin barrier helps protect us and helps keep moisture in, while the microbiome is a whole community of microorganisms that naturally live on our skin.
And they work together.
But things like harsh cleansing, over-exfoliation, stress and lack of sleep can all put the skin under pressure.
Sometimes, rather than adding more and more products, our skin may simply need us to go back to basics.
I've written the first part of a new two-part article explaining what the skin barrier and microbiome are, why they matter and some of the things that can disrupt them.
And there was one part of my research that really surprised me...
Are we actually too clean? 👀
I talk about that in the article!
The Skin Barrier and Microbiome – Part 1: Understanding Your Skin
https:\\imago-skincare.co.uk/the-skin-barrier-and-microbiome-part-1/
Part 2 will look at where skincare fits in, and I'll be talking more about how I choose ingredients when I'm formulating.
Because for me, every ingredient still has to earn its place. 🌿
Pauline x

27/09/2026

There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes before I can put a new skincare product on the shelf... 🌿

When I formulate a completely new product, it isn't simply a case of making a cream I like and deciding to sell it.

The finished formulation requires a cosmetic safety assessment, carried out by a qualified safety assessor.

That means all sorts of information about the formulation, ingredients and intended use has to be considered before the product can go on sale.

And then there’s something I do with every batch I make.

I have every batch tested for safe levels of bacteria and mould.

It's probably not something most people think about when they pick up a little jar of skincare!

But for me, it's an important part of making products properly.

I make everything in small batches, and I want to know that what I'm sending out to customers is safe as well as something I'm proud of.

There is rather more to a little jar of handmade skincare than you might think. 😊

And I actually find this side of making skincare quite fascinating.

There’s a lot of science behind what I do — even if I’m usually more interested in the ingredients and the formulation! 😂

Pauline x

24/09/2026

So, what does “handmade skincare” actually mean? 🌿
I think we sometimes use the word “handmade” without really thinking about what it means.
For me, it means that I don't just come up with the formulations and then send them off somewhere else to be made.
I formulate them.
I make them.
I fill them.
I label them.
And I check them.
Every batch is made by me, in small quantities, and I know exactly what has gone into it.
There is a lot more to making skincare than simply mixing a few ingredients together, though!
Hygiene is incredibly important to me, so when I'm making products I always wear my hair net, gloves and lab coat, and I follow careful procedures to make sure everything is clean and properly prepared.
It might not look particularly glamorous 😂 but it gives me confidence that I'm doing things properly.
And after more than 20 years of making skincare, I still wouldn't want it any other way.
That's what handmade means to me. ❤️

And it doesn't stop there.
I also ensure that I commission the appropriate testing and safety assessments for my products, because making skincare isn't just about choosing lovely ingredients and putting them in a jar. I need to be confident that the finished product is safe and suitable for use.
Pauline x

20/09/2026

Ingredients have to earn their place

So, how do I choose the ingredients that go into my skincare?

It's a question I don't think I've ever really answered properly on here.

I don't choose an ingredient simply because it's the latest trend, or because everyone else seems to be using it.

I want to know what it can bring to a formulation, how it behaves alongside other ingredients, and whether it genuinely has something useful to offer the skin.

Sometimes that means quite a lot of research.

Sometimes it means trying something and deciding it isn't right.

And sometimes an ingredient I've used for years is changed or discontinued, and I'm back to the drawing board looking for a replacement! 😳

I actually enjoy that part, though. I love the challenge of finding the right combination of ingredients and seeing how they work together.

For me, every ingredient has to earn its place.

After more than 20 years of formulating skincare, that's something I haven't changed my mind about.

And I'm still learning. 😊

Pauline x

02/09/2026

It all started with a little gift from my husband...

It was decades ago now, but my husband has always loved buying me little stocking fillers at Christmas.

One year, way back then, he bought me a little set of essential oils.

They were tiny bottles, a little like the ones in the photograph, and I was fascinated by them.

I had no idea at the time where that little Christmas present would lead me!

It sparked my interest in essential oils and holistic therapies and sent me off on a journey of learning that eventually led me to skincare formulation.

One thing led to another, and here I am, all these years later.

I'm still learning.
Still researching.
Still experimenting.
And still getting excited when I discover an ingredient that I think could make a formulation better.

The little bottles have long since disappeared, of course. These days I buy my essential oils from a reputable specialist wholesaler, where I can be confident about their quality and provenance.

But that little Christmas present really did start something.

I wonder if my husband realised what he'd started! 😂

I've recently updated The Imago Skincare Story on my website, and while working on it I realised I'd almost forgotten to tell you where it all began.

I'd love you to have a read. 🌿

https://imago-skincare.co.uk/the-imago-skincare-story/

22/08/2026

Well... I've been a bit quiet! 😂

I had all sorts of plans for the website, more articles and lots of things I wanted to share with you.

And then... I got a bit stuck with the website! 🙄

I have decided that I need some help with that one, because I seem to spend more time trying to work out how to do things than actually doing them!

But anyway... I'm still here!

Still making skincare, still researching ingredients and still thinking about what I can make next. Some things never change. 😊

I've got lots I'd like to share with you, so I thought I'd stop worrying about everything I haven't done and just get on with it!

So... what would you like to hear about?

Ingredients? How I choose what goes into my products? How I formulate? Or is there something about skincare that you've always wanted to ask?

Let me know!

Pauline x

01/08/2026

A little website hiccup!

I had a phone call from a lovely customer today to let me know that there was a problem with my website and, unfortunately, it wasn't taking payments properly.

Needless to say, I was horrified! 😳

I've now got to the bottom of it and the problem has been fixed.

So, if you've tried to place an order recently and weren't able to complete it, I'm really sorry. I had no idea there was a problem, and I certainly wouldn't want you to think I'd ignored your order!

Everything is working again now. 🎉

If you were trying to order something and gave up when the payment wouldn't go through, please do try again—or if you'd rather, send me a message and I'll be happy to help.

And thank you to the customer who took the time to phone me and let me know. You may have saved me from losing a lot more orders! ❤️

Pauline x

Address

47 Front Street
Coleraine
DH80HQ

Telephone

+447375350587

Website

https://imago-skincare.co.uk/

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