Your Skin Isn't The Problem, It's The Messenger. 

At Maria SkinLab, I help you understand what your skin is trying to communicate, and offer personalised, science-led support that treats your skin with care and knowledge. It's not about perfect skin, it's about healthy skin, supported by a plan that works with your body and evolves with you.

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My Story

My name is Maria Flor. I'm a dermal therapist and skin educator who helps people of all ages understand their skin, feel empowered in how to care for it, and achieve results reflecting both internal and external health.

My path into this work began in 2015, when a mentor saw my potential and invited me to train as a beauty therapist. That moment unlocked a deeper purpose: to study the skin not just as something to treat, but something to understand.

Originally from Brazil, I've always been drawn to the connection between how we live and how our skin responds; our skincare, nutrition, stress levels, environments, and habits all shape what we see in the mirror. In 2020, while recovering from intestinal permeability, I experienced firsthand how our inner health influences our skin wellbeing. That turning point led to the creation of Maria SkinLab.

Since opening in 2021, my clinic has been a space where you can feel heard, supported and guided by me, who looks at the full picture.  I'll offer you customised skin support to help you repair, replenish, and regenerate your skin, leading to lasting change.

Whether you're struggling with atopic skin, sensitivity, redness, breakouts, ageing or just want​ a better understanding of your skin barrier, I'm here to listen, educate, and walk along side you with care, and clarity, because I believe in loving the skin you live in.

You deserve care that understands your entire skin journey, not just quick fixes and one-size-fits-all skincare.

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My Approach

My work is grounded in CORNEOTHERAPY, a supportive approach to skin health. This method focuses on restoring and protecting the skin barrier system, so your skin can function and heal properly. It's a respectful, biologically aligned way of working with the skin, rather than forcing it to change. By prioritising barrier health, we support real, long-term skin improvement and glow.

Every treatment I offer is fully customised because no two skins are the same. I assess your skin hydration levels, lipids production and quality, enzyme function, skin permeability and skin tone, and then create a plan that reflects its current condition, resilience and goals.  It is a barrier-first treatment methodology, helping to maintain its structure, moisturiser factors, water levels, lipids and prevent inflammation and dysfunction. This all supports your skin's natural ability to repair, regulate, function and protect itself.

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How I Support Your Results 

In clinic, I work with dermaviduals skincare, a corneotherapeutic range that allows me to create customised formulations tailored to your skin's type and unique condition. This includes facial treatments, cleansers, serums, moisturisers, masks, and makeup, all of which protect, restore and support your skin's barrier.

I stock Simka skincare and omegas, Vita-sol nutritional supplements, O Cosmedics and Avocado Zinc SPFs. Every product I choose aligns with my values of no unnecessary ingredients or harsh actives in the formulations, just what your skin and body truly need.

Additionally, to support this work, I've invested in my educational and professional development to precisely assess and work with your skin. I use reliable, advanced technologies such as Observ 520X skin analysis, Exceed medical-grade skin needling device, medical-grade Dermalux LED light therapy, facial reflexology, lymphatic and lift facial massages, and Qi beauty eye care. 

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Beyond the Treatment Room 

I live with my husband and our two young adult children and I apply the same care to my home life as I do to my practice. Food, movement, nervous system regulation, and honest living all impact how I show up for myself and for you. My dream is to expand into skin-focused education through sharing meal recipes, guidance and inspiration that nourishes the skin from the inside out. 

My work is personal, and if you're ready to care for your skin in a way that's thoughful, caring, holistic and effective, I'd love to walk that path with you. 

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Join me at Maria SkinLab, where wellness meets beauty. Every visit is an opportunity to optimise your skin health and embrace a holistic approach to skincare.