How SkinBase Started

SkinBase was started in 2005 by Brother and Sister Richard and Leesa Faulkner. At the time, Richard was busy running a successful storage company (and still is!). Leesa had her high street salon. With business in their blood (their parents are also business owners), these two were always destined to do something a little different!

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SkinBase was started in 2005 by Brother and Sister Richard and Leesa Faulkner. At the time, Richard was busy running a successful storage company (and still is!). Leesa had her high street salon. With business in their blood (their parents are also business owners), these two were always destined to do something a little different!

SkinBase Microdermabrasion

The idea for SkinBase came because of Leesa’s problems with the microdermabrasion machine she owned at the time. A great money maker but plagued by issues and losing her valuable time and profits. Leesa’s father, a qualified engineer, stepped in. Convinced he could make something better and more reliable, he set about doing just that.

SkinBase was formed.

Richard’s natural salesmanship, drive and positive attitude coupled with Leesa’s calm and confident manner as a trainer was a recipe for success. The company flourished. The SkinBase HQ was Richard’s home office, where he rang salon leads to offer the two-week free trial. Meanwhile Leesa was out on the road training up and down the country.

2008 Recession

However, it wasn’t without its setbacks, as in 2008 the double-dip recession hit. But, as ever, Richard looked for a way to put a positive spin on a difficult situation, and our first PAYG machines hit the market. For a £0 deposit and £0 investment, a free two-week trial and training, salons could ride the recession and come out on top. And they did! Richard proved beauty treatments are not something clients want to just give up, even in a recession! And that is how SkinBase started.

SkinBase Pay As You Go

PAYG is now by far the most popular choice amongst salon owners, with therapists choosing to rent machines in return for SkinBase’s award-winning customer support. Hassle-free, no ongoing servicing and consumable costs, no hidden charges. The microdermabrasion machine was our first step into salon equipment (but not our last!), and you can find out more in the next blog in our series.


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Hayami Cosmetics

Client Testimonial: “Jodie is extremely professional and knowledgeable throughout the IPL treatment sessions. She explains the process and what to expect so that you are put at ease from the first consultation. During my IPL sessions, Jodie marked up the areas and avoided any moles or damaged skin, then preps using the cooler handle before a light shot. The light shot itself really doesn’t hurt, it’s done in seconds. The fact the skin is cooled first makes this an easy process to tolerate. I genuinely didn’t feel in pain at all and Jodie applied a lovely aloe balm to soothe the skin straight away. If anything I felt my appointments were more of a therapy as I knew I would be hair free come my holiday. After each session I came away feeling the progress getting better and better and by week 5 there was hardly any hair growth. I didn’t feel the need to shave anymore. I felt more confident and there is much less maintenance at home now which means I have more time for other things. I would highly recommend IPL hair removal by SkinBase and with Jodie as she made me feel at ease from the moment I asked about it and the difference it makes is life changing for someone who wasn’t so confident in her skin. I can’t wait for Summer and my holiday. Thanks Jodie & SkinBase.”