The Skin Code

The Skin Code

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Award-Winning Holistic Skin Specialists🌿
Nurturing radiant skin with expert care & education
Guiding you to balanced, glowing skin inside & out ✨

A Peace of Beauty was founded by Jessica Carey, one of the Bay of Plenty’s foremost facialists and skin educators, who brings 18 years of experience and knowledge to each client.

The clinic was envisaged and lovingly built as a destination retreat for those in need of time: time to slow down, time to indulge, time to become the best version of themselves.
“I want my clients to experience bliss,

03/06/2026

Is the skin on your body starting to feel dry, flaky or tight this time of year? 🤍

As we move into the cooler months, we often notice the body becoming much more dehydrated — especially through the legs, arms, hands and décolletage. Indoor heating, cooler air and hot showers can all strip the skin of its natural oils, leaving the body feeling dry, itchy and uncomfortable.

This is why we love supporting body hydration from the inside out.

One of our favourite winter recommendations is daily BePure Three Essential Fatty Acids to help nourish the skin barrier and support hydration within the body. We also love adding a small pinch of Celtic sea salt into filtered water as a natural electrolyte support, helping the body absorb hydration more effectively at a cellular level. A squeeze of fresh lemon or lime not only tastes beautiful but gives a gentle boost of vitamin C through winter too ✨

And of course… nourishing the body topically is just as important.

After your evening shower, apply one of our deeply nourishing Pure Fiji Body Butters to lock hydration into the skin overnight.

Rich in fresh coconut milk, cacao butter and cold-pressed dilo, macadamia and sikeci seed oils, this decadent body treatment helps restore dry winter skin while leaving the body feeling silky soft, comforted and beautifully hydrated.

The added hyaluronic acid helps draw moisture into the skin, while the luxurious tropical scent leaves your skin, clothes and bedding smelling like a dreamy spa retreat 🤍

Photos from The Skin Code's post 01/06/2026

A little flashback to 2023 when our beautiful Jess was named Runner Up for NZ Beauty Therapist of the Year 🥹🤍

To say we felt proud, humbled and emotional would be an understatement.

Over the years, The Skin Code has also been incredibly honoured to receive:
✨ Runner Up — Best EXCEED Medical Microneedling Results
✨ Consumers Choice Award — NZ Wide
✨ Junior Corneotherapist of the Year
✨ Highly Commended — Skin Transformations x3
✨ Clinic of the Month
✨ Bronze Pro Beauty Partner

Truthfully, we never entered this industry for awards.
We entered it because we genuinely care about people. About confidence. About connection. About helping women feel nurtured, seen and comfortable within themselves.

But to be recognised within an industry we love so deeply means the absolute world to us 🤍

We are so grateful to every single client who has trusted us with their skin, their stories, their nervous systems and their self-confidence over the years. You are the reason we do what we do.

We promise to continue learning, growing, evolving and striving to deliver the very best care, treatments and experience we possibly can for you always.

With love and gratitude,
Jess & The Skin Code team ✨

Photos from The Skin Code's post 30/05/2026

At The Skin Code, we are incredibly intentional about the brands we choose to bring into our space… and Waterlily + SpaCeuticals is one we truly adore 🤍

Why? Because it perfectly aligns with everything we believe in — luxurious sensory rituals combined with real, visible skin results.

Beautifully artisan crafted in Australia, Waterlily blends next-generation cosmeceuticals with nutrient-rich botanicals, active vitamins, antioxidants and aromatherapy to create treatments that feel deeply relaxing while still delivering advanced skin benefits.

It’s the perfect marriage of spa wellness and clinical performance… where glowing skin, nervous system support and indulgent self-care all exist together.

Think:
✨ Opulent textures
✨ Beautiful aromas
✨ Slow, intentional rituals
✨ Corrective active ingredients
✨ Results-driven skin health

SpaCeuticals takes things one step further — combining high-performance corrective skincare with botanical luxury to visibly rejuvenate, strengthen and transform the skin.

For us, it’s never just about treating skin…
It’s about creating an experience your whole body feels 🤍

28/05/2026

✨ G I V E A W A Y ✨

Because we believe self-care should feel beautiful, nourishing and a little bit indulgent… we’re giving away FOUR full-size Pure Fiji Orange Blossom Body Lotions 🤍🌿

These dreamy lotions are packed with skin-loving ingredients including Coconut Milk, Virgin Coconut Oil, Dilo Oil, Macadamia Oil and Hyaluronic Acid to deeply hydrate, soften and nourish the skin while wrapping you in the most beautiful fresh Orange Blossom scent. Think silky, glowing, tropical holiday skin ✨

We have FOUR to giveaway 🍊

To enter:
🤍 Follow us on Facebook + Instagram
🤍 Like this post
🤍 Tag a friend who deserves a little pampering
🤍 Share to your story for an extra entry

Winners will be announced 5 June 2026 ✨

Good luck lovely ones 🤍

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Photos from The Skin Code's post 26/05/2026

✨ MEET OUR OBSERV SKIN ANALYSIS DEVICE ✨

At The Skin Code, we believe beautiful skin starts with truly understanding your skin.

So we use the advanced OBSERV Skin Analysis device during consultations. This incredible technology allows us to look beneath the surface of the skin and see what the naked eye often can’t. Pigmentation, dehydration, inflammation, vascular activity, barrier impairment, congestion, UV damage and early ageing concerns can all become visible through different light modes and imaging technology.

We love OBSERV because it helps us create truly personalised skin journeys for our clients. Instead of taking a “one size fits all” approach, we can tailor your treatments and homecare specifically to what your skin is communicating.

It also allows us to track your progress over time with before and after imaging — something both our therapists and clients absolutely love seeing. ✨

At The Skin Code, we’re passionate about education, skin health and creating supportive treatment plans that truly align with your skin’s needs. OBSERV allows us to work with your skin in a deeper, more intentional way. 🤍

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23/05/2026

The most common thing we treat at The Skin Code often isn’t “bad skin” at all…

It’s a nervous system running on empty.

After years of working hands-on with skin, one pattern shows up again and again — stressed, overwhelmed bodies creating stressed, overwhelmed skin.

And it makes complete sense when you understand what’s happening underneath the surface.

When we’re under constant pressure, the body releases cortisol — our stress hormone.

Originally, this response was designed to protect us in moments of danger.

But modern stress looks different now.

Deadlines.

Overthinking.

Poor sleep.

Always being “on.”

Trying to juggle everything at once.

Your body still responds as though it’s under threat.

And often… your skin is one of the first places it shows.

You may notice:

– increased sensitivity and redness

– flare-ups and congestion

– dullness and dehydration

– impaired barrier function

– skin that feels both oily and dry at the same time

– slower healing and accelerated ageing

Stress can also impact collagen production, inflammation levels, oil flow, and sleep quality — all of which play a huge role in skin health and repair.

Which is why sometimes the answer isn’t another active serum or stronger treatment.

Sometimes your skin is asking for restoration, regulation, nourishment and rest.

At The Skin Code, this is why we focus so deeply on the connection between skin, body and nervous system.

Because truly healthy skin is never just about what you apply on the surface 🤍

Photos from The Skin Code's post 21/05/2026

Skin transformations that speak for themselves 😍✨

Healthy, glowing skin takes consistency, intention and the right treatment plan… and these results are exactly why we love what we do 🤍

At The Skin Code we focus on strengthening the skin, supporting the barrier and creating long-term change — not quick fixes.

These before & afters are just beautiful ✨

20/05/2026

We’d love to introduce you to one of our absolute favourite skincare brands… Bare Roots 🤍

Bare Roots is our go-to for so many new clients walking through the doors at The Skin Code — especially those experiencing sensitivity, inflammation, impaired barriers, redness, irritation or reactive skin conditions.

Why do we love it so much?
Because it focuses on healing and strengthening the skin first.

So many skin concerns today are rooted in inflammation and a compromised skin barrier from overuse of active ingredients, harsh products and stressed skin. Bare Roots takes a completely different approach — calming, nourishing and rebuilding the skin so it can function the way it’s meant to. 

The range is certified organic, Australian made, barrier-first and deeply anti-inflammatory, making it beautiful for:
✨ Sensitive skin
✨ Rosacea
✨ Inflamed acne
✨ Dry, compromised skin
✨ Peri/post menopausal skin
✨ Barrier repair journeys
✨ Clients who simply need to slow down and simplify their routine

One of the things we love most is how nurturing and uncomplicated the range feels. Instead of overloading the skin with aggressive actives, Bare Roots focuses on essential fatty acids, calming botanicals, aloe vera, antioxidants and skin-loving nutrients that help the skin return to balance naturally. 

It’s gentle… but incredibly effective.
And for many of our clients, it’s been the beginning of calmer, healthier, happier skin 🤍

18/05/2026

Did you know kumara is an incredible skin food? 🤍✨

Rich in beta-carotene, antioxidants and vitamin C, kumara helps support collagen production, protect the skin from environmental stress and promote a healthy radiant glow from within.

It’s also wonderfully nourishing for the skin barrier and can help support calmer, more resilient skin 🌿

Healthy skin truly starts from the inside out… and we’re so lucky to have beautiful fresh produce like this right here in New Zealand 🤎

Photos from The Skin Code's post 17/05/2026

Who we are isn’t just what we do… it’s how we make you feel.

At The Skin Code, we believe skin is more than surface level.
It’s a reflection of your internal world, your lifestyle, your stress, your stillness.

That’s why everything we do is intentional.
No rushing. No quick fixes. No one-size-fits-all.

Just thoughtful, results-driven treatments…
paired with space to rest, reset, and reconnect with yourself.

This is your place to feel held, cared for, and completely at ease.

This is The Skin Code 🤍

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