Lusan Lusan Whole Food Skincare, Nutritional Therapy and Curated Holistic Facial and Massage in Glasgow Welcome to Lusan.

My name is Nikki Haldane I am a registered Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist and a holistic Skin Care Esthetician with over 17 years of experience. I provide Nutritional Therapy consultations and a range of skin and body treatments using the highest quality organic whole plant preparations, from the dedicated clinic in my home. I believe in a natural approach to health and wellbeing, a holistic philosophy to support every aspect of our body. We are not individual parts, working independently, but a collective whole incorporating all the aspects that make us living beings; physical body systems, psychological and emotional elements, that all play a role in our complete health and wellbeing. Caring for your health from the inside, with individual dietary advice and specialist nutrient support to target your specific needs, whether that be to address a particular health conditions, maintain a healthy weight or support and strengthen immune function. I take each clients individual needs into account. Similarly when caring for your health from the outside, I provide advice to support a whole range of skin issues from common dry or oily skin through to more difficult problems like rosacea and eczema. In the calm and welcoming studio at Lusan, on the south east edge of Paisley, you will experience a luxurious, relaxing facial that will assist your skin to harmonise, balance and reawaken it’s natural processes to leave you revitalised both outside and in. I will tailor a skin care programme specifically for you and advise on the ideal preparations for your skin type.

Lusan Organic Whole Food Skincare is lovingly crafted and blended by Nikki, a nature-loving science geek, Nutritional Th...
03/09/2025

Lusan Organic Whole Food Skincare is lovingly crafted and blended by Nikki, a nature-loving science geek, Nutritional Therapist and Facialist.

My formulations rejoice in the powerful magic of plants, but are firmly grounded in science backed knowledge.

Be lovely to see some familiar faces next week when I take part in this beautiful artisan market hosted by Wylde Thistle...
03/09/2025

Be lovely to see some familiar faces next week when I take part in this beautiful artisan market hosted by Wylde Thistle Events

It’s 33 years today I married my amazing husband. He’s my biggest supporter, always encouraging and believing in me even...
22/08/2025

It’s 33 years today I married my amazing husband. He’s my biggest supporter, always encouraging and believing in me even when I don’t believe in myself.

Lusan wouldn’t be here without him. He had a dream I’d produce my own skincare even before I told him that’s what I wanted to do.

He’s my website designer, photographer, on call tech support, marketing advisor, my sounding board even when I’m droning on and on.

We were laughing last night, we’ve been married so long that it’s the length of time people start to ask ‘what’s the secret to a happy marriage’. Well I’ve no idea, but this morning we did give each other anniversary cards of a similar theme! I guess we’re just lucky we found the missing pieces of ourselves in each other.

The ‘Skin Barrier’ - until recently this was a relatively unfamiliar concept in the realm of skincare, but something I’v...
21/08/2025

The ‘Skin Barrier’ - until recently this was a relatively unfamiliar concept in the realm of skincare, but something I’ve been discussing for 20 years! Suddenly the terms ‘barrier repair’ and ‘protecting barrier function’ are everywhere.

But what actually is the Skin Barrier? Well it’s not just one thing, but a whole ecosystem.

The skin barrier is made up of four key components

A Physical layer - ‘the stratum corneum’ - flat overlapping skin cells that act like armour

A Chemical layer - ‘the acid mantle’ - coating the cells in fatty acids, waxes and salts, giving the skin its acidic pH

The Microbiome - good bacteria that allow our skin to flourish

The Immune system - our security system - mounting attack on unwanted invaders

If one aspect of this ecosystem is compromised then the whole system struggles and the result;

Breakouts

Congestion

Inflammation

Irritation

Dryness

Flakiness

Discolouration

Recovering a damaged skin barrier isn’t solved by throwing more products at it, in fact this can often make it worse. It needs nourishment and support from the inside to bring calmness and balance and gentle medicinal products to soothe from the outside.

My 360 degree holistic approach supports all aspects of skin barrier health to restore function, balance and resilience.

What is there not to love about Cherries, they’re lush and juicy, a little bit sweet, a little bit tart, and super morei...
19/08/2025

What is there not to love about Cherries, they’re lush and juicy, a little bit sweet, a little bit tart, and super moreish.

But they’re also the summer fruit superfood, a nutrient powerhouse for the skin and body

🍒 antioxidants to protect from free radicals
🍒vitamin C for collagen production
🍒anti-inflammatory polyphenols
🍒natural melatonin to support sleep
🍒brain supporting anthocyanins
🍒potassium that may ease muscle soreness

The most delicious way to eat fibre, they also aid in keeping the skin hydrated and protected from UV rays.

I’m loving them at breakfast with a little granola and yoghurt for protein.

What do I need to use to get glowing healthy skin?’ As an esthetician it’s something I am asked often. But as a nutritio...
24/07/2025

What do I need to use to get glowing healthy skin?’
As an esthetician it’s something I am asked often. But as a nutritionist I know that topical skincare is only part of the story. There are foods that also help you get that glow and are equally as important as what you put on the skin to achieve a healthy vibrant glow.

These foods are some of the most amazing for Skincare from within.

This beneficial blend of organic plant oils have been chosen for their ability to effectively dissolve impurities on the...
21/07/2025

This beneficial blend of organic plant oils have been chosen for their ability to effectively dissolve impurities on the surface of the skin and within the pores, without disrupting our natural protective skin barrier and supporting the beneficial microbiome.

Infused with organic botanicals Lavender, Calendula, Meadowsweet and Liquorice, it soothes and calms irritation.

This Cleanser is not just the precursor to your ‘active’ skincare products, it’s Treatment Step 1 in your skincare routine, delivering nourishment and actively stimulating cellular renewal.

You’ve heard fibre is good for your gut, but it does so much more.During perimenopause, menopause and beyond it’s your n...
16/07/2025

You’ve heard fibre is good for your gut, but it does so much more.

During perimenopause, menopause and beyond it’s your new best friend, supporting hormones, metabolism, mood, and long-term health, reducing severity or eliminating symptoms associated with menopause.

Are you actually eating enough fibre?Most women aren’t.The UK recommendation is 30g of fibre a day. The average intake? ...
15/07/2025

Are you actually eating enough fibre?

Most women aren’t.
The UK recommendation is 30g of fibre a day. The average intake? Around 18g.
Fibre isn’t just about digestion, it’s also needed for:

• hormone health and clearance
• blood sugar balance
• Appetite regulation
• microbiome health
• long term heart health

Top tip: don’t try to go from 10g to 30g! Increase gradually and drink plenty of water.

Quick ways to add more fibre
🥣 Add a 1 tbsp of ground flax to porridge or yogurt
🫘Include lentils or beans in soups, stews, or salads
🍞Choose wholegrain bread, pasta, and rice
🚫Avoid processed cereals
🥕Snack on raw veg, hummus, handful of nuts
🌱Sprinkle seeds on soups and salads
🥦🍓Eat at least 2 portions of fruit or veg with every meal
Swap crisps for roasted chickpeas
🥬Add spinach, kale or cauliflower into smoothies

Remember
Fibre is a hardworking nutrient! Small daily changes add up to big wins for your long term

Whole Food Skincare NOT Ultra Processed Skincare. When I first began to dream of creating Lusan Skin I knew I wanted to ...
11/07/2025

Whole Food Skincare NOT Ultra Processed Skincare.

When I first began to dream of creating Lusan Skin I knew I wanted to go further than just ‘natural’ or ‘organic’.

As a nutritionist, ultra processed food is a concept I talk about often, and one that most people are familiar with, but we never think about ultra processed skincare.

As people begin to consider what is actually in their skincare, more and more are turning to ‘natural’ products. This often means people choosing ‘botanical’ skincare with descriptions of ‘plant based’ or ‘plant derived’ ingredients.

Lusan skincare does not contain ‘plant derived’ ingredient and neither is it just ‘plant based’! Instead it is carefully crafted with only plant ingredient using Whole Plants.

When the whole-plant method is not used the extractions or derivatives of a plant, usually referred to as ‘natural’ are actually manipulated, over processed, and often extracted with chemical solvents.

Formulating with whole plants is laborious and complex and not something that can be done on a mass scale. It truly is a labour of love.

To find out what makes Lusan unique read my latest Journal post Whole Plant, Whole Food Skincare
https://lusan.co.uk/blogs/myjournal/whole-plant-whole-food-skincare

Lunch in the sun (or rather the shade!), what a start to the weekend.
11/07/2025

Lunch in the sun (or rather the shade!), what a start to the weekend.

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