Entrepreneur creates skincare line to address skin issues

Alexis Washington is a certified herbalist and the creator of Lexury Skin, a skincare line of products that address skin issues. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY LISA R. JENKINS
Alexis Washington is a certified herbalist and the creator of Lexury Skin, a skincare line of products that address skin issues. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY LISA R. JENKINS

 Entrepreneur creates skincare line to address skin issues

By Tia Carol Jones

Alexis Washington wanted to create a skincare line. It was put on the back burner when she started having children and started her career as a nurse. A few years ago, she started a haircare line with a friend. She separated from the haircare line and wanted to focus on her dream of having a skincare line. In October 2020, she began the process of creating Lexury Skin.
“I wanted to make products that were not just beauty products, or things that smell good. I wanted it to be products that actually helped the skin,” she said.

From Alexis’ experience working with patients in a nursing home, she would see people with dry, scaly skin. Some of the residents also had skin issues which included eczema and psoriasis. The lotion that was being provided for the residents wasn’t adequate to address those issues. It wasn’t penetrating the skin or providing the moisture needed. Lexury Skin is something everyone in the family can use. Alexis wants to eventually have her skincare line provided to patients in nursing homes and hospitals.

Lexury Skin launched in February with three products, three body butters: An unscented, Nun But; a scented, It Girl; and an herbal body butter, Herbs N Tingz. In early March, Alexis launched a foaming body scrub to accompany the It Girl Body Butter. Products range in price from $10 to $14 and $35 for a set of three body butters which includes the Nun But, It Girl and Herbs N Tingz.

Alexis is a certified herbalist. During the pandemic she took a course because she wanted to be able to offer clients products, she knew would address their skin care needs. Using her medical and herbalist background, she created Herbs N Tingz to combat eczema and psoriasis. She also gives away free samples of chamomile tea because it reduces inflammation, which she said can also contribute to eczema flair ups. The combination of the Herbs N Tingz and the chamomile tea can attack the eczema inside and out.

Alexis also gives people who purchase her products tips. She believes diet also affects the skin and its condition.
“It’s not just about the products, it’s about what you’re putting inside your body as well,” she said.

For the Spring and Summer months, Alexis suggests people eat lighter meals, fresh fruits and vegetables. She said people should stay away from fried foods and dairy, which also can contribute to eczema. As far as what to put on the body for warmer months, Alexis suggests going lighter with the products. While Lexury Skin body butters have a thick consistency, once they are rubbed on the skin it has more of an oil-like consistency.

Alexis often hears from clients that the products are keeping them moisturized and soft in the dry winter weather.

Alexis wants other entrepreneurs who want to go into business to have faith in themselves and not be afraid. Also, don’t wait for the perfect time, start doing the research and start thinking about what they want to achieve with the business.

“The main goal should be to help somebody,” she said.

For more information on Lexury Skin, visit www.lexuryskin.com.

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