Reviews
My recent facial with Sadia was one the best hollistic beauty treatments I’ve ever had, no exaggeration. She was very thoughtful, thorough and gave me great tips, aftercare and recommended products for my future skincare. My skin was smooth & glowing afterwards and I felt very taken care of, safe and relaxed from start to finish. Will be back again for sure, thank you so much!
Laura Whittome
Sadia combines scientific subject-matter expertise with a naturally caring disposition. I felt pampered, rejuvenated, and educated after my facial with her.
Andreas Stradis
As I entered Higher Ground, I was greeted by the beautiful smile of Sadia, which immediately made me feel happy and excited by the prospect of my upcoming facial. The owner Denize of the cafe was also very friendly and chatty After having a cupa, I climbed the stairs to the beautiful treatment space which had a very natural and calming feel. Sadia talked through my skin routine, which was non existant. Fortunately, Sadia was non judgmental. The treatment lasted an hour and felt calming, thorough and rejuvenating. At home, my skin felt and looked really good,free of whiteheads and smoother. I have now adopted a cleansing and moisturising skin routine. So thank you Sadia.
Ruth Golding
About
Sadia is based at Higher Ground — a wellbeing collective in Brighton with an adaptogen-led café below. Calm, intentional, and light-filled, it's the perfect space to experience facials that are both results-driven and deeply restorative.
Working from a private treatment room within the collective, Sadia blends advanced skin therapies with intuitive touch, sculpting massage, and tech to support long-term skin health — while inviting deep rest and reconnection.
As a Black woman and trained facialist, I created Matters of Skin to be the kind of space I’d always looked for — results-based and holistic, inclusive by design, and rooted in care. I want every person who walks through the door to feel seen, supported, and empowered in their skin.
Each treatment begins with a consultation and thorough skin analysis to ensure your facial is entirely tailored to you — combining science, touch, and intention to bring the skin (and the nervous system) back into balance.
Treatments
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This is Sadia’s signature treatment — a completely tailored facial that begins with an in-depth consultation to understand your skin’s needs and goals. Each session is thoughtfully curated using high-performance products and advanced techniques to deliver visible results.
Expect a custom blend of therapies including facial sculpting massage, targeted masks, LED light therapy, and more — all chosen to meet your skin where it’s at, and help take it where you want it to go.
You’ll leave not only with glowing, lifted skin, but also a deeper connection to how your skin works and what it needs.
Best for: All skin types.
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A radiance-boosting treatment designed to gently resurface, hydrate, and restore your skin’s natural luminosity.
This facial begins with a mild yet effective botanical peel using Mesoestetic’s Ultimate Micropeel, rich in PHAs and Mandelic Acid to smooth and refine. Skin is then cocooned in a powerful infusion of Beta Glucan serum to deeply hydrate and repair the barrier, followed by LED therapy, light extractions, and facial sculpting massage to lift and energise.
A cooling Hydrojelly™ mask calms and nourishes, while a final mist of Copper PCA leaves the skin visibly firmer and lit-from-within.
Expect an instant, dewy glow with lasting hydration and clarity.
Best for: Dull, uneven, or dehydrated skin in need of a reset.
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A targeted treatment designed to lift, tone, and tighten for a visibly youthful, sculpted appearance.
Combining advanced facial massage techniques with micro-current therapy, this facial works deep into key muscles to boost collagen production and improve facial contours. The result is firmer, more lifted skin with reduced fine lines and puffiness — all without invasive procedures.
Experience a rejuvenated complexion that feels energised and naturally radiant, with results that last.
Best for: Sagging skin, puffiness, fine lines, loss of volume, dullness, and ageing skin.
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A targeted treatment designed to combat breakouts, congestion, and stressed skin by soothing inflammation and deeply cleansing pores.
This facial includes gentle yet effective extractions, LED therapy, and high-frequency to reduce surface congestion and bacteria. A purifying mud mask enriched with Northern Atlantic algae detoxifies and calms, while helping protect the skin’s natural radiance.
The treatment also works to optimised hydration, brighten dullness, defend against oxidative stress, and promote healthy cellular renewal — leaving your skin visibly clearer, balanced, and refreshed.
Best for: Congested, breakout-prone, oily, and combination skin types.
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A soothing, nurturing facial designed to restore balance to sensitive, reactive, or stressed skin.
Using gentle, anti-inflammatory botanicals and barrier-supporting actives, this treatment focuses on calming redness, reducing irritation, and rebuilding the skin’s natural defences. Ideal for those prone to sensitivity, redness, or eczema flare-ups.
Includes a nourishing mask, lymphatic drainage massage, and LED therapy to promote healing and radiance.
Best for: Sensitive, redness-prone, stressed, or compromised skin.
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Feeling overwhelmed by the endless skincare options and advice? This session is here to help you cut through the noise.
We’ll review your current skincare routine, assess the products you’re using, and discuss your long-term skin goals. Taking into account your lifestyle, habits, and diet, I’ll provide personalized product recommendations tailored to your unique needs—helping you invest wisely and confidently in your skin’s health.
Price: £30
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For those committed to lasting skin transformation, this subscription offers a personalized journey tailored to your unique skin needs.
Each session begins with a thorough consultation and skin analysis, ensuring we understand your goals and concerns deeply. Your bespoke facial is then crafted using the most effective products and advanced therapies to deliver visible, lasting results.
As your skin improves, treatments and homecare recommendations evolve with you — keeping your skin healthy, radiant, and resilient over time.
Best for: Clients dedicated to improving their skin’s health and appearance with professional, ongoing care.
Recommended Frequency: Every 4 to 6 weeks, depending on your skin goals and treatment plan.
Pricing Options: 3-session package: £150
6-session package: £300
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For those committed to lasting skin transformation, this subscription offers a personalized journey tailored to your unique skin needs.
Each session begins with a thorough consultation and skin analysis, ensuring we understand your goals and concerns deeply. Your bespoke facial is then crafted using the most effective products and advanced therapies to deliver visible, lasting results.
As your skin improves, treatments and homecare recommendations evolve with you — keeping your skin healthy, radiant, and resilient over time.
Best for: Clients dedicated to improving their skin’s health and appearance with professional, ongoing care.
Recommended Frequency: Every 4 to 6 weeks, depending on your skin goals and treatment plan.
Pricing Options: 3-session package: £150
6-session package: £300
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Reviews
My recent facial with Sadia was one the best hollistic beauty treatments I’ve ever had, no exaggeration. She was very thoughtful, thorough and gave me great tips, aftercare and recommended products for my future skincare. My skin was smooth & glowing afterwards and I felt very taken care of, safe and relaxed from start to finish. Will be back again for sure, thank you so much!
Laura Whittome
Sadia combines scientific subject-matter expertise with a naturally caring disposition. I felt pampered, rejuvenated, and educated after my facial with her.
Andreas Stradis
As I entered Higher Ground, I was greeted by the beautiful smile of Sadia, which immediately made me feel happy and excited by the prospect of my upcoming facial. The owner Denize of the cafe was also very friendly and chatty After having a cupa, I climbed the stairs to the beautiful treatment space which had a very natural and calming feel. Sadia talked through my skin routine, which was non existant. Fortunately, Sadia was non judgmental. The treatment lasted an hour and felt calming, thorough and rejuvenating. At home, my skin felt and looked really good,free of whiteheads and smoother. I have now adopted a cleansing and moisturising skin routine. So thank you Sadia.
Ruth Golding