This week on The Best of Raleigh, we’re diving into a conversation that goes far beyond beauty—it’s about wellness, confidence, and redefining what it means to care for your skin. Our guest is Liz Smith, co-founder and CEO of ILŪMRA Skin, a new female-founded medspa in Midtown Raleigh that’s already making waves in the Triangle.

With a thoughtful blend of medical-grade treatments and a welcoming, spa-like atmosphere, ILŪMRA Skin is shifting the narrative from chasing trends to creating personalized, results-driven experiences rooted in science—and delivered with soul.

From Corporate to Community: A Vision Comes to Life

Liz’s journey to launching ILŪMRA Skin began long before the doors opened. With more than 50 years of collective experience across the medspa and aesthetics industry, she and her co-founders have worked with some of the biggest names in skincare and injectables. That depth of knowledge became the foundation for a business built with purpose: to bring curated, medically-backed skincare to a community they deeply care about.

“We knew Raleigh needed a space that married experience with heart,” Liz shares. “We’ve taken everything we’ve learned over the years and distilled it into a space that feels both elevated and approachable.”

A Space Designed for Connection

From the moment you walk into ILŪMRA Skin, it’s clear that this is more than just another medspa. The atmosphere is calm, inviting, and community-centered—with treatment rooms, red-light therapy lounges, and relaxing common areas designed to make you want to stay a while.

“We want people to feel seen, heard, and cared for—not rushed,” says Liz. “It’s a space where confidence grows and where self-care feels more like self-connection.”

And yes—while you’re prepping for a treatment, you can sip a coffee, chat with a friend, or soak in the glow of red light therapy. ILŪMRA has created a space that’s as functional as it is beautiful.

Trending: Regenerative Aesthetics & Internal Wellness

So, what’s at the forefront of modern skincare? According to Liz, it’s all about regenerative aesthetics—treatments that stimulate the body’s own healing power. Think Sculptra, Radiesse, microneedling with peptides, and cutting-edge facials infused with PDGF (platelet-derived growth factors).

Paired with the PicoSure laser for improving texture, tone, and glow, ILŪMRA Skin’s approach blends the best of aesthetic technology with a functional medicine mindset. They even offer internal support through wellness supplements, ensuring that skin health is treated from the inside out.

Built by Women, Rooted in Purpose

Founded by three women—Liz being a busy mom of three herself—ILŪMRA Skin is a space shaped by both expertise and empathy. The team culture is intentional, the service offerings are curated, and the mission is clear: help people feel like the best version of themselves, at every stage of life.

And they’re just getting started. With their official Grand Opening planned for September, ILŪMRA Skin is gearing up to become a cornerstone of holistic skin health in Raleigh.

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🎧 Listen to Episode 60 of The Best of Raleigh on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube to hear the full story from Liz herself.

Because at ILŪMRA, healthy skin is more than just skin deep.

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