A Little About Our Journey
ISC Beauty offers more than just skincare — we deliver a soulful, science-backed self-care experience. Rooted in the raw beauty of Newfoundland, we blend natural, island-sourced ingredients with expert esthetic formulations to support women through all stages of life, especially midlife and menopause. Whether you're visiting the Self Care Lounge or indulging in a ritual at home, ISC helps you feel radiant, restored, and deeply seen. Our personalized service, award-winning products, and commitment to sustainable beauty make us standout in an overcrowded industry — this is a destination where beauty meets meaning.
Lisa Walsh, founder of ISC Beauty (Island Skincare), is a passionate beauty entrepreneur and certified esthetician with 30+ years of experience in the industry. Based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Lisa built ISC from a deep desire to create meaningful, holistic beauty experiences for women — especially those navigating midlife, burnout, and life transitions. Her journey is rooted in resilience: after years of balancing teaching, entrepreneurship, and caring for her parents, she envisioned a space where beauty and self-care could truly nourish the soul.
Known for her warm, intuitive approach, Lisa combines professional expertise with heartfelt connection. She formulates products inspired by the natural beauty and healing botanicals of the island, and she designs wellness rituals that help women feel radiant, grounded, and seen. Under her leadership, ISC Beauty has become an award-winning brand with a devoted community, recognized for sustainable practices and innovative self-care offerings.
Lisa believes that beauty isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Through ISC, she empowers women to reclaim their luminousity, one ritual at a time. You can learn more about her digital offerings at www.lisawalsh.ca
Lisa grew up in the small, windswept coastal outport of Bay de Verde, Newfoundland — a rugged and tight-knit fishing community shaped by the Atlantic Ocean. Life there wasn’t fast-paced or glamorous, but it was rich in resilience, resourcefulness, and connection to nature. In a place where generations lived close to the land and sea, Lisa developed a deep appreciation for simplicity, beauty in the everyday, and the power of storytelling and tradition.
This rural upbringing greatly influenced her values and business ethos. It taught her to honour natural ingredients, especially those native to Newfoundland, and to create with intention. The isolation of small-town life also fostered a strong sense of independence and creativity — traits that now shine through in her approach to beauty, wellness, and entrepreneurship. ISC Beauty isn’t just a brand; it’s a love letter to her roots, offering modern self-care deeply connected to place, heritage, and heart.