La Darling Co. Is Skincare That Puts Wellness First
For Trudy Darlington, founder of La Darling Co., the journey to creating a skincare brand was born not from industry trends, but from deeply personal experience. Struggling with severe cystic acne from a young age, Trudy was left with both physical scarring and emotional wounds. By the age of 15, she left high school, burdened by a lack of self-esteem and confidence.
But it was this early struggle that ignited a lifelong passion for wellness and skin health. She became obsessed with understanding how the body can heal itself when supported correctly. This curiosity led her to earn a diploma in facial reflexology and gain certification in the wellness space, connecting the dots on our body’s innate ability to heal itself when supported correctly.
Having already tried countless products and treatments which only led to the further impairment of her skin barrier, Trudy was inspired to bring her personal experience and knowledge together, and La Darling Co. was born with the vision of a supportive, minimalist skincare system built on holistic principles and a genuine desire to help others discover their best skin.
To ensure the highest quality, Trudy partnered with a clinical aromatherapist and botanical formulator with over 30 years of experience to help create her selective skincare line.
“I believe it’s this extensive product and formulating knowledge that makes us distinct from the rest,” she says. This collaboration has become one of the brand’s key signifiers, allowing La Darling Co. to offer unique, potent formulations crafted with purpose.
At its core, La Darling Co. adheres to a ‘less is more’ philosophy. Each product is intentionally formulated using carefully selected ingredients at therapeutic doses to deliver maximum efficacy and results without overwhelming the skin.
“Our small product lines are created to eliminate over-complicated routines which not only helps minimise the risk of skin sensitivities but also simplifies your skincare routine,” Trudy explains.
All products are hand-crafted and made to order, guaranteeing peak freshness and maximum efficacy. This approach eliminates the need for harsh preservatives and ensures the products aren’t compromised by long shelf times or exposure to poor storage conditions.
Beyond product formulation, Trudy believes skincare is most effective when paired with ritual supports and holistic wellbeing, enhancing both physical and emotional health. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: vibrant skin is achieved through a consistent, integrated approach, and La Darling Co. champions this idea that great skin reflects overall wellness, encompassing nutrition, hydration, movement, rest, and stress management.
For Trudy, it’s all about playing the long game and making conscious choices that support lasting skin health from the inside out.
“In a fast-paced world, we’re creating slow beauty.”
What’s your go to health advice for someone’s who’s just starting their wellness journey?
Have a strong emotional ‘WHY’ to wanting to start your wellness journey. To quote Jim Rohn ‘When the WHY gets stronger the HOW gets easier’
