ILIOS

A More Considered Approach to Skin and Wellbeing

Founded by Shelby Taliadoros, Ilios was born from a belief that skin health is about more than what we apply to the surface. The way we feel, the tension we hold, the quality of our rest, and our connection to ourselves all influence the way our skin functions and appears.

Through a combination of therapeutic touch, personalised skin therapy, aromatherapy, and carefully chosen professional skincare and botanical ingredients, Ilios offers a slower, more considered approach to skincare - one that supports both visible results and overall wellbeing.

My approach is deeply personal. Through my experience with sensitive and changing skin, I understand the importance of listening to the skin, working gently and adapting each treatment to what it needs in that moment. Due to my own experiences, I became deeply curious about the relationship between the skin, the body, and the ingredients we use every day. What started as a personal search for understanding gradually evolved into a wider exploration of botanical skincare, formulation, and holistic wellbeing.

Long before entering the world of skin therapy, I was drawn to plants. As a florist, I developed a deep appreciation for the beauty, complexity, and therapeutic qualities of the natural world. This connection was shaped even earlier by my Greek Cypriot heritage, where herbs, botanicals, and natural remedies were simply part of everyday life.

I have fond memories of my grandmother's garden, filled with fragrant herbs and plants that were used not only in cooking, but as part of daily rituals of care and wellbeing. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong fascination with the relationship between nature, scent, and healing.

This interest eventually led me to study aromatherapy, massage, and skincare, bringing together many of the passions that had followed me throughout my life.

The Ilios Method

Every treatment is guided by The Ilios Method: a framework built upon four core principles:

Restore. Release. Sculpt. Support.

Designed to work with both the skin and the nervous system, this approach combines advanced facial massage, aromatherapy, personalised skin therapy, and restorative ritual to create visible results while nurturing a deeper sense of wellbeing.