Your journey to healthy skin starts here...
Your Natural Skin Experts
At The Black Rabbit, our team of expert skin therapists use science and education to guide you on your journey to healthy, radiant skin.
No trends. No harsh chemicals. Just thoughtful, evidence-based treatments designed for results.
We specialise in treating complex and inflammatory conditions including acne, acne scarring, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, and premature ageing through the practice of corneotherapy; a skincare approach focused on restoring and maintaining the health of the outermost layer of the skin, the stratum corneum. It aims to strengthen the skin's natural barrier function, protecting it from environmental stressors and promoting overall skin health.
About Us
The Black Rabbit skin clinic was born from a desire to create a completely unique salon experience.
We believe that beauty comes not from conformity, but from being your most authentic self.
We offer a safe space, free from judgement, and welcome people from all walks of life.
Our aim is simple - to help you to feel confident in your skin by achieving real, long-term results backed by science.
We offer professional advice and product ranges that are natural, environmetally friendly, cruelty-free and vegan.
There is no exquisite beauty, without some strangeness in the proportion"
- Edgar Allan Poe
We believe healthy skin is resilient skin — and true skin transformation starts at the barrier. Rooted in the principles of corneotherapy, our approach is both gentle and deeply effective, rebuilding the skin from the outside in.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatments. Every facial at The Black Rabbit is 100% customised to your skin’s unique needs, condition, and goals. Whether you're experiencing sensitivity, acne, pigmentation, premature ageing, or simply want to support your skin's long-term health, we work with you to create targeted, bespoke treatments that respect and restore your skin's natural function.
Origin Story - Meet the Founder
Hi, I'm Solara - Owner and founder of The Black Rabbit skin clinic
I began my career in the beauty industry in 2014 after completing a Diploma of Beauty Therapy, and spent several years working in different salons before opening my first business, Timeless Beauty & Massage, in Charlestown. This was Newcastle's first 100% vegan and cruelty free beauty salon, and during my time there, the one piece of consistent feedback I received was
“You’re the first beauty therapist I’ve ever felt comfortable with.”
When that salon closed during Covid lockdowns, life took me on an adventure through Mount Isa, Brisbane, and eventually back to Newcastle. Along the way, I grew disillusioned with the industry’s pushy sales culture and lack of genuine care—but I never lost my passion for helping people feel confident and seen.
Then, when I decided to improve my health by coming off of hormonal birth control, the hormonal acne I'd struggled with as a teenager came back worse than ever before, and I realised that the knowledge I had from my years of experience in the beauty industry, just wasn't enough to really treat these more complex skin conditions.
I decided to study further to become a Skin Education International qualified Skin Expert, gaining a deep scientific knowledge of the skin, and how to treat all forms of acne, rosacea, pigmentation and more, through science and client-education.
Tired of following the status quo of traditional beauty salons, with the help of my partner Shari, who has a background in Environmental Science and Project Management, I set out to create something better: a space that’s inclusive, results-driven, and rooted in the science of corneotherapy.
Finally, The Black Rabbit was born—a skin clinic created to be a safe haven for people to be their truest, most authentic selves, that values individuality, connection, and ethical care.
