Denise Leicester is an internationally respected pioneer in holistic healing and natural skincare. A qualified nurse, aromatherapist, yoga teacher, sound healer, and spiritual philosopher, she bridges Eastern and Western wellness traditions to inspire balance, beauty, and well-being.

Her journey began as a private nurse for a UAE ruler in the 1980s, where she discovered the transformative power of essential oils and holistic therapies. After studying at the Institute for Complementary Medicine in London and training in Ayurveda and yoga in India, Denise dedicated her life to creating healing through nature.

In 2007, she founded ila, a pure, sustainable skincare brand born from her own journey to overcome chronic fatigue and skin sensitivities. Hand-blended in the Cotswolds, ila’s products are crafted with organic ingredients, sacred sound, and mindful intention—celebrating the union of nature and consciousness.

Through ila, Denise continues to redefine luxury as a return to purity, purpose, and self-connection, inviting others to experience beauty that truly heals.