Glo Forward: Nicolas Travis

Jun 12, 2025

This week on Glo Forward, we’re honored to feature Nicolas Travis, the visionary Founder of Allies of Skin, a brand celebrated for redefining skincare with innovative, effective products.

Nicolas’s journey is a testament to the power of self-love, resilience, and turning personal experiences into something transformative. From his dedication to daily meditation to his love of facials and fitness, Nicolas shares how he balances a global lifestyle with wellness practices that keep him centered and inspired.

Dive into this week’s profile to learn more about his rituals, favorite products, and the advice he’d give his younger self – it’s a story that will leave you glowing with inspiration.

Portrait of Nicolas Travis, smiling and holding a black Allies of Skin sunscreen tube. Handwritten notes surround him: “Founder of Allies of Skin,” “Can’t live without his sunscreen,” “There is nothing to fear,” and “Will never skip his morning meditation.” The headline reads "Glo Forward: Founder Edition – Nicolas Travis".

What is one thing you love about yourself?

Years of trauma and healing from said trauma have allowed me to connect with people on a soul level.

What does self-care look like to you on a free day?

Working out with my trainer, going for a 2hr sports or lymphatic drainage massage (depending on how I feel) and then a 2hr Growth Factors facial.

What is your favorite mantra?

There Is Nothing To Fear. I have this tattooed on my right arm.

What’s one daily ritual you never skip?

Meditation every morning. I feel out of sorts if I skip this.

How do you unwind after a long day?

Put my phone on Do-Not-Disturb mode and take a bath with Magnesium Flakes + MSM (I love the ones from Ancient Minerals) and Aura Energizing oils from my healer in Singapore, Selina Seah. These oils help unblock and recharge your chakras and increase your Aura. I swear by them daily.

A flat lay of six wellness items under the title “Nicolas’s Self-Care Essentials”: Aura Energizing Oils, Allies of Skin SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel, Ancient Minerals Bath Flakes, Growth Factor Facials, Workout Sessions, and Meditation & Sound Baths, displayed on a light textured background.

Do you pack for a trip in advance or save it for a last-minute scramble?

I’m in a new country every week so I’m a pro at this by now. I don’t scramble but I pack the day before I leave.

What’s your go-to wellness practice when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed?

Meditate, exercise, and go to the spa. I like listening to sound baths during my treatments.

What role does fitness play in your self-care routine?

It plays a huge role. It keeps me sane and sorted. It’s an essential for me. When I’m not traveling, I’m with my trainer 5-6 times a week.

Do you have a favorite skincare or body care product you can’t live without?

Finding an SPF you love is one of the best things you can do for your skin. I can’t live without the Allies of Skin THE ONE SPF50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel. I created it to feel like a second skin – it is weightless, provides 80 min water resistance, and it’s made with a pore blurring Aloe Vera base, so your skin looks like you are wearing a filter. It also acts as a makeup primer for anyone wanting to wear makeup after. It feels like a second skin – completely lightweight and goes on the skin clear so it works on every skin tone and type. It is also beard friendly.

What’s one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?

It has taken me years to get to this place, but I would like to tell my younger self that you are more than enough, and that life is so much more brilliant when you love yourself. Self-love and sleep are the best skincare. So, sleep more and worry less.

Handwritten quote on a textured paper background that reads: “You are more than enough, and life is so much more brilliant when you love yourself.” — Nicolas Travis. Decorative stars and a heart illustration frame the text.

Nicolas Travis’s story reminds us that true beauty begins with self-love and the rituals that nurture our mind, body, and soul.

His journey from healing past trauma to building a groundbreaking skincare brand demonstrates the strength of resilience and self-care. If Nicolas’s insights resonated with you, share this profile with someone who might need encouragement to embrace their own glow-up.

Don’t forget to explore our Doc & Glo collection to elevate your own self-care routine. Together, let’s keep moving forward, creating space for healing, growth, and glowing skin every step of the way!