Dimitra Goula
Dimitra Goula is a Greek esthetician, author, and entrepreneur. She was born and raised in Crete. She studied scientific aesthetics and cosmetology in Munich at the Schöner Berufsausbildungs Institut, and continued her studies in London, specializing in the financial organization of beauty institutes and spas at the British Technical Educational Council – BTEC – where she earned a Higher National Diploma. At the same time, she attended courses in theatrical makeup and film special effects. Additionally, she has been trained in natural cosmetic formulation – Natural Cosmetology – at the Institute of Agricultural Research (IGE) of the Agricultural University of Athens. She further specialized in aesthetic acupuncture, earning a Diploma in Dermatology & Cosmetic Acupuncture from the European Cosmetic Academy of Chinese Acupuncture.
She has completed 30 years of valuable experience in applied aesthetics and has specialized in natural and holistic beauty treatments, studying botany and aromatherapy in depth, in combination with classical aesthetics and cosmetology.
In 2011, she created her own line of fresh, handmade cosmetics – LAS (Luxury Artisanal Skincare by Dimitra Goula).
Her products are made from pure, natural ingredients sourced from Mount Athos and contain no chemical preservatives, artificial colors, fragrances, or other synthetic substances. They are prepared exclusively to order.
She has contributed articles to many women’s and health & beauty magazines, including Elle, Shape, Lucky, Marriage, Bio News, Metro, Wave, Stigmes, Wedding in Crete, Glamour, Playboy, Real News, Espresso, Alter Vita, Vivere, Forma, Prevention, OK, Armonia, among others.
She also served for 20 years as a member of the judging panel for the Prix de Beauté awards organized by Votre Beauté magazine.
Additionally, many international magazines such as Porter Magazine, Forbes, Organic Spa Magazine, Insider Spa, Penta, Ethnikos Kirikas, Goop, and others have featured her skincare line and her work.
She has been a regular collaborator or guest on numerous television programs, including: “Mia me Dio” on NET with Rika Vagianni and Popi Tsapanidou, “Omorfos Kosmos to Proi” on MEGA with Grigoris Arnaoutoglou, “Ola Kala” on STAR with Alexandra Pascalidou, “Kalomeleta ki Erchetai” on ANT1 with Sofia Aliberti, “Mes Stin Kali Hara” on ALPHA with Natalia Germanou and Sissy Christidou, “Ehoume kai Leme” on NET with Rika Vagianni, “Gynaikes” on NET with Lena Aroni, “Menoume Ellada” on NET with Giorgos Amyras and Renia Tsitsibikou, “Gia Mia Kaliteri Zoi” on SKAI with Despina Kampouri, “Proino ANT1” with Christos Ferentinos and Sissy Christidou, the game show “Fab 5”, the TV series “Yperoxa Plasmata” by Elena Kondova on ALPHA, “F THIS” on SKAI, “PAIDES” on SKAI, “eXceL!ent” on SKAI, the radio station 984 FM on Konstantina Vrettou’s show “Athina A La Carte”, the online channel Asana TV, the Cretan channel Nea TV (Chania), “JOY” on ANT1, “Ola gia tin Ygeia mou” on MEGA, “Ygeia pano ap’ ola” on ANT1, “Proino ANT1” with Fay Skorda and Giorgos Liagas, “Sou-Kou” on ANT1 with Maria Bekatorou, among many others.
Lately, she has been working as a permanent contributor to the morning TV show “Happy Day” on Alpha Channel, alongside Stamatina Tsimtsili.
Books –
Dimitra Goula’s first book was published in 2009 by Dioptra Publications under the title “Beauty Elixirs” and became a bestseller. In it, she shares advice on skin health and beauty, along with original treatments and recipes based on natural ingredients. It was a bestseller and is now in its 5th edition.
Her second book, titled “What Do Your Cosmetics Taste Like?”, was released in 2012, also by Dioptra Publications. It focuses on simple ingredients found in every kitchen and how they can be used to create homemade cosmetic preparations.
Her third book, “Toxic Beauty”, was published in 2020. It is a practical pocket guide for safely purchasing cosmetics, helping anyone protect themselves from harmful chemical substances that may be hidden in cosmetic formulas.
Today, Dimitra Goula runs the highly successful “Dimitra Goula Boutique Institute” (www.dimitragoula.gr) in the center of Athens, a creative accomplishment through which she shares her passion for modern, natural aesthetics. Many Greek and international city guides such as Athinorama, White Guide, Exodos, and Athens Voice have featured her work and praised its quality.
