Ageless and Fabulous in Ottawa Podcast

FINALLY! We can introduce our NEW medical grade skin care line: ENVIRON . After many trials and research, we are SO happy to bring in this medical grade, result oriented line into our establishment. In this episode, I go all in on: The Vitamin STEP UP SYSTEM WHY your skin NEEDS daily intake of Vit A WHO the line is for The reason why we brought it in The products and HOW to use them Links: E88 Usi...

If you could normalize your skin daily in order to have a beautiful skin for a lifetime, would you do it? Vitamin A is such a popular trend at the moment! But as you know, we are NOT about the trends, but about the science. There's a reason why Vitamin A is used is many different strength to treat different skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and many more. B...

 Spring's warmer temperatures do influence the moisture barrier activity, which will inevitably directly influence how you will treat your skin. In the colder winter time, many of us will have more dehydration, sensitivity, more surface wrinkles due to dryness, etc. But don't worry, in this episode we tackle HOW the skin changes in the Spring, and what you can do about it to have a happy...

UVB exposure is actually healthy. Shocker coming from a skin pro right? Coming back from a sun vacation myself, I've made a list of things that can help you take better care of your skin while away at your sunny destination, but also why you should expose yourself to the sun daily to help your health. From pre-care to post-care. It's always a struggle when you go away because you want to...

Are you constantly bombarded by ads that claim to magically fix every single skin issue? Well, you're not alone! One of the most popular question we get is "what is the difference between professional products and big brand commercial products?" Well my friends, today we go deep and I give you the "dirt" on how these products are VERY different. It's not a question of...

🚨Trends, trends and trends....🚨 ⁠ ⁠ Many of us see these really cool procedures online and wonder: "Well, maybe I should get this done!?" The reality is, many of those procedures are great when you are in your 20s or 30s, but you always have to keep in mind that the skin on top WILL age no matter what, and it WILL influence HOW your procedure will look later on. Curious about knowing w...

This is a topic that we clarify daily. The difference between DRY vs DEHYDRATED is quite big, since the source of the skin concern is not the same and will not be treated the same way. You can be oily and dehydrated, but you can't be oily and dry. It's a thinker right? Well, keep listening to this short 7min "skin bomb" podcast to quickly understand if you have dry skin, or if...

Also knows as the acid mantle , did you know that your moisture barrier is your skin's BODY GUARD? This famous barrier is not only responsible to protect the skin from environmental debris and outside bacteria, but it also has another purpose: to keep the moisture within your skin. It’s made up of lipids (oils) that bind your skin cells together. When it's intact, the skin feels soft and...

Ahhhh the winter time, don't we just love the -42 degrees crisp mornings, when your car cannot start? Well, every winter season, there's always common irritating and annoying skin concerns that come up because of the harsh environmental season. From chapped lips to cracked cuticles, we will go over 4 annoying winter skin concerns that come up every year, and how to fix them! Links: Swiss...

January is such a long winter month: post holidays, catching up after our time off, kids going back to school, and the harsh cold weather that makes your skin crack (well, for those who live in colder countries!). I always know that we are in January because my hands become FLAKY and irritated, even if I wear quality hand cream every single day. I do wash my hands quite a lot during the day, so th...

Why don't we finish the year with a personal Q&A? I thought it would be a juicy way to end the year! We talk skin all the time, this week we are getting personal so we can connect on a deeper level. We wish you the best holiday season with your family and friends, and we'll catch you in 2023 :) Thanks for your kind listening ears, always xo Connect with us: Become an insider by signi...

I get it, we live in a world where expectations are very high, and we want results yesterday. Social media is not helping this case! Truth be told, there is no such thing as "fixing" someone's skin issues in only one treatment, or with only one magic product. Think about it for a second, any skin disorder that you have took a long time to appear on your skin. It is NOT possible to r...

Ever wondered if a sunburn IS a thing in the Fall and Wintertime? Well, let me tell you, it's a THING! We are humans, so we aren't perfect, and things will slip up. This happened to me during the past weekend (and I'm a skin professional.... dear god!), and I wanted to show you how you can treat this kind of sunburn, and the tricks I have up my sleeve to repair the damage that I&apo...

Do you sometimes look at yourself and think: "I feel like my glow is gone!" A healthy glow at any age IS possible - you just need to have the right guidance. The thing is, skin will be skin, always. It will need to have its base foundation covered before being able to absorb (well) any type of active, kind of like the Maslow pyramid, but for skin! So today, we're talking about the 5...

We all go through "seasons of life": building your career, having little kids, retirement, etc. When we want to get into skincare, but have a very busy schedule, sometimes it's hard to visualize "how am I going to put this into my schedule, I'm already SO busy!" Well, like anything, you simply need a solid plan to keep you accountable! What you'll learn: 4 action...

That negative mindset of stress has a fine little way of leaving a mark on our skin, without us even realizing it! It's true, an overwhelmed mind will always reflect and sometimes, the signs can vary from: acne flare ups, eczema, hives, increased oil activity (sebum!), cold sores, rashes, and the list goes on. Not to mention the dark mindset that can send us in a vicious cycle, which will inf...

We've all been there : not using SPF, not cleansing our skin properly, using Susie's face cleansing brush right after her using it (ew..) you name it, I've heard it! Today, I wanted to share some of my "skin sins" that I've done in my teenage years, and twenties that have affected the look of my skin (in a negative way!) The one good thing to know is that since our sk...

Our collagen production slows down after the age of 30 - you probably heard that one many times. However, have you ever questioned yourself on HOW it works inside your skin? It's a little science episode today, but if you're interested in knowing the big whys behind what happens when you're skin cells age, then listen to this one! We'll also talk about the benefit of utilizing...

THIS. IS. IT! The day you've been waiting for. Today, it's our 43rd business anniversary and we'd thought it would be perfect timing to introduce our new membership model. We are literally changing everything *for the better* What you'll find out: How it works and commitment time Pricing Event details NEW machine details Now, I encourage you to take a look at the following link...

We all have different skin types - and yes, there are more than the 3 classic normal, combination and oily. Many sub conditions exist, and this is where seeing a skin professional will be UBER beneficial to you, as you won't be testing and trialing different things and spending your hard earned money on trying to figure out what works for you. Now, we are consistently bombarded with strong ac...

Retinol or retinoids (which is the prescription form) is a common ingredient that is being used to reverse signs of accelerated aging. As we get older, our skin's metabolism slows down, and we always have to find creative ways to keep the collagen and elastin cells up from their lazy boys in order to keep our skin healthy. The downside of using this ingredient is that it's not being prop...

" I don't want to end up like my parents " - " I want to focus on prevention " - "I want to make sure I'm as active and fit as possible because I don't want to end up in a home, or unable to take care of myself " These sentences that Meg Stickl mentioned while we were doing her interview really stuck with me. Have you ever had these thoughts? Well, toda...

Oh that beautiful seasonal Summer heat - we are obsessed with it! Who doesn't like having a cool drink beside the pool, absorbing the UV rays? I know I love it (we're all human!) The downside of having too much sun is yes, the UV rays obviously, but the HEAT can actually creep up on our skin and secretly damage it. Another thing we have to think about, jeez! Not to worry, we have tricks...

Welcome to season 3!! A much needed Summer break for new podcast ideas! We hope you've been taking the season well, having fun with your family and friends, and taking the time to push the reset button. After all, what's the point of taking Summer holidays am I right? Now, I wanted to launch this new season with a very important topic for me, redefining what "anti-aging" is, an...

Do you sometimes hear skincare tips and you think " I wonder if this is true..." For our Season finale, we uncover 4 very popular skincare myth that I cannot stand to hear on a daily basis, so why not break them down today as the season finale (don't worry, we'll be back in August!) : ✅Myth #1: The higher the SPF, the longer your skin is protected from the UV rays ✅Myth #2: I...