Ageless and Fabulous in Ottawa Podcast

As we go through loss of firmness, surface wrinkles, etc., an additional thing that can happen in your 50s and 60s (+), is that your skin has tendency to decrease in oil production. Yes, is doesn't sound that bad, but when you start to feel the skin "crinkle" because you have very little nourishment, it's time to trick the skin into RETAINING as much moisture and nourishment as...

In your 40s, this is really the decade where you're going to start seeing visible signs of loss of firmness. Yes, the collagen cell production start to decrease in your 30s, but you will notice it a lot more on the skin in your 40s. What you'll learn: ✔️What loss of firmness looks or feels like : collagen and elastin breakdown ✔️Treatment you may want to start thinking about ✔️Which ingr...

When you get into your 30s, you may start seeing subtle (but you notice them!) changes within your skin: sun spots are coming to the surface, surface wrinkles are starting to appear, you may have a genetic skin disorder that is starting to flare up (e.i. rosacea), some of us unfortunately start having hormonal acne, and the list goes on. Your 30s are THE decade to focus on PREVENTION . Your still...

Your 20's are the most crucial decade when it comes to HOW your skin will age, and most people don't know this. Most of the damage will happen in that decade, but it won't show up immediately, that's the hard part. How UV protection will save your skin How to care for your moisture barrier Stop using stripping cleansers For extra bougie-ness: what to get into Podcast episodes:...

Have you ever bought a product and (for some reason) forgot about it and magically remembered that you had it hanging around your skincare drawer - then you're trying to see if you can still use it? This can happen to the best of us (even myself!), but keep in mind that there's a few things you need to consider if you haven't used a product in a long time: ✔️Question yourself WHY yo...

We can finally feel the warmer season coming to us! The days are getting longer, the sun feels warmer and the nature around us is coming back to the lush green that we all love. Modifying our regimen according to the seasons is very common, and always recommended, as the skin will be different during the colder harsh Winter month, compared to more humid and hot Summer months. What's the best...

You know that weird buzzing noise that we use during your facial treatment? Well, that's the high frequency. Many believe that this is the oldest possible technology in the skin care industry (which is true!) BUT it doesn't mean it's not useful. We absolutely LOVE to include this in all our facial treatments because it can be VERY beneficial to many skin conditions, especially when...

Ahh the famous blackheads and pores. Many believe that products will get rid of them - this is absolutely false. Pores are there for a reason and you cannot remove them from your skin. If you didn't have pores, your skin would not be able to bring your oils to the surface of the skin to protect itself. Pores are a group of tubes that bring the sebum to the surface of the skin for a specific r...

Are you familiar with circadian rhythms? These are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. These natural processes respond primarily to light and dark (hello sunrise and sunset!) and affect us more than we believe. This also affects the way our skin behaves - at night time, our skin plunges into "repair and regeneration" mode. So how do we optimize our routi...

In the daytime, our skin is exposed constantly to external aggressors: pollution, toxic chemicals, dust, UV rays, and more. This means that during the day, our skin is in "protection mode", not in "repair mode". What you'll learn: How the skin changes during the day (circadian rhythms) Best ingredients to protect your skin Product recommendation Vitamin C Radiance Booster...

Have you noticed how the world of exfoliation has become very confusing? Chemical, physical, enzymes, tools... and the list goes on! It's important to understand that not all skin types are the same, and often clients use an exfoliator that is WAY to harsh for their "pro inflammation" skin, or they do it do frequently. What you'll learn: How exfoliation works on the skin Which...

Dehydration and dryness are two VERY different skin conditions. One lacks water and the other one will have a lack of oil. There's different ways to fix each, and often times they look very similar to the human eye. This is where it's so important to consult with you skin professional, because she or he will be able to ask you the right questions and will know what to look at when analys...

Do you often get up in the morning and look at yourself in the mirror and think : "What happened, why do I look so tired? Wow, it looks like I aged so much in only a few years! What, wait, why is that wrinkle here?? Oh my, my skin feels so dry and rough!" Well, don't worry, because those are VERY common thoughts any new client has when walking through our doors for the first time. T...

Are you someone who gets regular injections? Whether it's Botox or Fillers, these procedures are indeed an investment (any skin procedure for that matter!) so you want to make sure you are using proper skincare at home to prolong the life of your fillers and-or botox. Many can believe that you don't necessarily need to use proper skincare, but without it, the life of your injectables wil...

Have you been thinking about getting into taking care of your skin, but have no idea where to start, and are on a budget? Well, I'm here to tell you WHAT to prioritize when you start. There are a million things you can do at once, but when you have to be more restrictive money wise, you start slow to build it up with time.  What you'll learn: 1. What to prioritize 2. 5 products you WILL...

Do you ever have a few nights in a row that you can't seem to stay asleep throughout the night? Or are you perhaps an avid Netflix PM watcher and fall asleep in front of your phone, but always wake up not feeling energized? We all know that our sleeping patterns are crucial to having a healthy mind and a healthy body. For many of us, if we experience a few nights of broken sleep, we tend to n...

With spring around the corner, do you feel like you're seeing more age spots coming to the surface? Or those little spider veins just chilling on top of your skin? Well, say no more, and look towards the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) as complete treatment for COLOR CORRECTION. As we gracefully age, more often than not, pigments are the first signs of aging that appear. This treatment is ideal fo...

Large pores? Surface Wrinkles? Texture? Scars? Well, this treatment is the ONE for you if these are all concerns. Not to mention that this treatment is one of the best for preventing wrinkles too. In this week's episode we go deep into Sublative Rejuvenation, where we talk about the EMatrix treament. This techniques uses pure radio frequency delivered in the form of a matrix into the deep der...

Loss of plumpness, sagging jowls, thin skin - does any of these apply to you? If you have these skin conditions, then you may want to listen to this one, as we dive deep into the secrets of Sublime TM Skin Tightening: who it's for, who it's NOT for, how it works, and everything else in between. These treatments are very popular when it comes to aging gracefully, and play a huge part in p...

I don't know about you - but the winter up in Canada is quite harsh: cold temperatures (we're talking -30!), harsh winds and short days where the sun sets way too early. All this to say that it really does influence the health of our skin, especially if we don't modify what we do at home regularly in order to fight the negative effects of the winter on our skins. Today we dive into...

"I DON'T WANT TO AGE!" - Does this sentence feel familiar to you? Well, this is one of the most common "goal" that I hear in the treatment room when consulting one of our clients. I'm here to tell you that it's impossible to stop the aging process - BUT there are many ways to SLOW down the physical process and the outlook it will have on your largest organ, your...

Have you ever heard the term "inflamm aging "? It's beginning to be a more common term in the skincare industry, because inflammation is one of the most common triggers to boost accelerated aging. Scary right? This means the longer you ignore the underlaying inflammation you may have, the more damage it can do on your skin. Not to worry, there are ways to reverse it, but you must ta...

Did you know that rapid aging and environmental damage go hand in hand? When we talk about environmental damage, it doesn't only revolve around UV rays, it actually includes air pollution, tobacco smoke, and all the other toxic chemicals that fly around in the air. These chemicals have the ability to stick on to the skin and transform healthy skin cells into free radicals, the famous ROGUE ce...

We are welcoming 2022 with a brand new mini series about Rapid Aging! This is one thing that many people suffer from, and it can be hard to pin point exactly WHAT is the cause of this rapid aging process. Well, with the eyes of an expert, we can tell you the foundation issues that need to be fixed in order to stop this rapid process from happening. However, there are many different things that can...

Are you traveling for the holidays? Simplifying our skin routine for traveling is one of the hardest things to do! If you love taking care of your skin and doing all the steps to get your best looking complexion, it's hard to know which steps are the most important, and what you can let go of for your traveling time. I have a few tips up my sleeve for this topic.  What you'll learn: 1. T...