Ageless and Fabulous in Ottawa Podcast

It's been a long time since we had the chance to have a proper holiday party or an outing with co-workers since last year. Isn't it fun to get dressed and make ourselves glow whenever we go out? Well, if you want your skin to look amazing, I'm sharing my secrets on how I get my skin (and my clients' skin!) "glowy", dewy and beautiful for a special occasion. And even i...

In the crazy holiday season, it's all about looking forward to the holiday break and spoiling our family and friends with gifts. This is why I wanted to give you my top free advice and tips to maintain and keep your skin as healthy as possible at home. The daily habits that I will mention may or may not be harmful to your skin (without you knowing!), and they can easily be changed in a day. W...

You know those "winter blues" that come around in the winter time? This is what we call seasonal depression, and it can happen to the best of us. The causes aren't exactly 100% accurate, but there are some definitely some ways you can alleviate these low feelings. Today, we're all in on wellness! What you'll learn: 1. Definition of seasonal depression 2. Causes 3. Tips DIS...

Who loves glycolic acid? I know we do! It's amazing what this acid can do to improve many different issues such as hyperpigmentation, dull looking skin, and even surface dehydration lines! You've probably already heard that ingredients are not created equally, and in this episode we are diving deep into the making of a high quality Canadian glycolic acid from LaSpa Naturals.    I had the...

As we are in the middle of November, the sun season is finished (well, for those of us living in colder climates!) Starting to see sun spots appear as our skin tan fades is very common, but sometimes very annoying, as they will never go away on their own. Once they appear, they are here to stay, unless you have the proper tools and treatments in place to fade them away. What you'll learn: 1....

With the insane amount of time we spend looking at screens, our body can perceive the amount of light we look at during the day. Blue light is actually part of the spectrum of visible light, but is it harmful to the skin? I was curious to know more about this trendy subject, so I did my research on the topic and I am sharing with you all the information I found. You'll be surprised, but I won...

PROaging - sounds weird right? This actually mean "aging gracefully". There's nothing wrong with aging, it's a beautiful thing, however we want to age in a healthy way, and this is exactly what we're all about when it comes to our skin. If you've been thinking about this for a while, this podcast episode is for you - the first steps you should be taking to start PROag...

Do you have irritated or sensitive skin due to something you've done, or a product you started doing? Maybe the cause is more important to consider such as unbalanced lipid barrier, or even dermatitis. The following tips I talk about are perfect for anyone who wants  QUICK SOS solutions to calming any reactive or irritated skin down. Products mentioned: Water Shock Comforting Emulsion Water S...

As you all know, October is ALL about chemical peels. We have a very special treat today, as I had the chance to talk to Susan Mey, CEO of La Spa Naturals - (hint: this is a NEW chemical peel we will be offering as of our Peel Party on Oct 21st!) From a corporate lawyer to a serial entrepreneur, Susan Mey was inspired to build this company based on a family skin issue that needed to be addressed :...

This episode is dedicated to our upcoming Peel Party on Oct 21st - but if you're not from Ottawa, you can certainly listen to this because I will talk about how seasons affect our skin, and how you should modify your routine in order to keep your skin healthy. What you'll learn: - Why and how you should change your skincare routine every season - How chemical peels will become your new b...

How can you not be intrigued with the title?? These are daily habits that you may or may not be doing currently, but they are all things that need to be taken in consideration if you do do them (even occasionally!) What you'll learn: 1. The deadliest one - *teaser* 2. Over Exfoliating the skin 3. Sleep patterns 4. Glycation Not getting any younger? Sign up HERE for a FREE Guide - 10 tips for...

We all suffer from daily stress in our lives - what makes a difference is HOW we CHOOSE to deal with it. Stress is something that really does age our mind and body (and skin!) quicker if we don't have any tools put into place to keep this culprit at bay. What you'll learn: My top 3 tips to keep my daily stress at bay - and you'll see, it's very mundane things, but they really d...

Understanding the skin is all about science and skin biology. I had the great opportunity to pick Custodio's brain on a few important key notions that I think every " skin interested listener " should know about in order to truly understand their skin. Trust me, these concepts will blow your mind!  What you'll learn: 1. Biotechnology 101 in product development  2. Pharmaceutica...

There are many benefits to receiving professional care, and it's not all about simply relaxing and zoning out.  You'd be surprised but one of the main reason is to scope out potential cancerous cells - we have the skilled eyes to spot anything that doesn't look normal! What you'll learn: 1. WHY you SHOULD go to a professional for a treatment 2. Best frequency for types of treat...

WELCOME TO SEASON 2! To all our listeners - we have made a REBRAND and changed our name - but it's still me talking, so don't worry! In this first episode of season 2, we jump into the topic of "time release ingredients". How long does it take to see results when you are using a product? What you'll learn: 1. The only reasons why you should stop using a product 2. How long...

Are you interested to work in the beauty industry but have no idea what it takes in order to succeed? In this episode, we go all in and talk about the top personality traits needed to succeed in the beauty industry, from the perspective of an employer.  It is no secret that this industry is not the easiest one, but with the right tools, you can totally succeed and make a great career. What you&apo...

If you've never had a facial - you want to listen to this one! In this episode, we're talking about all the different steps that you will go through when booking and receiving a facial treatment. It may seem silly to some, but for the others that are curious to know what to expect, it's a great sneak peak. What you'll learn: 1. The consultation process 2. Different types of fac...

The best way to boost your smize game is the target your lashes yes?? There's 3 common options to help the growth of your lash, or to boost your lash game. What you'll learn: 1. Lash extensions 2.  Latisse 3. Lash growth serums  metaesthetique@gmail.com to order the EyEnvy Thanks for your kind listening ears, as always  xo --------------- Connect with Emilie :  Instagram The Meta Fairy I...

Have you ever FREAKED out when your skin professional said they recommend you a chemical peel? Well, if your answer is yes, then stick around and listen to this because you will learn a whole lot about chemical peels. This episode is actually a recap of the amazing article I have co-written with Clément Bariteau, my Guinot rep & trainer. It has been published in the magazine Les Nouvelles Esth...

How old were you when you started using an eye cream? Personally I was 18 yrs old. And I would never regret that move. Some may be skeptical about using eye creams, and I'm here to tell you that you shouldn't. They truly do work on the skin, and you'll just have to hear me out on this one if you want to learn more! What you'll learn: 1. How is an eye cream different than a face...

" What should I be doing NOW, in order to prevent my skin from aging?" Do you know HOW anti-aging treatments work ON the skin? It's actually interesting because we're actually doing something that we would normally NOT recommend doing at home - can you guess what it is? What you'll learn: 1. Two factors responsible for skin aging 2. Why you should stimulate your skin - at...

Being in the industry, I see a lot of trends online that aren't exactly correct, or they don't necessarily resonate with me. I'm here to to a truth bomb on these, and offer you some solutions in order to "fix" those annoying pet peeves - sort of! What you'll learn: 1. My pet peeves in the skincare industry 2. A personality trait I don't encourage 3. A comment you...

Come again? What in the world are "growth factors"?? This ingredient sounds odd, but I promise you, this will be talked about way more, I'm sure of it. Another ingredient highlight that could be your skin's savior! What you'll learn: 1. What are Growth Factors 2. What they can do to your skin 3. Where we can find them and which skin types can benefit from them 4. Deep dive...

This product I find had a loss in popularity in the past few years, but it's actually coming "back in style" - the real question is, do you REALLY need one? Well, you'll just have to listen. What you'll learn: 1. What's a toner 2. One important thing a toner will do (and water can't replace this!) 3. How it can benefit your skin 4. Ingredients to avoid in toners...

Did you know that melasma hits women more than men? Yay, another thing we have to worry about. There's a little difference between regular hyperpigmentation and melasma, as it's triggers aren't the same, and one can never be fully eliminated... What you'll learn: 1. How to visually know what Melasma looks like 2. Triggers 3. Definition of hyperpigmentation disorders: melanin ac...