Sun Protection Essentials: Your Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Outdoor Activities Safely
Get ready for outdoor sports and activities with this comprehensive guide to sun protection essentials. From hats and sunglasses to the best mineral sunscreens for the whole family, this blog post covers all the must-have items for staying safe in the sun. Don't forget about after-sun care and tips for dealing with pesky bug bites. Enjoy the sun while staying protected!
March Break Sun Vacation Tips
The most frequently asked question I get around sunny vacation time is about sunscreen usage. Some of the typical questions are: is sunscreen is necessary, what are the good ones to use, if it will cause breakouts, and most recently if it is blocking my vitamin D absorption from the sun.
Best Practice for Glowing Winter Skin
Do you change your skincare routine for the colder months?
Your skin barrier is that top protective layer of your skin that keeps that good (water and oils) in and the bad (pathogens and UV) out. It protects the tissues and keeps our skin looking healthy and dewy
Facial Cupping
Facial cupping is an easy, inexpensive tool to instantly brighten and plump up your skin!
The Skin Cycle
Our skin is our bodies' largest organ. It is our first defence system and protects from external stressors like pollution, UV rays, temperature changes, water loss, and germs. It has 3 layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer.
Micro-needling for Acne Scars
Micro-needling is a procedure that use tiny needles to create injury to the skin to trigger the skin's own healing response. With this comes the production of collagen, as it plays an important role in the healing process. By creating trauma the skin is essentially tricked into regeneration.
Rosacea - An Inside Out Approach is Needed for Success!
The skin is often a good window into what is going on inside. As a Naturopathic Doctor I look at all the potential contributing factors to someone's health concerns; and skin is no different.
The first sign of the skin condition rosacea may be redness or flushing
Tips on Using Jade Rollers and Gua Sha Stones
I always found the time to use my jade roller or gua sha a few times a week in the past, even if it was for a minute before my morning shower; but fell out of routine after having my third child. Over the last year I have tried to step up my evening skincare routine. I needed to add a little bit of downtime before bed to relax and do something for me. It was the perfect time to establish a new routine and bring out my anti-aging tools :)
Micro-Needling
Collagen induction therapy micro-needling is perhaps the most successful treatment in combating the common concerns of aging skin. The eDermaStamp is a certified medical-grade device licenced by Health Canada.
The Scoop on Collagen
As we age, our body slows the production of collagen, causing this essential protein to break down. The loss of collagen leads to a collapsing dermal layer, which is why our skin sags and wrinkles; our hair becomes thinner, dull or lifeless; joints stiffen and become less flexible; bones weaken and become brittle; and our body becomes less toned.