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Treating Acne with Nurse Natalie

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Sara

Acne treatments in southern Ontario. Acne is THE most common troublesome skin condition. It does not discriminate by age or gender, and can have negative long-term physical and emotional effects on those who suffer from it. If you find it’s rare for a day to go by without experiencing a blemish on your skin, it may be time to work with a medical professional to help bring your skin back into balance. In this post, Nurse Natalie delves into the various treatment plans she created for her various acne patients. As there are different degrees of acne severity and accompanying … Continue reading »

SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Sara

Hydrate your way to younger skin. Did you know the secret to younger skin lies in an ingredient we tend to take for granted? Hyaluronic acid has been used in skincare for many years, and it’s integral in dermal filler treatments that plump the lips and rebuild areas of lost volume. Recently, there have been advancements in how this ingredient is delivered into the skin which make the latest skin serums that much more effective. Why is hyaluronic acid so good for our skin? A useful analogy is to liken youthful skin to a damp sponge–it’s soft, full, and flexible. … Continue reading »

The First Rule for Healthy, Age-Defying Skin: Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen!

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Sara

After a long and cold Ontario winter, we’re welcoming the sun with open arms! But not without a layer of broad-spectrum sunscreen to keep our skin at its best! There are many who feel that sunscreen is something reserved for weekends at the cottage and lunchtime patio dates. We’re here to tell you that while this is a good practice, it doesn’t quite cut it when it comes to having and maintaining youthful skin. The Effects of Not Wearing Sunscreen Are Dramatic The sun exposure we accumulate over a lifetime is responsible for 90% of the visible signs of skin … Continue reading »

Skincare 101: Spring clean your products.

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Sara

Skin Experts in Kitchener-Waterloo. After a long and cold Ontario winter, there’s nothing quite like that fresh, light feeling you get when you clean your house from top to bottom, store your winter clothes, and bring your spring wardrobe into rotation. Did you know the same concept applies to your makeup and skincare products? Change of season is an ideal time to revisit the products you use and discard anything that may not be  fresh. Here are some general rules of thumb to follow when spring cleaning your cosmetics. Prep for warmer weather. If you’ve been slathering on heavy creams … Continue reading »

Luscious lashes, no glue required.

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Sara

A lash enhancement treatment for healthy, long and full eyelashes. It’s a fact: when lashes are longer, darker and fuller, they make our eyes look beautiful. It’s also one of the simplest ways to take years off our appearance. For those who are not genetically blessed with Bambi’s flutter, there’s a safe and proven way to enhance eyelashes without the need for time-consuming, and often damaging lash extensions. Introducing Latisse®. A quick nightly swipe of this treatment along your lash line will yield the natural lashes of your dreams in a matter of weeks. How is this possible? Latisse contains … Continue reading »

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Dr. Robert Shenker Dr. Stephanie Ma
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