Jhoenna has taken her 15 years of experience in the beauty industry and known expertise to develop the Dérmica line of results-driven esthetic treatments that are sure to surpass your expectations!
When should I start treating my skin for my wedding day?
Wedding skin prep can take several months to reach realistic skin goals. Our skin care professionals will help you select the right treatment for your skin concern and help you establish a routine for follow-ups, as you may need more than one session of your selected treatment.
Skin treatments to try 2- 6 months before a wedding
Depending on the severity of unwanted blemishes, we recommend commencing treatments from 2-6 months prior to your big day. Professional treatments will clear blemishes, plump up fine lines and wrinkles, and banish dark spots. Therefore, the sooner you get started, the closer you’ll get to your skin goals.
Your skin treatment will give your skin the most visible result and get to the source of your skin concerns. Think of this step as the booster for all things to follow.
Depending on what your skin type, age, and concern is, you will be directed to one or a combination of the following medesthetics treatments.
Hyperpigmentation
Photofacials cause a heating effect which either dissolves unwanted matter such as pigment or broken blood vessels, or multiplies the source creating volume. Results are quick to follow and long lasting.
Skin texture concerns
Chemical Peels use molecular acids that can penetrate to separate the top layers of the skin. This leaves the skin renewed and gives way to clearer skin with every treatment.
Concerns of the Back
You may become suddenly aware of acne or hyperpigmentation on your back if your wedding dress exposes this area. Back treatments and peels combat acne or hyperpigmentation on your back.
Skincare services to try 1-2 months before a wedding
The following skincare services are great to refresh skin with no major issues. Unlike our medesthetics treatments, they are superficial services meant to provide a boost of radiance. In other words, they do not have the capacity to transform the skin from within, only externally.
Facials are great for minor concerns such as congested pores, few breakouts, dull skin, or minor pigment imperfections. Once your skin has made a full recovery after 4-6 days, your skin should look and feel smoother with minimized pore size.
The process immediately brightens the complexion, evens skin tone, and leaves the skin feeling supple and smooth. This process delivers a fine shave that removes the dull surface skin and vellus facial hair.
Esthetics services to try 1-2 weeks before a wedding
We offer a vast spa menu in Edmonton. Our selection of brow services can help you achieve the look you want on your special day-no matter your original brows! Plus, try a lash lift! It is the perfect way to enhance your eyes for weeks after your wedding.
Aside from beauty facial treatments, we offer waxing services for your hair removal needs.
Now let’s toast to the happy bride and her glowing SKIN!
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Contest Rules
The contest runs from March 6, 2025 until November 29, 2025. One $100 Dérmica gift card will be raffled once per month on the first Saturday of every month. Winners will be announced on raffle day on social media. This includes Facebook, X, Instagram, or Tik Tok.
The contest runs from the first to the last day of the month. You can enter multiple times throughout this period.
Entrants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
30 days to claim prize
Winners will have 30 days after social media announcement to claim their prize. Failure to claim prize will result in forfeiting of the prize.
Terms of prize
The winner will receive gift card in the form of a spa gift voucher valued at $100. The spa gift voucher is valid on treatments and services only. Limited to one (1) voucher per visit. There is no cash value to the voucher.
Monthly winner
The contest starts anew monthly. We will empty our raffle drum after announcing the monthly winner. This gives you the chance to enter monthly for your chance to win a spa gift card in Edmonton!
As if dealing with the emotional uppercut break-up thrusts your way isn’t enough, most of us will also experience changes in our physical appearance, including a decline of our skin health.
The endless nights of sobbing will leave your nose the colour of the sorrow-drowning wine you’ve guzzled. As a result, you can end up with broken capillaries in the nose area from crying.
Let us examine a common skin issue during this period.
REDNESS and BROKEN CAPILLARIES
For those of you that are prone to broken capillaries and Rosacea or Rosacea-like symptoms, your skin may flare up during this stressful period.
Soothing skin masks such as Soothing Gel Mask , are an excellent way to keep your skin calm and prevent further damage. This step will add hydration, calm redness and inflammation.
HOW-TO TIPS:
After a night of water work, try giving your skin a nice thorough cleanse with Gentle Cream Cleanser based cleanser, then follow up with soothing mask, focusing on the cheek and nose area, as these tend to be the most sensitive. You can also try storing your products in the fridge for added calming and cooling effect.
If the symptoms persist even after you broken heart has mended a great option is the ALIVIA IPL Photofacial. Not only will it help reduce the broken capillaries present in the skin from crying at the time of treatment, but it will also help reduce the severity of symptoms in the future. Book your ALIVIA IPL Photofacial .
Does crying contribute to wrinkles? The endless nights of sobbing will leave your eyeballs and under-eyes feeling like a bad rug burn. Your skin feels as tender as the heart that’s been shattered. Now take a moment, dry those tears and listen up!
Think of your skin as a reflection of the emotional storm brewing inside your body, it too is suffering with you and needs a little extra TLC. During times of distress we tend to stray away from our daily self-care routine as this drops down the list of priorities.
Let us examine a common skin issue during this period.
SENSITIVITY OR DRY SKIN AROUND THE EYES
The constant flow of tears, friction, and pressure on your eyes leaves your skin feeling tender and looking tired. This fragile skin is easily irritated and can become puffy or sunken, magnifying fine lines and wrinkles.
It is important to protect and nourish your eye area by using proper eye care products and application.
HOW-TO TIPS:
If you already using eye care, add an extra dab after applying moisturizer for added barrier. When applying, ensure you are only applying on the ocular bone using your ring fingers in a dabbing motion. Use day and night before applying your moisturizer, and possibly once in between if your eyes are feeling really dry.
Keep products in a cool dark cupboard or fridge for added soothing effects. Once products are cool give yourself a gentle eye massage. This should help keep wrinkles away after some heavy crying.
For those of you going through this emotional rollercoaster, you may find tyou may find that sometimes breakups cause acne. Your complexion starts to resemble the pepperoni pizza you’ve been stuffing your face with. We may not be able to mend a broken heart, but we sure can help you mend a broken complexion…
Poor diet, skin hygiene, lack of sleep, constant crying, and nervous habits take control of your skin, so what can you do to help your skin through this time? Let us examine a common skin issue during this period.
ACNE or BLEMISHES
This can be one of the worst things that can happen to your skin during this period. Not only does it take a toll on your self-esteem, but it can leave you scarred for weeks. Diet can play a role in this department, so if you know there are certain foods or food groups that cause you to break out; this is the time to AVOID them.
If your skin has already taken a turn for the worst, you can help reduce and heal the damage by following a regular skin care routine.
HOW-TO TIPS:
Start off with a fresh cleanse using the Purifying Gel Cleanser in the morning, and finish your day with a double cleanse in the evening.
If you normally have a normal or combination skin, use Purifying Gel Cleanser for your evening wash only.
Spot treatment are also great for a quick fix, just be sure to stick only to the areas affected as these products have a higher concentration of active ingredients and can have an extremely drying effect on the skin. Take a small amount of the Daily Polishing Cleanser and rub into a paste, leave on overnight. The salicylic acid will help banish blemish!
A relaxing facial will treat your skin and mind to a much needed “me time”. Your skin will feel refreshed and nurtured after having been purged of the impurities, build-up, and infused with nutrients.
As rooted in our name, our focus is on improving the overall health of your skin. Located in Edmonton, we offer the following treatment options to reduce acne.
Facial with BHA boost
Known as the PORE facial, this treatment includes all the essentials of a classic facial with an emphasis on clearing congested skin by extracting blackheads, milia, and other skin blemishes.
Extractions are best on freshly cleansed and exfoliated skin. We begin the facial by cleansing to ensure that no harmful bacteria is present when exposing the open pore.
After cleansing and exfoliating, a specialized solution is applied to help dislodge the oily debris. The skin is then placed under a warm steamer. The warmth and humidity of the steam opens up the pores, allowing us to safely extract.
Extractions can take 15-30 minutes depending on the skin condition. They can also leave the skin looking irritated for 1-2 hours. Once the pores are cleared, they can remain clear for up to 8 weeks.
While the Pore facial is a go-to for many clients looking for a “general clean’up”, clients with active acne are recommended they add a BHA boost to their facial. These boosts are classified as mild versions of the stronger chemical peels. They can be used to pre-treat the skin before transitioning into stronger skin peels. Because they are a more advanced treatment, adding a boost requires 24 – 48 hours of down time.
Acne Peel
We use Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) to treat acne, more specifically, salicylic acid. This acid is made up of a larger molecular size which means it works on the outer layers of skin. It is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory making it the top choice when dealing with not only acne, but redness and oily skin as well. We like to think of this acid like Pac-Man running along the surface of the skin gobbling up dead skin cells and breaking through oil.
*NOTE: BHA is not suitable for people that are allergic to aspirin or other similar medications. People that are taking medications that cause photosensitivity or adverse reactions to the skin should avoid BHA treatments.
