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Dérmica MedEsthetics

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!

Brow Package Giveaway- once per week in October!

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Enter to win a brow package!

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we reflect on the things we are thankful for.

 As a show of gratitude, we are giving away a brow package!

Your brow package includes:

How to enter

Entering is easy!

  1. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (Instagram or Facebook)
  2. Tag yourself/friends on the comments below.

The winner

All of your tags will be turned into ballots. 1 tag= 1 ballot. Multiple entries are allowed.

▶️ Entries made between Sep. 30- Oct. 6 will be drawn on Oct. 7.

▶️ Entries made between Oct.7- Oct. 13 will be drawn on Oct. 14.

▶️ Entries made between Oct. 14- Oct. 20 will be drawn on Oct. 21.

The winner will be contacted directly followed by a public announcement on social media. Prize must be redeemed within 2 weeks of announcement.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

Waxing and Health Conditions

waxing and health conditions

Contraindications- Waxing and Health Conditions

Some health conditions pose risks to waxing facial and body hair. Before proceeding, your service provider will review your health history form.

As a result, certain health conditions will be treated appropriately. Please read carefully through the following health conditions to ensure you meet criteria.

Health Conditions

Please notify your service provider of any of the following health conditions:

Eczema

Cracks and splits compromise skin with active eczema. Furthermore, the topical medication prescribed to treat eczema usually consists of cortical steroids. Cortical steroids can thin the skin making it more likely to lift.

Lesions and areas treated with topical medications cannot be waxed over, therefore, your service provider will avoid the specific areas.

Psoriasis

Similarly to eczema, psoriasis-affected skin is compromised.

Compromised areas treated with topical medications are more likely to lift and cannot be waxed over. Therefore, your service provider will avoid the specific areas.

Active Herpes Simplex/Zoster

If affected areas are being waxed, please take prescribed medication for a minimum of 3 days prior to your waxing appointment.

Medication can reduce the risk of an outbreak due to stimulation.

Open Lesions

Skin with open lesions is compromised. Your service provider will avoid open lesions or sites of dermatitis (irritations or reactions on the skin).

Sunburn

Sunburned skin is more prone to lifting. Please allow your skin to recover for 1-2 weeks depending on severity of burn prior to your waxing service.

Infectious Skin Diseases

Suspicion of an infectious skin disease will result in your service provider postponing your waxing service. You must seek treatment prior to your appointment. An example of a skin disease is folliculitis.

Moles and Skin Tags

Your service provider will avoid moles and skin tags.

Moles should always be treated as if they are malignant and should therefore be handled with care.

Additionally, bleeding, infections, or injuries to the skin can occur when removing deep-rooted hair.


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Love, Peace, and Great Skin!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

Product ingredients to discontinue prior to waxing.

waxing precautions

Waxing Precautions- Product Ingredients

Though waxing is considered a basic esthetics service, it can have side effects such as lifting of the skin. We take precautions to ensure your waxing service goes smoothly. As a result, your service provider will ask you a few questions to ensure you meet the criteria for this service.

The following are waxing precautions. Please discontinue usage of the following product ingredients 1 week prior to your appointment date.

AHA/BHA 

AHA/BHA acids are ideal for treating active acne conditions, dry skin, pigmentation, and fine lines. However, they can cause the skin to become sensitized to waxing.

These acids vary in degrees of intensity, thereby, can pose a risk for lifting of the skin in area being waxed. Please discontinue use of prescribed AHA/BHA one week prior to your waxing appointment.

Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone is a powerful lightening agent and can cause the skin to become highly sensitized.

Please discontinue use of prescribed hydroquinone one week prior to your waxing appointment.

Retinols

Retinols have the power to smooth skin by stimulating collagen production and cell turnover.

This powerful ingredient can also cause the skin to be sensitized to waxing, and pose a risk for lifting the skin in area being waxed.

Please discontinue use of prescribed retinols one week prior to your waxing appointment.


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How should I prepare for my waxing appointment?

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Love, Peace, and Great Skin!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

Sensitivity around the eyes

sensitivity around eyes
Help relieve sensitivity around the eyes by using proper eye care products and application.

Sensitivity around the eyes can be caused by fragile skin. Fragile skin is easily irritated. It can become puffy or sunken thereby magnifying fine lines and wrinkles.

It is important to protect and nourish your eye area, therefore, make sure to use using proper eye care products and application.

HOME TIPS:

Here are some tips to help you relieve sensitivity around the eyes:

  • If you already using eye care, add an extra dab of Contour Eye Lift(dry/mature), or Eye Restore (combo/oily) after applying moisturizer for an added barrier.
  • Ensure you are only applying on the ocular bone using your ring fingers in a dabbing motion.
  • Use eye care in the morning and at night. However, if the skin around the eyes feels extra dry, apply once more in between morning and night.
  • Keep products in a cool dark cupboard or fridge for added soothing effects.

Ingredients that work.

Keep an eye for the following ingredients when choosing your eye care.

  • Vitamin E has anti-inflammatory properties therefore, it helps stimulate the immune system, protecting the skin from adverse effects of oxidative stress including photoaging.
  • Vitamin K is used to prevent the effects of circulatory problems, for instance, dark circles, redness and broken capillaries. 
  • Haloxyl stimulates circulation, helps reduce the appearance of dark under eye circles.

DIY Eye Massage to relieve sensitivity around the eyes.


Promoting blood circulation.

Blood circulation in the face supplies oxygen to the muscles and skin that helps reduce the appearance of dark circles.

The RELAX facial includes all the essentials of classic facial procedure. It starts with a steaming session and light extractions. After that, a nourishing mask packed with anti aging nutrients is applied. The facial ends with a relaxation-face/shoulder/arm/hand massage, and moisturizing paraffin hand-dip. 

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Keeping the wrinkles away.

In conclusion, using gentle products with active ingredients will firm and protect your eye area. In addition, promoting blood circulation will help keep away fine lines and wrinkles. Above all, book your spa visit to dérmica!

Love, Peace, and Great Skin!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

Microblading Eyebrows

Microblading is an art form.

Microblading eyebrows and brow tattooing is an art that requires attention to detail and continuous practice to perfect this art form. Skilled artists will develop a signature style throughout the years that will draw like-minded clients to their services. Selecting the right artist to match your unique style is key to attaining the ideal brows.

What is the Dérmica style?

Our goal is to achieve a versatile brow finish that blends seamlessly into your natural brow and compliments your features. The finished look can be dressed up with a little color or worn bare for a fresh-faced look.

Identifying your brow needs

In the consultation for microblading eyebrows, we assess your existing growth and discuss your desired look. With this information, we can select the appropriate level of coverage to suit your needs. Whether its a Level 1, 2, or 3, your brows will be topped up or fully restored to their most natural finish.

Shaping

The microblading service begins with a personalized mapping of your brow area. This map provides a precise guide for the sketch of the brow shape to be bladed. The guide ensures that the shape suits your facial structure and aligns appropriately with your other features.

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Hair Strokes

Each stroke is placed following your natural hair growth lending way to a multidimensional brow that flows with the existing brows. Each brow is assessed individually and hair stroke placement, length, and thickness are choosing accordingly.

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Colour

Your brow colour is chosen by evaluating the undertone of your skin vs your hair tone, and from there creating a customized color blend. This process ensures that your color compliments your features and holds its true tone once healed.

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Refresher

Although your brows may look amazing on the initial date of service, the healed finish can differ. We want to ensure that your brows are up to par with your expectations, for that reason, we include a complimentary Refresher session in our microblading services.

This session includes a top-up of any color that may have not retained or minor adjustments or additions leaving you with a finish that can last up to 3 years. Also, considering how unique our skin is, we allow our guests up to 12 months to book the Refresher visit.

Professional brow styling can make a world of a difference and save valuable time when you’re getting ready for your day. We are keen on helping you look your best and understand that brows play an important role in your overall appearance, we hope to be your choice for your microblading!

Are you a good candidate for microblading?


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Love, Peace, and Great Skin!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

Slow the Aging Process: Cell Metabolism and Anti Aging

slow aging process
Is it possible to slow the aging process?

As we age our bodies will inevitably go through many changes and stages. Our bodily functions begin to slow along with our lifestyles. We begin to notice changes in the way we look and feel.

Slowing of metabolism

One of the first things that may come to mind when considering the aging process is the slowing of metabolism. When we think about the declining rate of metabolism, most will only consider the metabolic rate of the digestive system. But what about the cell metabolism of our skin?

Our bodies are composed of billions of specialized cells. These cells are grouped according to functions, and make up the different body systems and organs within the human anatomy.

The largest organ found within the body is the skin. Its main function is to protect the body from the external environment and regulate body temperature. It is a reflection of your current health, age, and oftentimes your lifestyle.

READ MORE on how to slow the aging process…

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Love, Peace, and Great Skin!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

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