Dérmica MedEsthetics is an authorized Glo Skin Beauty retailer in Edmonton. We carry Glo because it delivers professional results and supports healthy, long-term skin outcomes.
Glo Skin Beauty combines advanced skincare science with high-quality botanical ingredients. The line targets some of the most common skin concerns we see every day, including acne, aging, dehydration, hyperpigmentation, sensitivity, and uneven skin texture. We chose Glo because the products perform. Clients see results, and the formulas support skin health without compromising the skin barrier.
Professional treatments and home care go hand in hand. Facials, chemical peels, microneedling, and other advanced treatments can dramatically improve the skin, but maintaining those results depends on the products used at home. That’s why our skincare professionals recommend personalized home care routines tailored to each client’s skin type, concerns, and goals.
At Dérmica MedEsthetics, you’ll find a full selection of Glo Skin Beauty products in-clinic and online. Whether you’re looking for cleansers, serums, moisturizers, exfoliants, or corrective treatments, our team can help you choose the right products for your skin.
As an added benefit, clients receive 15% off all Glo Skin Beauty products when purchased with a skin treatment at Dérmica. It’s our way of helping you continue your professional skincare regimen between appointments while saving on the products your skin needs.
Shopping for skincare is easy with our online store. Order your favorite Glo Skin Beauty products anytime and have them shipped directly to your door. We also offer free shipping across Canada on orders over $125.
If you’re serious about improving your skin, choose products backed by professional expertise and proven results. Visit Dérmica MedEsthetics in YEG or shop online to discover why Glo Skin Beauty remains one of our most trusted professional skincare brands.
You notice a tiny white bump under your eye. You try a new eye cream. Nothing happens. You exfoliate. Still there. So, it must be milia… right? Not necessarily.
While milia are one of the most common causes of white bumps around the eyes, they are not the only possibility. Those little spots could also be xanthelasma (cholesterol deposits) or sebaceous hyperplasia (enlarged oil glands). The tricky part? All three can look surprisingly similar at first glance.
Milia: The Classic White Bump
Milia are tiny, firm white cysts that form when keratin becomes trapped beneath the skin. They often look like little white pearls and are most common around the eyes and cheeks.
The good news? Milia are harmless and can often be removed with a Pore facial. If you’ve ever had a stubborn white bump that felt hard and refused to pop, milia may have been the culprit.
Xanthelasma: When Cholesterol Shows Up on Your Skin
Unlike milia, xanthelasma isn’t made of trapped keratin. These soft, yellowish patches are deposits of cholesterol that develop beneath the skin, usually near the inner corners of the eyes.
They tend to be flatter and more spread out than milia and can sometimes be linked to elevated cholesterol levels. While harmless, many people choose to have them removed by a dermatologist for cosmetic reasons.
Sebaceous Hyperplasia: Enlarged Oil Glands
Another common imposter is sebaceous hyperplasia, a harmless condition caused by an overgrowth of cells within the skin’s oil glands. As these glands enlarge, they create small white, cream-colored, or yellowish bumps.
These bumps can look a lot like milia, but they are actually enlarged oil glands rather than tiny cysts. In some cases, they may have a tiny dip in the center, although this isn’t always easy to spot.
So How Can You Tell the Difference?
That’s the problem, you often can’t. Milia, xanthelasma, and sebaceous hyperplasia can all appear as small white or yellowish bumps around the eyes. What looks like a simple case of milia could actually be something completely different.
The Bottom Line
Not every white bump around the eyes is milia. Some are trapped keratin, some are cholesterol deposits, and some are enlarged oil glands. Since the treatments are different for each condition, getting the correct diagnosis is the first step toward clearer, smoother-looking skin.
When in doubt, let a skincare professional take a closer look. Your “milia” may have a different story to tell.
Eyebrows are often called the “frame of the face,” but their impact goes far beyond appearance. The spacing, shape, direction of hair growth, and colour of your brows all influence facial symmetry, balance, and expression. Small adjustments can make the face appear more lifted, youthful, and harmonious.
Brow Spacing: Too Close vs. Too Far Apart
The starting point of your brows helps determine how balanced your facial features appear.
When brows are positioned too far apart, excess space is created in the centre of the face. This can make the eyes appear farther apart and may reduce overall facial harmony. The face can look less structured because the brows no longer properly frame the eyes.
Conversely, brows that begin too close together can make the eyes appear crowded and create a heavier appearance between the eyes.
Downward Brow Tails and Facial Expression
The tail of the brow has a surprisingly strong influence on facial expression.
When brow tails naturally angle downward, they can visually pull the eyes downward as well. This may create the appearance of tiredness, sadness, or ageing, even when those expressions are not present. Lifting the brow tail through shaping, lamination, or cosmetic tattooing can create a brighter, more refreshed appearance.
Hair Growth Direction Matters
Not all brow hairs grow the same way, and growth direction affects how the brow is perceived.
Brows with hairs that naturally grow upward tend to appear fuller, fluffier, and more youthful. Upward-growing hairs help create a lifting effect around the eyes.
Brows with hairs that grow straight down can have the opposite effect. They often look flatter and heavier and may contribute to a downward appearance around the eye area. Brow lamination is frequently used to redirect downward-growing hairs into a more flattering position.
The Effect of Light-Coloured Brows
Colour is just as important as shape.
Very light-coloured brows can disappear against the skin, reducing definition and making facial features appear less balanced. The eyes may not stand out as much, and the face can lack structure in photographs or from a distance.
Adding subtle colour through tinting, henna, or cosmetic tattooing can enhance contrast, define facial features, and create a stronger frame for the eyes while still looking natural.
The Big Picture
Beautiful brows are not simply about following trends. Professional brow artists evaluate spacing, tail position, hair growth patterns, density, and colour to create a customized look. When these elements work together, brows can enhance facial symmetry, soften imbalances, and create a naturally harmonious appearance that complements your unique features.
An ingrown toenail can cause much pain. It occurs when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin instead of growing straight outward. This most commonly affects the big toe and can cause pain, redness, swelling, and tenderness. If left untreated, an ingrown toenail can lead to inflammation, infection, and difficulty walking comfortably.
Why do they happen?
Several factors can contribute to the pain of ingrown toenails. One of the most common causes is improper nail trimming. Cutting nails too short or rounding the corners encourages the nail to grow into the skin. Tight shoes, high heels, or footwear that squeezes the toes can also create pressure that changes the direction of nail growth. Genetics may play a role as well, as some people naturally have more curved nails. Repetitive pressure from activities such as running, sports, or standing for long periods can increase the risk of developing ingrown toenails.
When a nail presses into the skin, the body recognizes it as an injury. This triggers an inflammatory response, causing redness, swelling, and discomfort. If bacteria enter the area, infection can develop, resulting in increased pain, drainage, and worsening inflammation.
Can they be prevented?
Good news! Many ingrown toenails can be prevented. Toenails should be trimmed straight across rather than curved at the edges. Wearing properly fitted shoes with adequate toe room helps reduce pressure on the nails. Regular foot care, good hygiene, and routine monitoring of nail growth can also help prevent problems before they become painful.
Immediate pain relief.
If you are experiencing tenderness, redness, or discomfort around your toenails, professional foot care may help you find relief and restore comfort. At Dérmica, our Ingrown Toenail Pedicure is designed to provide relief while promoting healthier nail growth. This specialized service focuses on carefully cleaning the affected area, reducing pressure around the nail, and addressing excess buildup that may contribute to discomfort.
Regular maintenance can help keep nails properly shaped and reduce the likelihood of recurring issues. Healthy feet are an important part of overall wellness, and caring for them early can prevent more serious problems in the future.
Dermaplaning is a year‑round skincare treatment in Edmonton. However, in our unique climate, the experience and aftercare can vary between summer and winter. Understanding how seasonal changes affect your skin can help you get the best results from your treatment.
Edmonton’s summers are known for long daylight hours and strong UV exposure—even on days that don’t feel overly hot. After dermaplaning, your skin is smoother but also more sensitive because the outer layer of dead skin has been removed. This makes it more vulnerable to the sun. Without proper protection, there is a higher risk of sunburn, irritation, or unwanted pigmentation. During summer, it’s important to be consistent with sunscreen, avoid prolonged direct sun exposure for a few days after your treatment, and consider wearing a hat or staying in shaded areas. Dermaplaning is still safe in the summer, but sun protection becomes a key part of your aftercare.
In the winter, Edmonton’s climate shifts to extremely cold and dry conditions, often combined with indoor heating that can further dehydrate the skin. Many people experience dryness, flaking, and dullness during these months. Dermaplaning can be especially helpful in winter because it removes the buildup of dead skin cells and allows moisturizers and serums to absorb more effectively. With less intense UV exposure compared to summer, there is also a reduced risk of sun-related irritation immediately after treatment.
Overall, the treatment itself does not change between seasons, but your skincare routine should. In summer, the focus should be on protecting your skin from UV exposure. During the winter, the focus shifts to restoring moisture and improving skin texture.
In simple terms, dermaplaning is a great option all year—you just need to adjust your aftercare to match Edmonton’s climate.
Phototherapy treatments such as LASER and IPL hair removal use light to permanently remove hair. Like other great contributions to science, the idea of phototherapy began over 100 years ago with the study of light. Scientists were curious about light- what was it?
In the early 1900’s Albert Einstein believed that light was made up of tiny particles that could be collected and released. Later he developed this theory to include stimulated emission– this concept is the foundation of phototherapy. Stimulated emission postulates that when a light particle hits something it creates another light particle. This light particle creates another and so on, creating a chain reaction. This chain reaction lets light multiply into a powerful beam- the essence of phototherapy treatments such as IPL and LASER hair removal.
The First Laser
The first laser was created in the 60’s- not for the purpose of removing hair- this came about 20 years later. Initially, lasers were invented to test Einstein’s theory of light. Could light actually be collected, released and multiplied? Over the years they learned many things about light, including how it travels in waves, how it can be absorbed, reflected, or passed through. Scientists also developed selective photothermolysis– a technique where light is used to heat and destroy only a specific target, without harming the surrounding areas.
Science Meets Beauty
Once selective photothermolysis was developed in the 80’s, scientists expanded the use of lasers to beauty treatments. Selective photothermolysis made it possible to destroy hair follicles without damaging surrounding tissue. Laser hair removal became a practical treatment in the 90’s, with the first successful procedures performed in the mid-90’s and commercial devices released shortly after.
At the same time, IPL technology was emerging. Invented in the early 90’s, IPL used a broad spectrum of light instead of a single laser wavelength. They were approved for cosmetic use, and clinics began adopting them for hair reduction and skin treatments. Unlike lasers, IPL systems are more versatile, allowing practitioners to treat multiple conditions using adjustable filters.
In Canada, regulations started in the late 90’s with devices having to be approved individually. To this date devices are approved individually with ongoing updates to safety rules.
Then vs Now
Phototherapy treatments have come a long way. Early devices were basic and often caused irritation or skin damage. By the 90’s, technology improved, and major advances made treatments much safer, with features like cooling systems to protect the skin and reduce discomfort.
Modern devices are also far more precise. Another key change is that treatments now work on a wider range of skin tones and hair types, making them more inclusive. In addition, settings can be customized for each client, improving results and safety. Today, phototherapy is not just used for hair removal but also for treating acne, pigmentation, rosacea, and signs of aging.
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