Mark your calendars, we have Canada Day specials going on JULY 1 & 2! The following specials are not valid with any other offer or promotion. No pre-purchasing.
30% off IPL Hair Removal
Our IPL Hair Removal treatment will deliver permanent results on any area of face and body, including male facial hair. Above all, razor burn, ingrown hairs, and embarrassing stubble will be a thing of the past!
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Free BOOST with Dermaplane
Add a boost to your dermaplaning service to amplify results. Peel boosts are classified as mild skin acids. BOOSTS are great for seasonal maintenance and anti-aging.
In addition, they can be used to pre-treat the skin before transitioning into stronger skin peels.
NOTE: Boost require 24-48 hours downtime.
Choose your Boost
👉Vitamin C
A great choice if your goal is to improve dull skin. Vitamin C provides protection. It scavenges and destroys reactive oxidizing (think ‘rusting’) agents and other free radicals.
👉AHA (10-20%)
This peel boost relieves dry skin. Similarly, it reduces fine lines and pigmentation. Ideal for dry or mature skin.
👉BHA (10-20%)
Used for treating active acne conditions, this peel boost cleanses and decongests compromised skin. Ideal for oily skin.
10% OFF Adoreyes Lash and Brow Growth Serum
See visible results in 4-6 weeks.
The only growth serum availbale on the market that acts on all 3 phases of the hair growth cycle!
ADOREYES Plus Lashes & Brows enhancing serums feature a high-performance Triple Peptide Complex technology to revitalize, thicken and strengthen eyelashes and eyebrows.
See full improvement in 3 months.
PEDI DOUBLES $125
Purchase a pedicure for you and a guest for $125. Services must be booked simultaneously.
Pedicure deals can be booked by phone only. Call us at (780) 885-7108 to book. In the event that we are unable to answer your call, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as possible.
How much does it cost to do Microblading in Edmonton?
The average microblading cost in Edmonton depends on the facility, the level of expertise of your service provider, and also any products/tools included in that service. A basic service can start at $250 but can go as high as $600.
Why does microblading cost so much?
When you decide to microblade your eyebrows, you are paying for the risk and expertise of the service provider. That technician is delivering a service that is high risk and depending on the province, requires higher insurance. This means that your technician has had a certain level of training and experience.
In addition to paying for risk and expertise, you are also paying for beauty that lasts for at least two years. Microblading is a semipermanent eyebrow procedure that can last up to 3 years. The longevity of your procedure comes down to the several factors.
Different “strokes” for different folks.
Not all brows were created equal. That is why we offer 3levels of microblading at Dérmica:
I: Provides up to 30% brow coverage. It is often selected when the goal is to increase the definition of your brow line, add density to thinning areas, fill small gaps and scars, or balance the overall brow shape.
II: Remodels your brow shape, balances highly uneven brows, fill-in gaps, scars, increases density and thickness in sparse brows. It provides an additional 60% brow coverage.
III: Restores your brows from tip-tip and top-bottom with a complete coverage of severely thinned brows or missing brows.
What is the difference between a corn and a plantar wart?
Plantar warts appear only on the sole of the foot. They are unique in that sense whereas other warts can transfer all over the body. Plantar warts usually appear in clusters. The main difference is that corns are not contagious. They are caused pressure. On the other hand, warts are caused by a virus. Moreover, they are contagious.
A good pre-indicator of a wart is the diversion in the natural print of the skin. Just like palms and fingerprints, feet have a unique set of ridges that make up the print of the skin. If you spot something that you think may be a wart, check for diversions on the ridges. The ridges on warts will completely grow around the wart.
Another way to test if you are dealing with a plantar wart is by squeezing the tissue around it. If it hurts, it is most likely a wart, otherwise it could just be a corn. It’s always best to check with your doctor.
Where do plantar warts come from?
A wart is a virus that is spread by touch and cross contamination (being exposed to it after someone has touched that surface). For instance, exposing broken skin to the virus will result in a wart.
Are plantar warts an STD?
No, they are strictly affect the sole of the foot.
What happens to a plantar wart if left untreated?
If left untreated, plantar warts will continue to grow through the sole of the foot and become very painful. They are easy to spread through touch or cross contamination. If the virus continues to get worse, it will start pulling nutrients from your body. In addition, it will start pulling blood supply from that area. All this leaves you vulnerable to other infections.
Treatment
If it is manageable with over the counter medications, you can get pads or ointments. However, medical intervention is required if warts spread out of control, the person is usually prescribed an antiviral oral medication and/or have them frozen off with liquid nitrogen which is painful on the foot.
Home tips to prevent Plantar’s Warts
👉Always wear sandals in a public space.
👉Don’t share socks or shoes.
👉Clean pedicures.
Can you get a pedicure if you have plantar’s warts?
In minor cases you can have a pedicure that is properly staged for prevention for cross contamination. If you wish to book a pedicure and you have plantar warts, please include a note on your booking.
Also known as Tinea Pedis, Athlete’s Foot is a foot fungus found between the toes. Because of their appearance, many people mistake them for moisture blisters. We recommend following our tips below if you believe you may have Athlete’s Foot.
The fungus is localized during early stages. However if it starts to spread, it goes all over the foot often mimicking dry skin. This may cause some people to think their feet are just simply dry. However, it is contagious, so it’s best to seek Athlete’s Foot treatment immediately. A good indicator is if it’s only affecting one foot or one section more than others.
In its developed stages Athlete’s Foot leads to scaly, dry skin and can become itchy and hot in its bad stages. Plus, it smells! Be on the lookout for a particular musky smell.
Athlete’s Foot Causes
Foot fungi are often spread through cross contamination in locker room floors, swimming pools, sharing shoes/socks. Their preferred environment is humid and therefore thrive in feet enclosed in humid shoes, as well as toes that have not been dried properly.
Home care tips
Wear cotton socks.
Change socks and shoes regularly.
Wear flip flops in public places.
Avoid home slippers made of cloth material on the inside.
Get clean regular pedicures.
Avoid close-toed slippers at home.
Athlete’s Foot Treatment
Use a scrubbing glove to get rid of dead skin between the toes. Getting rid of that dead skin eliminates food sources for the fungus to grow. Afterwards when getting out of the shower, use powder in between the toes to absorb moisture. In addition, you can use over the counter foot sprays with urea.
Regular Pedicures
Regular pedicures are important to maintain foot health. Our pedicures are designed to provide you with all the benefits of a traditional pedicure combined with our treatment approach and signature touch of luxury.
Follow the MICROBLADING POST TREATMENT GUIDE until your brows have completely flaked and healed. The healing process can take up to 10 days and varies with each individual.
MICROBLADING POST TREATMENT GUIDE
Hot temperatures will irritate your brows during the first 12 hours, therefore remain indoors and fan if necessary.
DO NOT touch brow with unwashed hands, doing so can cause infection.
DO NOT soak brows. Showers and baths are safe; keep your brows away from direct water contact as this may cause color to fade.
Face washing and moisturizing instructions:
Gently cleanse lower half and forehead with your daily cleanser in the morning. When rinsing cleanser away, use a warm face cloth avoiding drip from forehead onto brows.
Dampen a clean gauze or cotton pad with the cleanser and gently wipe brows in outward motion. Blot dry with dry gauze/pad.
Once your brows begin scab or flake, apply a small amount of the moisturizer over the brows after washing in the morning and evening.
5. DO NOT use ANY makeup or SPF directly over the brow area until brows have completely healed. This may alter color tone or blur strokes.
6. AVOID direct sunlight, this can cause the pigment to fade and irritate the skin.
7. DO NOT pick or lift scabs or flakes from brows, this may pull the pigment prematurely causing fading or gaps in strokes.
8. Brow can be lightly tweezed around area treated but not directly over for 3 weeks. Waxing procedure can be performed 4 weeks following procedure.
Questions?
Call us or submit your questions to our “Ask Dérmica” feature.
Heel fissures are deep cracks in calloused areas of the foot. Callous is an overgrowth of dry dead skin. This is often caused by improper foot care. For instance, not removing callous on a regular basis and allowing it to get abnormally thick. However, there are other causes of fissures. Medications that dry out the skin, bad foot wear, and improper weight distribution can cause excessive callous which can then lead to fissures.
How long does it take to heal a heel fissure?
Fissures do not go away on their own. They need to be shaved down. Heel fissures treatment includes a series of pedicures to safely and effectively remove excess callous.
Careful though…
Sometimes, excessive callous is caused by bad pedicures. If too much callous is removed, the skin will overcompensate and build twice as much callous. Fissures can be taken down by means of either a pedicure blade, drills, and rasps in a spa pedicure.
Garbage to some, gold to others.
Aftercare includes using a foot cream that contains urea. Urea is derived from urine. More specifically, it is a waste product excreted by your kidneys when you urinate. Though this sounds gross, urea helps to soften and eat away the dead skin. While your kidneys may consider it garbage, urea is gold to your sad feet! Urea has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that heal and protect your feet.
Tips: Moisturizing often, regular pedicures, and home care.
After applying foot cream, try to use soft socks, for example, cotton socks. Avoid pantyhose as they can get caught in the fissures. Consequently, this can cause snagging and even bleeding which can lead to infections. Moreover, using a foot paddle or pumice stone in the shower will help maintain foot care.
