We offer treatment for large pores in Edmonton, Alberta.
How do you get rid of large pores?
Well, there is cleaning your pores and then there is “shrinking” your pores. Most people are looking to clean their pores by emptying the contents within. You can see immediate results through pore extraction. We do this is all of our facials. However, if your skin is visibly congested and you’ve never had a facial, we recommend the PORE facial.
While other facials in our menu include other relaxing or beautifying delights, the PORE facial concentrates on pore extraction throughout the entire duration. While we must take time to prepare the skin for safe extractions, we extract as much as possible in the hour allotted. Sometimes a second facial is required when there is severe congestion in all areas of the face.
How long before I need another facial?
It’s important to understand that facials are simply “cleanups” and the skin is bound to become congested again. Therefore, we generally recommend clients come every 4-6 weeks for a facial. However, this timeframe between facials will vary depending on factors such as age, skin type, and environmental factors. Also, getting your skin under control with the right skincare routine and possibly changing some daily habits will space those facials even further.
Can you actually reduce pore size?
Small pores indicate good skin health and present a youthful appearance. If you did not win the “skin lottery” genetically, there is not much we can do to reduce the natural size of your pores. On the other hand if your pores have become enlarged over time, there are advanced skin treatments to help you “shrink” your pores back to a normal size.
Photofacials are effective at reducing pore size, in particular, the ALISA treatment. However, anti aging is a constant battle. We must consider daily external factors that are out of our control, such as winter temperatures, when setting our expectations.
In other words, advanced skin treatments and professional skincare products are great tools to have at our disposal. But we are always fighting against time. That is why the results of any treatment cannot last forever. If you choose to treat large pores with phototherapy, you may require multiple treatments to address your concern.
In conclusion, we all show our age in certain ways. If large pores is a concern for you now and they are left unattended, the matter will only get worse in a short five years. A good skincare routine will at the least slow down the damage. Treatments have the capacity to repair.
Men with beards can get LASER and other forms of phototherapy including IPL treatments. However, if you wish to keep your facial hair, you are limited to areas above your desired beard line. This is because hair reduction is a side effect of phototherapy.
Skin treatments for bearded men
For bearded men with skin concerns such as acne scarring, large pores, dark spots, or fine lines, we offer 1/2 face treatments that exclude the lower half of the face.
Large pores
A common skin concern amongst our male clientele is enlarged pores on the nose area. Usually what happens is over time the pores become slightly larger as we age and expose them to daily stressors, for example, hot showers. Because the pores grow larger, they are more susceptible to collecting and clogging up with oil/sweat/products/debris/etc. This clogging provides a darker colour making the pores stand out against the rest of your skin.
To treat this concern, we recommend starting with a PORE facial to extract the pores in preparation for phototherapy. Photofacials will help reduce the size of the pores. As a result, your pores will be less susceptible to collecting oil/sweat/products/debris/etc and will stay clear for longer periods.
Redness and broken capillaries
Another common skin concern for men is facial redness and broken capillaries. Redness and broken capillaries could be due to conditions such as Rosacea, couperose skin, sensitized skin, or simply genetically sensitive skin.
These types of conditions are characterized by frequent, consistent redness, and visible redness and broken capillaries. If left untreated these conditions can worsen, or mutate the skin’s texture. Men with beards can get laser treatments to address these types of concerns.
Beardline precision treatment
Men with facial hair can opt for a clean beard line 24/7! With IPL hair removal, we are able to permanently shape the beard line with laser precision. IPL treatments zap live hair roots. As a result, regrowth stops in the treated areas.
Permanent beard removal
Men who wish to remove their beard permanently can do so with IPL Hair Removal. This can be booked online as a “half-face” treatment.
Dérmica offers facial and body waxing in Edmonton, AB. In this service, heated resin wax is applied and removed with wolven cotton strips.
Most clients are able to get through their appointment just fine, however, waxing can be painful in sensitive areas. You may take an anti-inflammatory 30 minutes prior to your appointment to reduce discomfort and inflammation following your visit. This is specially great for those prone to ingrown hairs or major irritation.
Waxing requires 24 hours downtime, therefore, we recommend no swimming, sweating, fragranced products, or sun exposure.
Before booking your service
Prior to booking a wax service ensure your hair is at least ¼ inch long. Even though waxing is a common esthetics service, it is not without contraindications.
Your esthetician will review your health history prior to starting your service. This will reveal any health conditions, medications, products, or allergies that may present safety concerns with the delivery of the service.
Waxing Prices
See pricelist below.
Lip
$ 7
Chin
$ 9
Eyebrows
$ 18
Sideburns
$ 18
Full Face
$ 48
Includes a Brow Shape.
Underarm
$ 18
Half Arm
$ 35
Full Arm
$ 45
Half Leg
$ 40
Full Leg
$ 70
French Bikini
$ 40
Brazilian Bikini
$ 55
Hollywood Bikini
$ 65
Chest or Back
$ 45
Upper Body
$ 80
Inc. chest, back & shoulders.
Waxing deals
Have you heard of our Saturday Waxing Special? Save 20% on body and bikini waxing on Saturdays.
Hot yoga effects on the skin will vary according to the individual’s skin type, age, and other health related factors.
Under-stimulated skin types such as dry or mature will benefit from the stimulation brought on by the steam. Heat helps increase circulation which can in turn aid in stimulating the oil production and absorption levels of the skin.
Natural processes have slowed down in aging skin in particular. The stimulation caused by the heat will help increase the cell turnover rate, and hydration and moisture levels that decrease with age.
There are certain skin conditions or medications that can cause the skin to become sensitive or sensitized to heat application. This includes the hot yoga. The two main skin care concerns we see as technicians resulting from heat sensitivity are Rosacea and Acne.
Rosacea & Acne prone skin
Rosacea is aggravated by the application of heat. A person with this condition may cause potential harm to their skin.
Acne prone skin types will see an increase in oil production. As a result, they end up making their skin more susceptible to bacterial infections. This is because they are sweating profusely while the pores are open by the added heat and humidity.
Exposure frequency
If you are exposing your skin to that level of heat and activity on a daily basis, regarding of your skin type, hot yoga is going to have damaging effects on your skin. Overheating the skin can have a drying effect and cause inflammation and vascular lesions on the skin.
Tips to heal heat damage
If you love hot yoga and are regularly participating, there are things you can do to counteract the effects of the heat exposure.
One thing you can do is ensure that you always do a cold wash after your workout. In other words, don’t wait to wash your face until you get home. It’s not so much about cleaning it, it’s about calming it. Once you get home you can do a deep cleanse and care using nourishing products such as masks or serums that contain hyaluronic acid or aloe vera.
If you are a dryer skin type, make sure that you use the appropriate moisturizer for your skin to lock in the hydration. If you have acne-prone skin, you may benefit from a cleanser that contains salicylic acid which will help counterbalance the increased oil production caused by the heat exposure.
Located in Edmonton, we offer treatment for nail fungus. There are 3 major categories of nail fungus sources:
Ill-fitted shoes
Tight-fitting shoes create pressure that traumatizes the nail therefore making it vulnerable to infections.
Improper pedicures
What constitutes an improper pedicure? Examples include reusing of disposable tools, poor cleaning protocols, and cross contamination. The risk of cross contamination is high when a Service Provider jumps between two simultaneous pedicures in order to maximize the number of clients served.
People with healthy, unbroken skin won’t regularly have an issue with improper pedicures. However, someone with unhealthy feet may fall prey to a fungus infection.
Shoe humidity
Athletes are most likely to develop fungus infections due to the humidity in their shoes. In addition, they often use locker rooms which are known to provide conditions that make fungi thrive (humidity).
In addition to humidity, runners in particular create extra pressure as their feet pound the pavement. This pressure traumatizes the nail therefore making it vulnerable to infections.
Nail Fungus Treatment
There are different levels of nail fungus treatment.
Anti-fungal drops
This is something you can do at home. The natural toenail takes one year to replace itself. This is the amount of time it will take to care for your feet with drops.
Advanced pedicure
In an Anti-Fungal Tx, we cut the nail down to a safe point in order to cut and scoop as much fungus out. We then insert soaked therapeutic pads where the fungus was removed. As a result, there is less area for moisture to collect.
Your service provider will provide you with post care to continue to care for your infected nail at home.
As a gardener you are exposed to a lot of soil and other drying and possibly irritating materials. To protect your nails while gardening, we recommend the use of a good hand moisturizer to minimize the drying effects. Thicker moisturizers are ideal when working with moisture or water as they have a bit more water-resistance.
Aside from that you can also include the use of gardening gloves that will provide complete protection. The lotion on the inside will help prevent chafing from the fabric.
Cuticle care
The cuticles will be dryer due to that exposure. So, using things such as cuticle oil or a cuticle serum is very helpful. Plus, doing a thorough cleaning using a nail brush after gardening underneath the nails is important.
Manicures are the ideal way of treating and maintaining your hands. A detailed manicure will include care of the cuticles and cleaning of the nails which can also resolve staining issues.
What is included in a classic manicure?
The classic manicure includes a detailed cleaning and grooming of the nail plate, the cuticle area, the surrounding tissue on the nails, and underneath. It also includes shaping and evening out the nail length. In addition, it includes a relaxing hand massage to help rehydrate and nourish the skin and cuticles. The cherry on top? A warm paraffin dip to help relax the knots and muscles and stimulate circulation in the hands which leaves the hands with a youthful glow.
What is the difference between a gel manicure and a classic manicure?
Gel manicure include all of the classical manicure components with the addition of the light-cured gel polish.
Can you garden with gel nails?
Gel polish is fine when you garden as long as you protect your manicure. The dryness may cause it chip a little sooner than you’d like it to. On the other hand, if you have gel nail extensions, depending on the length of the extension, they may interfere with tactile movements.
