Located in YEG, Dérmica offers permanent hair removal treatments.
Our IPL Hair Removal treatment will deliver permanent results on any area of face and body. Above all, razor burn, ingrown hairs, and embarrassing stubble will be a thing of the past!
Your safety is our first concern, therefore, please review the following criteria before booking online.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA BEFORE BOOKING ONLINE.
*PLEASE SHAVE AREAS TO BE TREATED TO SKIN BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT.
Time frame: Dependent on size of area being treated.
Pre-treatment protocols:
Must not currently be on or have used Accutane or any other oral prescription acne medications in the past 12 months
If currently using any products containing AHA/BHA/Retin A/Vitamin A on the area being treated, you must discontinue usage 2 weeks prior to procedure
Must wait a minimum of 4 weeks (or up to 6 weeks for darker skin types) from last tanning (artificial or natural) AND/OR waxing session
If currently on any prescription medications, check with your physician regarding possible photosensitivity
Recommended sessions: 8-12
Downtime required: 24 hrs
Contraindications:
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Disorders stimulated by light
Cancer (remission under 2 years)
Epilepsy
Use of photosensitive medication and herbs
Active infection of Herpes Simplex in treatment area
Located in Edmonton, we offer an eyebrow lightening service in our spa menu: The Brow LITE.
How does eyebrow lightening work?
Have you recently dyed your hair and now you want your brows to blend better with your new ‘do?
Try the Brow LITE. This brow lightening service works in similar fashion to hair lightening. In other words, we are lifting the colour out of the hair rather than depositing colour into the hair. Similarly, the solutions used are a creme bleach and a peroxide-based developer.
These products are a lot milder than what you would use on the scalp and are intended for use on the brows. The setting time is also a fraction of what you would do on the scalp.
How much can Brow LITE lighten my brows?
As far as how much it can lighten the brows depends on the client’s preference. We can lighten various shades. For example, we can take a dark tone eyebrow to a very light tone because its such fine hair. Typically with the Brow LITE, like other hair lightening services, we are not simply bleaching the colour out of the hair. We are also sealing and depositing new colour into the hair which neutralizes a lot of the brassy undertones you get when you bleach out a darker hair. This helps to achieve the right hair tone and colour level.
How long does eyebrow lightening last?
Any hair that has been bleached out will permanently be lightened until it starts to grow out. You will eventually start to get a demarcation where you have the new growth versus the bleached growth. So, the lightening itself lasts until your treated hair naturally sheds, but the toner that is applied afterwards can last anywhere from 3-4 weeks before it starts to fade.
Brow Lightening Safety
The contraindications for brow lightening are the same as any other lash or brow tinting service. Let your esthetician know if you have sensitivity or allergies to peroxide-based products or if you are taking oral medications that sensitize the skin. If you have previously reacted to hair lightening products or hair colour you should avoid this service.
Other contraindications include the use of strong topical products (normally prescribed) or recent advanced skincare treatments such as chemical peels, light-based resurfacing, or other deep exfoliating treatments.
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.
Located in Edmonton, Dérmica offers a lash and brow package to help you achieve the the maximum natural enhancement.
LASH LIFT & BROW LAMINATION PACKAGE, $130
If you want eyes that captivate, this package is for you. This lash and brow package includes a Lash Lift and Brow Lamination.
Package Details
The Lash Lift adds curl and definition to your natural lashes. Lash Lifts are a new generation perming method that is safer and more effective than traditional lash perms.
We use different sizes of silicone pads to “lift” each lash individually. This creates a subtle, natural looking curl, giving the illusion of length for a full, natural yet perfect look. This eyelash treatment lasts between 6-8 weeks.
On the other hand, Brow Lamination is a perm in reverse. It involves securing the hair in an upward stroke pattern, then setting them into place with a gentle brow perming solution. Eyebrow lamination lasts 4-6 weeks.
Tint or no tint?
Adding custom tint to your lift and/or lamination will enhance your lashes and brows in a natural way. We use vegan tints that are made without the use of raw animal materials. If you choose to add tint to your service, be prepared to fall in love!
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.
Texture scars are also known as “pitted acne scars”.
What causes textural scarring?
Pitting is caused by enlarged pores that once held a large cystic acne lesion. Cystic acne is different than whiteheads. Whiteheads are blockages in the pores whereas cystic acne lesions are attached to the skin. They feed on the skin’s nutrients. As the lesion grows it creates a pocket deep in the skin. Eventually, through the skin’s natural process, the lesion comes to the surface. Once the lesion is at the surface it can be extracted, however the empty sac is left behind.
“January 2022”“June 2022”“January 2023”Cystic acne comes to the surface over time.
Extracting through facials
Successful and complete removal of the sac is important. Failure to remove all contents from the sac leaves the surrounding tissue exposed to infections. The service we recommend for extractions is our Pore facial.
Do pitted acne scars go away?
Yes, texture scars go away over time with your skin’s daily shedding process. However, you have to “do the time” as they say and may have to wait years before seeing smooth skin. This depends on the frequency and number of lesions, your age, and other factors.
“June 2023”“January 2024” “June 2024”As your skin sheds, new layers are revealed.
Chemical (a.k.a. acid) peels expedite the shedding process. They speed up the wait time between shedding thereby getting you to that smooth layer much sooner than the natural process.
On the other hand, photofacials accelerate the healing process by building extra collagen and plumping the skin. They add volume to damaged skin.
How long after my last breakout should I start treatment?
We recommend having your skin under control before starting treatment. A dermatologist can help to manage acne before starting repair treatments. We define “under control” as acne that has been decreasing over the course of 6 months, and in remission for another 3-6 months.
In the meantime, exfoliation helps to maximize skin shedding, however, selecting the right exfoliant is important. Mechanical exfoliants may be too abrasive for sensitive skin types or skin with large pores. For these skin types we recommend the Phyto Calm Enzyme Mask.
Free of fragrance and dyes, this formula has been clinically tested for skin not well suited for manual exfoliation.
