In an effective skincare ritual, every detail matters. An AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) or BHA (beta hydroxy acid) boost is one of the most efficient ways to elevate your facial, offering refined exfoliation that leaves the skin exceptionally smooth, radiant, and more receptive to high‑performance products.
Why Choose AHA?
AHAs work on the skin’s surface to create a luminous, silky finish. They are ideal for:
Brightening of dull, fatigued skin
Softening of fine lines
A smoother, more refined skin texture
Gentle evening of tone and mild pigmentation
Why Choose BHA?
On the other hand, BHAs are known for their ability to slip effortlessly into the pores, dissolving buildup with precision. BHAs are exceptionally effective in achieving clarity and smoothness beneath the surface. They address:
Congestion and clogged pores
Blackheads and blemishes
Excess oil and uneven texture
How soon before an event should I get my facial with boost?
The mild and hydrating nature of boosts impart a dewy, plumped glow—perfect before events or anytime the complexion needs a touch of radiance.
We use carefully balanced, professionally formulated acids selected for their potency and gentleness. These mild resurfacing acids refine the skin without irritation or visible peeling—delivering a polished, luminous finish with very little to no downtime. We recommend coming in 2-3 days before your event.
The holidays are all about warmth, joy, and feeling your best—starting with glowing skin. At Dérmica on Whyte Ave in Edmonton, you’ll discover four expert treatments designed to deliver that unmistakable holiday glow!
IPL Phototherapy: Light up your winter skin.
Dérmica uses the Sharplight Formax system to perform the ALISA Photofacial, targeting dullness, texture concerns, and uneven tone. With pulses of light and built-in cooling for comfort, the treatment revitalizes your complexion—no downtime needed. It effectively rejuvenates skin to reveal a radiant glow and minimized pores, preparing your skin for every festive close-up.
Winter Wonder-Facial: Double the Glow
Our ‘Beauty’ facial isn’t just about pampering your skin—it’s about perfecting your look from every angle. This luxurious treatment deeply cleanses, hydrates, and nourishes your skin, leaving it soft and radiant. But here’s the bonus: it includes a professional brow sculpt.
Snow Smooth Skin with Dermaplane
Experience an instant brightening effect with dermaplaning—a gentle exfoliation that removes dead skin and peach fuzz, smoothing the canvas. At Dérmica, clients enjoy added “Boost” peel options (AHA/BHA) to amplify results and leave skin supple and radiant.
Chemical Peels: Hibernate Dryness, Awaken Radiance
For deeper rejuvenation, we offer a full chemical peel menu, from mild BOOST options to medium-to-deep treatments targeting pigmentation, fine lines, acne, and dryness. Customized peel depth and downtime (2–7 days) ensure results ranging from a light seasonal refresh to serious resurfacing.
Those tiny bumps and black dots stubbornly residing on your nose, chin, and forehead – clogged pores- are a common skin concern. The urge to squeeze, peel, or scrub them away is strong, but are pore extractions actually good for you?
Let’s unclog the truth.
In theory, removing clogged pores offers several benefits:
* Improved Skin Appearance: Clearing out the buildup of sebum, dead skin cells, and debris can visibly reduce the appearance of blackheads (open comedones) and whiteheads (closed comedones), leading to a smoother and more even texture.
* Prevention of Breakouts: Clogged pores can lead to inflammatory acne. By removing the blockage, you can help prevent the trapped sebum and bacteria from escalating into infected pustules.
* Enhanced Product Absorption: When pores are clear, your skincare products have a better chance of penetrating the skin and delivering their intended benefits.
* Reduced Congestion: Removing the buildup can alleviate the feeling of congestion and roughness that often accompanies clogged pores.
The Potential Pitfalls of Improper Removal:
While the idea of clear pores is appealing, the method of removal is crucial. Improper techniques can actually do more harm than good:
* Inflammation and Redness: Aggressive squeezing or picking can irritate the skin, leading to redness, inflammation, and even broken capillaries.
* Infection: Introducing bacteria into the pore through unsanitized hands or tools can lead to infection and more significant breakouts.
* Scarring: Forcefully extracting clogged pores, especially deeper ones, can damage the surrounding tissue and potentially result in scarring and/or hyperpigmentation.
* Widened Pores: Repeated improper and aggressive squeezing can stretch the pore opening, making them appear larger over time.
So, are clogged pore extractions good for you? When done correctly, gently, and professionally, yes. A trained esthetician can perform extractions safely and effectively using sterile tools and techniques. They know how to target clogged pores without causing excessive trauma to the skin.
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 the heart of Whyte avenue in Edmonton, Alberta, Dérmica offers facial deals every Sunday to address your skin concerns. Friday Facial Deals has changed to SUNDAYS.
Regardless of which facial you choose, your facialist will create a treatment approach based on observation and consultation.
This makes the selection process easier as you simply decide how you wish to be pampered!
FACIAL MENU
PORE facial
Undoubtedly the most popular of the facials. The PORE Facial includes all the essentials of a classic facial with an emphasis on clearing congested skin by extracting blackheads, milia, and other skin blemishes. 60 min.
TEEN facial
The TEEN Facial includes a deep-cleanse and pore extractions leaving the skin feeling fresh and renewed. Teen must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian.
35-45 min.
RELAX facial
The RELAX Facial includes all the essentials of classic facial procedure with light extractions, nourishing mask application, relaxation-face/shoulder/arm/hand massage, and moisturizing paraffin hand-dip. 75-90 min.
BEAUTY facial
The BEAUTY Facial includes all the essentials of classic facial with mild extractions, a brow Sculpt, nourishing mask application, and Pressure-Point facial massage. It is ideal for those preparing their face for an occasion or want to freshen the skin and brows. 75-90 min.
BEARD facial
The BEARD Facial includes all the essentials of a classic facial along with mild extractions, and a beard shampoo & conditioning treatment. it is the best option for men with beards in particular. 60 min.
BACK Treatment
The BACK Treatment focuses on treating skin conditions affecting the back. In similar fashion, it is structured much like a facial service that includes cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions, and back massage. 60-75 min.
Located in South Central Edmonton, Dérmica offers a facial treatment menu to address your skin concerns.
We’d like to begin by noting that all of the facials in our menu are customized. While other spas may categorize their facials as “anti-aging” or “hydrating” for example, our facials are distinguishable by extra services they may include. Regardless of which facial you choose, your Service Provider will create a treatment approach based on observation and consultation.
This makes the selection process easier as you simply decide how you wish to be pampered!
FACIAL MENU
PORE facial
Undoubtedly the most popular of the facials. The PORE Facial includes all the essentials of a classic facial with an emphasis on clearing congested skin by extracting blackheads, milia, and other skin blemishes. 60 min.
TEEN facial
The TEEN Facial includes a deep-cleanse and pore extractions leaving the skin feeling fresh and renewed. Teen must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian.
35-45 min.
RELAX facial
The RELAX Facial includes all the essentials of classic facial procedure with light extractions, nourishing mask application, relaxation-face/shoulder/arm/hand massage, and moisturizing paraffin hand-dip. 75-90 min.
BEAUTY facial
The BEAUTY Facial includes all the essentials of classic facial with mild extractions, a brow Sculpt, nourishing mask application, and Pressure-Point facial massage. It is ideal for those preparing their face for an occasion or want to freshen the skin and brows. 75-90 min.
BEARD facial
The BEARD Facial includes all the essentials of a classic facial along with mild extractions, and a beard shampoo & conditioning treatment. it is the best option for men with beards in particular. 60 min.
BACK Treatment
The BACK Treatment focuses on treating skin conditions affecting the back. In similar fashion, it is structured much like a facial service that includes cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions, and back massage. 60-75 min.
