If your skin feels overheated, greasy, or tight in the summer, you’re not alone. Heat and sun exposure constantly disrupt your skin’s balance—and without the right support, it can quickly look dull and stressed. Keeping your skin cool isn’t just refreshing—it’s essential for maintaining a healthy glow.
Instant Cooling You’ll Actually Feel
This is exactly why toner mists deserve a spot in your summer routine. With just a few sprays, you instantly cool down your skin, calm redness, and relieve that uncomfortable, overheated feeling. It’s one of the simplest ways to bring immediate comfort back to your complexion—anytime, anywhere.
Stay Fresh, Not Oily
Toner mists don’t just hydrate—they help your skin stay balanced. Instead of letting sweat and oil build up throughout the day, a quick spritz helps refresh your skin, reduce excess shine, and keep pores looking refined. You can even mist over makeup for a clean, dewy finish without disrupting your look.
Your Summer Must-Have
If there’s one product to carry with you this season, it should be a toner mist. It’s lightweight, effortless, and instantly effective. Once you start using it, you’ll wonder how your skin survived summer without it.
Boost Your Summer Skincare Results
If you’re investing in the best skin treatment in Edmonton, try our Treatment Selection Guide to help you decide the best treatment for you. Daily misting keeps your skin calm, refreshed, and better balanced in between treatments.
Skincare serums are skincare products developed with high concentrations of active ingredients. Some people may think that they are an unnecessary step in a skincare routine. This is understandable when you compare them to cleansers and moisturizers- who can argue with their purpose?
While cleansers clean and moisturizers protect and seal in hydration, serums act as a supplement to your skin’s diet. Serums penetrate deeper layers of the skin to target specific concerns such as dryness, acne, uneven tone, and visible signs of aging.
“Serums are for older people.”
Some people may think that young people do not need to use skincare serums- and on some level they would be right. After all, serums are considered targeted treatments. For many people, skin during adolescence is radiant, supple, and vibrant. No need for treatment right?
But let’s not forget about the other side of adolescent skin- oily and acne-prone. Someone with acne-prone skin may benefit from a serum with clarifying ingredients. As we can see, there is no age requirement to benefit from serums. In other words, they should be selected based on individual skin needs rather than age.
Popular ingredients in serums
The effectiveness of a serum is determined by its active ingredients. As mentioned above, they are developed with high concentrations of specific substances to target specific concerns. Common examples include:
Hyaluronic acid – attracts and retains moisture, improving hydration; Attracts water molecules to the skin; secures moisture and creates fullness; A “smart nutrient” as it can adjust its moisture absorption rate based on the humidity—relative to the season and the climate
Vitamin C – provides antioxidant protection and brightens the complexion. Prevents and treats ultraviolet (UV)-induced photodamage; Shields skin from damaging free radicals
Retinol (Vitamin A) – promotes cell turnover and reduces visible signs of aging; Plumps wrinkles and kick-starts the release of collagen
Salicylic acid– provides deep pore cleanse. treats conditions that involve scaling or overgrowth of skin cells; treats acne by reducing swelling and redness and unplugging blocked skin pores to allow pimples to shrink; softening and loosening dry, scaly, or thickened skin so that it falls off
Day vs. Night Usage
The function of serums varies depending on when they are applied. Daytime serums focus on environmental protection, for example, Vitamin C. On the other hand, nighttime serums are meant for repair and regeneration, for example, Retinol.
Dérmica offers anti aging facial treatments in Edmonton
Turning 40 is a wake‑up call! Almost overnight, we notice things we’d never seen before: dull complexion, freckled sun spots, visible pores, and fine lines in the forehead, eyes, and mouth area that don’t bounce back the way they used to! If this sounds like you, let us reassure you—you’re not doing anything wrong. This is simply skin evolving with time.
As we age, cell turnover naturally slows down. That means dead skin cells stick around longer, causing that tired, lacklustre look. Years of sun exposure can show up as hyperpigmentation, while collagen loss contributes to fine lines and a less refined texture. Pores can appear larger too, especially if skin becomes dehydrated or loses firmness.
Skin Maintenance Through Quarterly Facials
Stop thinking of facials as a luxury, instead think of them as maintenance. Regular facials can be genuinely helpful— they support decongestion, hydration, circulation, and barrier function, all of which become more fragile with age. When the skin is well hydrated and functioning properly, it appears smoother and more even, without invasive treatments. We recommend 3-4 facials per year after the age of 40.
That “A‑HA” Moment Your Skin’s Been Waiting For
Adding an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) peel boost can further support aging skin when used appropriately. AHA encourages new cell turnover by removing the buildup of dead cells. In turn, this allows hydrating ingredients to penetrate more effectively. This means brighter skin, smoother texture, softened fine lines, and a noticeable improvement in pigmentation over time.
Some AHAs—particularly glycolic and lactic acid—do more than exfoliate. Research shows they can stimulate fibroblast activity and collagen production in the dermis when used at appropriate concentrations, helping improve fine lines and skin firmness over time. Lactic acid, in particular, also acts as a humectant, drawing moisture into the skin—valuable for drier, estrogen‑affected skin over 40.
Glowing skin after 40
Skin over 40 doesn’t need to be “fixed”—it needs to be supported. As cell turnover slows, collagen production declines, and pigmentation becomes more stubborn, the goal shifts from aggressive correction to smart, intentional care. Facials help maintain hydration, circulation, and barrier health, while an AHA boost works alongside those benefits by gently encouraging renewal where the skin naturally slows down.
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, we offer the Alisa photofacial- a treatment for large pores.
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, IPL photofacial treatments can help you “shrink” your pores back to a normal size, particularly, the ALISA treatment.
IPL phototherapy uses a broad spectrum of light pulses that penetrate deep into the skin. These light pulses gently heat the tissue and stimulate a natural restorative response. This process boosts collagen production, which enhances skin elasticity and tightens the surrounding tissue. As a result, the pores appear smaller and less noticeable.
How many treatments are needed?
The number of sessions needed depends on a few factors such as your present skin condition and pore severity. Other factors include skin type and age, with younger clients responding faster due to higher collagen production.
Typically, clients begin to see results after a few sessions, with optimal improvements in pore size and skin clarity appearing after 3–4 treatments, spread 3-4 weeks apart.
Do photofacials hurt?
Photofacials are non-invasive. They are relatively painless, especially for individuals with light to medium skin tones. Individuals with medium to dark brown skin are eligible for the treatment but may experience a light pinching sensation. This sensation is normal. It occurs because darker skin tones contain more melanin which absorbs more of the IPL’s broad-spectrum light. It is this excess absorption that can lead to increased heat buildup in the skin, causing discomfort.
Photofacials require minimal downtime. For those seeking a refined, radiant complexion without invasive treatments, photofacials offer a luxurious and effective path to clearer and tighter skin
Does crying contribute to wrinkles? The endless nights of sobbing will leave your eyeballs and under-eyes feeling like a bad rug burn. Your skin feels as tender as the heart that’s been shattered. Now take a moment, dry those tears and listen up!
Think of your skin as a reflection of the emotional storm brewing inside your body, it too is suffering with you and needs a little extra TLC. During times of distress we tend to stray away from our daily self-care routine as this drops down the list of priorities.
Let us examine a common skin issue during this period.
SENSITIVITY OR DRY SKIN AROUND THE EYES
The constant flow of tears, friction, and pressure on your eyes leaves your skin feeling tender and looking tired. This fragile skin is easily irritated and can become puffy or sunken, magnifying fine lines and wrinkles.
It is important to protect and nourish your eye area by using proper eye care products and application.
HOW-TO TIPS:
If you already using eye care, add an extra dab after applying moisturizer for added barrier. When applying, ensure you are only applying on the ocular bone using your ring fingers in a dabbing motion. Use day and night before applying your moisturizer, and possibly once in between if your eyes are feeling really dry.
Keep products in a cool dark cupboard or fridge for added soothing effects. Once products are cool give yourself a gentle eye massage. This should help keep wrinkles away after some heavy crying.
Acne can be caused by many different factors and can be treated using different methods.
Genetics
One of the causes of acne is genetics. Some skin types are more prone to developing acne such as oilier skin types this is due to the fact that they have overactive sebaceous glands which can clog the pores trapping bacteria, germs, and other environmental pollutants thereby creating a backlog.
It can be harder to cleanse oily skin because most products are not fat soluble. In other words, they cannot break down that oily barrier at the surface. As a result, the skin is left congested.
Hormones
Another factor that causes acne is hormonal disruptions or fluctuations. This can start as soon as puberty. The skin starts to produce more oils as it goes through changes. Some women will develop acne during pregnancy due to the hormonal changes. This typically resolves after delivery but can carry on during breastfeeding. Additionally, some women may develop acne after having the baby due to hormonal fluctuations.
Hygiene
Another cause of acne can be improper hygiene and skincare. This can range from not cleansing the skin enough which can leave bacteria and other environmental pollutants on the skin. These can then enter the pores or breaks in the skin potentially causing infections.
Skincare products
Acne can also be due to using improper skincare products. If the skin is not cleansed properly with a fat-soluble cleanser, then you are leaving a film on the skin that creates a backlog with every wash. If the improper cleanser is used it can also disrupt the skin’s health by causing it become too oily and congested. Examples include oil-based moisturizers, rich creams, or body lotion when used on the face.
Overusing certain products that dry the skin can cause skin types that may not be acne-prone to develop minor acne due to over drying of the skin. When this happens, the skin ends up overcompensating by producing more oil. As a result the skins’s balance is thrown off.
Diet
Another factor could be diet. It is said that some acne may be caused by certain dietary intolerances or allergies, such as high fructose, meat products, or other food products that disrupt the hormonal balance in the body. This is a matter that should be discussed with your doctor.
