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April Special

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April Special

For the LADIES, Dérmica is treating you to underarm IPL Hair Removal with your purchase of ANY IPL Bikini.

For the GENTS, Dérmica is treating you to neck IPL Hair Removal with your IPL Beardline purchase.

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About IPL…

VIEW DERMICA’S LITERATURE ON THE TOPIC:
 Am I a good candidate for IPL/ Laser Hair Removal?
FAQs including possible IPL Laser Hair Removal side effects
The Sharplight Formax – Dérmica’s chosen technology

VIDEO: Dérmica IPL Hair Removal
VIDEO: Dérmica Laser Treatments
VIDEO: The Dérmica Difference

brazilianThe Brazilian leaves only a small strip down the centre. It will give you the same flexibility with shape and coverage that the French offers, but also clears any unwanted strays from the backside leaving you confident from any angle.

hollywood The Hollywood will clear all existing hair from front to bunny tail leaving you G-string ready all around. Many spas will refer to this technique as a Brazilian, so make sure to clarify with your laser technician.

frenchThe French removes most of the hair from the front, removal from underside, and excludes the backside. The flattering little v-patch will bring the hairline down 2-3 inches from the bikini line, and give you most coverage at the top and taper neatly into the back.


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Try our Home Care Selection Guide to choose the right products to target your skin type and concerns!

This special is not valid with any other offer/promotion. No pre-purchasing.
Love, Peace, and Great Skin!

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Ingrown Hairs

Written by Dérmica MedEsthetics on . Posted in Men's Health

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Ingrown Hairs

The most common question we hear from our male skin care clients are regarding the ingrown hairs in their lower face/neck region. What causes them? How can I get rid of them? In this post we’ll answer your questions, and bring you tips for treating, and preventing ingrown hairs.

WHAT CAUSES INGROWN HAIRS?
Ingrown hairs are caused by trapped hairs in the hair follicle that have become weakened, diverted, or blocked during the hair growth cycle. The trapped hair continues to grow within the follicle causing painful pressure and inflammation of the follicles.
The inflamed follicles often become infected causing painful discomfort; they can also leave your skin scarred for months, and be harmful to your health.
As with any infection, if left untreated, it can spread to other areas of the system via the circulatory system. In severe cases a trip to the doctor for drainage, and a course of antibiotics, may be required.

Using a dull or low quality razor contributes to this condition by increasing the need to apply unnecessary pressure in order to achieve a clean shave. The excess pressure causes the blades to scrape along the skin and opening of the hair follicle, creating micro-tears.
Your skin reacts to this trauma by forming new cells at the site of injury which can cause hyperkeratosis, an overgrowth of skin surrounding the follicle, or blockage of the follicle opening.

Ingrown hairs will typically occur in areas of the body with a high concentration of dense coarse and/or curly hair, such as the beard, neck, back, or chest. Areas where the skin is under pressure or friction due to clothing or creases in the skin are also susceptible. When your hair attempts to break through the surface of the skin, it is pressure back into your skin, thus causing the ingrown hair to form.

Men with darker skin tones can develop a condition called psuedofolliculitis, another form of ingrown hairs. This is due to the texture of the hair being thicker, stronger, and tightly curled.

HOW CAN I GET RID OF MY INGROWN HAIRS?

Tips for Preventing Ingrown Hairs

  • Replace your razor continuously. If it’s not doing the job in a couple swipes then it is time to say goodbye!
  • Gently exfoliate before shaving. Start with a good exfoliation using mild AHA/BHA or enzyme based cleanser. This will gently loosen dead surface cells without the vigorous scrubbing of skin scrubs, giving you a smooth skin to glide your razor. The Daily Polishing Cleanser by Glo offers you a micro exfoliation along with the benefits of BHA- Salicylic Acid.
  • Prep the hair for shaving. Press a damp-hot towel into your skin after exfoliating. This will help soften the hair and open the follicles making it easier to cut through the hair.
  • Use a good quality barrier to protect your skin during the shave. Choose a shaving agent that contains less fragrance and ingredients that benefit your skin during the shave. Highly fragranced products can irritate the skin and cause unnecessary sensitivity. Shaving oils are a great addition to your shave regime.
  • Seal the skin after shaving. Following a good shave your skin is left exposed and sensitized. Using a mask or protective aftershave will give your skin a protective barrier against the elements. Try the Cucumber Recovery Mask by Glo for a lightweight protection and refreshing hydration.

Tips for Treating Ingrown Hairs

  • Permanent removal. For permanent treatment of this condition laser/IPL hair removal will do the trick. This process permanently reduces the amount of hair that grows in the area treated and with the right process you can also reduce scarring and inflammation. It can be performed over the entire area, targeted areas, or along your beard line for a crisp outline. Book your hair removal service with our laser/IPL expert.
  • Chemical Peel. Chemicals peels are a great way to dissolve the follicle blocking layers from the skin and reveal fresh undamaged layers. They also help push the trapped hair in the follicle and debris to the surface. A Grape Enzyme Peel is the go-to when treating ingrown hair and psuedofolliculitis.
  • Extraction of the hair . Unless the tip of the hair is visible, extraction should be performed by skin care pro. This will ensure that the hair is safely and effectively removed, with less discomfort and risk of scarring. This treatment is normally performed during a facial treatment and is the focus of the dermica MAN facial treatment.
  • Topical Tretinoin (Retin A) and Retinol (Vit A) derivatives . This medicinal ingredient decreases the overgrowth of skin surrounding the follicle and diminishes scarring. The Tretinol .05% by Glo is excellent treating affected areas at home. It can be incorporated into any homecare routine and is has many other benefits to the skin.
Schedule your treatments with Dérmica Online Scheduling
Visit our Online Skin Care Store.

We hope these tips help you keep that jawline looking smooth and fresh for days!

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Shop the Neighbourhood

Written by Dérmica MedEsthetics on . Posted in Dérmica on Whyte

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Shop the Neighbourhood

If you haven’t heard about Shop the Neighbourhood before, it’s a free national program from Yellow Pages designed to support local businesses and remind communities that local shopping can have a far-reaching effect. On Saturday, November 28, Canadians will be encouraged to make local purchases at local businesses, such as Dermica MedEsthetics. .

The Yellow Pages team will be ON SITE in Old Strathcona on Saturday, November 28 from 10-3:30pm handing out swag to guests while encouraging you to shop local. #shopthehood

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DONATIONS FOR YESS

Throughtout December, we will be collecting gently worn items from Youth Empowerment and Support Services Winter Wish List . We will be accepting donations from this list as well as monetary donations to help the Youth Empowerment and Support Services continue to provide shelter, safety, and hope to youth facing difficult realities in our Old Strathcona community.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS


This year, we are celebrating Christmas by showcasing 12 different promotions leading upto Christmas day! Check out our 12 days of Christmas promotions!

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DECEMBER SPECIAL


Throughout December, receive a complimentary Dérmica gift card when you spend $150 or more!

This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions (except our ’12 Days of Christmas’). Limit one per customer per day. Complimentary gift card can only be used on treatments. We are always offering great deals monthly on our services. Check out our monthly specials !

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Horse-Drawn Sleigh Shuttle

On Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19 from 1pm-5pm, two horse-drawn sleighs will move through Old Strathcona, stopping at several shuttle stop locations, each located by major parking lots. Guests are welcome to get on and off the sleigh or ride the whole route. Sleighs come by each stop approximately every 30 minutes. Last picksups are at approximately 4:30pm each day.

Sleigh rides are by donation to the and Whyte Avenue Rotary Club and the Old Strathcona Foundation . The Rotary Club volunteers will be manning each shuttle stop location that is identifiable by a giant feather flag.

Unfortunately, this year the sleigh won’t be stopping by Dérmica MedEsthetics, however, we would love for you to come by and visit us. Saturdays we are open from 10am-6pm.

Love, Peace, and Great Skin!
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(780) 885-7108
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Dérmica Whyte Wishes!

Written by Dérmica MedEsthetics on . Posted in Dérmica on Whyte


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WHYTE WISHES

It’s that time of the year again! Christmas is the happiest time of the year, and Whyte Ave always does it big!

This Christmas, we are excited to participate in the Whyte Wishes festivities that will surprise and delight Old Strathcona visitors while creating an online gift guide showcasing what’s available in Old Strathcona local businesses, including Dérmica MedEsthetics.

From November 16-December 15, snap pictures of gift ideas you’ve seen in Old Strathcona businesses and tweet or instagram them with the hashtag #WhyteWishes. Each day during the festivities, the Old Strathcona Business Association (OSBA) will grant one Whyte Wish, surprising 30 different guests by making their Whyte Wishes come true. We are very excited to see what our guests will be asking for this Christmas!

For your chance to win Dermica treatments or skin care products, visit our Instagram or Twitter pages, repost pictures of your desired treatment/products with the hashtag #WhyteWishes. It’s that easy!

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DONATIONS FOR YESS

Throughtout December, we will be collecting gently worn items from Youth Empowerment and Support Services Winter Wish List . We will be accepting donations from this list as well as monetary donations to help the Youth Empowerment and Support Services continue to provide shelter, safety, and hope to youth facing difficult realities in our Old Strathcona community.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS


This year, we are celebrating Christmas by showcasing 12 different promotions leading upto Christmas day! Check out our 12 days of Christmas promotions!

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DECEMBER SPECIAL


Throughout December, receive a complimentary Dérmica gift card when you spend $150 or more!

This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions (except our ’12 Days of Christmas’). Limit one per customer per day. Complimentary gift card can only be used on treatments. We are always offering great deals monthly on our services. Check out our monthly specials !

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Horse-Drawn Sleigh Shuttle

On Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19 from 1pm-5pm, two horse-drawn sleighs will move through Old Strathcona, stopping at several shuttle stop locations, each located by major parking lots. Guests are welcome to get on and off the sleigh or ride the whole route. Sleighs come by each stop approximately every 30 minutes. Last picksups are at approximately 4:30pm each day.

Sleigh rides are by donation to the and Whyte Avenue Rotary Club and the Old Strathcona Foundation . The Rotary Club volunteers will be manning each shuttle stop location that is identifiable by a giant feather flag.

Unfortunately, this year the sleigh won’t be stopping by Dérmica MedEsthetics, however, we would love for you to come by and visit us. Saturdays we are open from 10am-6pm.

Love, Peace, and Great Skin!
Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885-7108
dermica.ca
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Looking for skin care at home?

Written by Dérmica MedEsthetics on . Posted in Skin Care

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Dérmica helps you select the correct products for your skin type and concerns!

Home Care Selection Guide

Dérmica MedEsthetics is pleased to introduce our advanced, online, interactive Home Care Selection Guide! Our easy-to-use, digital guide makes selecting the correct home care products for your skin type and concerns a breeze! Our Skin questionnaire allows us to understand your skin type and concerns. With the information you provide, we are able to recommend home care products to address your skin type and concerns. We provide thorough information on all products recommended to help you make a fully informed decision.
Glo Therapeutics offers a systematic approach to treat multiple skin concerns by utilizing potent concentrations of active ingredients and cutting-edge science to create their formulations to clinically transform the skin. Try our Home Care Selection Guide. Also, try our Treatment Selection Guide to help you select the correct treatment for your skin care needs. Love, Peace, and Great Skin! Dérmica MedEsthetics (780) 885-7108 dermica.ca
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November Special: ALIVIA Photo facial Edmonton

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ALIVIA ME photofacials are 40% OFF throughout November 2015!

NOVEMBER SPECIAL: 40% OFF ALIVIA ME Photo facial Edmonton

Wondering where the redness and broken capillaries on your face came from? Vascular lesions are 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. They are most commonly found in the facial and neck area. If left untreated these conditions can worsen, or mutate the skin’s texture.

At Dérmica, we have laser procedures that treat these conditions. Our Alivia ME laser photofacial will diminish redness and dissolve broken capillaries on areas of the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands! Best of all, throughout November, Alivia ME photofacials are 40% off!

Perfect for skin conditions usually characterized by frequent, consistent redness, and visible capillaries such as Rosacea, couperose skin, sensitized skin, or simply genetically sensitive skin, Alivia ME is performed using Sharplight’s Formax-VP System. This equipment delivers quick pulses of light into the skin, targeting only the selected area. The hand piece also features a contact cooling tip that cools the skin being treated, adding maximum comfort and protection.

Our chosen technology emits a light beam into the skin which is absorbed by different skin lesions. Through selective photothermolysis, a light pulse selectively destroys a specified target without damaging the surrounding tissue. The applied light pulse is absorbed by the oxyhemoglobin (formed by the combination of hemoglobin with oxygen, present in oxygenated blood) in the blood within the vessel, causing the blood to coagulate and the vessel to break up into particles that are naturally filtered away through the body’s lymphatic system.

Want to know more about ALIVIA?
Read up on Rosacea Treatment.
Read up on Alivia FAQs.

ALIVIA ME PHOTOFACIAL PROTOCOL
Time frame: 45 minutes
Recommended sessions: 4-6
Downtime required: 24 hrs
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) session
  • If currently on any prescription medications, check with your physician regarding possible photosensitivity

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
  • Use of anticoagulants
Potential side effects
  • Discomfort
  • Fragile skin
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Erythema (redness)

Book your free consultation with our Skin Expert and begin your journey to a flawless complexion! This November Special excludes package purchases. Offer expires Nov. 28, 2015. Online Scheduling

Dérmica MedEsthetics
Love, Peace, and Great Skin!
(780) 885-7108
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