About our Skin Treatments
Although our skin services are relaxing, our approach acknowledges that skin undergoes various changes
with the seasons, with age, hormonal changes and in response to overall health. Therefore, our treatments
are tailored to address your specific concerns and conditions.
Understanding Skin Concerns:
Visible Aging
Age is just a state of mind—it doesn’t have to be the state of your skin. Fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and dark spots are all signs of visible aging. There are two types of skin aging:
Intrinsic Aging:
This occurs naturally over time.
Extrinsic Aging:
This results from external factors such as sun exposure, pollution, smoking, alcohol use, and other
lifestyle choices.
Mild facial wrinkling, expression lines, and dry, sensitive skin are likely due to intrinsic aging. Extrinsic factors are believed to account for 85% of visible aging, with sun exposure being the primary cause. The sun’s damaging rays break down the skin's support structure, leading to discoloration, wrinkles, sagging, and, in some cases, even cancer.
What Happens When Skin Ages?
Collagen and elastin break down, and their production decreases.
Fine lines and wrinkles appear due to a lack of collagen and elastin support.
Cell turnover rates and hydrating components decrease, leading to dry, flaky skin.
Sun-induced skin discolourations often occur.
Discolouration or Hyperpigmentation
Discolouration refers to areas of abnormal darkening on the skin, appearing as visible spots or dark patches. This condition occurs when your skin produces excess pigment, usually triggered by sun exposure, hormone fluctuations, or skin injuries like acne, cuts, or burns.
How Does Hyperpigmentation Appear on the Skin?
Inflammation: Caused by sun exposure, acne, hormonal shifts, or a cut or burn.
Pigment Development: Excess pigment first forms deep within the skin.
Pigment Spread: The excess pigment spreads across skin cells but remains invisible.
Visible Staining: The excess pigment sets a stain in the skin, leading to dark spots over time. Without treatment, this discoloration becomes visible on the skin's surface.
Acne
Acne is the most common skin concern, affecting nearly 45 million North Americans each year. It occurs when a buildup of oil in the skin clogs pores, leading to whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples on the skin's surface. Acne typically develops in areas with an abundance of oil glands, such as the face, scalp, chest,
back and neck.
How Does Oil Build Up in the Skin to Cause Acne?
Clogged Pores: Oil and dead skin cells clog hair follicles.
Increased Oil Production: Excessive oil production exacerbates the clogging.
Bacteria: Bacteria can thrive in clogged pores, causing infections.
Inflammation: The body's immune response to bacteria and clogged pores leads to inflammation.
While acne is common, its severity varies. There is no one-size-fits-all remedy.
We ensure that each treatment is tailored to address the unique needs of every individual.
Skin Treatments
Exosomes: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Treatment
Exosomes. What are they.
Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles that act as biological messengers, facilitating cellular communication and tissue regeneration.
Our high quality grade formulations combine exosomes with carefully selected active ingredients such as peptides, growth factors and antioxidants.
Exosomes are extracted from plant stem cells. These are transported directly into the skin cells which trigger a series of regenerative and revitalizing process.
For Mature, damaged and dry skin with deep wrinkles.