A young woman came to see me at the Cosmedic Clinic yesterday who wanted her wrist tattoos covered up because she had changed her mind and now wanted to REVERSE an earlier decision to PERMANENTLY decorate parts of her body with INKED TATTOOS.
Generally when I cover a tattoo, I turn to the maximum coverage option which is Cover FX [...]
Ever wonder about the length of time we can safely be in the sun without getting burned? Confused about sunscreen? We humans have a need for sun exposure which is a primary source of vitamin D which helps us absorb calcium for healthier and stronger bones. The sun radiates light to the earth and part of that light consists of [...]
When brown patches caused by sun damage start appearing on your otherwise lovely skin, your internal alarm signal should be going off! The visible signs of too much sun exposure either from childhood sunburn or accumulated years of being in the sun can cause one to feel self conscious about those [...]
Lupus is a mysterious disease to diagnose because there are fluctuations in the signs and symptoms and Lupus is often confused with other disorders and diseases. According to the Lupus Foundation, lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which causes inflammation of various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood vessels, kidneys, heart, lungs and brain. [...]
We always associate apple-red, rosy cheeks with good health. Red cheeks on a toddler look absolutely adorable! But, if your cheeks look a little TOO rosy or you’re seeing pimples and acne -like bumps scattered around the redness, it may be time to ask your Dermatologist if you have Rosacea.
Even though Rosacea affects over 15 [...]
What do men think when they look in the mirror and see dull, flaky skin and dark puffy undereye circles looking back at them?? Would they consider using moisturizer or concealer to address these bothersome issues?? Well according to a recent article in the Globe & Mail dated Feb 24 and found in the business [...]
When I think of an angel, I imagine a sweet faced, winged cherub living on a fluffy cloud.
My definition of an angel was forever changed after I was introduced to Angel Faces. Their mission statement reads:
“Angel Faces is a non profit organization whose mission is to provide healing retreats and ongoing support designed to inspire adolescent girls [...]
I have just returned from a very exciting road trip to two great Western Canadian cities- Calgary and Vancouver! I had gone to meet with Cover FX customers in stores, participate in training seminars with both Cosmetic Managers and Beauty Advisors and work alongside our very professional and gifted CREs (Cosmetic Retail Educators) and Derek Selby [...]
We finally arrive at stage 5, Age-Defying/Corrective Times 50+
At this stage you may experience deep wrinkles and thickened skin. Discolourations and age spots will appear on your face, chest, back, shoulders, hands and legs. Years of sun exposure add up to noticeable deflation, descent and deterioration. You’ll notice your skin is becoming [...]
Stage 3 is the Mommy/Working Woman Time-at age 30+ you will to notice fine lines & wrinkles around the delicate eye area along with crow’s feet creeping onto the temple area.
How can this be happening? That youthful bloom is now becoming dull and uneven skin tone along with the under eye circles/hollows and darkness! I [...]