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Fall Skin Rejuvenation Discover the ultimate secret to preserving your radiant summer complexion throughout every season while correcting any damage to the skin that the summer sun has caused! As a well-seasoned cosmetic clinic, Skin Vitality is here to help unveil the essential insights for your fall skin care journey. The exciting arrival of autumn brings forth a vibrant foliage, accompanied by the crisp allure of cooler weather – the perfect time for cozy sweaters and warm drinks. It’s officially time to say goodbye to the relentless humidity that often ushers in frizz, oil, and dirt and embrace this newfound crispness and fresh air. However, as nature transforms, so does your skin's needs, warranting a shift in your skincare regimen to restore any skin damage from the summer heat. In this seasonal transition, your skin stands as the frontline guard against environmental shifts. Unlike internal organs, your skin is perpetually exposed, rendering it particularly sensitive. The humidity levels in the atmosphere play a pivotal role in determining your skin's hydration level. The humid embrace of a Southern Ontario summer ensures supple, well-moisturized skin. Yet, with the onset of fall, a decline in humidity becomes evident, exacerbated by the onset of indoor heating as mercury levels drop. This lower humidity and artificial heating becomes a recipe for parched skin. This shift can be uncomfortable  – the discomfort of dryness, the texture of roughness, and the incessant itchiness that follows. Furthermore, dehydration becomes a catalyst for fine lines and wrinkles, etching the toll of time on your skin. Harsh autumn winds further amplify this aridity, leaving your skin susceptible to chapping and irritation. The change of seasons also calls for a change in your skincare routine. Much like nature adapts, so must your skincare regimen transform to nurture your skin's evolving needs. Embrace autumn's advent by recalibrating your skincare approach, infusing it with deeper hydration, protective barriers, and specialized treatments that combat the unique challenges this season poses. So, as the leaves change, let your skincare routine evolve – ensuring your skin retains its resplendent vitality throughout fall and beyond. Luckily for you, skin treatments are a lifesaver for addressing sun damage, and the optimal time to indulge in many treatments in order to avoid the sun’s strength following treatment is the fall. The sun's summer damage leaves our skin yearning for rejuvenation. This is where high-quality skincare regimens and treatments such as Fraxel, chemical peels, and innovative microneedling techniques like DP4 and PRP come into play. As the sun's intensity wanes, these treatments can work wonders. The fall's milder climate offers the perfect canvas for these therapies, ensuring your skin emerges revitalized and radiant. Fall Skin Treatments Chemical Peels Chemical peels hold the power to rejuvenate your skin just in time for fall. These peels involve applying a solution to gently exfoliate the outermost layer of skin, unveiling a fresh canvas beneath. With the sun's intensity lessening, fall is the perfect season for these peels. They effectively address various concerns such as uneven skin tone, sunspots, and fine lines – common aftermaths of summer sun exposure. As the treated skin regenerates, it becomes smoother, more radiant, and youthful. Fall's milder climate minimizes the risk of post-peel sensitivity caused by sun exposure, maximizing the benefits. By opting for a chemical peel this fall, you'll bid farewell to summer's toll and embrace the season with newfound confidence, displaying a revitalized and glowing complexion. Fall is the prime season for chemical peels. With reduced sun exposure, these treatments effectively tackle summer's skin damage. They gently exfoliate, revealing a fresh complexion while minimizing post-peel sensitivity.  Microneedling Treatments DP4: The Dermapen 4 treatment stands as a cutting-edge solution for skin rejuvenation, offering a multitude of benefits. This microneedling procedure involves a device with tiny needles that create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production. As a result, it addresses concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and uneven texture. The treatment not only enhances skin's firmness and elasticity but also promotes better absorption of skincare products. With minimal downtime, the Dermapen 4 yields remarkable improvements in skin's tone and texture, making it a favored choice for those seeking a non-invasive yet transformative skincare solution. Shop Now: https://shop.skinvitality.ca/collections/micro-needling/products/package-of-3-micro-needling-treatments    PRP: PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) skin treatment has revolutionized skincare with its remarkable benefits. This procedure involves extracting a patient's blood, processing it to isolate concentrated platelets rich in growth factors, and then reapplying it to the skin. PRP stimulates collagen production, improves skin texture, and minimizes fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment is natural and minimally invasive, utilizing the body's own healing powers to rejuvenate the skin. With its potential to enhance skin tone, diminish scars, and promote a radiant complexion, PRP has become a sought-after choice for those seeking youthful and vibrant skin without resorting to more invasive methods. Shop Now: https://shop.skinvitality.ca/products/prp-facial-rejuvenation SkinCare Products to Fix Your Summer Skin Damage Colorescience, a pioneer in mineral-based skincare and cosmetics, offers a range of products that seamlessly blend beauty and skincare. One standout product is their Sunforgettable Total Protection Brush-On Shield SPF 50. This mineral powder sunscreen provides broad-spectrum protection while offering a touch of coverage. With its ease of application and reapplication, it ensures constant sun defense without disrupting makeup.   All Calm Clinical Redness Corrector For those seeking a flawless complexion, the All Calm Clinical Redness Corrector is a game-changer. It effectively conceals redness while addressing its underlying causes. Packed with soothing ingredients, this product offers both instant coverage and long-term relief for sensitive skin prone to redness and irritation. Shop Now: All Calm Clinical Redness Corrector   Even Up Clinical Pigment Perfector SPF 50 Colorescience's Even Up Clinical Pigment Perfector SPF 50 is a multitasking gem. Not only does it provide sun protection, but it also corrects uneven skin tone and reduces the appearance of dark spots. Its lightweight formula enhances skin's radiance, making it a go-to product for those aiming to achieve a luminous and even complexion. Shop Now: Even Up Clinical Pigment Perfector SPF 50   Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 To tackle the signs of aging, Colorescience's Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 is a must-have. This versatile product acts as an eye cream, concealer, and sunscreen in one. It minimizes the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines while protecting the delicate under-eye area from harmful UV rays. Shop Now: Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35   Colorescience's commitment to mineral-based formulations ensures that their products are gentle on the skin, making them suitable for various skin types, including sensitive skin. These products not only enhance your appearance but also contribute to the overall health and vitality of your skin. With Colorescience, achieving radiant and protected skin becomes effortless. Shop Now: All ColoreScience Products

Happy Mother's Day from Skin Vitality Medical Clinic! Today and every day, we thank our Mom's and Mother-figures for all their hard work, endless love they provide, and for all that they continue to do! As Mother's Day quickly approaches, Skin Vitality has curated a gift guide that every Mom or Mother-figure will love!

Spring Is The Time To Refresh and Renew   Raise your hand if you're ready for SPRING? We know we absolutely are! The first day of Spring is right around the corner and we're blooming into action. As the Spring season quickly approaches and the weather changes, so do our skin types and concerns.   Are you interested in revamping your skincare routine for Spring? Looking to feel refreshed and renewed for the warmer weather? Skin Vitality has you covered with a few tips, tricks, skin care products, and skin care routine steps that can help you refresh and renew for Spring!   Transition Your Skin Care Routine To Warmer Weather   1. Exfoliation   The winter weather can cause us to experience dry and flaky skin due to the harsh cold. However, with the Spring season approaching, it is the best time to start exfoliating. Exfoliation has many benefits such as: smoothing out our skin barrier, increase circulation, unclogging pores, reducing acne, etc. If you weren't already, add exfoliating into your skin care regime; you can do this in the morning or as a part of your night skin care routine if you tend to redden easily.   Try Vivier's Vitamin C Scrub! This revitalizing medical grade face and body scrub that gently exfoliates dead skin cells refining skin texture leaving skin feeling soft, toned and vibrant.     2. Upgrade Your SPF   As a skin care clinic, we will never advocate skipping this step in your skin care regime. Now that spring is almost here, it is time to remind everyone to always wear your sunscreen! Upgrade your SPF and prep your skin for the warmer weather and sunny days. Wearing sunscreen is the best and easiest way to protect your skin's barrier, benefits include reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, skin discolouration, age and sunspots, hyperpigmentation, etc.  Try Colorescience Flex Protection SPF 50 for a tinted colour coverage that immediately evens skin tone for a flawless look.     3. Switch Up Your Moisturizer   We all love a good moisturizer that keeps our skin intact during the cold. Since it plays an important role in our skin care routine, it is best to switch up your options during the different seasons. But, while heavy creams may feel great on the outside, it is not ideal for the warmer weather. As the temperature rises, look to switching over to a lighter moisturizer that will do the job without leaving your skin feeling greasy or sticky from the heavy creams and lotions.   Try Colorescience's Total Eye Firm and Repair Cream. This luxuriously balmy formula with powerful humectants deliver rich moisture to skin's surface and replenish hydration within to improve skin barrier health.     Spring Care Tips For Healthy, Glowy Skin   1. Hydration   Drink. Your. Water! Did you forget to drink your water today? Do it, right now! Your skin will thank you. Besides keeping your body hydrated, water works to keep your skin refreshed and helps maintain your skin's elasticity. It is a simple, yet effect way to improve health, skin clarity, and provide your skin with a glowy look heading into the Spring season and should always play a part in your beauty skin care routine.   2. Clean Your Makeup Brushes   Alongside your skin care routine will come your makeup routine. This is another important factor to look out for as we tend to forget that our MAKEUP BRUSHES can contribute to unwanted breakouts, clogging pores, disturbing our skin barrier, etc. It is recommended to wash your makeup brushes weekly or 7-10 days at least as makeup brushes can build up bacteria.   3. Face Masks + Chemical Peels   The best way to add refreshment to your skin and give you the glowy look that you desire would be using Face Masks or scheduling a peel! Face masks lock in the moisture and ingredients into the skin which will create hydration and an incredible way to prime before makeup application. As for Chemical Peels, they work to reduce skin imperfections; improve fine lines, wrinkles, acne, scars, etc. We recommend doing a face mask once a week and chemical peels once a month.

If you struggle with oily skin, you might be wondering how you can take proper care of it. If you’re looking for something different, just getting started, or are temporarily experiencing oily skin, it’s difficult to know where to start. The question you might be asking yourself is; How do I know what the best skincare is for oily skin?

Canada’s harsh winter weather can take a toll on the moisture levels in your skin. Our once-glowing complexions become a distant memory. Luckily, there are lots of steps you can take to bring back that dewy, glowing complexion with a few easy tricks. Say goodbye to Dry January today!