“Sun damage” – we read about this term a lot in beauty editorials, especially after a sun-filled summer. This fairly broad term is not always clearly explained, and many Oakville patients do not realize how it manifests in their skin. In this article, we unpack what sun damage means exactly and what can be done […]
With fall at our doorstep, it’s time to add some new to-dos to your beauty plan. The change of season in Ontario also means changes for your skin, and there is skin repair to be done after the intensity of the summer sun. Oakville patients can consider integrating the following list of suggestions to maintain […]
When the temperature rises, there is no question that your skin changes. In an attempt to avoid a melting face, many people forego using a moisturizer in the summer. While the temptation to do this is completely understandable, you’re actually not doing your skin any favours. In this article, we share with Oakville patients the […]
There’s a pretty consistent message we receive over the winter months about our skincare regimen – hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. But, does this hold true over the summer? For Oakville clients, the humid Ontario summer can make the moisturizers you slathered onto your skin in the winter feel like a bulky layer. This can lead to […]
In the moment when we’re enjoying the warmth and comfort of the sun, or basking in the bronzed glow in our skin, we’re not thinking about the long-term health consequences of prolonged sun exposure. Unfortunately, as educated as we are about sun damage, the allure of a tan seems to outweigh the possibility of developing […]
Just as we change our diets, apparel and daily routines from season to season, our skincare regimen can benefit from some seasonal tweaking. In this article we’re sharing tips with clients in the community of Oakville on how to best care for their skin in the spring and summer months. Lighten up. The cold weather […]
After a long cold winter you may be finding your skin is feeling a little lacklustre. That’s why we have compiled the best tips for patients in the Oakville community to refresh their skin for spring. First of all – why does our skin get so dull? The cold weather tends to make our skin […]
At Oakville Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skincare we believe that daily use of high quality skincare is essential to the integrity and health of the skin. A comprehensive skincare regimen is incomplete without a topical antioxidant. Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is a key ingredient in many skincare formulations and it’s an important component when considering […]
Cosmetic medicine has seen many trends emerge over the years, but one treatment that has stood the test of time is IPL photorejuvenation (also known as a Fotofacial). Why is IPL photorejuvenation still a treatment of choice for cosmetic physicians and surgeons alike? Fotofacials are prized for their ability to effectively treat sun damage without […]
Our understanding and knowledge of the part the sun plays in skin aging is still in its infancy. It was only a few years ago that findings from an Australian study showed that the daily application of sunscreen can slow the aging process. Considering that protecting our skin from the sun as an age prevention […]
Content Reviewed By: Dr. Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC on February 19, 2015
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