The insider spring skincare hack. As we welcome longer days and the sunshine that comes with them, it’s time to revisit your skincare routine for spring and summer. One of the staples of our approach to healthy and rejuvenated skin is the practice of using retinol as a night-time treatment over the winter months. Retinol […]
Latisse® for lush lashes that are all your own. One of the most subtle and natural-looking ways Oakville, Burlington and Southern Ontario patients can refresh their eyes is by rejuvenating their lashes. Long, dark and full eyelashes do wonders to open up the eyes and soften a tired or stressed look. Many people turn to […]
It is not uncommon to let thoughts of sun protection take a back seat in the winter months, but with skin cancer taking the lead in cancer diagnosis in Canada, and with melanoma on the rise, diligent sun protection has never been more important. In this article, we share with Oakville and Southern Ontario patients […]
Skincare strategies for a Southern Ontario winter. Did you know of the impact that changing weather and environmental conditions can have on your skin? Having a seasonal skincare strategy in place will lessen the impact of the harsh winter wind and indoor heating that tend to dry the skin out and even cause skin irritations […]
How to get back to reality, beautifully. September is usually a mad dash for everyone, regardless of whether or not you have kids, or you’re in school yourself. With the long summer days coming to a close, we find ourselves stepping back into routine—and the simpler and more effective we can make those routines, the […]
Vitamins for skin repair. We all know we need to get our dose of vitamins through our diet in order for our body to function at its best, but we may not fully appreciate they need to be applied topically for healthier skin as well. With all the attention from beauty bloggers and media in […]
Introducing our new online skincare store. The to-do list keeps mounting; social invitations and work projects grow day by day. Add family responsibilities into the mix, and you have very little you time left over. Life never really seems to slow down, which is why many of us are opting to do our shopping online. […]
The instinct for a mother to put the needs of her family ahead of her own is a strong one. This tendency often means that timeout and treats are a rare occurrence for moms. Thankfully, Mother’s Day affords us with the opportunity to spoil the special women—mothers, wives, sisters and friends—who take such good care […]
In our April newsletter Dr. de Kleer reflects on the one skincare practice she recommends to every patient, regardless of their age. “Sunscreen. Sunscreen. Sunscreen. I cannot stress more the importance of protecting your skin with proper sun protection—rain or shine, indoors all day or outdoors all day. Protect your skin from the direct […]
Fluctuating seasonal temperatures and winter outdoor activities can stress our delicate skin and cause premature aging. More often than not, there is a tendency to shy away from using a richer moisturizer to compensate for these environmental stressors for fear of making the skin oily and causing breakouts. At Oakville Plastic Surgery & Medspa, we […]
