Hyaluronic Acid, and why your skin may need it.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural substance that is found in our skin, connective tissues, and eyes. It plays a crucial role in retaining moisture, keeping the skin hydrated, and promoting a plump, youthful appearance.

The main reasons hyaluronic acid is beneficial for dry skin include:

  1. Hydration Retention: Hyaluronic acid has an exceptional ability to retain water molecules. It can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, and can draw in moisture from the air, which helps to keep the skin well-hydrated.

  2. Moisture Barrier: It contributes to the skin's moisture barrier, preventing water loss and maintaining optimal hydration levels. This is especially important for individuals with dry skin, as they often struggle with maintaining sufficient moisture.

  3. Improved Skin Texture: When the skin is adequately hydrated, it tends to look plumper and smoother. Hyaluronic acid helps improve the overall texture and suppleness of the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

  4. Non-Greasy Hydration: Unlike some heavy moisturizers that can feel greasy on the skin, hyaluronic acid is lightweight and non-greasy. This makes it suitable for all skin types, including those with oily or acne-prone skin.

  5. Compatibility with Other Products: Hyaluronic acid is often included in various skincare products, such as serums, creams, and masks. It can be easily incorporated into existing skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

To utilize hyaluronic acid for dry skin, individuals can incorporate skincare products containing this ingredient into their daily routine. Serums or moisturizers with hyaluronic acid can be applied to the skin to provide a boost of hydration, helping to address dryness and improve overall skin health.

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It was a pleasure hosting Boldijarre Koronczay, founder and president of Eminence Organics at our spa!

Celebrity guest visit! We had the wonderful opportunity of spending some time with the facial master himself, the founder and president of Eminence Organics Skin Care, Boldijarre Koronczay!

For those of you who don't know who Boldijarre Koronczay is, he is renowned for being a visionary and the pioneer who brought awareness to natural, organic, and biodynamic skin care in North America. Eminence Organics has gained its popularity over decades through Boldijarre’s dedication to educating people on the power of natural and organic ingredients. He started out as an esthetician in the treatment room, but more than that now, he’s a philanthropist at heart.

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WHY The Natural Art of Skin Care was Born.

“I did my research, I got smarter, I discovered a whole new lens to the world, where I was able to now SEE all the Toxins that we’re surrounded by in our everyday life. I made a major shift in both my professional and personal lifestyles. I quit the lasers. I overhauled my everyday products and household items to eliminate all toxins and chemicals, I stopped dying my hair with synthetic dyes, switched to chemical-free laundry detergents, aluminum-free deodorants, and GREEN cleaning supplies.”

“I learned about all the negative effects that so many chemicals, harmful ingredients, and preservatives have on our body, both short-term and long-term. Ingredients that, when you research them, are known to disrupt the body's natural systems, but they’re so readily found in our everyday life! I asked myself, is this worth my health? Why do we need this in our skincare? Was this contributing to the growth of my goitre all this time? I no longer wanted it. I didn't need it. And then I found a new world of effective, but healthy, alternatives!”

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YOUR GUIDE TO MICRO-NEEDLING TREATMENTS

The skin has an exceptional ability of healing itself by producing proteins, collagen fibers and elastin, that work coefficiently together to keep the skin firm, strong, supple and healthy. The bad news is, as we age naturally this ability slows down over time, and we begin to see the signs of aging with wrinkles and sagging skin. When we’re young, the skin takes anywhere between 27 to 28 days to completely turn over and renew itself, and as we get older it takes closer to 37 to 38 days for this process. That is why it is more difficult to correct older skin - because of it’s prolonged exposure to oxidative stress, it is and therefore appears older, dryer, more pigmentation spots, fine lines and deep wrinkles, scarring, and loss of firmness. Therefore we look less luminous, and young. To aid with the correction or slowing down of this process, we use various techniques to help the skin shed off old layers faster, and build up those new collagen and elastin fibers. This is where we introduce microneedling - to the aging rescue!

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DERMAPLANING - What, How, Why, When

What is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning is a cosmetic procedure that uses a surgical blade to manually exfoliate the surface of the skin to remove the dead top layer of old skin cells and vellus hair or “peach fuzz”. It is also sometimes referred to as micro-planing or blading. The aim is to make the surface of your skin smooth, more youthful, and GLOWING. It's also a great tool for prepping the skin by removing tough outer layers of skin barriers prior to performing deeper treatments such as infusions, or peels. It creates a perfect canvas for your makeup application, and it gives the rest of your holistic skincare products a better chance to penetrate to the deeper layers of our skin.

Who is Dermaplaning good for?

Dermaplaning can be performed on many different skin types, and can benefit many different skin conditions. Dermaplaning is perfect for people with dull, dry or textured skin, oily skin types, sun damaged, peach fuzz, and fine lines. It’s also a great option when doing post-acne scar treatments as it helps to reduce the appearance of deeper acne scars and balance the complexion.

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