Winter Skin Care Tips From True MediSpa

Earlier this week I met with the founders of True MediSpa one of Toronto's first medical spas, Dr. Romy Saibil and Dr. Francine Gerstein to discuss winter skin care tips.

Although I have spent my whole life in Canada, I have never taken steps in the winter months to protect my skin. In my discussion with the doctors, I received tips that everyone can use.

Using Sunblock In the Winter

• Our skin still needs protection from UVA and UVB rays in the winter months, so it is recommended that you continue to use sunblock.

Moisturizing

• I am guilty of taking hot showers when it is cold, however it dries out the skin
• You should change your skin care routine in the winter
• Moisturize soon after taking a shower
• Don't forget about your hands and feet. After moisturizing your feed you should put on socks.
• Some suggestions for moisturizing the skin are baby oil, almond oil and petroleum jelly

Note: anti-bacterial hand gels can be drying, so remember to moisturize your hands afterwards

Exfoliation

• Exfoliate the whole body using a loofah before a bath
• Microdermabrasion kits are available that can be done at home or you can visit a spa
• Chemical peels

Laser Hair Removal

• Winter is a good time of the year to get laser hair removal since it cannot be done if you have a tan.
• 8-10 treatments over a 6 to 8 week period

Photo Facials or Intense Pulse Light (IPL)

• Just like laser hair removal, photo facials cannot be done if you have a tan or sun exposure

Treatments offered at True MediSpa:

• Facial (Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion
• Photo Rejuvenation
• Laser Vein Therapy
• Botox Cosmetics
• Restylane, Perlane and Jevederm Fillers
• Laser Hair Removal
• Waxing and Threading

Both doctors are certified Botox injectors.

True MediSpa Inc.

1942 Avenue Rd
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 4A1
Canada

Tel: 416-780-1100
Fax: 416-780-1104

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Skin Care Routine

On Friday I was in Holt Renfrew at the YSL cosmetics counter. Within a span of 5 minutes I was told that I had great skin - twice by the salespeople and once by a customer. I thought that they were crazy. I always find something wrong with my skin. I look in the mirror and see large pores, dark circles under my eyes and pimples. My skin care routine has changed over the years, but I always go back to H2O plus. When I was a teenager I used Noxema to clean my face. I later tried Clinique, but was unhappy with the products. I found that the toner's dried out my skin and the moisturizer was too heavy. I have also tried Aveda, Kiehl's, Neutrogena, Lancome, Biotherm and Shiseido. I have had a hard time finding products for combination skin. The following is my skin care routine twice a day:

Cleanser - Face Oasis Cleansing Water

Toner - Marine Toner

Moisturizer - Face Oasis Hydrating Gel

Exfoliator - Sea Mineral Scrub (twice a week)

Mask - Sea Mineral Mud Mask (once a week)

I have also tried the Olive Stones Natural Scrub from Korres which I use once a week.