Dry Skin
One of the most common concerns among Canadians when it comes to their skin is the issue of dryness. Our winters are long and DRY. Indoor heating amplifies the drying effects. Skin barrier function is challenged by long periods of dryness, wind and sun exposure. As we age the rate at which we replace skin cells slows down which worsens dryness.
When the skin is very dry, the surface becomes impermeable to hydration. Dead dry surface skill cells resist absorption of emollients (oil containing products) and humectants (water containing products). The key to addressing dry skin therefore is to remove the dead surface cells via exfoliation and increase cell-turnover to improve the quality of surface skin and its ability to hydrate.
Treatment of dry skin involves both in-clinic procedures and pharmaceutical grade home care products. A well-balanced regimen of care custom formulated to your personal needs can transform dry skin into the dewey, soft and radiant complexion Canadians are seeking.
Treatment Options
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SilkPeel DermalInfusion™
This combination of diamond-tip microdermabrasion followed by the infusion of hydrating serums is a one-two punch to improve skin dryness. Zero downtime.
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Clear + Brilliant®
This laser provides an exfoliation that reveals a dewy soft complexion approximately 7 days after treatment. Low to zero downtime.
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Chemical Peels
Chemical peels provide exfoliation without heat or abrasion. This is a gentle option for those with sensitive skin.
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Deluxe Facials
The European Deluxe Facial and the Personalized Premium Facial are excellent options for gentle exfoliation and immediate hydration. Leave your appointment glowing!
Begin your skin journey. Book a consultation with one of our Medical Aestheticians/Laser Technicians.
Product Recommendations for Dry Skin
Alastin’s HA Immerse Serum is a breakthrough formula that delivers instant hydration for smoother, more radiant-looking skin.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a potent hydrator that instantly boosts skin hydration levels. Immerse Serum is formulated with HA cross polymer which binds 50X more water than standard HA. Unlike many HA containing products, Alastin HA Immerse also contains proprietary peptides that enhance the skin’s natural HA production and inhibitory enzymes to prevent breakdown of your skin’s natural HA.
Add HA, make HA – it’s win, win for your skin!
Active ingredients are delivered via a proprietary phospholipid delivery system to ensure deep penetration into the skin to optimize results.
This elegant, fast-absorbing lightweight formula instantly minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while providing long-term skin plumping, anti-aging, and hydration benefits.
Recommended for daily use and as a complement to dermal fillers.
Size 29.6 ml / 1 fl oz
non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, paraben-free, cruelty-free, gluten-free
Ultra nourishing moisturizer with Alastin’s patented TriHex Technology® can be used twice daily on the face, neck and décolleté to hydrate and soothe skin to provide support against environmental damage and the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.
This ceramide-rich formula contains powerful antioxidants, soothing purified fractionated oat extract and phyto nutrients that promote and maintain the barrier function of the skin. Suitable for all skin types from very dry to oily skin.
Works with the skin to clear out damaged elastin and collagen.
Supports the production of new, healthy elastin and collagen.
Calms, nourishes, hydrates, and restores skin’s barrier function
Unique combination of peptides that target collagen and elastin
Soothing botanicals calm the skin and help to decrease irritation
Fragrance free; oil free; paraben free; non-comedogenic; made in USA
Size: 2.0 Fl. Oz. 59.1 mL
DERMA-V is one of Vivier’s latest innovations and is focused on supporting skin’s barrier function. A weak barrier leads to loss in hydration, dry, rough, fragile skin and dermatitis.
The skin is our largest organ and is home to trillions of bacteria that form our skin's microbiome which is our first line of defense against infection, redness, inflammation, and other more serious skin issues. Research has shown that an unbalanced microbiome leaves the skin weak and unprotected, a healthy microbiome plays a vital role in our skin health.
DERMA-V’s proprietary blend of 5 skin repairing ingredients supports a healthy microbiome. Derma-V is formulated with prebiotics to repair, antioxidants to prevent damage caused by UV, hydration boosters to smooth the skin, repair boosters (teprenone) to improve skin barrier function and peptides to support collagen and elastin formation. Used at night as a repair cream, Derma-V is ideal for all skin types including sensitive skin.
Ideal for use following dermatological procedures such as chemical peels, Dermapen microneedling, IPL and non-ablative laser.
Made in Canada.
Size: 1.83 Fl Oz 55mL
Upgrade your anti-aging skin care routine with Vivier’s NEW QuintiSerum™, the quintessence of ageless skin. This antioxidant collagen booster firms and reduces signs of aging for younger-looking skin. Enriched with 15% Vitamin C, Vitamin E and 5 Peptides known to improve skin elasticity and promote collagen production for your most luminous youthful-looking skin. C the difference.
DISCOVER OUR SYNERGISTIC COMBINATION OF INGREDIENTS 15% VITAMIN C
Powerful antioxidant providing anti-aging benefits to the skin, such as:
Helps enhance collagen synthesis
Smooths fine lines and wrinkles
Reduces the look of dark spots and age spots
Improves skin hydration
Provides an instant glow
VITAMIN E
Together with Vitamin C, works to reduces the appearance of aging
Reduce the formation of free radicals and strengthens the skin’s barrier function
A combination of 5 Peptides known to:
Preserve and boost collagen production
Improve skin elasticity and firmness
Visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles
Increase skin hydration
Strengthen skin barrier
Directions
Remove and discard white cap and replace with dropper. Place 2 to 3 drops in palm of hand and use fingertips to apply a thin layer to face, neck, chest and back of hands as desired. Apply once or twice daily to clean, dry skin before any make-up or creams. Tighten dropper securely after each use.
Ingredients
Ethoxydiglycol, Water/Eau, Pentylene Glycol, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, L-Ascorbic Acid USP, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 60, Tocopherol, Parfum/Fragrance, L-Proline, Glycine, L-Arginine, L-Lysine, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract.