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Vegan Collagen For Skin: How To Firm Without Animal Products
Ever wonder what actually causes your skin to sag and form wrinkles? The answer is collagen, or more specifically, a lack of collagen. A protein that basically holds our bodies together, collagen makes up one third of our body and is found in bones, muscles, skin and...
Try LED Light Therapy For SAD
LED light therapy is an important part of our signature facial because of what it does for your skin (a lot of amazing stuff), but it has other benefits too, especially in the winter. Did you know you can use LED light therapy for SAD? Winter depression or Seasonal...
The Benefits Of Grapeseed Oil For Skin You Should Know About
We already know the power of the grape. A good glass of wine after a hard day is a cure for almost anything—except wrinkles. But guess what? The benefits of grapeseed oil for skin are even better and that’s why we’ve included grapeseed oil in our new Microdermabrasion...
Why Vitamin C In Skincare Is Trending
We've shared our love of Vitamin C in skincare products before. We believe in its ability to improve our complexions so much that we just launched our very own super-powered serum! So of course, we were thrilled to discover that "Vitamin C in skincare" is a trending...
The Freeze Clinic Skincare Products Are Here!
Exciting news! Now you can keep your skin looking fresh between Freeze Facials with our new skincare collection. The Freeze Clinic skincare products represent the essential steps to great skin: exfoliate, heal and hydrate, and repair and protect. We get a lot of...
Natural Humectants and How They Help Your Skin
'Tis the season for dry skin. Winter in Canada is cold and dry and not great for your skin. To look youthful, healthy and plump, skin needs to be hydrated. Furnaces and cold winds can strip your skin of moisture. This is especially true for aging skin, as often the...
What is sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, and why is it bad for your skin?
Want good bubbles in your bubble bath or like your facial cleanser to really foam up? You need sodium lauryl sulfate. What is sodium lauryl sulfate? Well, it's a common ingredient in shampoo, body wash, bubble bath, toothpaste and skin cleansers. The bad news? It's...
What Is Face Mapping?
Do your pimples tend to pop up in the same place? It could be that your breakouts are caused by more than just excess oil. Face mapping is an ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine practice that helps identify why you break out where you do. How does face mapping...
Why We Don’t Do Pore Extractions
We know that squeezing dirt out of your pores can be oh-so-satisfying. Pore extractions are often expected during a facial, but we don't do them. Why don't we do pore extractions? Simply, your skin is delicate, especially as you get older and lose collagen. While the...
9 Skincare Acids And What They Do
When most of us hear the word "acid" in regards to skincare, we think about exfoliants. And while many acids do exfoliate, there are also moisturizing and antioxidant acids. So which skincare acids do what? We break it down for you. Exfoliating Acids Glycolic Acid...
Microblading, Feather Brows and Ombré: Not Your Mom’s Cosmetic Tattoo
We love a fresh face. But let's be honest, not everyone feels gorgeous sans makeup. And that's totally okay, too. With eyebrows becoming the feature to focus on, we feel a bit naked without full-looking brows. That's where microblading, feather brows and ombré come...
3 Natural Skincare Ingredients That Actually Work
While there are obvious benefits to branded, for-purchase skincare products—like the company's knowledge of chemistry, hard to find ingredients and of course, convenience—there are some natural skincare ingredients that are worth DIY-ing. Here are our favourites and...