Some of Hollywood's brightest stars are turning back the clock and fighting dull-looking skin with the latest facial craze.
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Peck says she personally gets regular facials and extractions (squeezing out those unsightly blackheads and blemishes) once a month along with the Intraceuticals oxygen treatment. Having been a habitual sunbather until she saw damage to her own skin, she says facials help fight against premature aging and damage caused by the environment no matter what the season. Dr. Skotnicki-Grant, agrees: "In Canada, our skin really takes a lot of abuse from the elements and air pollution. By ritually cleansing, massaging and hydrating the skin, you automatically promote healthy skin and the rejuvenation of skin cells and he skin is able to better to withstand harsh winds and extreme cold," she says. "The more you take care of the skin, the more it takes care of itself." For more, please visit: www.baydermatologycentre.com
Breathe a sigh of oxygen! For a brighter complexion and more energy minus the caffeine buzz, try oxygen inhalation treatments; a sure-fire way to de-stress and detox. While the treatment feels and looks a bit clinical, the results are a hit. Stressed out clients simply hook up to a hyperbaric oxygen tank and breathe in pure oxygen through plastic tubing placed on the edge of the nose for 10 to 30 minute sessions. "My clients come in on their lunch break or before big meetings," says Dr. Skotnicki-Grant of the Bay Dermatology Centre in Toronto. "It wakes you up and makes your complexion brighter because you feel energized. You look fresh and rejuvenated."
Skin solutions:
* Healthy diet and exercise (surprise, surprise!), which includes plenty of leafy green vegetables, fruits and lean proteins. Hit the gym for a spin class or opt to take the stairs instead of the elevator; small adjustments for large gains!
* Try to sleep 8 to 10 hours per night
* You know this one already, but we're going to say it again: Stay out of the sun. If you love to lounge come summertime, wear an SPF of 15 or higher.
* Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. The best way? Keep a 1 litre bottle of water at your desk to sip at during the day; you'll down 2-3 litres in no time
* Avoid facial cleansers with glycolic acids and retinol acids which may result in dry flaky looking skin over time after use
