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What are the benefits of a Customized Spruce Facial for a:

Normal Skin? If skin is normal- why bother with a skin treatment?  Although a normal skin may not be troubled with concerns that occur with other skin types, blackheads in the t-zone and general dehydration are most likely present. A professional skin treatment can offer a deep exfoliation that leaves skin smooth and soft, aiding in decongestion of the pores and re-hydration of the skin.  Here are some examples of professional products that may be used to treat normal skin: 

Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant combined with Exfoliant Accelerator 35: a professional exfoliation cocktail with lactic acid, extract of licorice and bear-berry, and vitamin C to brighten the skin and activate cell renewal. 

Colloidal Mask: this deeply hydrating mask smooths fine lines and improves skin’s elasticity, featuring hyaluronic acid and vitamins A and C. 

Dry Skin? The discomfort and dullness of dry skin will benefit from Dermalogica’s Multivitamin Power Exfoliant. Enriched with olive oil, multi-vitamins, lactic acid and salicylic acid, this potent exfoliant repairs sun damage and aids in the regeneration of the connective tissues. Dry skin is replenished and re-energized with vital nutrients from the Intensive Moisture Mask, a creamy moisture-rich mask containing evening primrose oil, gingko biloba, honey and vitamins C and E. 

Oily Skin? Oily skin generally has a higher pH balance then other skin types, produces more dead skin cells and has a stickier sebum which inhibits the desquamation process (cell renewal), leading to skin imperfections, enlarged pores, and shininess. A professional skin treatment with Pro-Derm’s 20% glycolic acid can be extremely effective in reducing pore size and eliminating excess dead skin cells.  A pore refining treatment with Pro-Derm’s Terreus Mask featuring a 20% concentration of thermal mud and sea clay reduces oil production by up to 12% while aloe vera, shea butter and lavender moisturize and sooth the skin.  

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Yes, I have a tan- and I make no excuses.  Living in Vancouver means there’s usually one month of sunshine to soak in for the year and I took advantage!  Most week ends in July I spent outside and willingly exposed my skin to the sun. In my defense, I did wear sunscreen and reapplied every few hours. So while I avoided any severe damage from a burn, I still ended up with a nice bronzed complexion- the kind I’m usually telling people to avoid!

Now it’s damage control and the best thing for a little post-summer boost to my skin is Dermalogica’s Daily Resurfacer.  If you want bright, smooth, hydrated and youthful skin, then this is your product.  It’s great to prepare your skin for big events or to even out your skin tone as your tan fades.  

The packaging for this product is fun and it’s very easy to use.  Each silver container contains 35 individually wrapped finger mittens that are soaked in sugar cane to gently exfoliate, South African rooibos extract for it’s potent anti-oxidant properties and Japanese Unshiu citrus peel to address hyperpigmentation.  This three-in-one product saves time and money.  Apply the single dose to your skin after cleansing, allow it to soak in for a few seconds and follow with your moisturizer. Exfoliation, hydration and anti-aging in one step.  

My motto is the simpler the better.  Who knew that great skin can be achieved in 10 seconds and comes in the form of a little finger mitten? Now you know!