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The cosmetics industry started out treating scars with CO2 lasers without truly knowing the effects that it might have on olive-toned skin and ice-pick scarring. When it became clear that CO2 lasers sometimes made scars worse and they had to turn away clients with darker skin. Now, they have developed a fractional non-ablative laser that…
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While many people use thick foundation to cover up imperfections on the skin, foundation can make your skin look less vibrant. Wouldn’t you prefer to let your skin glow naturally? Imagine being able to walk outside without foundation. Imagine feeling amazing with your skin, just the way it is. At Pure Light Laser Skin and…
We are very excited to announce that we have been nominated for Top Cosmetic Clinic of 2015 in Vancouver by the Top Choice Awards! Lots of you had wonderful things to say about us in 2014 and we are striving to be even better in 2015. This is a competition, whoever gets the most votes is…
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When you get a new scar, it is important to treat it properly from the beginning. Scars are a natural healing process after an injury, but whether it gets worse – either deeper or wider – may depend on how you treat it. The first step is to keep the area clean and free from…
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Most of us are very excited about summer and feeling warm weather against our skin, but for some skin conditions summer can wreak havoc. Here are a few tips to navigate patio season without triggering a Rosacea flareup. For people with Rosacea, summer may not be a season to get excited about – but summer…
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Have you ever eaten a food or tried a new cosmetic, only to discover a rash right away or after a few applications? Have you ever eaten something and felt completely drained of energy? If you have, then you may have an allergy. Allergy symptoms come in many forms and can affect any part of…
British Columbia makeup artist Tana Lynn Moldovanos has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Makeup. Tana Lynn’s amazing energy and warmth is one of a kind. She is truly close to my heart and I am so proud of her nomination! – Rita Question: Your nomination for an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement…
What does healthy skin truly look like, and how can you achieve it? Even skin tone is a marker for healthy skin – but there is more to healthy skin than meets the eye. To measure the overall health of your skin, it is important to look at the obvious signs, like redness, as well…
Is there a longterm solution for ingrown hairs? Both men and woman can suffer from ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs happen when hair gets stuck below the surface of the skin and resorts to curling back beneath the skin. It may not cause any irritation to the top layer of the skin, but in some cases…
Professionals often call blackheads comodones or congestions. But why do we get them, and how can we prevent them from forming in the first place? Blackheads may seem harmless at first, but if left untreated they can enlarge pores and lead to acne. There are many causes for blackheads, but the main culprit is oil…