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While there’s no doubt that summer is a great
motivator to take your workout outside and
tackle your weight loss goals, there are some
hard-to-slim areas that exercise alone can’t
treat. Body-contouring treatments have
grown immensely popular in the past few
years among men and women who
are looking to slim down. Dr. Diane
Wong, MD, a cosmetic physician
and owner of Glow Medi Spa, uses
My Pollogen body-contouring
treatments with her patients.
“[My Pollogen] uses radiofrequency and is a heat-based
treatment that targets the fat cells
specifically at the subcutaneous
layer,” says Dr. Wong. “The fat cells
shrink as the liquid fat is released and
are, in turn, used by the body as fuel. At
the same time, collagen heats in the dermis,
which tightens the skin. The result: A smooth
reshaping of the treated area with precise and
customized contouring.” Dr. Wong’s most requested
treatment area? “The most common treatment is, by
far, the tummy area. This bothersome pouch can be
effectively reduced during lunchtime treatments with no
downtime.” This treatment is safe for the summer months,
explains Dr. Wong: “The beauty of this radio-frequency
treatment is that it is not as restrictive as many of our laserand light-based treatments. We can still treat with a tan
unless the skin is irritated or inflamed from significant sun
exposure.” Patients can see results after one treatment,
but six treatments are recommended for optimal results.
COST: $350 per treatment, six treatments for $1580
SENSE
BY NICOLE LIPPAY
Simply put, summer skin care is all about sun protection. Use
a serum to deliver nutrients that repair skin damage from UV
rays. Dr. Marcie Ulmer, MD, FRCPC, FAAD, a board-certified
dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology at Pacific
Dermaesthetics in Vancouver, says, “Vitamin C is a naturally
occurring antioxidant incorporated into cosmeceuticals,
such as serums, with the goal of preventing and treating sun
damage. It neutralizes damaging free radicals and protects
cells from oxidative stress.”
Since we’re sweating more in the summer months, our
bodies naturally lose moisture. Toners can be helpful to keep
the skin clean and hydrated. “Toners are most often used
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to remove oil and debris from the skin,” explains Dr. Ulmer.
“Many toners on the market are for patients with oily skin, but
some are formulated to be hydrating and help replenish lost
moisture.”
Check to see if your skin care products have
photosensitizing ingredients, which means that the
ingredients’ chemistry changes with light exposure. “Certain
ingredients that you may find in exfoliating, acne and antiaging products can increase photosensitivity,” says Dr. Ulmer.
“Some examples are alpha-hydroxy acids, including glycolic
acid, salicylic acid and prescription and over-the-counter
forms of retinoids. Absolute avoidance isn’t always necessary,
but adequate sun protection is.”
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FABULOUS FEET
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Taking good care of your feet
extends beyond just getting
a fresh pedicure. Dr. Hartley
Miltchin, DMP, a doctor of
podiatric medicine at Accent on
Feet, shares tips on keeping your
feet healthy so you can enjoy your
summer pain-free.
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Remember to apply sunscreen
to the tops of your feet. The
skin on the top of your feet is
extremely sensitive and very
susceptible to painful sunburn.
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1. Quo Summer 2016 LimitedEdition Collection Bronzer,
Sunny Days, $22, Shoppers
Drug Mart
2. Vita Liberata pHenomenal
2-3 Week Tan Mousse, $65,
Sephora, Sephora.com
3. Clinique For Men Face
Bronzer, $24, The Bay,
thebay.com
Moisturize your skin to
diminish dryness, cracking,
corns and calluses. The
skin on your feet can lose
up to eight pints of moisture every
day from excessive perspiration.
Using a body-moisturizing cream on
rough, dry feet won’t help because
foot skin is 20 times thicker, so
most regular creams won’t work.
Instead, try CeraVe Renewing
SA Foot Cream ($7.99, cerave.
com) which contains hyaluronic
acid, vitamin D3, ceramides and
proprietary MVE technology while
moisturizing feet up to 24 hours
after application.
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YOUR SKIN & THE SUN
Enhance your natural glow with some of our favourite bronzers to take you from
looking fresh for your day at the office to getting all dolled up for date night. For
a seamless finish, always make sure to exfoliate your skin (at least once a week)
and follow up with a hydrating moisturizer. The hydrated and soft skin allows for
an even veil of bronze sans the presence of dry patches.
YOUR
SUN
SUPERHEROES
Stay protected and healthy from head to toe this
summer so you can walk with confidence.
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COLOUR ME BRONZE
SHAPE SHIFTER
E L E VAT E S U M M E R E S S E N T I A L S
Caudalie
Polyphenol C15
Anti-Wrinkle
Defense Serum,
$66, Sephora,
sephora.com
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Ole Henriksen
Grease Relief
Tonic, $28,
Sephora,
sephora.com
Obagi Medical
Healthy Skin
Protection Broad
Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen Lotion,
$59.40, at medispas
and doctors’ offices
Avène
Emulsion SPF
50+, $26,
Shoppers
Drug Mart
If you depend on custom
orthotics for proper foot
alignment, wear them as
much as possible. If you
choose to wear sandals, consider
having a custom-made pair with
built-in orthotics fabricated for you.
“Podiatrists suggest summer
as an opportune time to take care
of your feet,” notes Dr. Miltchin,
“especially if corrective procedures
are required. There is no longer
a need to ignore bunions or
hammertoes they can easily be
corrected in the podiatrist’s office
with local anaesthesia.”
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FUZZ BE GONE
Summer means showing off some skin—and that means you’ll
want to feel silky smooth and hair-free.
Helping
Women
Face cancer
Head on
Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery
or hormone therapy can take a toll
on a woman’s appearance. Whether
it’s hair loss; dry, sensitive skin or
weight loss or gain, she may not
look or feel quite like herself.
a Free, tWo-Hour
look good Feel Better
WorksHop can help her
regain control over her
appearance and boost
her spirits. Beyond the
practical benefits, she’ll
receive warm support
and guidance
from our expert
volunteers and
connect with other
women facing all types
of cancer. She’ll take
home a complimentary
kit of cosmetics and skin
care products to help her
face cancer with confidence.
For more inFormation
on our WorksHops or
to Become a volunteer:
lookgoodFeelBetter.ca
or 1.800.914.5665
WAXING Waxing, a common method of hair removal
is safe to practise during the summer months. By seeking
waxing services in salons and spas, your skin will be treated
properly and not torn accidently from haphazard DIY sugaring.
Waxing is a growing trend among men too. “The most popular
wax treatments for men are back, chest and eyebrows and,
the most current trend, the male Brazilian wax,” says Anna
Delplavignano, an aesthetician and owner of The Waxing Strip
in Aurora, Ont. Do your due diligence at home to make sure
that you’re prolonging your treatments as long as possible.
“After at least 24 hours you can lightly exfoliate the skin that’s
been waxed and moisturize,” says Delplavignano. “Regular
exfoliation, combined with moisturizing, should keep your skin
soft and prevent bumps and ingrown hairs.” Treatments range
from $15 to $75.
LASER HAIR REMOVAL Laser hair removal is a great
option if you’re looking for more permanent results. It works
by killing the hair follicle itself rather than only removing the
hair. Be cautious if you’re undergoing summer treatments,
though. “You’ll need to wait about seven days for full direct
sun exposure,” says Kavita Suri, an aesthetician and owner of
Infuse Med Spa. “There’s no harm in getting laser treatments
done in the summer; you just have to take precautions.” The
most popular treatment areas for men include the shoulders,
back and nape of the neck, and popular treatments for
women include Brazilians, glute creases and under the arms.
For optimal results, you’ll need a minimum of six to eight
treatments. Packages range from $300 to $2,000.
PROTECT
YOUR
PEEPERS
The importance of
sunglasses is often
overlooked, but we can’t
forget to protect our
eyes! Not all sunglasses
are created equally,
says Dr. Andrew Leung,
BSc, OD, an optometrist
at Dr. Andrew Leung &
Associates. “Non-branded
sunglasses may have
more quality-control
issues and are often
made from plastics that
are not optical-quality
grade, which may cause
distortions in the patient’s
vision and headaches.”
Finding lenses that
are polarized are key
to good protection.
“I would recommend
buying sunglasses from
a licensed optician or an
optical store where the
staff have proper product
knowledge and can help
you choose the proper
frame size and material,
as well as the type of
tint that is best for your
needs,” explains Dr. Leung,
“Such as polarized lenses
for people who drive or
sail or different colours
for enhanced depth
perception for golf.”
Our Favourite:
TOMS Blythe Rose Gold
Polarized Sunglasses,
$218, toms.ca
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