With age comes wisdom – and apparently lumps, bumps, spots, dots and weird patches that weren’t there before. Thanks to age, heredity and sun exposure, it’s quite common for lesions or pigmentation to appear on our skin as we get older. As a fair-skinned person in my forties, I have more than a few skincare sins […]
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Beauty innovations are happening day in and day out. And lucky for us Canucks, when it comes to both cosmetic medical treatments as well as physician-grade skincare, Canada is always on the cutting-edge and ahead of the curve. The use of growth factors in skincare has been around for years, but its currently causing some […]
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Skin cancer is the most preventable forms of the disease yet remains among the most prevalent, especially since many individuals love outdoor activities or sun-tanning, all of which can increase the risk for skin cancer. Properly and frequently applying sun protectant can prevent cancerous skin lesions, but it’s easy to forget sunscreen as a part […]
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Sun damage is a leading cause of beautiful skin aging prematurely. Issues like uneven skin texture and tone, wrinkles, freckles, melasma, and skin cancer are all dangers associated with too much exposure to harmful UV rays. It’s well-known that sunscreen can protect us from these complications. Still, there are too many myths and misconceptions people […]
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There is a growing awareness now that a dappled complexion can be more aging than wrinkles. Those pesky flat brown or grayish spots can be found on the sun-exposed areas of the skin and are a result of excess melanin and pigment. For those of us that basked in the sun when we were younger […]
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Between planning for your next adventure and enjoying the one you’re on, it’s easy for summer skincare routines to fall to the wayside or simply be carried over from your winter regimen. However, the techniques used to fight off winter’s effect on the skin don’t always translate into beautiful summer skin. Consider adding these habits […]
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If you could spot signs of cancer just by looking, wouldn’t you do everything in your power to protect yourself? At ICLS, we’re passionate about informing our patients about how to prevent skin cancer. We don’t mean to scare you, but we want you to understand why it’s so important to perform a simple monthly […]
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