Getting a medical-grade facial can make you feel all types of good. When your skin looks rejuvenated, you feel more confident, and you’re ready to take on the next set of challenges!  

That said, we at Lougheed Laser want to help you maintain this radiant, youthful glow. 

So with the help of our skincare practitioners, we have devised a guide to help you keep your youthful skin for longer. 

Read our 4 skin care tips below to show your skin some much-deserved TLC. 

Tip 1: Use Medical Grade Skin Care Products  

If you want to keep your skin looking radiant, medical-grade skincare should be considered as a part of your skincare routine. These products have undergone years of research and clinical trials to make sure you are getting the most corrective and preventative benefits from each product to protect your investment. 

Here are our product recommendations to maintain glowing skin: 

• Vivier’s Radiance Serum: A multi-purpose antioxidant serum designed to target uneven skin tone. It is formulated with L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), Arbutin, and Resorcinol to reduce signs of aging, stimulate cell turnover, and brighten the look of dark spots. 
• ZO Skin Health Brightalive Skin Brightener: A great skin brightening alternative to retinol or hydroquinone. This product is formulated with tranexamic acid to target discoloration without sensitivities, and niacinamide (vitamin B3) to reduce uneven tone while also nourishing the skin’s barrier.  
• SkinBetter Alto Defense Serum: Through a blend of 19 antioxidants, this product works to provide a new level of defense against free radicals. It creates an antioxidant shield against oxidative stress while enhancing the skin’s vitality and radiance. 

Note: while we highly recommend these products, please take caution when using exfoliating and brightening products. Ask our expert medical aestheticians for advice on how to layer them safely. Your skin’s success is also our success.  

Tip 2: Get Your Treatment & Skincare Advice from Lougheed Laser 

Talking to one of our skincare professionals is your key to success. Our medical aestheticians and treatment designers are highly skilled and trained with all things skin- they know the physiology of skin, an in-depth knowledge on treatments and skincare, and they will take the time to make sure you are fully equipped to start your skincare journey. 

We know that each patient is unique, so no two skincare plans are the same. While product recommendations from social media are helpful, our staff will help you narrow it down to results-driven treatments and products, and what will work best with your skin type. 

Tip 3: Discover Treatments To Help Prevent, Correct, and Protect Your Skin  

Are you seeking ways to keep your skin looking young and healthy? Try these treatments to help you stay glowing:    

• Clear + Brilliant: Step it up a notch by switching from facials to fractional laser treatments. Clear + Brilliant is a natural next step if you are looking for a longer-lasting radiant glow, even tone & texture, and reduced pigmentation due to acne or sun damage. It has little to no downtime, so you can go back to your daily routine the day after treatment. Plus, it’s great for all skin types! 
• IPL Photorejuvenation: IPL or Intense Pulsed Light is the gold standard for treating Rosacea, redness, and brown spots from sun damage. It targets cosmetic concerns underneath the skin at a cellular level, a level of rejuvenation that is unattainable with many alternative treatments. Similar to the Clear + Brilliant laser, this has little to no downtime so you can go back to your regular activities the day after.  

As you get older, your body produces less collagen and slows down the cell turnover rate, which leads to dull skin, increased appearance of sun damage, and skin laxity. Clear + Brilliant and IPL Photorejuvenation are a few ways to address signs of aging while improving the quality of your skin. 

Tip 4: Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle  

Sustaining a healthy lifestyle is needed for keeping the results of a facial, or any treatments for that matter. To achieve this, you should consider the following steps: 

1. Get Your Body Moving  

Exercising helps increase blood circulation, which helps bring oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells. This process helps reduce signs of aging, and to keep your skin looking youthful. Doing activities like lifting weights or running every day is a wonderful way to regulate the body and maintain healthy skin. 

2. Eat & Drink Nutrient-rich Sustenance 

You’ve heard this many times before, but we have to reiterate it again. What goes in your body also reflects on the outside. Nutrient-rich whole foods are good for your entire body, including your skin. Hydration is also a key factor in reducing dryness, which can lead to flaking or cracking of the skin.  

3. Say No to Nicotine 

Smoking will ruin your skin. Nicotine, formaldehyde, and other harsh chemicals in cigarettes can irritate and damage your skin. It can also reduce the amount of oxygen that can reach your skin, making it look dull and grey.  

The repeated action of puckering the lips while smoking, combined with the toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke, can accelerate the aging process of the skin and contribute to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth area. 

4. Sleep Properly 

During sleep, your body goes into restoration mode, where it repairs and regenerates damaged cells, including the skin. Adequate sleep reduces inflammation, improves skin barrier function, and decreases dark circles around the eyes and puffiness, which is often caused by poor circulation and fluid retention. 

5. Find inner peace  

Meditation is remarkable for the skin. It can increase blood flow throughout the body, helping nourish the skin with oxygen-rich blood. This can give you a brighter complexion and an overall healthier look.  

Contact Us for More Great Tips  

For more detailed skincare suggestions, book a consultation with one of our treatment designers.  

Our team of experts can guide you through choosing a facial treatment that reflects your goals, whether it’s a luxury Hydrafacial to relax and rejuvenate, or a chemical peel to deeply cleanse and exfoliate the skin- we are keen to help!