2019-11-01 Canadian Living

FA SH I ON & BEAUTY beauty tech

30 | CANADIAN LIVING NOVEMBER 2019

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WHAT IS IT?

Exfoliation through the application of a chemical mixture, often contain-

ing alpha-hydroxy acids like lactic or glycolic, to the skin. The aim is to

improve the look of skin and eliminate dead cells on the surface. Suitable

for all skin types with the exception of those with hypersensitivity, chem-

ical peels help brighten the complexion, offering a healthier and more

radiant look, while tightening pores and evening out skin tone.

Medical aesthetic treatments are becoming

more popular every day, and have given rise

to tools and devices designed to be used in

the comfort of your own home. But do they

actually work? Can you use them without

being wary of the outcome? Here’s what you

need to know.

For the past few years, beauty tools

and gadgets displayed on drug store

shelves have multiplied: face rollers,

face brushes with sonic vibrations,

LED light devices and those designed

to reduce cellulite or slow the re-

growth of hair, in-home microderm-

abrasion systems...it's enough to make

your head spin. Some of these prod-

ucts and devices refine daily skin-care

routines, while others replicate the

treatments offered at professional

beauty institutes or clinics. Read

on for a breakdown of the five most

popular spa services, and our verdict

on their at-home matches.

This new product focuses on retinol,

the ultimate anti-aging ingredient.

Packaged in individually wrapped

pads, it’s easy to apply and

integrate into a nightly routine.

After a couple of uses, a brighter

complexion is evident.

NEOSTRATA Retinol 0.3% Overnight Peel,

$80, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

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