Author Archives: clarite

Cleansing Tips for Acne or Sensitive Skin

Posted on March 24, 2013 by clarite

Over and over we hear clients saying how they love to scrub daily to “clean” their skin.    Broken capillaries and acne can become worse with this approach. Gentle cleansers and appropriate techniques should be used instead. At Clarite, we … Continue reading →

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Brown Spot Treatments in Ottawa and Manotick

Posted on March 4, 2013 by clarite

Hyperpigmentation ( dark spots) can be a difficult skin condition to treat.  Most people who have this are so pleased to have a clearer, more radiant complexion after treatments. One of the most important things to do for this condition … Continue reading →

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Nail Health

Posted on November 16, 2012 by clarite

Often we are asked questions about nail problems.    The three main  conditions are  fungal infections, cracked, or split nails.    Poor nutrition, dryness, overwashing, aging, trauma and  using harsh nail products  all play a roll in nail health. Nail … Continue reading →

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Botox ® for Chronic Migraine

Posted on November 11, 2012 by clarite

Botox ® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is used for the prophylaxis of chronic migraines.  Commonly it is associated with the relaxation of muscles  causing wrinkles such as frown lines to diminish.  This is the cosmetic application of the product. The use for chronic … Continue reading →

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Acne Options

Posted on March 11, 2012 by clarite

More and more options are now available for acne. We are seeing a growing number of adult women with acne. Many factors contribute to acne, including hormonal changes, stress, medications and family history. Adult women require a different medication base … Continue reading →

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Dry Skin

Posted on November 14, 2011 by clarite

Now that our furnaces are back on and the summer clothes are going into storage, it is time to think about how our skin reacts to the changes. The most common problem I am seeing now is dry skin. The … Continue reading →

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Laser hair removal needs regulation

Posted on September 20, 2011 by clarite

Did you know that laser hair removal is a largely unregulated practice in Canada? There are always risks with laser hair removal. Even the best of doctors who have large, busy laser clinics have had incidents of complications. While at … Continue reading →

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