Tag Archives: acne

All About Fillers

Posted on February 22, 2023 by clarite

Fillers are used for many different facial areas and reasons. There are many different manufacturers of fillers which are approved for use by Health Canada. The products used for the tear trough region, chin, lip, cheeks and nasolabial fold vary. … Continue reading →

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IPL Photofacial

Posted on October 3, 2022 by clarite

What is IPL? IPL stands for “intense pulsed light”. It is done with a device that sends out several wavelengths of light at once, thereby treating several skin concerns. It reduces the damage from the sun – known as photoaging … Continue reading →

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Acne from the Teens to Sixties

Posted on February 21, 2021 by clarite

What exactly is acne? Acne is a chronic condition involving the pilosebaceous units of the skin and mostly affects the face although can affect the back and chest also. It can affect a wide range of age groups from the … Continue reading →

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Acne varies with seasons

Posted on December 17, 2018 by clarite

Did you know that acne can vary with the seasons? Often the skincare you use in summer is not suitable in the winter. Why? We now know that winter dryness affects the ceramides in the both healthy and acneic skin. … Continue reading →

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IPL Intense Pulsed Light Ottawa

Posted on April 13, 2017 by clarite

At Clarite Laser we offer a clarifying skin treatment featuring Intensed Pulse Light (IPL) It uses a form of light to treat brown spots, redness and fine lines on the skin to achieve a more even complexion, reduce acne and help … Continue reading →

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Acne in Darker Skin Types

Posted on March 26, 2017 by clarite

Acne is a problem for anyone who has it, but in darker skinned individuals pigmentation (darker spots) is a real issue. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Physicians treating this condition need to be careful with products used as to not … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Skin Before a Chemical Peel or Microdermabrasion

Posted on November 23, 2014 by clarite

Why prepare the skin? Imagine this – you are coming in for a treatment to remove a superficial layer of the skin either through chemical exfoliation (chemical peel) or physical exfoliation (microdermabrasion). If the skin underneath is not in good … Continue reading →

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