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Some people got ‘em. Some people don’t. Freckles are a funny trait that are especially well defined with red heads, and with children. But what are they exactly? What Are Freckles? Freckles are clusters (or some groups) of pigment cells (special cells that contain colour). These cells overproduce melanin which is what causes the skin […]

With the amount of emotional pain and suffering that skin issues on the face cause people,  it is surprising to find out that many people consider visiting a dermatologist  for a treatment to eradicate or minimize the issue at hand to be a costly expenditure. Due to this, people turn to at home treatments to

Psoriasis is a skin disease that makes parts of your skin red and flaky. These patches of red, flaky skin are called plaques and can appear anywhere on your body, but most often on your knees, elbows, upper body and even your scalp. What Happens When You Have Psoriasis? Here is a simple explanation of

Before visiting your dentist, your optometrist or your GP, you prepare. There are things you do and there are things you don’t do. For instance, when you visit your optometrist, you bring your current glasses or contacts with you and you bring a list of concerns. When you visit your GP or family doctor, you

Acne is the most common form of skin problem that probably everyone has experienced at least once in their life. Whether it was during adolescence when hormones were flaring and teenage acne was kicking in, or as an adult during various stages of life, hormones and stress. Regardless, no one is immune to getting acne,

Eczema is an inflammation of the skin that can leave you with patches of skin that are itchy, red, sore, blistered or even bleeding. It’s the result of a reaction or allergy but often there is no real cause for eczema. Because of the itchiness, you can break out into a rash and your skin

Chances are if you have skin you have a scar somewhere on your body. But what is a scar exactly? Sure we all know that it is a sign that you had a cut at that particular location at some point during your lifetime, but what happens to your skin to produce the scar? Let’s

We’ve all had scabs at some point or another in our life. We got a cut, had surgery, scratched ourselves, or something else. Either way, a scab has formed. And the younger you are the more likely you are to remove the scab. But the best thing to do is leave it. As tempting as

Skin Conditions At , we take pride in providing our customers throughout the Okanagan with the best skin care treatments in the region. So for you to take good care of your skin, it’s important to understand the composition of your skin. Did you know that your skin is the biggest organ in your body?

When the spring and summer months hit, everyone (women and men alike) choose to leave their socks and closed-toe footwear behind and opt for the lighter, breezier open-toed shoes and sandals instead. And with good reason. Your feet need a breather also and it’s nice to feel the breeze on your feet for a change.