BC Youth Banned From Tanning Bed Use

Posted on March 29, 2012 by admin

It was recently announced that youth under the age of 18 will be unable to use commercial tanning beds in the province of BC as of Fall 2012. The ban has been put in place as an effort to reduce the future risk of developing skin cancer – the most common form of cancer in Canada. Studies suggest the chances of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, increases by 75% for individuals who use indoor tanning beds before the age of 35.

Other risks of indoor tanning include:

Sunburn
Premature skin aging and wrinkling due to the destruction of collagen and connective
Tissue by UVA rays.
Loss of skin elasticity
Sun spots and uneven pigmentation
Photokeratitis, a painful eye condition that may develop when using tanning bed without goggles.

For those who still admire the look of tanned skin, we highly suggest using self-tanning
products as a safer alternative. And as always, the best way to prevent skin cancer and
premature aging is through the daily use of a well-formulated sunblock of SPF 30 or
higher. The best formulations are those that utilize zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide as
their active ingredients. These offer the best protection against both UVA and UVB rays,
while being non-irritating to the skin. There are many high quality sunblocks available
that offer superb protection, while being cosmetically elegant and easy to wear under
makeup. Some of our favorite products include:

Tizo3 Protection (SPF 40) – this product is tinted and dries to a soft matte finish. It will
even out the complexion, while providing full sun protection.

Colorescience Sunforgettable (SPF 30) – this mineral sunscreen is a powder formulation that will help control oil. It is sheer, can be reapplied throughout the day over makeup, and comes in clear, tinted, or shimmer varieties.

Obagi Rosaclear (SPF 30) – this product is designed for individuals with rosacea-prone skin. It is lightly-tinted, and contains light-reflecting particles to help diffuse the look of skin redness.

All of the above sunscreens are available at Physician Skincare Centre or Pender Medi
Spa.

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Pender Medi Spa at Nowruz celebration in North Vancouver

Posted on March 19, 2012 by admin

On Sunday March 11th, 2012 Pender Medi Spa participated in North Vancouver’s Nowruz celebration for the Persian New Year at Mickey McDougall gym – and what a celebration it was! Live music, performances, face painting, delicious traditional food, and lots of treats. Yum! Nowruz is one of the oldest spring festivals, having been celebrated for over 3000 years, and we were very happy to be part of it.

Pender Medi Spa at Nowruz celebration in North Vancouver

Along with a number of other local businesses, we had a table set up with staff members Jenny and Sarah on hand to greet the masses. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people, and educating everyone on all the services we have to offer at Pender Medi Spa. We are looking forward to celebrating again next year!

Happy Nowruz!

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Posted on January 26, 2012 by Meenu

Myth: If a skincare product isn’t showing results in a few weeks, it isn’t working.

Anti-aging skincare products take time to show their true colors, therefore we need to be committed and give these products a chance to do their job. After the first few weeks, you may notice that your skin is plumper and smoother. More dramatic changes require patience. Reducing the appearance of fine lines can take up to three months, while more substantial changes, like reducing discoloration and wrinkles, can take up to six months. Some products provide instant results, but that’s because ingredients that cause a temporary effect, such as light-reflective particles, have been added.

Unfortunately, many of us are looking for a quick fix and become discouraged when we don’t see instant results from a new product. In this case, a little bit of patience may be all that’s required to get the results we desire.

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Recap: A Walk To Remember

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin

This past Sunday, Pender Medi Spa staff participated in the first annual Walk to
Remember for melanoma awareness. Sunny and breezy, it was a perfect day for the 5km
walk along the West Vancouver seawall. The event was organized by the Save Your
Skin foundation which promotes awareness and education of skin cancer, and provides
support for those affected by this condition.

Participants in the walk were treated to t-shirts, drinks, snacks, and a cool bracelet that
changes colour when exposed to UV light – an excellent reminder to apply sunscreen!
Our staff could be found at the registration tent, sporting Pender Medi Spaq
shirts while handing out sunscreen samples, and providing information on proper sun
protection. We also donated a raffle gift consisting of Jan Marini Sunless Tanner,
SwissTEC Global Protect SPF 30, and a complimentary microdermabrasion treatment.

The event was a lot of fun and we look forward to participating again next year. Check
out our Facebook page for more photos: www.facebook.com/physicianskincarecentre

For more information on the Save Your Skin foundation, please visit their website at:
www.saveyourskin.ca

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A Walk to Remember – August 7th in Vancouver

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

We are proud sponsors of A Walk to Remember – August 7th, here in Vancouver. Join us for a walk, picnic and raising awareness in support of Save Your Skin Foundation!

For full details, please visit the Save Your Skin Foundation’s Official Website

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