Book Now Hey, besties - have you ever wondered about the transformative power that light can have on your well-being? Introducing LED light therapy – a cutting-edge technology that blends the worlds of science, beauty and wellness together. In this post we’re going to dive into the science behind it, explore it’s benefits and learn how specific wavelengths stimulate different cellular processes. Let’s get right into it! Let’s start with a li’l teaser on what we’re going to cover today! View this post on Instagram A post shared by JAKE SAUVAGE | MEDICAL ESTHETICIAN | HAMILTON, ON (@your ..read more

  Book Now Hey, besties - we don’t talk enough about what’s happening on the inside, so I want to bring some attention to something that’s estimated to impact 1 in 3 people and can wreak havoc on your skin - candida overgrowth! Candida is a form of yeast that’s purpose is to aid in digestion and nutrient absorption. Ideally, the things that make up your gut microbiome exist in a balanced state - when candida overgrowth occurs though, a slew of things can happen… Your gut is naturally lined with mucus that helps protect it and candida overgrowth can damage that mucus and leave you wit ..read more

  Amazon: My Favorite Humidifier Hey, besties - let’s talk about humidifiers and why you want to be using one year-round! Canada’s a beautiful place but it feels like we only get a few weeks out of the year where we can truly live with our windows open - other than that it’s air conditioning, heating and exposure to some pretty rough winter conditions that can leave us with dry, irritated skin. Now, I’m not saying a humidifier is going to fix all of your skin problems, but when you start using one in conjunction with a professionally recommended skin care routine it’s going to give you h ..read more

  Book Now Hey, besties - if your acne healing journey’s been hard, I feel for you! I suffered with acne for years (and it took me just as long to figure out how to deal with it) and while it's one of the main reasons I have such a passion for the industry, influencer marketing really had a way of making me feel like garbage… First, let’s talk about the stages of acne Acne Severity Symptoms Expectations Grade 1 - Mild Mild acne usually consists of a small concentration of pimples and/or blackheads on the skin. It isn’t usually inflamed and doesn’t occur on a consistent basis. You ..read more

  Hey, besties - not all vitamin A is created equal and that’s what we’re going to talk about today! For the last 15 years of my career I’ve always stressed the importance of vitamin A - most of us are locally deficient and it’s up to us to topically supplement with vitamin A to regulate the skin, improve problematic skin conditions and maintain an overall healthier complexion. What I used to recommend was retinol (which most of us are familiar with) - but science always finds a way to make things better which brings us to my new favorite, retinaldehyde! Retinal(dehyde) Retinol It ..read more

  Book Now Hey, besties - let’s talk about a line of chemical peels that can be performed during every season and can treat all skin types and concerns! The Linder Health chemical peels combines a unique treatment experience with a low inflammation formulation for truly transformative results. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty (and just wait for the before and afters)! Formulated with a specific acid concentration to trigger cellular apoptosis (the slow, non-inflammatory digestion of “zombie” cells) vs. cellular necrosis (the rupturing of a cell’s membrane that leads to inflammation) E ..read more

  Book Now Hey, besties - if you didn’t already know the Osmosis MD NanoInfusion is the best facial to get monthly! It contains a high-dose blend of active ingredients and adds specialty powder actives that make it a “catch-all” for the majority of skin concerns - and it boosts protein synthesis and the production of glycosaminoglycans for the whole month post-treatment! Catch the service on Instagram! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jake Sauvage | Medical Esthetician | Hamilton, ON (@yourestheticianbff) Facial Infusion Contains 2.5% encapsulated retinaldehyde which ha ..read more

  Book Now Hey, besties - if you’ve been following me for awhile you probably already know that microneedling is my absolute favorite facial service and I’m excited to be bringing another upgrade to the treatment room! We know that microneedling stimulates the fibroblasts to produce more collagen and elastin - leading to a decrease in fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, pore size, scars and stretch marks. What makes the eDermaStamp® so special then? Catch a demonstration of the eDermaStamp® on the Marilyn Denis show! What makes the eDermaStamp® special? At 150 strokes per second (the f ..read more

  Book Now Hey, besties - if you didn’t already know brow lamination is kind of my thing so let’s talk a little bit about it! To start off, it’s very important that your service provider is using a product that’s meant for the brows - a higher concentration of perming agents (and usually a higher pH) in lash lift products is why they create a “crispy” looking brow lamination with an increased risk of skin sensitivity. Let’s talk a little bit about what I use and why I love it! Catch a timelapse of the service on Instagram! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jake Sauvage | Medic ..read more

  Book Now Microneedling, also known collagen induction therapy (CIT) is a minimally invasive procedure for rejuvenating the skin. The technology stimulates the fibroblasts to produce more collagen and elastin - leading to a decrease in fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, pore size, scars and stretch marks. There are a number of devices on the market but only a few are Health Canada approved (you can check that here). I use the InnoPen™ which utilizes a vibrating, stamp-like motion to perform it’s job - this leads to amazing results without the traditional downtime associated with micronee ..read more