A Matter of Bodyworks Spa - Edmonton, Alberta

Your face – You are always looking at it, scrutinizing it in the mirror. Everyone around you is looking at your face. Ever wonder what they see? We are our own worse critics when it comes to our skin. We feel very self-conscious if we get a zit, a break out, or heaven forbid - a wrinkle. Need some help?

The staff at A Matter Of Body Works is trained and dedicated to help you maintain or obtain the skin you are looking for. Our product lines are top quality, and only available through fine salons. They are formulated and custom blended to work on the Alberta skin. Our team will customize a home care routine and co-ordinate it with in-salon treatments to help maximize your results. Our skin care specialist, Donna, is an advanced skin care educator and has been educating estheticians for over 10 years on product knowledge, ingredients, advanced skin care treatments and facials.

Let’s talk about skin extractions (commonly called “popping” or “squeezing” zits). You may think you are a pro up there in your bathroom or rear view mirror, but taking matters into your own hands is a very, very bad idea. Skin extractions should only be performed by a skin care professional at the salon or clinic. Why?

Prep Work – your skin must be adequately prepared prior to extractions, involving more than just washing your face. Your skin care professional knows how to do this.

Being Deceived – not all blemishes are okay to extract. Your skin care professional knows what is okay and what it not okay to extract. The possibility of spreading infection and making matters worse is HIGH when you do it yourself. A blackhead forced out of a pore that is not ready can leave a scar ( scar – a.k.a. a HOLE in your Face).

Bad Bugs – your bathroom may seem like a great place for extractions, bright lights, magnifying mirror, lots of room, etc. But it is not. An unsterile environment can lead to infection (MORE blemishes). Very strict disinfection measures are taken by your skin care professional to ensure a super-clean environment. A can of cleaner and some paper towels will not cut it.

The After Math – after extraction, special precautions need to be taken. Your esthetician will apply profession-use only products to the treated areas to prevent bacteria from re-invading the pores and causing more breakouts.