Enhance Your Skin Health with Medical Grade Facials Achieving balanced, healthy skin starts with a proper skincare routine. At Pacifica MD, we emphasize that 70% of your skin’s improvement comes from using the right products. Meanwhile, the remaining 30% is achieved through in-clinic treatments. Importantly, these treatments don’t always have to involve energy-based procedures; instead,…
Menopause and Signs of Aging Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, typically occurring around age 50. This phase brings about various physiological changes, notably a decline in estrogen levels, which profoundly impacts the skin. Up to 30% of dermal collagen is lost in the first five years of menopause alone, leading…
June is Acne Awareness Month If you, or someone you know, is struggling with acne, there are solutions. Acne is the most common skin disorder that affects about 4 out of 5 people at some point, particularly through the ages of 11-30. Acne is a disorder of the skin’s oil glands. Results are blocked pores…
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer can happen to anyone, at any time, on any area of the body. It is the most common type of cancer and one of the most preventable. Skin cancer can appear in different shapes, sizes and colours, and may not look the same for each…
Skin Tightening and Body Contouring using Radio Frequency What is Radio Frequency? Your non-surgical, non-invasive, no downtime treatment option for skin tightening and body contouring. Using heat and energy of radio frequency, we are able to safely and gradually heat the tissue to a temperature of 38-41°C. This stimulates our fibroblast cells to rejuvenate, remodel…
What is IPL and is it right for you? Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), also known as photofacial or photorejuvenation is a beautiful multi-beneficial treatment that helps improve the texture and tone of the skin. This treatment is the perfect option if you want to improve and reduce the appearance of sun damage, redness and rosacea,…
It is so important to wear sunscreen 365 days a year. Yes, even in the winter. Yes, even when it’s overcast and raining. Sunscreen plays an important role in protecting our skin from harmful UV rays that can cause the breakdown of collagen and elastin, hyperpigmentation, redness, sunburns, and even skin cancer. UV rays can…
Our skin health is often overlooked and it definitely is a journey to reach our skin goals. Results don’t happen overnight. It takes time, dedication, work, and patience to reach those goals. Our skin is the largest organ in our body and serves as a protective barrier against external factors. It not only shields us…
Understanding Magnesium and Its Importance What is Magnesium? Magnesium (Mg+) is an essential mineral that supports over 300 bodily functions, including protein synthesis, muscle contractions, nerve function, and blood pressure regulation. It is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and has a calming effect. Magnesium also plays a crucial role in converting vitamin…
Taking care of your skin on a daily basis is essential to maintain the health and youthfulness of your face. However, did you know that regular professional skin care treatments performed in the hands of skincare experts can be extremely beneficial for your skin?