Introducing SwissTec™ – an innovative professional skincare line

ABOUT Afterglow

Afterglow is a full-service medi-spa, founded in 2005 by Dr. Shehla Ebrahim, a practising family physician. Dr. Ebrahim's passion for wellness and beauty - the underpinnings of self-confidence - has led to Afterglow's growing reputation as a respected provider of professional skincare services in the Greater Vancouver area. Although the medi-spa is situated in North Vancouver, it attracts clients from all over the province: a testament to the satisfaction of those who have experienced Dr. Ebrahim's professional and friendly manner as well as her technical ability.

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

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The staff of Afterglow Medi-Spa believe strongly in corporate social responsibility. Our special role as health professionals enables us to give back to the communities in which we live, as well as to the world at large.

In 2002, Dr. Ebrahim travelled to Tibet to provide free medical services to the nomads of the eastern regions. In 2006, she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for BC Children's Hospital.

In 2010 Dr. Ebrahim is preparing to climb Mount Everest Base Camp with a mission to promote and support community-based education, especially for girls, in remote, underserviced and war stricken areas of Northern Pakistan. She believes that the best hope for a peaceful and prosperous world lies in the education of all the world's children.

In collaboration with the Central Asia Institute, a non-profit organization, Dr. Ebrahim has been donating 2% of the profits from Afterglow, since January, 2009.

Afterglow for Men

Now, the guys have their own treatment facility at Afterglow! Our unique men's skin care program will give you a firmer and smoother face and body and specializes in result-oriented solutions in a confidential and discreet atmosphere.

Dr. Shehla Ebrahim and her highly-trained staff offer the latest medical advancements in cosmetic medicine and skin care for men using state-of-the-art technology.

Take advantage of our men's skin care program today! Eliminate wrinkles, acne, excess body hair and age spots. Improve your looks and enhance your self-image...

We're in the news!

Our reputation is growing. The following article appeared in the March 2009 edition of Fashion Magazine:

Those looking to get that certain covetable glow might want to book a visit with Dr. Shehla Ebrahim at her fully licensed and medically supervised medi-spa in North Vancouver. Asian-influenced decor is the finishing touch on a relaxed, private and no-pressure environment, where informative Power Point presentations about Botox, photofacial and laser hair removal help set realistic expections and put clients at ease. Menopausal women wary of synthetic hormones can look into bioidentical hormone replacement therapy....

To calm any pre-procedure jitters, enjoy complimentary tea and nibble on chocolates as you wait."

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COLORESCIENCE AT AFTERGLOW

Effective April 1, 2009, Afterglow will offer the premier mineral makeup line Colorescience (pronounced Colour Science). This innovative line of cosmetics will give you a wonderfully natural look, with an added dimension of urban sophistication. Colorescience cosmetics will even your skin tone, cover imperfections, stay put and protect your skin all day long. We know you'll be thrilled by the contemporary packaging and outstanding colour range.

Spa Ethics

Of course you know all the dos and don'ts of attending a beauty services spa, but did you know that attending a medi-spa means the same small courtesies should be observed?

We want your visit to be as pleasurable as possible, so please read through this short list of requests before you attend your service appointment:

Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment (so that you can enjoy a cup of tea and relax)
Please call if you are running late so that we may reschedule your treatment.
Cancellations require 24 hour notice for all treatments to avoid a charge of 50% of all treatments scheduled.
As a courtesy to others, please ensure that mobile phones are set to vibrate only.
We encourage you call us with any questions and concerns, no matter how trivial they may seem.

July 13, 2010

Introducing SwissTec™ – an innovative professional skincare line

Afterglow now carries the innovative SwissTec™ skincare line

Afterglow is thrilled to be carrying an innovative line of professional skincare products, SwissTec™

These superior products were formulated to enhance and maintain the effects of various skincare procedures such as laser treatments, skin-lightening treatments and IPL. They are free from parabens.

(A list of the products we carry, and their specific effects appears at the end of this post.)

Here are some of the helpful ingredients in SwissTec™ products carried by Afterglow:

CIC2: Slows the signs of aging, lightening brown spots while enhancing the skin’s renewal process. This increases the skin’s radiance.

Ameliox: Reverses the signs of deterioration of the skin’s elastic tissue, reducing expression lines and wrinkles.

Algisium C2®: Helps to restore the skin’s moisture balance while soothing discomfort caused by dehydration.

Hyaluronic Acid: An excellent moisture retaining agent, HA can hold 1000 times its own weight in water.

Sveltonyl®: This firming complex renews the skin’s appearance and youthfulness.

Oligopeptide: Reduces the appearance of dark circles and redness while enhancing skin tone and texture.

Vitamin C-PMG: Helps thicken the skin to reduce dark circles and wrinkles, and also lightens age spots. Is a powerful antioxidant.

Quartz: Exfoliation spheres of quartz remove impurities and dead cells from the skin’s surface, for a more radiant, youthful appearance.

Salicylic Acid: Improves skin tone and texture.

Vitamin C: Helps thicken the skin and reduce pigmentation.

Evermat®: Reduces the appearance of pores, generating a more refined skin tone and texture.

Antioxidant Complex: A powerful dose of antioxidants for overall skin tissue enhancement.

Peppermint oil (lips only): Cleans, tones and energizes.

Sucrose Esters (lips only): Cools and soothes.

The following products are now available from Afterglow:

CIC 2 Cellular Serum (CIC2, Ameliox, Hyaluronic Acid) Treats aged and prematurely aged skin, reduces hyperpigmentation and enhances elasticity.

Concentrated Renewal Cream (CIC2, Ameliox, Algisium C2®) Treats aged and prematurely aged skin, reduces hyperpigmentation and enhances elasticity. Works well as a night-time partner to the CIC2 Cellular Serum.

Redefining neck Emulsion (CIC2, Svetonyl®, Algisium C2®) This powerful formulation tones and strengthens the skin of the neck and décolleté.

Concentrated Renewal Eye Cream (CIC2, Oligopeptide, Vitamin C-PMG) Hydrates the delicate skin of the eye area to renew its moisture balance and re-establish the look of elasticity and firmness.

Tri-foliant™ (Quartz, Salicylic Acid, Vitamin C) A powerful triple-action exfoliating complex designed to encourage balanced skin texture.

Concentrated Mattifying Cream (CIC2, Hyaluronic Acid, Evermat™) An innovative light cream moisturizer for normal to oily skin types that helps prevent shine. Skin tone and texture is also enhanced.

Lip-foliant™ (Antioxidant Complex, Peppermint Oil, Sucrose Esters) Gently removes impurities and dry skin cells while moisturizing and soothing dehydrated lips.

Please drop by to view this exciting new line or contactl Afterglow for more details.

ABOUT Afterglow

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Afterglow for Men

We're in the news!

Afterglow Skin and Laser Centre

COLORESCIENCE AT AFTERGLOW

Spa Ethics

July 13, 2010

Introducing SwissTec™ – an innovative professional skincare line

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