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If your skin is showing signs of laxity, fine lines, pigmentation, or scarring, Microneedling with DP4 may be the deep-repair treatment you’ve been looking for. This Health Canada–approved device by DermapenWorld uses medical-grade sterile needles to create controlled microchannels in the skin, stimulating your body’s natural production of collagen and elastin. The result? Visibly firmer, smoother, and more even skin without lasers or peels. This is not your average at-home roller. The DP4 glides over the skin with advanced oscillating action, minimizing trauma while maximizing skin regeneration. It’s followed by a calming mask and relaxing massage, making this treatment both results-driven and deeply restorative.

customer laying down after receiving treatment


What to Expect from the Process After a consultation and skin prep, your aesthetician applies a topical numbing cream to keep you comfortable throughout the session. The DP4 Microneedling device is then passed across your skin in smooth, targeted motions. You may feel a light buzzing or prickling sensation, especially in more sensitive areas, but most clients describe the experience as tolerable. The entire session takes about an hour and includes post-treatment hydration and soothing care. You’ll leave with a flushed, healthy glow that transitions into a noticeable improvement in texture, clarity, and firmness over the following days.

Who This Treatment Is For

  • Men and women over 18 years old

  • Clients with acne scarring, fine lines, pigmentation, or enlarged pores

  • Anyone seeking skin rejuvenation without lasers or harsh peels

  • Not suitable for those with certain medical conditions, or recent injectable treatments

Real Results, Not Just Surface Glow Microneedling works by triggering your body’s wound-healing response without damaging the skin’s surface. By promoting collagen and elastin production, the treatment strengthens the skin’s structure from within, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines, scars, stretch marks, and pigmentation. Over time, skin becomes smoother, firmer, and more radiant. You may see results after just one session, but a full series of treatments can significantly improve even stubborn concerns like acne scars and uneven tone. Best of all, results are long-lasting and continue to improve in the weeks following each treatment. What our client's are saying:

"I decided to try microneedling because I’ve always struggled with acne scars, enlarged pores, fine lines, and overall dullness. After just a few sessions, I can honestly say the results are incredible—this has quickly become my favourite facial. My skin is noticeably tighter, my pores have visibly shrunk, and both the texture and brightness of my skin have improved significantly. My acne scars have softened, and I finally feel confident in my skin again.The treatment is mildly painful, but absolutely tolerable—and 100% worth the results. For me, the downtime is about three days. During that time, there’s some redness, but by day three it fades enough for me to comfortably wear light makeup. I now alternate microneedling with hydrafacials every 6 to 8 weeks, and it’s made a huge difference in the health and appearance of my skin. I highly recommend microneedling to anyone looking to improve texture, tone, and overall skin quality" - Jennifer Cordeiro Peixoto

When and How Often? Microneedling is safe to perform year-round with proper sun protection. For optimal results, we recommend a series of 3 to 6 treatments spaced six weeks apart. After your initial series, maintenance sessions every 3–4 months help sustain your results and keep your skin in peak condition.

Important Aftercare Reminders Your skin will be more sensitive after treatment, and proper care is essential for healing and results. For the first few days:

  • Avoid sun exposure and wear SPF 30+ after 48 hours

  • Don’t wash your face or sweat for the first 24 hours

  • Skip makeup, hot tubs, and steam rooms for 24 hours

  • Use only gentle skincare for 3–5 days

  • Avoid exfoliants, acids, and retinoids for 5+ days

  • Sleep on a clean pillowcase and sanitize makeup tools

Want to Elevate the Results? Looking to maximize your skin transformation? Your aesthetician may recommend pairing your microneedling session with LED Light Therapy to reduce inflammation, Dermaplaning for enhanced serum penetration, or a Neck & Chest add-on to treat the décolleté. Add-ons like Hydration Infusion or Lymphatic Drainage can also amplify your glow and recovery.

A Final Word Microneedling with DP4 is one of the most effective treatments for rebuilding skin from the inside out. Whether you’re looking to fade scars, smooth texture, reduce pigmentation, or simply boost collagen, this treatment offers powerful results with minimal downtime. Safe, medical-grade, and fully customized to your skin’s needs, microneedling is a gold standard for long-term skin health and resilience.

Ready to reset your skin from within? Book your Microneedling with DP4 treatment at GLOW and let your skin rebuild, renew, and reveal its best glow yet.


Ashley Cammisuli is the Founder & CEO of GLOW Beauty Bar Inc. and Glowtox. Inspired by her own struggles with acne, Ashley turned her passion for skincare into one of Toronto’s most trusted facial spas. With over a decade of hands-on experience and 20+ professional certifications, she has built an award-winning brand known for results-driven treatments, luxury skincare products, and empowering education. Ashley’s mission is simple: to help women feel confident, radiant, and supported both inside and out.

If your skin feels tired, puffy, or simply flat-out blah, we have just the facial to bring it back to life! The Stimu Facial is one of our most invigorating treatments, a spicy-cool experience that gets your blood flowing, tightens your complexion, and leaves you with an instant, radiant glow. Think of it as your go-to pre-event pick-me-up, post-winter wake-up, or anytime your skin needs a circulation boost.

Safe for pregnancy and suitable for all skin types, it’s the ideal introduction to facials or a quick refresh for even the most seasoned GLOW guest.


customer receiving two cold ice globes are her face

What Is The Stimu Facial?

The Stimu Facial is a circulation-enhancing, skin-brightening experience that combines thermal stimulation and cooling techniques to wake up your complexion in the most luxurious way. The treatment begins with a warming spicy pepper solution - don’t worry, it’s gentle and controlled, designed to increase microcirculation, detoxify, and oxygenate the skin. Once that fiery flush has done its job, we bring on the chill.

A cold towel, ice globes, and a cooling mask help bring inflammation down and restore balance, creating the signature fire-and-ice contrast that gives this treatment its cult following.


What It Feels Like

Clients describe the sensation as invigorating, tingly, and soothing all at once. The initial warm “peppery” phase is mild and lasts just long enough to do its job, stimulating blood flow and clearing out stagnation. Then comes the cool-down: an icy refresh using tools and products specifically chosen to calm and restore the skin. You’ll leave feeling awakened, lifted, and totally revived.


Who It's For

The beauty of the Stimu Facial lies in its versatility. It’s suitable for all skin types, ages, and concerns but it truly shines on:

  • Dull, lackluster skin

  • Congested or acne-prone skin

  • Tired complexions needing a glow-up

  • Pregnant clients seeking a safe but effective facial

  • First-timers wanting something impactful but not overwhelming

Whether you’re heading to an event, recovering from a long travel week, or just want your skin to look and feel alive again, this facial is designed for you.


The Experience, Step by Step

Your session begins in one of our peaceful, private treatment rooms. After a gentle cleanse and skin prep, your esthetician will apply the warming pepper solution, carefully monitoring your skin’s response. As the heat stimulates circulation and brings a healthy flush to the surface, we follow with a wave of cooling therapies: ice globes, cold towels, and a hydrating mask that leaves skin calm, plump, and visibly renewed.

No needles, no harsh exfoliants, no downtime, just results.


Post-Treatment Expectations

You’ll leave with a dewy, refreshed glow and tighter-looking pores. Some clients may experience mild redness, which typically fades within a few hours. Most clients love how their skin feels instantly more lifted, alive, and clear.

For best results, we recommend booking the Stimu Facial every 4 weeks or as a glow-up treatment before major events. It’s also a fabulous seasonal reset, especially after long winters or dry months. What our clients say about this treatment: " I booked my first facial ever here, and had the amazing Daria treat me! And I'm so happy I chose Glow Beauty Bar for my first facial experience! Since it was my first facial, I decided to book the "Consultation and Treatment Facial", where Daria preformed skin imaging to view any underlying skin conditions. We discussed my current skincare, and she then educated me on what I should be incorporating into my skincare for my skin type, especially because I also suffer from rosacea. Once we completed the consultation, she then recommended the Stimu facial, which left my skin feeling so amazing and glowy after we were done! Ended up purchasing their Glowtox Cleansing Oil too when I came in for my second facial (Calm - Express Facial) right before my wedding, and by far it's one of the best facial oils you can get your hands on! Highly recommend Glow Beauty Bar, and hope to be back soon in the near future!"

-Rebecca Sand



Add-On Enhancements to Elevate Your Glow

Want to take your results further? Customize your Stimu Facial with these GLOW-approved enhancements:

  • Lymphatic Drainage – Promote detox and reduce puffiness

  • Holistic Facial Massage – Gua Sha, facial cupping, Kansa wand = total sculpt

  • LED Light Therapy – Calm inflammation and support healing

  • Microcurrent – Lift and tone facial muscles

  • Dermaplaning – Smooth skin texture and remove peach fuzz

  • Neck & Chest Treatment – Extend the glow beyond your face

  • Nano Infusion or Microdermabrasion – For extra hydration or exfoliation

  • Extra Extractions – For breakout-prone or congested areas

  • Jet Lymphatic & Hydration – Add deep detox and hydration infusion

Your esthetician will recommend the best add-ons for your skin goals.


What to Know After Your Treatment

There’s no downtime, but we do recommend a few simple aftercare steps:

  • Avoid raising your body temperature (no workouts or saunas) for the rest of the day

  • Don’t wash your face until the next morning

  • Avoid exfoliants, retinols, and actives for 3–5 days

  • Stay hydrated, clean your pillowcase, and skip heavy makeup that night if possible


Who Should Avoid It

While Stimu is safe for most, please let us know if you have:

  • A pepper or aspirin allergy

  • Active rosacea or very reactive skin

  • Vascular fragility

  • Recent facial injuries or broken skin

As always, our team will walk you through everything in your consult.


Ready to Wake Up Your Skin?

The Stimu Facial is skincare’s answer to a double espresso; energizing, brightening, and absolutely addicting. Whether it’s your first facial or your fiftieth, this unique fire-and-ice ritual will leave you feeling radiant, revived, and GLOWing.




Ashley Cammisuli is the Founder & CEO of GLOW Beauty Bar Inc. and Glowtox. Inspired by her own struggles with acne, Ashley turned her passion for skincare into one of Toronto’s most trusted facial spas. With over a decade of hands-on experience and 20+ professional certifications, she has built an award-winning brand known for results-driven treatments, luxury skincare products, and empowering education. Ashley’s mission is simple: to help women feel confident, radiant, and supported both inside and out.

We’re always working behind the scenes to bring more value, more care, and more glow to our members. That’s why, starting August 1st, 2025, we’re rolling out a whole new suite of GLOW+ perks designed to support your skin not only at the surface—but at every level of your lifestyle and wellness journey.


Customer being helped at front desk

Let’s dive into what’s new, how each benefit works, and why it matters:


1. Happy Hour Treatments – 30% Off During Select Times

What it is: Enjoy 30% off facial treatments during exclusive “Happy Hour” windows each week. These are pre-set time blocks during off-peak hours where our members can receive luxury treatments for less.

When is Happy Hour?:Mondays (All Day)Tuesdays (10:30 AM - 12 PM )Thursdays (10:30 AM – 1 PM)Sundays (10:30 AM – 12 PM)

How to access: Happy Hour slots can be booked with our front desk staff to ensure the discount is applied. 

Why it matters: This perk gives you an additional 10% savings beyond your regular GLOW+ discount, helping you maintain your skincare routine more affordably and frequently—especially if you're working toward long-term skin goals.

Pro Tip: Use Happy Hour bookings to squeeze in those mid-month maintenance facials, without breaking the bank.


2. Clear Skin Bootcamp – Now Free for Members

What it is: Our best-selling Clear Skin Bootcamp ($99 value) is now included with every active GLOW+ membership. This virtual program is packed with expert education, lifestyle tips, nutrition support, product recommendations, and everything you need to address the root causes of acne—both internally and externally.

How to access: Members will receive a link to access the program via email once their membership is active or renewed. You’ll be able to access it anytime via our client learning portal, thinkific.

Why it matters: Great skin doesn’t just happen at your facial appointment. This program equips you with daily rituals, dietary guidance, and product strategies to take action at home. Whether you’re dealing with hormonal acne, post-inflammatory pigmentation, or clogged pores, this Bootcamp is your blueprint to lasting skin clarity.

Bonus: You can revisit the content anytime during your membership!


3. Annual Skin Goal Reset – Every January

What it is: Once a year (every January), members will be invited to a complimentary Skin Goal Reset Appointment. This 15-minute touchpoint includes new imaging photos, a review of your current skincare plan, and updated treatment + product recommendations based on how your skin has evolved.

How to access: You’ll receive an email invite every January to schedule your reset. Imaging and consultation take place at GLOW Beauty Bar and are included as part of your membership.

Why it matters: Skin changes with the seasons, age, lifestyle, and stress. This annual check-in ensures your routine evolves with you, keeping you on track and optimizing your treatment results. Plus, the side-by-side photo progress can be seriously motivating.


4. 50% Off ($100 savings) an Initial Wellness Assessment with Holistic Harmony

What it is: We’ve partnered with Andrea Rossi of Holistic Harmony Health & Wellness to bring you an exclusive $100 discount on her Initial Adult Wellness Assessment (normally $200). This 90-minute session includes:

  • A Whole-Body Energetic Analysis

  • Organ Health & Imbalance Chart

  • A 100-Item Food Sensitivity Test

  • A Personalized BIE (BioEnergetics) Session

How to access: This appointment is conducted directly at Holistic Harmony’s wellness space, located in Islington Village. Email Andrea directly to book in your appointment: andrea@holisticharmony.ca 

Why it matters: Skin is a mirror of what’s happening inside the body. Andrea’s holistic approach addresses the root causes of issues like acne, sensitivity, bloating, fatigue, and more—so you can heal from within and glow with confidence. It's the perfect complement to your facial treatments.

Especially recommended for: Clients with ongoing acne, digestive issues, food sensitivities, fatigue, or skin inflammation that hasn’t responded to 

surface treatments alone.




BONUS: Free Medi Peel for the First 20 New or Renewed Members

What it is: The first 20 clients to sign up or renew their GLOW+ membership in August 2025 will receive a complimentary Medi Peel (valued at $205) added to their account.

How to access: No code required! If you are among the first 20 signups or renewals, our front desk team will add the Medi Peel to your client file. You can book it any time during your membership.

Why it matters: The Medi Peel is one of our most transformative resurfacing treatments, offering visible smoothing, brightening, and regeneration in just one visit. It’s a perfect boost for fall, post-summer repair, or a pre-event glow-up.


Why We Did This

Your skin journey is personal, ever-evolving, and connected to so much more than your facial treatment. These new perks reflect our deeper philosophy at GLOW:

We care about results, education, consistency—and most importantly, about you feeling supported from every angle.

That means giving you better value, tools to stay consistent, and connections to experts beyond our walls who can help you thrive inside and out.


 Not a Member Yet?

This is the perfect time to join. You’ll get access to all the new perks plus the chance to claim that free Medi Peel before spots run out.

👉 Join GLOW+ Membership Now 👉 Have Questions? Contact Our Team



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