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Updated: Nov 10, 2022




Sensitive skin needs love too!

At Glow we offer a handful of treatments that cater to sensitive skin types. After an in-depth consultation the perfect treatment options are chosen and discussed with you. Reminder: there are many different types of sensitivity - rosacea, eczema, inflammation, etc. and these inflammatory skin conditions must be taken care of before we can target other concerns you may have such as pigmentation or aging.


Heres a look at some of our treatments that might be appropriate for you and your sensitive skin:



  1. Facial

  2. Oxy Facial

  3. Stimu Facial

  4. Dermaplaning

  5. Nano Infusion (light pressure)

  6. Hydrafacial

  7. Medi facial

  8. Jet peel

  9. Microneedling (light needle depth, not recommended for rosacea)

  10. Microneedling 2.0 (light needle depth, not recommended for rosacea)

Can you believe that almost everything on our service menu can be customized for you and your sensitive skin?!

It’s also really important to prep your skin prior to getting treatments done…what does that mean? Homecare!


At Glow, depending on your skin barrier, if your skin isn’t ready for treatments we can always get you set up with a skin strengthening skincare routine as a prep!

Message us if you have any questions about your sensitive skin xo

Team GLOW



Updated: Nov 10, 2022




Mommy’s-to-be need skincare love too!

Here at GLOW beauty bar, we’ve made sure to curate several treatments and add-ons that are pregnancy-safe so moms-to-be can keep their skin in check too! One important aspect to remember is that, during pregnancy, many products and treatments are restricted, making it harder for moms to maintain healthy glowing skin. No more retinol, acids, certain botanicals, and so on!

Well, not at GLOW!

Before we get into our awesome treatments/add-on services that we offer for pregnant clients, here’s a little list of ingredients that are totally safe to use! (Make sure to read ingredient lists entirely before purchasing any products and check with your physician first!)

  • AHA’s below 10% (Lactic (milk), Azelaic, Mandelic (almonds/vegan)

  • Clays

  • Niacinamide

  • Vitamin C

  • Growth Factors

  • Hyaluronic Acid

  • Peptides

  • Enzymes & Fruit Extracts

Now let’s take a look at what to Avoid:

  • Retinoid acid, Retin A, Retinol. Retinyl Palmitate

  • Benzoyl peroxide above 2.5 %

  • Salicylic Acid over 2 %

  • Hydroquinone

  • Parabens

  • Rosemary, tea tree, clary sage, clove, fennel

  • AHA’s above 10%

  • Chemical sunscreen

  • Treatment modalities (high-frequency, micro-current)


Did that just make your skincare shopping haul a little easier? You're welcome!


Now let’s take a look at all of GLOW’s pregnancy-safe treatments and add-ons.


#1 Facial

Our facials are customizable, we cater products that are suitable for your skin type and skin concerns. This treatment is perfect for women who are expecting, your aesthetician is able to choose safe ingredients that can add to that pregnancy GLOW! You get the complete full treatment of multiple cleanses, masking, massage, extractions, and more.


#2 Dermaplaning Facial

Let’s say goodbye to unwanted dry skin and peach fuzz! This treatment is a step up from our regular facial and it’s only by adding dermaplaning. Dermaplaning uses a surgical blade at 45-degree angle to remove dead skin and unwanted peach fuzz. This treatment is hands down a winner when it comes to smoother, refreshed, and glowier skin.

#3 Oxy Facial

Looking for plumped refreshed skin? Is your skin feel dehydrated and dull? Oxy facial is a three-step treatment that helps to promote healthier-looking skin, it’s filled with antioxidants, oxygenating properties, and vitamin B. The first step of the oxy facial feels like a chemical peel without the peeling, after that we massage amazing antioxidants into the skin! The best part? There’s no downtime!


#4 Stimu Facial

Let’s get stimulated! This treatment is all about stimulating the face with a ’stimu boost’ - which allows for blood flow to rush towards the skin, supplying nutrients and activity. The stimu boost has amazing powerful ingredients such as niacinamide, willow bark, witch hazel, and Capsaicin. This treatment helps to tighten, brighten, assist in blood circulation and minimize pores! Every solution in one treatment!

** Please note that this treatment will cause stimulation of heat **


#5 Hydrafacial

This treatment is all about detoxing congested skin. What’s also great about this treatment is that everything is done twice! - manually and with our hydrafacial machine. With the Hydrafacial machine it cleanses, exfoliates, replenishes, extracts, and infuses! After the treatment, your aesthetician will show each client their “gunkie” jar filled with everything that has been sucked out of their skin! It can be bad…but it feels so good!


#6 Jet Peel Facial

Jet Peel treatments are like a power washing for the face! The jet peel uses a powerful jet stream to detox, exfoliate and infuse the skin. This treatment first starts with lymphatic drainage using hydrating ‘jet water’, this allows for any toxins in the face to be drained (puffy faces be gone!) after that, your aesthetician will gently exfoliate any dead skin away! Lastly, two serums will be pushed deep into the layers of the skin, to help with any skin concerns our clients may have. The results are absolutely amazing and again… no downtime!

Look at that! Six amazing treatments and were not even done!


At Glow we also offer add-ons to take your treatment to the next step! Here are a few that are completely safe while expecting:

  • Dermaplaning

  • 24k Gold Mask upgrade

  • Anteage Boosters

  • Lip & Eye Perk

  • Stimu boost

  • Hydrafacial Boosters

  • Additional Extractions

  • LED Light Therapy

Not only do we offer pregnancy safe treatments, add ons, and products, we also are able to modify the service for your comfort - wether that's an elevated bed, more pillows, or breaks during your treatment.


Let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Xo,

Glowbeautybar

Updated: Nov 10, 2022

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy or CIT, is a medical treatment that is amazing for clients who are looking for tighter/rejuvenating skin! At GLOW Beauty Bar, we use an FDA-approved, Health Canada Approved device; E-Dermastamp, which is one of the founding fathers of Microneedling Technology.


Microneedling uses fine needles to create micro-injuries into the deep layers of the skin. Why do we do this? Cells that are laying dormant get woken up to essentially "go back to work". This allows cells to start repairing the skin while stimulating your collagen and elastin - what we need for tight, plump skin.


This treatment targets:

  • Fine lines

  • Wrinkles

  • Acne scars

  • Stretch marks

  • Uneven skin texture

  • Pigmentation


What's also great about Microneedling is that it is suited for all skin types and concerns. Since we can adjust the needle depth, clients with sensitive skin can enjoy this treatment as well! Clients with any severe skin concerns such as sunburns, pregnancy, rosacea, open lesions, etc. cannot have this treatment performed. Here at GLOW, our $350 Microneedling treatment includes a full facial (pre- cleanse, cleanse, exfoliation, extractions), facial numbing for 20 minutes, a luxurious and hydrating E-Dermastamp Hyaluronic Acid sheet mask, and décolleté & scalp massage. Our treatment is approximately an 1 hour and 30 minutes.



We use sterile AnteAGE serums that contain bone marrow stem cells and hyaluronic acid to promote hydrated and firmer skin during the Microneedling process. What's great about our AnteAGE solutions is that depending on your skin concerns, they can be specified for you! The AnteAGE solutions to choose from are:

  • AnetAGE brightening solution

  • AnteAGE anti-aging solution

  • AnteAGE clarifying solution

We want you to get the best results possible and help you in achieving your skin goals!


With Microneedling, the downtime is only a short week - which is perfect now that we are working from home! :) What to expect? Right after the numbing cream wears off, it feels and looks like you have a sunburn. Redness is expected for a couple days, followed with dryness and sometimes flaking, and tightening of the skin during this period. But we don’t leave you hanging! We give you the rest of your AnteAGE vile to take home to reapply and help soothe and promote healthy repair at home for the rest of the night after your treatment. After a week, your skin is GLOWing and you’ll see the full benefits after a month as the collagen continues to build in your skin.


Lastly, with Microneedling, we do recommend at least 3-6 treatments (depending on the client and concerns) to see maximum results! Then you can change to a quarterly maintenance.





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