Hello winter and the dry skin that comes with it đź‘ŽFor me, skin care and facials are very important. I don’t wear makeup often, which means I want my skin to look amazing and be free from acne, signs of aging, and dry spots, all while looking bright and dewy. Not a tall order, right?! I’ve visited quite a few clinics in my day for some self care and Taylor at Awaken has by far been the most thorough. Not to mention, she’s also being reasonably priced.
What to Expect?
Awaken is located inside Room & Pillar, making this the perfect place for a full spa day! You can have your treatment and sit in the salt cave, soaking up a full day of relaxation. Taylor is the owner and Medical Aesthetician, offering a variety of services that focus on corrective and preventative care from facials to hair removal. She provides a welcoming and safe space for these intimate moments and makes sure you understand every step of the process along the way.
What Did I Do?
I did the dermaplaning facial and my skin has NEVER felt so smooth. I could not stop looking at myself in the mirror and touching my face. The treatment started with a 30 minute cleanse and steam. She then performed lymphatic drainage and told me how this eliminates puffiness and can make your face appear more sculpted. Next, came the extractions and demaplaning. Taylor got all up and in every nook and cranny she could find on my face. I don’t think anyone has ever gotten that close to the inside of my nostrils before, and that’s when I knew she wasn’t messing around. She finshed the treatment with an enzyme peel and massage. The peel was very tingly almost like a burning sensation , but she fans you off to help with the brief discomfort. After the treatment she showed me all the dead skin and hair she had removed from my face. I was in SHOCK. I had never seen the effects of my treatment before!
Final Thoughts
My final thoughts are that this is THE service to get if you have an event coming up. It makes your makeup apply so much smoother and everything comes out looking flawless. This is also great if you have a lot facial peach fuzz or like to go makeup free. Dermaplaning ensures your skin products are reaching their maximum potential! Awaken is fairly priced for their services, for example my 75 minute treatment goes for $110, and is recommended once a month for maintenance. That’s like getting your lashes or nails done, but on a less frequent schedule. Such a good deal and way to treat yourself!
I hope this has helped you with Discovering Kelowna and everything it has to offer!
