MadSkin Medical Aesthetics

Cold therapy has been having a moment — and for good reason.

Whether you’re using a stainless steel ice roller, gua sha, jade roller, or good old-fashioned icing… cold works.

Here’s why I love incorporating it into a routine:

✨ Reduces inflammation + puffiness
Cold helps constrict blood vessels, calm swelling, and de-puff the skin (especially around the eyes).

✨ Instant soothing for sensitive or reactive skin
If you run red, warm, or easily irritated, cold tools help bring everything back down fast.

✨ Supports lymphatic drainage
Paired with gentle massage, rollers + gua sha help move stagnant fluid, sculpt the face, and give that refreshed, lifted look.

✨ Calms breakouts + irritation
A little cold over active breakouts can reduce inflammation and discomfort without disrupting the skin.

✨ Boosts circulation
The cold–warm contrast increases nutrient flow to the skin, leaving your complexion brighter and more energized.

✨ Helps skincare absorb deeper
Using cold tools after applying serums can help lock them in and reduce surface heat.

✨ Feels like a mini spa moment
Truly… cold therapy just feels good. It’s grounding, relaxing, and such an easy way to care for both your skin and nervous system.

Stainless steel, jade, gua sha, ice — they all have their own vibe, but the benefits are universal.

Add cold therapy into your routine and your skin will absolutely notice!

Summer is here ☀️

As we head into a season of sunshine, travel, and more time outdoors, don't underestimate the power of hydration.

Your skin loves a good moisturizer, but it also loves a glass of water 🤍

For 7 years, custom skincare planning has been at the core of what I do.

Helping you understand your skin, choose the right products, and build routines that actually make sense for your life — it’s always been the foundation of MadSkin.

If you’ve been needing guidance with your homecare routine, or you’re unsure which treatments will truly support your results, I’m here to walk you through it.

No guessing. No overwhelm. Just thoughtful, personalized support.

One of my favourite additions this past year has been complimentary virtual consults — a simple way to connect, ask questions, and create a plan from the comfort of your own home.

If you’re ready for more clarity with your skin, I’d love to help.

Email [email protected] to book today!

7 years of MadSkin 🥹🤍
A little trip down memory lane.

The highlights are all here —
but you will always be the best one.

Shop the one-day anniversary sale at the link in our bio today & enjoy 20% off your order. Ends at midnight. Details on our stories. 🛒

Some studio stills, amidst the chaos.

Thank you for keeping me so booked & busy lately. My gratitude is truly overflowing.

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We’ve proudly carried Anfisa An Balm for over two years now, and it’s become so much more than a product on the shelf. It’s a staple in the treatment room, a constant in my personal routine, and something that’s become home in so many of yours.

The smell alone feels like a breath of fresh air.
The texture on the skin? Like a cozy hug.

Slugging had its moment. But truthfully, if you’re ever going to do it, this is the only product I recommend doing it with. A concentrated, waxless balm that reimagines facial oils, An Balm gives deep, comforting nourishment without clogging pores.

Its balm-to-oil formula delivers profound hydration, balances natural oils, calms the complexion, and is one of the most effective ways to lock in your routine during the drier months.

Crafted with 86 antioxidants and 20 plant-derived ingredients, it adapts to a wide range of skin concerns and supports the barrier exactly where it needs it.
A product made with integrity and intention, and it shows.

Available in both travel and full size, in-store and online at madskinyyc.ca.🌿

Some relationships are iconic for a reason.

Fan-favourite celebrity couples
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Fan-favourite skincare that earns its spot.

Vitamin C: a true skincare powerhouse. 🍊

A classic, a clinically proven staple, and one of the most well-known ingredients in skincare for a reason.
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But here’s the thing most people don’t realize:

Not all vitamin C serums are created equal — not even close.

High-quality, stable, and potent formulas (like the ones from iS Clinical) are in a completely different league.
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Here’s why the right vitamin C can change everything:
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✨ Stability matters.
Unstable vitamin C oxidizes fast, loses effectiveness, and can irritate the skin. Medical-grade formulations stay active longer and deliver results from the first pump to the last.
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✨ It brightens like nothing else.
Targets dullness, dark spots, uneven tone, and post-inflammatory marks — giving that fresh, healthy, lit-from-within look.
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✨ It supports collagen + firming.
Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, keeping skin looking bouncy, plump, and resilient as we age.
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✨ It calms + strengthens when formulated well.
Many vitamin C serums can be harsh or reactive… but high-quality blends (like iS Clinical’s) include botanicals, peptides, and antioxidants to support sensitive, acne-prone, redness-prone skin.
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✨ It protects your skin daily.
Vitamin C helps neutralize free radicals from UV, pollution, stress, and environmental damage — acting like a daily shield for long-term skin health.
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This is why high-quality vitamin C has earned its place as a gold-standard ingredient.

When you choose a stable, medical-grade formula, the results truly speak for themselves.
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If you’re not sure which vitamin C your skin will vibe with — I’m always happy to help you pick the right one. ✨

We’re a month into 2026 already… how did that happen? 🤍
Time is flying, but skin health is built slowly and intentionally.

Swipe for the things your skin will truly thank you for this year — focused on long-term skin health, not quick fixes ✨

Ready to begin?
Email [email protected] to be sent our new client questionnaire and see if MadSkin is the right fit for you.

The serum that defined 2025 — and is setting the tone for 2026:
SIV Microbiome Serum.

And honestly… it deserves every bit of the attention it’s gotten.

2025 was the year the skincare industry finally shifted its focus — from just the skin barrier to the microbiome, the living ecosystem that influences everything from inflammation and breakouts to sensitivity and long-term aging.

And SIV led that movement with intention, research, and real results.

Here’s why SIV’s Microbiome Serum took 2025 by storm — and why it’s a non-negotiable going into 2026:

✨ It prioritizes foundational skin health — not quick fixes.
Instead of harsh actives, it restores balance to the microbiome, allowing everything else in your routine to actually work better.

✨ It’s a game-changer for sensitive, reactive, acne-prone, and inflamed skin.
By supporting microbial balance, it calms redness, reduces irritation, and improves overall resilience. Clients who “react to everything” finally found something their skin loves.

✨ It strengthens the barrier at a cellular level.
A healthy microbiome = a strong barrier.
A strong barrier = hydrated, calm, clear, youthful-looking skin.

✨ It plays well with everything.
Retinol, vitamin C, exfoliants, acne regimens — this serum fits seamlessly into any routine because it supports skin health underneath your actives.

✨ It delivers glow without irritation.
As we move away from over-exfoliation, SIV became the poster child for slow beauty with real results. Healthy skin glows differently.

✨ It proved that “less but better” actually works.
Balance over overload. Intention over intensity. And skin that responds beautifully because of it.

2025 was the wake-up call.
2026 is about protecting what we’ve built.

If your barrier has been trying to tell you something lately… this might be the serum it’s been waiting for.
Consider this your 2026 skin foundation. 🤍