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The smoke and the sun has taken a toll on our skin and these two products from Vivier will help protect your face and revitalize it after a long day.

I love the Vitamin C scrub, a revitalizing face and body scrub that gently exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving skin feeling soft, toned and vibrant. It’s ideal for all skin types and best of all it is gentle enough for daily use. You will love how your face feels after using it.

Vivier Sheer is an elegant water-based facial sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB and SPF 30 protection. It has a wonderful light, sheer formulation that absorbs quickly into the skin and does leave you feeling sticky.

Both products are ideal for normal to oily skin.

Vitamin C Scrub $50
Sheer sunscreen $48
Purchase together and receive 15% off.

Chatelaine recently did a feature on my mom, Noorbanu Nimji, describing her as a "culinary force". Please read about her story - she was an wonderful woman and an amazing wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many - we miss her everyday.

How Calgary’s Reluctant Food Icon Shared Her ‘Spicy Touch’ With The World Noorbanu Nimji was a culinary force who taught fans around the world about the Indian and East African food of her Ismaili Muslim heritage.

Let's Talk Vitamin C (part 2)

Let's Talk Vitamin C (Part 2) In this article we are going to help you determine which Vivier Vitamin C serum is best for your skin type. Vitamin C has a major reputation in the skin care space as being one of the Gold Standard ingredients for healthy, glowing, youthful skin. Not convinced: Check out our post all about antioxida...

Let's talk Vitamin C

Let's Talk Vitamin C (Part 1) Many people understand aging skin as a natural and inevitable aspect of life. While this is partially true, there are actually factors outside of biology that damage our skin and lead to an aged appearance prematurely. Free-radical damage is one of the leading contributors to aging skin and unfortun...

Is your skin looking tired and dull? Your face deserves the best and Vivier’s Vitamin C serums provide the TLC you need. Best of all it’s ideal for all skin types.

VIVIER VITAMIN C SCRUB $47
I love this revitalizing face and body scrub that gently exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving skin feeling soft, toned and vibrant.

VIVIER RADIANCE SERUM $143
Treat your face to this hydroquinone-free, anti-aging and skin brightening Vitamin C serum that reduces the appearance of dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, and improves skin tone.

Take care of yourselves,

Nazlin

We hope you are safe and well and self isolating. We want your nails to stay healthy while Polished is closed so I suggest that you read this article on how to remove gel nail polish at home. Take care of yourselves, Nazlin.

How To Remove Your Gel Nail Polish Manicure At Home A foolproof step-by-step guide to getting it all off without damaging your nails.

What better way to spend an hour and a half than treating your feet to some TLC. Amber, our pedicure specialist is offering pedicures for $50 (regular price $65). Shellac polish is an additional $10. Contact us to make an appointment.

A great pedicure is more than just pretty nail polish:

• Exfoliating, which is the removal of dead skin, helps promote new cell growth. Your heels will thank you.
• Massaging and soaking your feet is important to avoid cracks and blisters.
• Cutting and clipping toenails correctly is vital to avoiding ingrown toenails.
• Recognizing foot issues in their early stages is an important part of a good pedicure.
• Quality nail polish - all our pedicure products are from Canada, United States and Germany. Your pedicure will last longer when quality polishes are used.

5 Skincare Myths Busted

Stop Using Coconut Oil As A Moisturizer! 5 Skincare Myths, Busted Turns out it’s not the best for your skin.

Canadian Living loves Dermalogica and of course so do we!

When asked “Why does my skin get sensitive and irritated in winter? What will help? " the Canadian Living "Ask a Beauty Editor" provided the following answer and recommendation:

“There are two types of skin sensitivity: genetic, meaning you’re born with it; and sensitized skin, which refers to a temporary state caused by exposure to either internal or external factors,” says Jennifer Ahartz of the International Dermal Institute in California.

In other words, it’s tough to pinpoint what causes it. The most effective remedy is multipronged, such as Dermalogica’s new UltraCalming duo, which treats the major concerns: dehydration and irritation.

Polished carries the Dermalogica line of products and can provide you with professional advice regarding what is best for your skin type.

Prepare your face for winter (you know it's coming!) Purchase 3 Vivier products: night cream ($84), moisturizer ($77), eye cream ($72) and receive at no charge an enriched with peptides Vivier Glow Time Facial peel (value $80). This anti-aging peel takes off layers of dead skin, increases collagen production and gives your face a beautiful glow.

Put down that razor and come in for one of our wonderful waxing services. Our gentle wax is heated at a low temperature to prevent redness, ingrown hairs and prolong the length of time between waxes. Once you’ve tried it you may never go back to the daily shave.

During August and September mention this post and get 20% off your next waxing:

Half leg: $30
Full leg: $60
Underarm: $15
Brazilian Bikini: $50 (ladies only)
Back or chest: $50

Stay sun safe! Vivier sunscreen lotion S.P.F 30 is a great defense against harmful UV rays. Did you know the Canadian Cancer Society recommends putting sunscreen on first, before any makeup or insect repellent? Sunscreen should always be your first layer of protection.