Zen & Zest Studio

EXOSOMES + PDRN

Two advanced skin-rejuvenating ingredients used alongside microneedling to support the skin’s natural repair process.

Exosomes contain signaling molecules that can help support cellular communication, skin recovery and overall rejuvenation.

PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) supports tissue repair, hydration and skin regeneration while helping improve the appearance of fine lines, uneven texture and compromised skin.

When paired with microneedling, controlled microchannels are created in the skin, allowing the treatment to work more effectively within the targeted skin layers.

✨ The result: smoother texture • improved firmness • enhanced radiance • healthier-looking skin

Your skin deserves a personalized approach—not a one-treatment-fits-all solution. 🤍

📍 Zen & Zest Studio | Langford, BC

End-of-Summer Skin Reset | Circadia Calming Facial

Summer can leave the skin compromised from increased sun exposure, heat, humidity, sweat and environmental stressors.

The Circadia Calming Facial is designed to restore comfort and balance while supporting the skin’s natural barrier.

Benefits include:
• Helps calm visible redness and sensitivity
• Restores essential hydration
• Supports a healthy skin barrier
• Helps reduce the appearance of irritation
• Leaves the skin feeling smoother, softer and refreshed

A gentle yet effective treatment to transition your skin from summer into the cooler months with a healthy, balanced glow.

Healthy skin starts with a well-supported skin barrier.

📍 Zen & Zest Studio | Langford BC

✨ Microneedling for healthier, smoother, more radiant skin.

Stimulate collagen, refine texture, soften the appearance of scars & fine lines, and bring back your natural glow. ✨

📍 Langford, BC

Weekends be like this ✨

☀️ Wear your sunscreen. All day. Every day.

Sunny day. ☀️
Cloudy day. ☁️
Rainy day. 🌧️
Snowy day. ❄️
Indoors. 🏡
Outdoors. 🌿

Why?

🧬 UV radiation is present year-roundd, not just when the sun is shining.

* UVA penetrates clouds and window glass, accelerating collagen degradation, pigmentation, and premature skin aging.
* UVB is strongest on sunny days and is the primary cause of sunburn and DNA damage.
* Snow, water, and concrete reflect UV rays, increasing your overall exposure.

Daily broad-spectrum SPF helps:
✔️ Prevent photoaging and wrinkles
✔️ Reduce hyperpigmentation and melasma flares
✔️ Protect collagen and elastin integrity
✔️ Lower cumulative UV-induced DNA damage and skin cancer risk

Sunscreen isn’t just for the beach—it’s your skin’s daily protective shield. 🧴

Why Using Retinol Before Microneedling Is a Bad Idea

Retinoids (retinol, retinal, tretinoin, adapalene) accelerate epidermal cell turnover and reduce cohesion between corneocytes, temporarily weakening the skin barrier.

When combined with microneedling, this can lead to:
• Increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
• Excessive inflammation and erythema
• Higher risk of irritant contact dermatitis
• Delayed barrier recovery
• Increased post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (especially Fitzpatrick III–VI)
• Greater discomfort, burning, and prolonged downtime

Microneedling intentionally creates controlled microchannels to stimulate wound healing, fibroblast activation, collagen synthesis, and elastin remodeling. Entering the procedure with an already compromised epidermal barrier can amplify inflammation without improving clinical outcomes.

Clinical recommendation:
Pause retinol and prescription retinoids for 3–7 days before treatment (longer for sensitive skin or higher-strength retinoids) and resume only after complete re-epithelialization, typically 5–7 days post-treatment, or as advised by your provider.

Healthy skin heals better. Better healing produces better collagen remodeling, and ultimately, better results.

📍Zen & Zest Studio | Langford, BC