By Saima Ikram, Founder & Senior Medical Esthetician, Freya MediSpa & Wellness Have you ever wondered why your friend uses the same skincare products as you but has completely different skin? Or maybe you've tried every acne cleanser on the shelf, yet your breakouts keep coming back. One of the biggest reasons acne can be so frustrating is that not all acne has the same cause. At Freya MediSpa & Wellness, one of the first things we determine during an acne consultation is wha

Hi, I'm Saima Ikram, founder of Freya MediSpa & Wellness. Over the last decade, one question has come up again and again: "Why am I still breaking out? I thought acne was something I'd leave behind as a teenager." If you've ever looked in the mirror and wondered the same thing, you're not alone. I've had this conversation with thousands of clients, and the answer is almost never as simple as "you need a better cleanser. You survived high school. You survived your teenage year

You've changed your cleanser. You've bought the skincare everyone on TikTok recommends. You've tried expensive serums, acne spot treatments, and maybe even prescription creams. Yet every time you think your skin is finally improving... another breakout appears. If this sounds familiar, I want you to know you're not alone. In fact, it's one of the most common conversations I have with clients at Freya MediSpa & Wellness. Many people believe they're losing the battle with acne

By Saima Ikram | Senior Medical Esthetician | Freya MediSpa & Wellness, Calgary One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that people think acne is simply caused by dirty skin. It isn't. Acne is a complex skin condition influenced by hormones, inflammation, bacteria, excess oil production, genetics, stress, and even the products you use at home. Yet almost everyone makes the same mistake. They start attacking their skin. They buy harsh cleansers. Strong acne scrubs. Drying t

One of the most common questions I hear in the treatment room is, “Can acne scars be removed?” After treating acne-prone skin for over a decade, here’s my honest answer and the treatments I recommend most often.

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