Beauty tips from our specialists

Discover how to reveal radiant skin with the best active ingredients for the face , selected by the experts at Clinique Cinq Sens in Quebec City . Whether you suffer from pigmentation spots , wrinkles , enlarged pores , blackheads , or a dull complexion , this guide helps you choose the skincare products best suited to your skin type. Learn how to incorporate powerful active ingredients like glycolic acid , retinol , niacinamide , salicylic acid , and vitamin C into your routine. Benefit from a free in-clinic skin analysis and personalized support for visible and lasting results.

Winter is indeed the ideal time to treat the skin deeply when it presents disorders such as skin spots , erythrosis , couperose , acne , scars , enlarged pores , dull complexion , fine lines , wrinkles , melasma (pregnancy mask). Pigmentation spots , also called brown spots or age spots, are areas of skin that are darker than the rest of the skin . They can be caused by a variety of factors, including sun exposure, aging, hormonal changes, skin injuries, medications, skin diseases, and other factors! - Freckles : These are brown patches that appear on the skin, usually on the face, arms, and shoulders. They are often hereditary and can be associated with sun exposure. - Sun spots : Also called solar lentigines or age spots, they are caused by excessive sun exposure. They generally appear on areas of skin exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, bra straps, and shoulders. - Melasma : These are brown or grey spots that appear on the face, often during pregnancy or due to hormonal changes. - Birthmarks : These pigmented spots are present at birth or appear shortly afterwards. They can be of different colours and sizes. - Café au lait spots : These are brown, patchy spots that appear on the skin, usually at birth or during childhood. They can be caused by genetic changes. - Post-inflammatory spots : These pigment spots appear after skin inflammation, such as an acne scar or a burn. The treatment of pigment spots depends on their type and cause. Here are some treatment options: - Lightening creams : These creams contain ingredients that help lighten pigment spots, such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, azelaic acid and glycolic acid. - Chemical peels : These treatments use acids to exfoliate the skin and remove pigment spots. - Laser : Laser treatments can target pigment spots and eliminate them by destroying pigment cells. - Cryotherapy : This treatment uses cold to destroy pigment cells. - Surgery : In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove pigment spots. It is important to consult a skin specialist to determine the type of pigmentation spots and the best treatment for your skin. It is also important to protect your skin from the sun by using a high SPF sunscreen and wearing protective clothing.