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Ottawa Wildfire Smoke & Skin Health

Protecting Your Skin During Poor Air Quality

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About Wildfire Smoke & Skin Health

How wildfire smoke damages your skin and what to do about it. PM2.5 protection, antioxidant defense, and barrier repair at IVONNE in Ottawa.

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AlumierMD antioxidant serums and barrier-repair moisturizers help neutralize the free radicals generated by wildfire particulate matter and support skin barrier recovery during poor air quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wildfire smoke contains particulate matter (PM2.5) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that penetrate the skin barrier, triggering inflammation, oxidative stress, and barrier disruption. This can cause flare-ups of existing conditions like eczema and rosacea, accelerate aging, and lead to dullness, dehydration, and increased sensitivity.

During poor air quality days, double cleanse in the evening to remove particulates, apply antioxidant serums (Vitamin C, niacinamide) to neutralize free radicals, use a barrier-repair moisturizer, and maintain strict SPF application even if you are staying indoors. Avoid exfoliating treatments that could further compromise the barrier during high smoke exposure.

Yes. When air quality deteriorates, shift your routine toward protection and barrier support. Reduce or pause active ingredients like retinol and acids that thin the barrier. Increase antioxidant application, use richer moisturizers, and consider wearing mineral SPF indoors since particulate matter can enter through open windows and ventilation systems.

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Ivonne Sanchez is the co-founder & director of Permanent Makeup & Skincare at one of Ottawa's most recognized clinics in luxury cosmetic treatments. Making her start after years in corporate law, Ivonne has organically built the IVONNE brand into one of eastern Ontario's leading permanent makeup, laser, and skincare destinations, and an authorized provider of popular skincare and laser brands. Ivonne's team of industry experts and advisors serve the Canadian community of cosmetic clients with treatments, consultations, and clinical products. Ivonne connects the modern cosmetic client with major clinical products and treatments of tomorrow.

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0116-320 Queen Street, Ottawa ON K1R 5A3

Located in Place de Ville

(613) 695-6662

Business Hours

  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: CLOSED

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Day

Oct 12

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Christmas Day

Dec 25

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Boxing Day

Dec 26

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New Year's Day

Jan 01

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