The Cantik Journal
Education and honest insight from Liza — skin tags, milia, thermocoagulation, facials and holistic skin care. Located in Surrey, B.C. · Welcoming clients from South Surrey, White Rock and around the world.
Vitamin D in Canada: What to Know First
How much you need, the safe upper limit, label checks and claims to question. Doctor or pharmacist first. Knowledge only, nothing to sell.
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Do Collagen Supplements Work? What to Know Before You Buy
A friendly guide to the collagen questions clients ask most. Supplement awareness, knowledge only, nothing to sell.
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The Cantik Elixir Infusion and Beauty of Balance Serum
My must-try treatment and must-buy probiotic serum for calm, hydrated, luminous autumn skin.
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Now at Cantik Esthetics: Complete Elixir
Meet founder Clara Song, discover the small-batch collection made in Surrey, and experience it in The Cantik Elixir Infusion.
Read the article →How to Choose a Thermocoagulation Provider
Five questions to ask before anyone treats your skin: the device, the certification, who treats you, when they refer, and the price.
Read article →Skin Tag Removal Cost in Surrey, B.C.
$210 for a 60-minute session, several tags treated. Why time-based pricing beats per-tag pricing.
Read article →Does Skin Tag Removal Hurt?
A quick, mild heat for a second or two per tag, with topical anesthetic and ice for comfort.
Read article →Thermocoagulation: The Complete Guide
What it treats, how it differs from laser and freezing, and what healing really looks like.
Read article →Does Thermocoagulation Leave Scars?
Designed to minimize marks with correct technique. The number one cause of scarring? Picking.
Read article →What Causes Milia, and How to Prevent Them
Trapped keratin with no opening: why milia won't squeeze out, and the habits that help.
Read article →Milia Removal: Choosing the Best Method
Extraction or thermocoagulation? How the right method depends on each milium, especially near the eyes.
Read article →Can Estheticians Remove Moles in B.C.?
No esthetician can. Why moles belong with a physician, and what estheticians can treat.
Read article →What Is an Ultrasound Infusion Facial?
Gentle ultrasound helps serums work into the skin. Inside The Cantik Elixir Infusion, our flagship facial.
Read article →What Is a Real Facial?
An assessment first, techniques chosen for your skin that day, and a plan to take home. Not a script.
Read article →Does Facial Sculpting Really Work?
More lift, less puffiness and tension relief, with honest limits. Why consistency matters.
Read article →Holistic Skin Care: Your Skin Is Never Just Skin
Sleep, stress and daily habits show up in your skin. Why every plan looks at the whole you.
Read article →How to Choose the Right Skin Treatment
The best treatment suits your skin, not the trend. How an assessment builds your plan.
Read article →An informed client is an empowered client.
Scope of practice in BC →Liza earned her esthetics college diploma and licence in 2000, while BC’s former Cosmetologists Act was in force; BBB has verified her diploma. Since 2003, no licence has been required to practise esthetics in BC, and no esthetics title is regulated. BC regulates the premises instead: Cantik’s studio is inspected every year by Fraser Health.
Diagnosing skin conditions and removing moles or cysts are outside esthetic practice. These are referred to a physician or dermatologist.
Liza uses the Silhouet-Tone VascuLyse 2G®, a Health Canada-licensed device. You have the right to ask what device will be used on your skin and whether it is licensed by Health Canada.
Who will perform my treatment? What training do they hold? Is the device licensed by Health Canada? Will you refer anything outside your scope?
Have a question about your skin?
Book a professional assessment with Liza.