Skincare treatments are a fantastic way to promote healthier skin, reduce the signs of aging, and enhance your natural beauty. You have a massive range of skincare facials to choose from, depending on what you want to achieve. And one of the most innovative and widely discussed treatments on the market today is the salmon sperm facial.

But what does it involve, and what benefits does it offer? We’ll answer both questions in our comprehensive guide to salmon sperm facials below. By the time you reach the end, you’ll understand what this treatment can offer and why it might work for you.

What are Salmon Sperm Facials?

Salmon sperm facials are one of the more unconventional skincare treatments on the market, but they’re becoming increasingly popular. One reason for this is that both Jennifer Aniston and Kim Kardashian, two of the biggest celebrities in the world, have openly discussed trying the treatment. This has inspired countless people to google salmon sperm facials and discover their benefits.

However, while the term “salmon sperm” is catchy and intriguing, it may give people the wrong impression. Only polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN), DNA molecules derived from the sperm, is injected into the skin during the procedure, rather than the sperm itself. 

How do Salmon Sperm Facials Work?

A salmon sperm facial uses the microneedling technique to deliver a specific amount of PDRN into the skin directly. Numerous tiny needles inject the serum into multiple areas on the face.

PDRN can also be injected into other parts of the body to fight common signs of aging. These include:

• Hands
• Neck
• Decolletage

Before the process begins, though, the treatment provider will use an antibacterial solution to prepare the skin and a cream to numb it.

You will discuss the procedure, the results you can expect to see, and other essential details with your treatment provider during a free consultation. This is vital to make sure that you know what the process involves and to make an informed choice.

5 Benefits of Salmon Sperm Facials

Hydrate Your Skin

One of the simplest and most important ways to keep your skin healthy is to stay hydrated. The less water you drink, the drier and duller your skin may look. That will make wrinkles and fine lines more noticeable.

If you’re concerned about visible signs of aging on your face and other areas of your body, drinking more water and treating your skin can help. And so can salmon sperm facials.

The polynucleotides in salmon sperm facials encourage the skin to retain moisture, cultivating a more hydrated, plumper, and healthier appearance. That may not remove existing wrinkles and fine lines, but it could leave them less noticeable than if your skin remained dry and dull.

To prepare for your salmon sperm facial and retain the results afterward, aim to drink between six and eight glasses of water per day. That will help you stay hydrated. You can also use a hydrating moisturizer to care for your skin and prevent dryness.

Promote Effective Skin Healing

The skin’s ability to heal makes a significant impact on its appearance and texture. PDRN injections stimulate the body’s organic healing process, which is vital for:

• Repairing damaged skin cells
• Easing damage caused by exposure to UV radiation
• Healing acne scars

As a result, salmon sperm facials can leave skin looking and feeling healthier with a smoother texture. This won’t happen overnight, but results of this treatment may start to become noticeable after around two weeks. The full results typically take longer — usually three or four months in most cases.

Brighten Skin for a Clearer Complexion

Salmon sperm facials can make skin look brighter and clearer. This may be helpful for anyone affected by hyperpigmentation, a common condition that causes dark patches to form on the skin. Hyperpigmentation can occur on various areas of the body, but is most noticeable on the face.

These patches may be large, or they can be small (liver spots or sun spots, for example, are a form of hyperpigmentation). However, PDRN injections can cultivate a lighter, more even skin tone to ease the signs of hyperpigmentation. 

Make Skin Tighter and Firmer

Skin becomes looser with age and starts to sag. This can manifest across the body, but is particularly visible in the following areas:

• Jawline
• Cheeks
• Chin
• Neck
• Jowls

One of the biggest causes of sagging skin is the loss of collagen and elastin, two naturally occurring proteins. The body produces less of both as it grows older.

Collagen is a crucial component of skin, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. It helps provide skin with its structure and firmness, which is why skin sags when collagen production decreases.

Elastin is a flexible protein capable of expanding and shrinking. It’s a key part of tissues and organs that need to stretch frequently, such as the bladder and lungs. For young people, skin returns to its original shape quickly when stretched, but that takes longer in older people.

However, salmon sperm facials stimulate collagen and elastin production to create tighter, firmer skin. That can result in a more youthful appearance.

Quick and Convenient

Salmon sperm facials are generally short: they should last no longer than 15 or 20 minutes. You may need to add more time to discuss the procedure with your treatment provider and receive information about aftercare. But it should be easy to fit a session into your schedule, even if you’re busy.

On top of that, salmon sperm facials lead to little downtime, which makes them more convenient than treatments that require days to recover.

Schedule Your Facial Treatments Today

The salmon sperm facial is a popular treatment designed to reduce common signs of aging, improve skin texture, combat hyperpigmentation, and promote faster healing. It can make wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, liver spots, and other issues less visible.

Astra Medicare offers a wide range of facial treatments at our clinic in Brampton, Ontario, with an expert team using the latest techniques and products. To schedule your consultation, get in touch today.

Staying hydrated is crucial for your health. Water plays a massive role in so many functions in the human body, including:

• Moving oxygen and nutrients to cells
• Lubricating your joints
• Protecting vital organs
• Improving skin elasticity
• Preventing skin from becoming dehydrated and more noticeably aged

But hydration is particularly important for athletes. According to a Q&A with Rayvern Nairn, dietitian at the John Hopkins University Student Health and Wellness Center, “performance depends on” staying hydrated during intense physical exertion. She says that dehydration can impact flexibility, speed, muscle function, mood, and concentration.

And they’re all vital in any activity that requires you to push your body to perform at its best.

Athletes can keep their hydration levels healthy by drinking water before, during, and after exercising. But NAD IV therapy (also known as NAD+) is a powerful new way to improve hydration too.

How does it affect the human body? What benefits does it offer to athletes and anyone else who wants to try it?

Keep reading to find out what NAD IV therapy involves, how it improves hydration, and more.

What is NAD IV Therapy?

The Rise of NAD+

In the age of social media and viral trends, new concepts and ideas can gain mainstream attention in no time. NAD IV therapy has come to prominence in recent years thanks in large part to people sharing their experiences on social media.

For example, in February 2024, bodybuilder Mitchell Hooper credited NAD+ IV therapy with helping him perform at peak levels as it promotes powerful rehydration. A video showed Hooper visiting a clinic to undergo one of his NAD+ shots.

And a New York Post article from August 2024 reported on the rise of the NAD IV therapy trend among US celebrities. Model Hailey Bieber was quoted as saying “I’m going to NAD for the rest of my life, and I’m never going to age”.

While not an athlete, Bieber’s status as a high-profile model with more than 53 million Instagram followers has helped potentially millions of people learn about NAD IV therapy as an option to improve their health. 

So, what is this treatment?

NAD Therapy Explained

NAD, or NAD+, is an acronym of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. This is a coenzyme that exists in all living cells, and it’s essential to keep cells healthy. Various cellular processes, such as repairing DNA and cell rejuvenation, rely on NAD.

NAD production occurs naturally in the human body, but that decreases with age (like collagen and elastin production). That’s why supplementation, including IV treatments, can be helpful to staying healthy as you get older. NAD IV therapy offers the following benefits:

• Promoting strong cellular processes and health
• Encouraging healthy skin aging
• Improving energy metabolism
• Aiding concentration and improving mood

If athletes undergo a NAD IV treatment before a big game, that could give them the energy and focus they need to achieve their goals. But it’s not just for those engaging in sports — anyone can try NAD IV and enjoy the benefits.

What Happens During a NAD IV Therapy Session?

During a NAD IV treatment, a specially formulated NAD fluid is fed intravenously into your body. This can be a comfortable, relaxing, and safe experience when performed in a medical spa like Astra Medicare.

As the NAD+ is introduced to your bloodstream directly, it bypasses the digestive system and more of it is absorbed. That’s more effective than taking NAD as an oral supplement: the positive effects of the treatment occur much faster, and absorption is improved overall. By the time a pill has passed through the gastrointestinal system, many of the good stuff may be lost.

If you’re nervous around needles, you may feel reluctant to try NDA IV therapy. However, a professional team will take care of you and ensure you have all the details you need to make an informed decision.

What Other IV Treatments are Available at Astra Medicare?

Astra Medicare offers a range of IV treatments to help you achieve glowing skin, extra energy, and improved health overall. Here are four options to choose from:

Glutathione IV for Healthy Skin

Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant generated by cells, and it performs vital jobs in the body. These include:

• Fighting free radicals that damage cells
• Promoting healthy function of the immune system
• Producing DNA
• Encouraging proper functioning of enzymes

As glutathione production decreases with age, supplementation can be beneficial. Our Glutathione IV treatment offers the following benefits:

• Brightening skin for a more even skin tone
• Decreased hyperpigmentation visibility
• Detoxification
• Improving immune function
• Supporting cellular health
• Enhancing energy levels
• Encouraging stronger cognitive function

Vitamin C IV

Vitamin C helps the body heal faster, fight viruses and bacteria (including the common cold), and get energized. But as the human body can’t produce vitamin C itself, supplementation will keep your vitamin C levels healthy.

Our Vitamin C IV treatment can:

• Encourage collagen production to make skin stronger
• Decrease toxicity levels
• Fight free radicals
• Promote faster healing
• Keep your immune system functioning properly

M.I.C. Injections for Fat Burning

Our M.I.C. infusiontreatment features three lipotropic compounds shown to help the body remove fatty deposits unaffected by exercise and a healthy diet. The compounds are:

• Methionine for fatty acid processing in the liver, the metabolic breakdown of fat, lower cholesterol, and improved health.

• Inositol for more efficient fat metabolization and redistribution.

• Choline for effective fat metabolism and healthy detoxification. It can also help maintain a healthy nervous system and decrease the likelihood of developing heart disease.

As a result, our M.I.C. IV treatment helps the body burn fat more efficiently, improve liver function, and lead to leaner tissue development.

IV Vitamin Cocktails

Astra Medicare also has a wide range of IV cocktail treatments for boosting energy, rejuvenating and brightening the skin, and aiding brain function.

Ready to Try IV Therapy?

NAD IV therapy and other IV treatments can have a powerful impact on your physical performance, general wellbeing, energy levels, and more.

If you want to try IV therapy for yourself, Astra Medicare’s team is ready to help. To book your free consultation, get in touch today!