Since February 1976, ICI PARIS has led the way in skin care routines and developments by blending medical expertise with Parisian elegance. Fifty years later, one of Toronto’s original skin care clinics continues to adapt to trend-setting techniques, while providing value to clients with sound science and nature-based skin care solutions.

Current Owner/Spa Director, Gordana Tirnanic, was an employee at the clinic before purchasing it back in the 1990s, and continues to own and operate the business today. She states, “Our philosophy is simple: honor the healing power of plants, amplify it with technology, and guide the skin back to strength, balance, and beauty.”

Renowned for its exceptional continuity, many Ici Paris team members have been with the company for decades,
fostering deep expertise, loyalty, and long-standing patient relationships. Fun fact is that the original owner’s sister still works there as an esthetician, and has the perfect skin to prove it! Aliki Stefanou, Master Esthetician/Skin Consultant, states “Skin health is important and I love working with the skin but I also make it a priority to leave people feeling happier than when they walked into our Skin Clinic. Everyone is in desperate need of some extra care and when I can help make someone feel better about themselves it radiates from inside out.”

The shop has been at the same location since 1976, although it has expanded upward to now include three full floors of treatment rooms. They have regular clientele who have been visiting the shop since the early beginnings, with some introducing their children to Ice Paris, and in turn are now bringing their children to the shop. Between the dedicated staff and longterm clients, it’s one big happy family affair.

Founded in the month of love in 1976, Ici Paris began with one enduring goal: caring for the skin, body, and hair as a whole. As Toronto’s CN Tower reshaped the skyline that year, and the Blue Jays first took to the field, Ici Paris quietly began transforming skin and lives, one client at a time. Home to a distinguished team of European-trained estheticians, Ici Paris delivers personalized, world-class treatments designed to restore, rejuvenate, and elevate every guest experience. Decades later, their mission remains the same – blending holistic wellness with science, evolving with technology, and earning the trust of generations. Trends change, but values endure.

Signature Facial Treatment

The G.M. Collin Sea C Spa is a powerful, 60 to 75-minute antioxidant-rich clinical facial designed to reverse visible aging signs, brighten skin, and boost collagen using Vitamin C, algae patches, and mud. It is ideal for repairing sun-damaged skin, reducing wrinkles, and improving elasticity, particularly for urban or mature skin. This isn’t just a relaxing facial, it’s a high-potency antioxidant powerhouse, using a unique combination of Vitamin C, Organic Seaweed + Thermal Mud to brighten the skin, reverse sun damage, and provide a “glass skin” finish. It’s the go-to treatment for anyone dealing
with a dull complexion, city pollution or “tired” skin. 

Ici Paris has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 25 Spas by the Spa Industry Association of Canada and a Top Choice Award winner for Best Beauty Spa in Toronto three years in a row. The shop also carries several lines of professional skincare products, including Canadian brands G.M. Collin (Montreal), and Eltraderm (Toronto)

Ici Paris and their clients, new and old, look forward to many more years of healthy skin and ageing gracefully together. Located at 370 Danforth Avenue in Toronto’s Greektown. Chester Subway is a one minute walk away, as is a Green P parking lot. As well, there’s lenty of metered street parking on Danforth.

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About the Author

Bryen Dunn is a freelance journalist based in Toronto with a focus on tourism, lifestyle, entertainment and community issues. He has written several travel articles and has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He’s willing to take on any assignments of interest, attend parties with free booze, listen to rants, and travel the world in search of the great unknown. He’s eager to discover the new, remember the past, and look into the future.