Do not wax if you use Retinol or other skin-thinning products or medications. Skin is also more sensitive during menstruation, so keep in mind that more redness and pain are possible during that time of the month.
We know that our massage therapist is going to ease muscle tension and help us work through injuries, but that hour on the table reveals so much more than just the stress we asked them to soothe. Here are 15 things your massage therapist can tell about your body without you saying a word: Type
Let me be clear, getting waxed will never feel good. It is one of those “beauty is pain” chores that are totally worth it! Here are a few do’s and don’ts before, during and after your wax appointment to make it the best experience possible. Do research the salon. Smooth skin is great, an infection not
1. Your skin will love you for it. Regardless of your age, if you want your skin to look its very best you need to consider regular monthly facials. A facial does for your skin what exercise does for your body. It keeps it in tip-top shape. By sloughing, buffing, hydrating, clearing, and nourishing on
Everyone likes having smooth skin, and for many people, their faces are no exception. To get rid of the peach fuzz (also called Vellus hair) on your face, there are some options. Dermaplaning is a treatment that should only be provided by a licensed professional. During this process, the skin is pulled taut on the
Once the socks get stuffed in the drawers and the closed-toed shoes and boots get tossed to the back of the closet, and the bare feet, sandals and strappy stilettos come out for some fun in the sun, most people opt for pedicures at the spa instead of going for a facial. I’d like to
In the last several years, waxing has become a common (and popular) service offered at salons and spas. Whether it’s the eyebrow, upper lip, armpit or, well, someplace more intimate, many people choose waxing for longer-lasting hair removal. But to those who’ve never done it (or who’ve done it once and had a bad experience),
Here are some of the top tips for getting the most out of your massage. 1. Be as receptive and open to the massage process as possible. 2. Don’t eat just before a massage session. Let your body digest your meal first. 3. Be on time. If you arrive in a frenzied, rushed state, it
What Is Microdermabrasion?Microdermabrasion, also known as microderm, is one of the easiest and most effective anti-aging treatments you can get. Its benefits are many: microderm softens fine lines and wrinkles, helps to smooth coarsely textured skin, decreases the appearance of scarring, and reduces superficial hyper-pigmentation, also known as age spots. Microdermabrasion also makes it easier
If you’ve never had a Brazilian wax, you may be tentative because you don’t know what to expect afterward. Or maybe you’d like some suggestions to make the aftermath a bit easier. While most women experience only mild redness or irritation, there are some other problems that may occur. The bikini area skin is naturally
