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Hair Removal Gives You a Confidence Boost

   Waxing  Apr 19, 2022  Comments Off on Hair Removal Gives You a Confidence Boost
Hair Removal Gives You a Confidence Boost

With sunny, hotter days right around the corner, it’s the time of year everyone has been waiting for. It’s time to break out your spring wardrobe and showing off more skin.

According to a report Grand View Research, the hair removal products industry is expected to reach USD $3.2 billion by 2025 globally.

Here in the United States alone, people drop a lot of money each year trying to find ways to remove unwanted hair from all over their bodies.

Why? Because smooth, hairless skin is the status quo these days. When you fit into what the majority of people consider socially preferred and basic grooming standards, you’ll naturally feel more attractive and your confidence soars.

It’s a real self-confidence killer to constantly wonder if you’ve removed all that unwanted hair and spending oodles of time trying to get rid of it.

Here are some hair removal options to give your confidence a boost.

Shaving

While shaving is a tried-and-true method for removing hair, your smooth skin doesn’t last for long.

Shaving is a fairly quick process for removing hair, but you have to shave several times a week. As it grows back, you’ll feel the stubble on your legs, armpits or anywhere else you’ve shaved.

There’s the cost of shaving gel, razors and lotion to smooth on the freshly shaved areas to moisturize and protect the skin.

There is the risk of nicks, cuts, ingrown hairs, rash, itch and skin irritation.

DIY Waxing

Waxing at home has come a long way from the gloppy, messy, painful DIY experiences of the past.

Yet you are still at risk for burns, ingrown hairs, inflammation of hair follicles, rashes or bumps.

With DIY waxing methods, it may be difficult to reach certain areas of your body or get the results you are looking for without extra time spent tweezing stray hairs.

Professional Hair Removal Treatments

If you really want to amp up your confidence levels, a visit to a skincare salon is the answer.

When applied by a professional, the salon quality wax and treatment gives you a higher level of confidence that all the hair will be safely removed.

Although you have some of the same risks of skin irritation as with DIY methods, the risks are drastically reduced in the hands of a professional. Using high quality low temperature wax makes a big difference in the overall experience, you’ll be able to see a noticeable difference in the results.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, removal of unwanted air gives you the confidence to wear those skin-baring outfits, enjoy smooth skin and simply show off your best-groomed self.

This spring, nip your hair removal issues in the bud with the help of a professional esthetician. In Petaluma, call Laura Skincare to schedule your waxing appointment today.

Refresh Your Skin for Spring

   Skin Care  Apr 09, 2022  Comments Off on Refresh Your Skin for Spring
Refresh Your Skin for Spring

Spring is a time for a fresh clean start and renewal, which includes your skincare routine.

Change up your routine to face the season with a vibrant, healthy springtime glow!

Weather Changes that Affect Skin

As the weather heats up, skin is more prone to become oily and sweaty, which causes breakouts and acne. Spring is also a season ripe with pollen and airborne allergens, triggering skin allergies or irritation.

Spring Skincare Routine

With more humidity and natural oils returning to your skin, it’s time to tweak your skincare routine. Try these spring-friendly tips.

Toss Old Makeup and Skincare Products

If you haven’t used certain products in a while, toss them.

Old makeup is a breeding ground for bacteria which you’d be applying directly to your skin. This could cause breakouts or skin infections.

It’s important to either wash your makeup brushes once a week or toss the old shabby ones. Washing your brushes with lukewarm water and a gentle soap takes only minutes.

Exfoliate

Cooler temperatures and heated air dry out skin, which is why it’s important to exfoliate. In the colder months, your skin dries out, flakes and looks dull with a buildup of dead surface skin cells.

While at-home exfoliation efforts help, chemical skin peels go deeper to improve skin texture, appearance, reduce breakouts, and clear away dead skin cells.

Chemical peels remove top level skin layers to treat and correct skin imperfections, and promote cell regeneration which reveals fresh, healthy skin underneath. Skin peels clear the way for skin to better respond and absorb nourishing and hydrating skincare products.

Moisturize

Switching to a lighter moisturizer in warm weather helps skin look hydrated and moisturized instead of greasy and heavy. A lighter moisturizer consistency helps keep pores clear allowing the skin to breathe.

Use More Sunscreen

With warmer temperatures and more sunshine, skin exposure to UV rays increases.

Since the sun is one of the top culprits for damaged and prematurely aging skin, it’s critical to slather on a 30+ SPF sunscreen. A broad spectrum sunscreen helps protect from both UVA and UVB rays.

Protect Your Eyes

Wear sunglasses to provide extra protection around the delicate skin around the eyes. Eye protection cuts down on squinting which causes wrinkles and fine lines.

One of the ways the sun’s UV rays damage skin is by breaking down collagen, so keeping the eye area moisturized, hydrated and protected is a good defense to combat damage to the skin around the eyes.

Add an eye cream or gel to your skincare routine to give you more protection for this highly delicate and easy-to-wrinkle area.

Brows and Hair Removal

Cleaning up your look and getting ready for revealing more skin means hair-free, smooth skin. If you haven’t booked a waxing appointment, call an esthetician for lasting, professional results.

While at your appointment, consider cleaning up your brows and removing any facial hair.

Less is More: Makeup for a Fresh Spring Look

Wearing heavy foundation and powder in warmer weather can spell big trouble for your skin. The heavy makeup clogs pores and leaves skin more prone to irritation or acne.

Instead, choose a lightly tinted sunscreen or face powder.

Wash all your makeup off each night and follow up with a creamy night moisturizer and soothing eye gel.

Conclusion

Put your best skin forward with a visit to Laura Skincare in Petaluma, CA. From chemical peels to waxing, our experts are ready to jumpstart your spring skincare routine.

Caring for Dry Skin

   Skin Care  Mar 19, 2022  Comments Off on Caring for Dry Skin
Caring for Dry Skin

Even if you’re one of the lucky ones who has never had a problem with dry skin, it can become more of an issue with age, especially without a good skincare routine.

Let’s take a look as to the reasons dry skin issues can sneak up on you and what you can do to keep skin hydrated and healthy.

What Causes Dry Skin?

A hot, dry climate can not only dry out your skin, but you’ll be battling against those extremely damaging UVA and UVB sun rays.

Another culprit is age. Skin becomes dry due to years of sun damage catching up to us, hormonal changes, slower skin cell turnover and less production of natural oils.

Here are some ways you can care for dry skin.

Caring for Dry Skin

Cleanse

Although a hot, steamy shower or face wash might sound relaxing, using warm water is much less drying for your skin.

Along with a gentle, exfoliating cleanser, you’ll get clean without stripping the skin of much-needed natural oils.

Use a gentle touch when cleansing your skin and always pat, not rub, your skin dry.

Avoid Harsh, Oil-Stripping Skincare Products

Don’t use harsh alcohol-based astringents or toners on your skin because they strip away too much of the natural oils your skin needs to stay plump and moisturized. Stay away from fragrance additives.

Moisturize

Using hyaluronic acid on slightly damp skin, along with a creamy night cream, goes a long way to keep skin hydrated during the night. When you sleep and are at rest, your skin is busy with cell renewal and rejuvenating itself. Nighttime is the best time for your hydrating creams to soak in and combat dry skin.

Using body and face creams containing ceramides also works to fight dry skin. Ceramides are a type of fatty molecule that are found in up to 40% of your epidermis, or outer skin layer, which is most prone to dryness. Ceramides help lock in moisture to keep skin hydrated.

A gentle retinoid, a derivative of vitamin A, is not only great for boosting skin’s collagen for a firmer look, it also helps combat the effects of past sun damage and keeps wrinkles and fine lines at bay.

A topical retinol cream at night also helps minimize pigmentation issues like age and sun spots.

Sunscreen

Damaging UVA and UVB rays from the sun dry skin out. You’ll know you’ve had too much sun when your skin feels tight or becomes flaky.

Sunscreen prevents immediate skin cell damage in addition to protecting skin from damage in the future.

Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and by using a creamy sunscreen, you get the extra benefit of a moisturizer.

Steam / Humid Air

Dry skin responds extremely well to a light steam. Steaming opens up your pores and following up with a topical hyaluronic acid or ceramide cream keeps moisture locked in.

A humidifier works well in spaces where the air is dry. Even running a desk-size mini humidifier keeps the air moist and keeps the dry air from air conditioners or heaters from drying out your skin.

Skin-Saving Vitamins

Vitamins A, C, E and CoQ10 contain powerful antioxidants that fight off free radical damage, which ages and dries the skin due to cell and tissue damage.

Try adding fatty omega-3 or omega-6 supplements like flax or fish oil which help replenish skin’s natural oils.

H20

Drinking more water not only keeps skin plump and hydrated, but also eliminates toxins in the body.

Conclusion

If you are struggling with dry skin, let the experts at Laura Skincare in Petaluma work with you for a one-on-one consultation and complete treatment plan.