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Cirepil Low-Temperature Wax Great Even For Sensitive Skin

   Waxing  Aug 10, 2017  Comments Off on Cirepil Low-Temperature Wax Great Even For Sensitive Skin
Cirepil Low-Temperature Wax Great Even For Sensitive Skin

Safe and Effective Depilatory Wax for Sensitive Skin

Waxing is an effective hair removal method, but with so many different varieties available it can be hard to find the right one. Especially if you have sensitive skin. A great option that is efficient, safe and easy on all skin types is Cirepil low-temperature wax.

What is Cirepil?

Cirepil is manufactured by Perron Rigot. This French brand has spent the last 70 years perfecting their formulas, and is known for their high-quality, low-temperature depilatory waxes. Cirepil is available in a hard wax, strip and no strip varieties. All of these waxes are made from natural ingredients, mostly plant-based extracts that leave skin smooth, soft and moisturized. Cirepil removes fine hairs, along with thick hairs. It is suitable for delicate areas and hypersensitive skin.

How Does Cirepil Work?

As with other forms of depilatory wax, Cirepil is applied to the skin, and when it is removed hair is removed, too. Cirepil sticks to the hair and not the skin, so the skin is not damaged or harmed. Pain, irritation and redness are reduced, making Cirepil a great option for people who are prone to eczema and rashes. Cirepil can even be used on people who suffer from circulatory problems. This wax effectively removes hair from the root, which means less ingrown hairs. Less ingrown hairs also means less irritation.

Benefits of Low-Temperature Wax

What sets Cirepil apart from other types of waxes is that it is a low-temperature wax. This depilatory wax is warmed to just about body temperature before it is applied. This can be as much as 20 to 30 degrees below other types of wax. Traditional waxes carry the risk of burns and skin damage, but because Cirepil is used at a low temperature, it will not cause burns, so it is a great option for people who have temperature sensitivities. Cirepil wax is gentle on skin, making it an excellent choice for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.

Added Benefits of Cirepil Wax

Cirepil has a supple texture and is not sticky. It can be applied easily and glides on smooth for quick and simple use without a mess or hassle. Low-temperature waxes can be applied in fine layers, which means less wax is needed. The results can last two to four weeks, and ,if used regularly, the results can last from four to up to six weeks.

The Truth About Sugaring Hair Removal

   Waxing  Jul 31, 2017  Comments Off on The Truth About Sugaring Hair Removal
The Truth About Sugaring Hair Removal

Sugaring hair removal is gaining a lot of popularity as a gentler, more natural hair removal method. But, as with all trends, it’s a good idea to fully evaluate a practice before determining that it’s all that it’s hyped up to be. Today, we’re going to learn about the truth behind sugaring hair removal.

What is Sugaring Hair Removal?

Sugaring hair removal is an alternative hair removal method to the traditional waxing and/or shaving that you’re familiar with. Sugaring is an ancient practice that can be traced back to Egyptian and other Middle Eastern cultures.

Sugaring is a popular alternative for home hair removal because it utilizes natural ingredients and is both environmentally friendly, as well as economical. Additionally, sugaring is said to be good for your skin because it doesn’t introduce foreign or unpronounceable chemicals to your body.

How Does Sugaring Work?

Sugaring hair removal in the modern day works by applying a mixture of water, sugar and lemon to the skin, allowing it to sit, and removing it. While it’s applied in a way that’s very similar to waxing, sugaring differs since it pulls only hair away and leaves healthy skin cells unaffected.

Because sugaring gently removes hair and doesn’t irritate skin, it is safe for individuals who are suffering from challenging skin issues, like psoriasis or eczema. It’s even safe for treating areas with spider and varicose veins.

Sugaring also differs from treatments like wax because it can be removed in the same direction as the hair growth, rather than against it to help it be even less painful. And because the ingredients used in a sugaring solution are natural, they’re easily washed completely away when the treatment is over.

Is Sugaring Effective?

Hair removal professionals and their happy patients agree: sugaring is worth the hype. Sugaring is a very effective at-home hair removal method – and far less painful and inconvenient than its alternative methods, to boot.

Hair that’s been removed via sugaring grows back more slowly and softer than hair that’s removed more painfully thorough shaving or conventional waxing. And even once hair grows back after a sugaring treatment, it’s less uncomfortable and obnoxious to deal with than waxing at home.

If you’re interested in learning more about sugaring and other hair removal treatments for use at home, or to determine if an in-house treatment might work best for you, contact me today. We use Cirepil low-temperature waxes from France at our location that are much more comfortable, suitable for sensitive skin, and better on the environment that most waxes. You can enjoy the benefits I just mentioned and have the ease of someone else doing the waxing for you.

Navigating Life with Sensitive Skin

   Skin Care  Jul 21, 2017  Comments Off on Navigating Life with Sensitive Skin
Navigating Life with Sensitive Skin

Unless you’ve lived with it, it’s hard to understand how difficult living with sensitive skin can really be. If you’re not dealing with rashes, itchy skin, or sunburns in the summer, you’re dealing with dehydration in the winter. While other people can pick up a new skin care product without much thought to it, you have to put extensive research and planning into your skin care routine.

Luckily, once you become accustomed to a skincare routine that works for you, you might be surprised to find that navigating life can actually become easy again.

Get rid of products that don’t work for you.

If you have sensitive skin, steer clear of products that irritate your skin. This means avoiding essential oils, perfumes, harsh exfoliators, harsh acne products and foam products. If your skin is extremely sensitive, you may even want to avoid hard water, instead washing your skin with micellar water. If you have to stick with tap water, just switching to a gentler cleanser will make a world of difference.

Stick with just a few skincare essentials.

Avoid cleansers with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide; instead, start your search with bland milk or light gel. Following your cleanser, use a toner water mist to keep your skin subtly hydrated with soothing ingredients like aloe or glycerin. If you use a mist instead of a cotton pad for toner, you will notice less irritation on your skin.

After toning, give yourself a gentle skin treatment directed at your specific sensitive skin problem. Avoid alpha hydroxy acids, especially in the summer; while they work wonders, they increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun.

Before stepping out of the house, apply a moisturizer with basic ingredients and SPF protection.

Once you find your skincare routine that works, stick to it.

When you finally have a good thing going, don’t mess it up!

Finding a skincare routine that works the way you need it to is a trial and error process that requires a lot of research and experimentation. By replacing irritating products with simple ingredients that are soothing, gentle and protective and sticking to an established routine, the bulk of your sensitive skin problems should subside. In fact, since you are avoiding products that tend to be more aggressive, your skin may actually become more nourished than people whose skin is considered non-sensitive!

Of course, if you feel like you have tried everything to no avail, it may be best to visit a dermatologist for more specific guidance from an expert. Sensitive skin can be a tough obstacle to overcome, but it’s far from impossible to deal with. With a little practice and persistence, you’ll have no trouble navigating life with your sensitive skin.