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Artificial Sweeteners and Your Skin

Laura Pagliaroni Skin Care Aug 21, 2017 Comments Off

Though they might seem like the better alternative to sugars put directly in your food and beverages, artificial sweeteners can come with some serious problems to your health. One problem in particular has been the damage they can do to your skin. From acne to facial scars to hormonal imbalances that change the texture of your skin, artificial sweeteners might be the root cause.

Blood Sugar Levels

An artificial sweetener confuses the body’s metabolic processes and can affect your insulin levels. Artificial sweeteners do not allow your pancreas and your insulin response to work properly and you can end up overloading your body with too much of it. This limits your body’s ability to recognize and properly deal with the carbohydrates that you consume, which will in turn, affect your blood sugar level and all other reactions that come after that.

Hormones

If your insulin levels are being confused and not working properly, this will cause the hormones in your body to also respond at inappropriate times and they will become imbalanced. Certain hormones, like your natural testosterone and cortisol, regulate your acne production on your skin. When your insulin and your hormones go out of whack because of the dangerous effects of artificial sweeteners, you can end up developing a severe case of acne and not even know why.

Paradoxical Sugar Increase

You should take caution when drinking things like diet soda, eating splenda or any other artificial sweetener. It might seem counter intuitive to cut down on the artificial sweets, as you are trying to lower your sugar intake and an alternative would be the safest bet, right? But artificial sweeteners come at a cost. They trick and change your metabolic responses which affects your body’s ability to regulate itself at normal function. On top of developing skin conditions, you might also face being diagnosed with diabetes and weight gain. Not to mention they also affect your internal organs and how they work together inside of your body. Which can cause you to not feel these negative changes for many years.

The Best Option For Your Skin And Body

It is best to eat things that produce natural sugar, in limited quantities. Sweet fruits, like berries and apples, are fresh, natural and filling. They contain less sugar than even your morning cup of coffee! If you do find that you are suffering from unexplained acne or any other kind of skin condition, you can always visit Laura Skin Care in Petaluma, CA. Laura is a licensed esthetician who has worked with many people, all with different skin types. Because of her own skin sensitivity issues, she has dedicated herself to giving the best individual care to people. Call and schedule a visit with her for your individual pampering and rejuvenation today!

Cirepil Low-Temperature Wax Great Even For Sensitive Skin

Laura Pagliaroni Waxing Aug 10, 2017 Comments Off

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

Laura Pagliaroni Waxing Jul 31, 2017 Comments Off

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.

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