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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.

Navigating Life with Sensitive Skin

Laura Pagliaroni Skin Care Jul 21, 2017 Comments Off

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.

5 Tips for Choosing Your Bridal Makeup

Laura Pagliaroni Makeup Jul 13, 2017 Comments Off

Congratulations, you’re getting married! Time to plan the biggest day of your life: your wedding. After you’ve selected the perfect dress and booked a venue, you probably will begin to think about your beauty regime for the day. Will you want an up-do or a natural style? Veil or no veil? And what do you want your makeup to look like?

Many brides book a makeup artist for the big day. Other brides may ask a friend to style their makeup or do it themselves, depending on the wedding budget, their desired style and their comfort with letting someone else handle their cosmetics. Whichever option you choose, here are some important tips for your bridal look:

#1. Do a Test Run.

Whether you hire a makeup artist or go the DIY route, be sure to do a full application of your makeup before the big day arrives. If you plan to get a fake tan, do so before the trial so that you can make sure the foundation matches what your skin tone will be.

#2. Know What You Want.

This is your day, after all. If you are working with a professional makeup artist, be willing to hear their suggestions, especially if it’s about something like a color match for your skin tone or an idea of how to brighten your eyes. But ultimately, don’t let trends or friends make you get a look you’re uncomfortable with.

#3. Don’t Neglect Your Eyes.

Brighten them, use waterproof mascara (you will need it!), and consider using eyelash extensions. They have a subtler look than a full strip of false lashes, and allow you to fill in gaps easier. Don’t forget your eyebrows, either! Go for subtler eyeshadow, though–heavier applications can make your eyes look shadowed in pictures.

#4. Don’t Just Apply On Your Face.

Depending on the style of your dress, you may want to extend your foundation and/or bronzer down over your neck and shoulders to ensure that both the color and texture of your skin is consistent in pictures. Just be careful not to apply it where it could stain your dress!

#5. Don’t Rush.

Allow around an hour for makeup application the day of the wedding. The last thing you would want is to underestimate how long it will take and end up cramped for time, stressed or with a sloppy look.

Most importantly, make sure that you feel beautiful and take a moment to soak in the day. Every bride deserves that!

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