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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.

Bikini Wax or Shave? Making the Choice

   Waxing  Aug 18, 2015  Comments Off on Bikini Wax or Shave? Making the Choice
Bikini Wax or Shave? Making the Choice

Woman Waxing Leg Petaluma, CAEvery woman knows the struggle of figuring out how to get her bikini area ready for summer. As the warm weather approaches and it’s time to hit the beach, the only thing that stands between you and that perfect swimsuit is unsightly hair “down there” – and you know that you have to get rid of it. Thankfully, there are numerous methods at your disposal, many of them easy and cost-effective remedies that you can do yourself at home. Among these, waxing and shaving are the two most popular methods of removing hair from the bikini area, but despite their similar function, these two processes are almost entirely different. Deciding which to use comes with understanding the difference and knowing the pros and cons of each, so that you can choose whichever one works better with your lifestyle.

Shaving uses a sharp razor to cut the hair at the layer of the skin, leaving the hair root; thus, the hair can still grow and is not “removed”, only trimmed. Waxing, on the other hand, uses a sticky wax to pull the hair out by the root; in the bikini area, waxing is usually done without strips, using a wax that cools quickly so that you can apply it when it’s soft and tear it off once it has solidified somewhat.

The benefits of shaving are primarily ease and lack of pain; using a razor means that simply a few swipes can remove most of the hair you want to target, and that this can be done without feeling any pain (since the hair is just cut, not pulled out, you don’t feel anything during the process). Furthermore, it is generally easier to shape the hair in the bikini area when using a razor rather than wax. However, in many cases shaving can cause itchy and swollen bumps in the pubic area due to the sensitivity of the skin; this discomfort turns many people off from the idea of shaving. Furthermore, shaving only cuts the hair short, so it regrows within 3-4 days and has to be shaved again. And shaving frequently over a long period of time is not recommended because it can cause ingrown hairs and other damaging effects.

Waxing, on the other hand, is sometimes avoided due to pain concerns. Pulling hair out by the root causes a stinging and burning sensation and can leave temporary redness in the area. However, the effects last much longer because the hair is fully removed, and thus takes 3-4 weeks to fully grow back. Ultimately, waxing is recommended for those with more sensitive skin, while shaving can be used by those who can tolerate the irritation it leaves behind (or avoid the irritation by using lotions and oils).