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Jun 4, 2012

What to Expect From a Brazilian Wax

June 4, 2012 By 8 Comments

Summer is just around the corner, and women everywhere are planning vacations to the beach or a nice Summer cruise in the Pacific. Wearing a bikini during Summer activities can require a lot of personal maintenance, which is why many women seek professional hair-removal, such as laser hair removal or, with increasing popularity, a Brazilian wax.

A Brazilian wax is much different from other hair removal options; as this waxing concentrates on the back, front, and everything in between in the bikini area. Those who prefer getting a Brazilian wax will typically still have a “landing strip” in the front, while everything else becomes smooth and hairless. The Brazilian wax is quickly becoming the most popular form of bikini hair removal for women in America.

What to Expect From a Brazilian Wax

A Brazilian wax involves the application of hot wax to any hair in the bikini area. The waxer will usually first apply talcum powder to the areas in which you want your hair removed to help prevent the wax from sticking to your skin. Then hot wax is spread onto the hair with a wooden spoon, and a piece of cloth is smoothed over it until the wax cools, allowing the cloth, wax, and hair to stick to one another. Finally, your waxer pulls the strip opposite the direction of hair growth to seamlessly remove the hair in the bikini and buttocks regions by the roots.

Important Considerations

According to Shalaine Howell, an esthetician at Collins Dentistry & Aesthetics in Spokane, there are a few things women should know before they seek a Brazilian wax.

“The hair has to be a quarter-inch long; so if you shave, you have to wait ten to twelve days for the hair to grow out,” she said. “I also always ask clients, if they are on their periods or if they are about to start, to avoid (waxing) for five to seven days, because it makes them uncomfortable and it makes the procedure a little more intolerable.”

Howell also says patients who are on prescription blood thinners or the anti-acne drug, Accutane should not get waxed until they’ve been off these medications for at least six to eight months.

“These medications affect the liver by thinning the blood and the skin; and so if you put that wax over the skin, you have the chance of ripping skin off,” she said.

As long as you consider any factors that might make your waxing experience unpleasant, getting a Brazilian wax could make this bikini season a more freeing and comfortable venture.

Brazilian Waxing Infographic: 8 Tips for First Time Brazilian Waxers

Shanna Laub covers a wide spectrum of topics for Off-Topic Media. Bikini photo by Mark Ziubinski. Thanks to Shalaine Howell of Collins Dentistry & Aesthetics in Spokane for sharing some important details regarding Brazilian waxes.

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May 28, 2012

How to get rid of tired eyes

May 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Tired eyes aren’t just the bane of new parents and party-rockers. Busy lives, stresses and strains can all contribute. So how do you get rid of tired eyes ? Well for starters, are you taking care of your under eye skin?

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The skin under your eyes can be ten times thinner than elsewhere on your face. And due to fewer oil glands, if you neglect this area of your skin, this is where premature ageing will show. Now, thanks to modern skincare, there are shelves of dedicated eye creams and products to help not just mask dark circles and tired eyes, but to treat them. From products promising to battle bags, to others helping to combat dark circles. Get into the habit of applying a dedicated eye cream both in the morning, and at night time. These will help rejuvenate and replenish the delicate skin there, adding much needed moisturise. This is particularly important as we get older because as we age the skin under our eyes gets thinner. Try using an eye cream rich in Vitamins A, E and C. And when you are removing your makeup, do treat your skin gently: never rub or pull skin, rather pat it.

Secondly, are you getting enough beauty sleep? Experts say if you’re feeling tired during the day, this is an indication you’re not getting enough sleep. On average, seven to nine hours is recommended though everyone is different. But don’t over-sleep, this is just as bad as not getting enough. Diet is another vital factor and it’s also important to make sure you’re drinking enough fluid. Water in particular helps keep you hydrated which in turn helps your skin to look better, flushing out toxins and tackling lines and wrinkles.

Have a rummage round your kitchen for natural helpers to soothe tired eyes. Top of the list are cucumber, white potato and a cooled, used tea bag. Placing a thin slice of the potato or cucumber over each of your eyes acts as cold compress while the tannins in the tea help to reduce puffiness and help dark circles. So just lie down and relax for about ten minutes if you can and let natural remedies take effect.

And makeup is your friend in this instances so do use concealer to hide dark circles in particular. Plus white eyeliner along the lower lash line will help create a wide-eyed look.
Finally for some,the problem runs much deeper into genes, diet and medical conditions such as anemia. So if in doubt, go see you doctor for advice.

Sarah Tolan is a professional blogger and beauty journalist, and is the founder and editor of Scottish Beauty Blog. Connect with her on Twitter @ScotBeautyBlog and join the beauty community on Facebook.

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May 17, 2012

Five Steps to Clear Up Your Sensitive Skin Naturally

May 17, 2012 By 2 Comments

Sensitive skin doesn’t respond to the same skin care regimen as everyone else, does it? Many of the products on the market today that are marked as hypoallergenic aren’t safe for sensitive skin because of some of the ingredients they contain and a lot of the mainstream regimens aren’t good for sensitive skin either. What can you do to clear up your skin if your skin is sensitive? Thankfully, there are steps you can take to clear up your skin naturally without spending a lot of money or time doing so.

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Five Steps to Clear Your Skin

1) Hydrate Your Skin – Drink Water

It seems like such a simple thing to do, but this is a key step that many people overlook when they are looking for answers to achieving clear skin. Anyone who desires clear, healthy, and glowing skin needs to drink at least 8 to 9 eight-ounce glasses of water per day to get the benefits of hydrated and beautiful skin.

2) Change Up Your Diet

The foods you eat really do make a difference in how your skin looks! Simply by eliminating or cutting back on some of the foods in your daily diet can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin.
What foods should you avoid or cut back on?

  • Processed foods
  • Refined sugar
  • Gluten and wheat
  • Chocolate
  • Caffeine – coffee and soft drinks
  • Carbohydrates
  • Foods high in fat and salt
  • Drinks high in sugar

What should you eat?

  • Whole, raw fruits and vegetables
  • Foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Organic foods whenever possible
  • Lean meats
  • Legumes

3) Adopt a Healthy Skin Care Regimen

Taking proper care of your sensitive skin must be done daily. You need to cleanse, tone, moisturize, and protect yourskin with products that are truly hypoallergenic and safe.

4) Choose Truly Hypoallergenic Products

Even products that are marketed as safe for sensitive skin can contain ingredients that are harsh and unsafe for our type of skin. Check the ingredient list to make sure it doesn’t contain things like parabens, salicylate acid, fragrance, and petroleum ingredients, to name a few.

5) Get Natural Skin Care at Home

There are a lot of products you have right in your own pantry or refrigerator that you can use to clear up your skinnaturally and keep it looking great. Take some time to research natural beauty recipes for your sensitive skin – you may be surprised at what you can find. It’s an inexpensive way to treat your skin well and achieve clear, beautiful skin.

Sensitive Skin Can Be Beautiful

Healthy clear skin is possible! It’s a matter of changing your lifestyle just a bit in the area of diet and skin care, but the changes are well worth the reward of beautiful skin!

Truly, the changes you’ll make in lifestyle for your skin will benefit your entire body and overall health too, which is a good thing, right?
Adopting a balanced diet, drinking water, and paying attention to what you put on your skin are all steps that will benefit you not only in the short term, but in the years to come as well.

MRochell is the the creator of www.MySensitiveSkinCare.com which offers a free eBook on safe, natural solutions to rosacea, skin care tips and other chronic skin problems. Get update from http://www.facebook.com/mysensitiveskincare

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