True & Falsies #9 - Exfoliatio​n City

I feel as if companies just say that I need a facial and body exfoliator as a marketing tool to make you buy more than one product for the same use. I can just use my body exfoliator on my face, correct?

********** FALSE **********

Ummmm......try again? I realise it gets a bit costly once you factor in the variety of products you need for your skin, but different skin needs different products. The fact is, the skin on your face isn’t the same as the skin on the rest of your body.


The skin on your face contains a higher number of oil glands and is also more delicate and much thinner. Facial products and body care products are created differently to address and specific needs. Also, you may want to keep in mind that while you may have oily skin on your face, you may have dry skin on the rest of your body. Just some helpful tips for you!

Cheers to beauty-ful days!
Nina

The Urban Beauty Bar

True & Falsies #3: Exfoliatin​g & Waxing

I read somewhere that it is a bad idea to exfoliate your skin with products containing acids before getting waxed. Is this true?

********** TRUE **********

Do the smart thing and learn from my friend Sandra’s mistake instead of learning it the hard way....firsthand! If you are one to regularly exfoliate with products containing a beta hydroxy acid (ie: salicylic) or an alpha hydroxy acid (ie: glycolic) and then get let’s say your eyebrows waxed....you will regret it.


Why is that you ask? Waxing removes a layer of your skin cells just as exfoliating treatments do.  If you are doing both, you are essentially stripping off a layer of skin twice. This will give your skin a raw look leaving it red and itchy. Hey, if you are into harming your skin and achieving the lobster look.....go for it! Otherwise, I’d say lay off the exfoliation treatments when waxing.


Another good point to mention is that retinols double this effect.  If you're using any treatments or creams with retinols (which actually thin your skin), you’ll feel the effects even more!


What is my recommendation for the day?  If you are booking that waxing appointment....be it a bikini or a lip wax - skip the harsh acids and exfoliating treatments for at least one week prior to your appointment. If you are using retinols, make sure to stop usage four weeks prior.


Quick lesson for the day....Exfoliation/acids + waxing = OWWWWW!!!!

Cheers to beauty-ful days!
Nina

The Urban Beauty Bar