True & Falsies #4 - To wax or not to wax. That is the question!

Is it true that you shouldn’t wax during or before your period?

 ********** TRUE **********

Don’t you go through enough around the time that you get your period? Seriously! Leave the waxing for another time! There are some hormonal changes that occur just before as well as during ovulation that may heighten the sensitivity of your nerve endings.


What does this mean? It basically means that waxing maybe more painful. Go ahead smarty pants....ask your doctor! There really is no need for you to put yourself through more pain than necessary. Be a smart cookie and book that waxing appointment for just after your period.


Believe me, you’ll be wanting to thank me later. In case you’re wondering – sunflowers, jewellery and chocolate are always nice thank you gifts! ;)



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