Stop using baby powder!

We all recognize the smell of baby powder.  Its always packaged in a cloud white bottle and smells so fresh.  Many women use it daily to help feel fresher.  It is used on babies all the time when changing diapers.  Most of these powders contain talcum.  In 2006, Talcum was classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a possible human carcinogen.  So why are companies like Johnson & Johnson, still putting Talcum in their powder?  Earlier this year, Johnson & Johnson lost 2 multi-million dollar lawsuits that were awarded to ovarian cancer survivors.

I use powder on every waxing and sugaring client I see.  The powder I use is an all natural blend of potato, arrowroot and tapioca starches.  It has no fragrance, no aluminum, no corn starch and no talcum!  It is the perfect powder to use for prepping for waxing or sugaring.  

Before and after brow and lash tint

Look what a difference this eyebrow and eyelash tinting makes on this beauty!!  I only use professional vegetable based dyes formulated for the sensitive eye area.  Call me to make an appointment!

Supracor Spacells Exfoliating Mitt

What do you use to exfoliate your skin in the shower?  There are many options such as loofahs, exfoliating gloves and sponges.  Do you know that most of those items should be cleaned between every use and if they cant be cleaned, thrown out after only 1 use?  They harbor bacteria that starts growing the second you turn off your shower and its dripping wet.  That bacteria can cause ingrown hairs and break outs.  

I started using Supracor Spa Mitts 2 years ago and I LOVE them!  They are made from a synthetic honey comb material that is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial and resistant to mold.  They last for 2 years!!  Just scrub, rinse with warm water and leave  in the shower to dry.  No more dirty loofahs and exfoliating gloves.  These are amazing for the entire body!  

Before and after brows

The first pic from today is a brow tint and brow wax.  The pic below is just a simple brow wax clean up.  Both make such a difference.  Your brows are what frame your face!  Dont neglect them.

Back to School Brows!

Here is a before and after brow wax that I did today.  What a difference a little wax can make!!  This little lady is getting ready to go back to school in a few days and now her brows are on point!  

Do you know about double dipping?

When you go into a waxing salon, one of the most important things to look for is a very clean and sanitized environment.  One thing to really look out for is double dipping.  What is double dipping?  Double dipping is reusing a wax stick that is used to apply the wax to the skin.  Once that stick has touched your skin, it needs to be thrown out and a new wax stick used with each application of wax.  

Double dipping can transfer pathogens, bacteria and diseases from one person to the next.  It is very important that a new wax stick is used each time wax is applied to the skin.  At Waxetera, we never double dip, ever!  We take your safety very serious and want all of our clients to get the most out of their services. 

Jessa Ozonated Sunflower Elixir

Oxygen treatment for the whole body!

I am so in love with this oil.  I had to share it with you!  It is one of my favorite products Ive ever come across.  10% Oxygen + Sunflower Elixir from Jessa Skincare.  I started using this oil 6 months ago and now everyone in my family is using it.  I slather this stuff from head to toe.  I put it on my kids sunburns and chapped skin.  I put it on insect bites. My husband loves it and he is someone with very sensitive skin because of rosecea.  I use it on all of my clients for facial massage as well as an after wax or sugaring balm.  It kills bacteria and promotes healing.  

There is a really great article written about the science of ozonated oils if you are the kind of person that likes to have all the information about a product.  This oil is just ozone and organic sunflower oil.  Sunflower oil is amazing for the skin and its a very small molecule size so it soaks right into the skin leaving no greasy feeling at all.  It wont clog pores.

“Skin Type: All

Medically-active, professional strength ingredients of Ozone (O3), Organic Sunflower Seed Oil. Use as an oxygen serum, treatment & moisturizer. Use on the whole body ingrown hairs, brightening, moisture & a fresh glow. Can be used right after hair removal, peels & more. Pure oxygen is infused into the sunflower oil, slow releasing oxygen up to 12 hours. Helps deliver active ingredients into the skin!

Directions: Use 1-2 times a day on clean skin, apply head to toe! Can be used on the face as a serum or oil cleanser (to oil cleanse massage onto face for 2mins, add water to finger tips massage 2mins, wipe with a warm/hot skin chamois or clean hand towel. If eyes feel sensitive/itchy discontinue use around the eyes. May be applied directly after hair removal. Store in a cool dark cabinet or refriderator to extend shelf life significantly upto 4yrs. (The consistancy of this product will vary more solid in the cold, liquid in heat. Tape for travel.)

Ingredients: olea europaea (sunflower seed) oil, pure ozone (O3)”

— www.jessaskincare.com

How I do a back wax

Here is a short 1 minute video demo of how I do a full back wax here in my studio.  This service only took me 11 minutes.  If you are looking to get your back waxed, or ladies if your man needs a wax, show him how quick and easy it can be to get smooth skin!