Caring for Your Skin After Waxing

Always remember that when we remove hair from our body we are doing something contrary to our body’s natural state. We may love it but our skin does not, so whether you have waxed before or not it is common that you may experience inflammation in the form of redness and/or bumps for at most a few days. The following steps will help ensure a happy, tempered skin that will be free of irritation.

Post Wax…
Remain out of the direct sun, ocean and/or chlorine pools for at least 24 hours and/or as long as your skin is red.

• After a week or so, and definitely for 2 days preceding your next appointment it is important to stimulate circulation and exfoliate the skin by often and gently using a long-handle brush. Avoid when skin is red or broken-out.


• Apply Skin Treat or pure organic aloe vera to your bikini and continue until all redness is gone.


• Avoid intense and possibly irritating exfoliating products like salt and sugar scrubs on your bikini post wax.


• If needed apply organic lavender/tea tree essential oil to bikini as a spot treatment for ingrown hairs.


• Immediately post wax (asap) take a cool shower without product to allow cool water to temper skin. Pat skin dry with a clean towel and wear clean loose fitting cotton sweats and/or underpants.


• If you use harsh commercial detergents and skin care, please know you may experience irritation for a longer stretch of time.


• Avoid all alcohol or alcohol-based products on your bikini.

Feel free to call SkinWorks by Sandy with any questions. If redness occurs for more than one week please look closer at the products and laundry detergents you are using. Most are made with harsh industrial chemicals and strong detergents that are very irritating to the skin, especially post wax when it is more vulnerable and sensitive.

Ingrown Hairs…
Do not make ingrown hairs angry by picking, squeezing, prodding and poking at them. They easily become inflamed leaving the skin red for long periods of time and they easily turn into cysts and leave unattractive scars. The following is the only way and time to properly remove an ingrown hair.

• After a warm shower so skin is clean and the pore is open


• The ingrown hair is right on the surface of the follicle. It resembles a blackhead and there is absolutely NO REDNESS at all surrounding it


• Gently place each thumb around ingrown, roll fingers, rotate finger position, roll again and voila, the ingrown should pop out. If it is not literally this easy, it is not ready. Leave it alone!


• If there is any redness at all surrounding your ingrown hair(s) the goal is not to remove it but to calm and pamper it. Never use a brush on inflamed area and only apply cold compresses.

5 Reasons To Get a Professional Facial

The largest organ in our body is our skin which acts as a protection from the harmful invasion of foreign substances. The skin helps the body to excrete waste products. Therefore, our skin needs to be pampered and protected at all times. There are various ways that we can protect our skin from the external factors that can harm the integrity of our skin. Eating the right kind of foods, regular exercise, getting enough sleep, proper hydration, and wearing sunscreen are important ways to keep our skin healthy but having a regular facial treatment from a trusted esthetician is a very vital step towards healthy skin for both men and women.

When was the last time you invested in a professional facial treatment? A facial treatment has a lot of health benefits especially to your well-being. This offers you the chance to work with a professional skin care specialist who will analyze your skin type, help you improve all the imperfections, and show you the methods on how to care for your skin properly. Give yourself the chance to experience the treatments that cleanse, hydrate, tone, and refine your skin.

1. Regular facial treatment helps to increase the circulation in the area and stimulates the skin. Experts believe that it can help delay the premature aging process by custom-targeting your unique skin care. Facial treatments are a great way to prevent the wrinkling appearance on your face as you age. Keeping your skin properly hydrated will prevent your skin from dehydration.

2. A facial treatment can guarantee you a deep cleansing better than the type of cleansing you typically do at home. It includes cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration which can help to unclog your pores and get rid of deep seated dirt and impurities that affect the overall health and appearance of your skin.

3. A facial can help you understand the proper products specifically suited for your skin. Many people are using the wrong products for their skin type causing their skin to become sensitized. There are now so many home-party companies and over-the-counter lines out there with unqualified people recommending skincare. Only a qualified, licensed esthetician or skincare professional should recommend a home care regimen that will work best for your skin type. Skin type is determined by pore size, tone, oil production, and texture. This is an important component of starting to create a beautiful skin.

4. Facial treatments guarantee to rejuvenate your complexion. It is one of the best ways to restore your skin's natural glow. Facial treatments help get rid of dead skin cells which promotes the new growth of healthy cells. It is a cosmetic treatment of the face that includes a series of pampering methods of applying creams, lotions, masks, peels, exfoliation, steam, and massage.

5. It can lessen your stress. Almost all facial treatments can help you feel relaxed especially if it combined with massage. Experts believe that your body releases a hormone that makes you happy called endorphin when you are in your most relaxed state.

It is important in maintain the beauty and health of your skin. Everyone should find a licensed esthetician who will assess your skin care needs and provide you with the best treatment options for you to achieve the kind of skin you've been dreaming of. It is advisable to get a facial treatment every four weeks and maintain a healthy skin care regimen to delay the signs of aging and fight the damaging effects of the external environment.