What exactly does a good skincare routine look like? There seem to be a million different products, routines, and possibilities for our skincare. We know it can be a bit overwhelming to try to find the "right" routine, so we decided to share a basic routine you can follow. Think of it as a rough sketch, the way you color it in will vary depending on your goals and needs. We've linked to several really good pieces that can help you figure out what will work best for you, and of course, you can always talk to one of our lovely estheticians for help.
Ideally, you'll want to follow this routine twice a day: morning and evening. 1. Cleanser You want to use the right kind of products for your skin. For example, if you have sensitive skin, you’ll want to avoid products that have parabens, sulfates and phthalates. Avoid scrubs, and strong fragrances. Do you know your skin type? This article by Renee Rouleau explains how to determine it. 2. Under-eye cream (Evening) In the evenings, you'll want to apply under eye cream to help with brightening and eliminating lines and wrinkles. 3. Targeted Serum The serum you use will depends on your goals. Do you want to work on dark spots? Go with a brightening serum. Unwanted wrinkles or lines? Try an anti-aging one. Sable Yong's article has a fantastic breakdown of what ingredients to look for based on your needs. 4, Moisturizer Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. Moisturizer is extremely important. It protects your skin and keeps it healthy. Again, the type of moisturizer you use will vary depending on your skin type, If you have oily skin, you probably want to go with an oil-free option. You should moisturize both morning and night, but in the morning, definitely make sure to use something with at least SPF 30 to protect from sun damage. Especially here in our wonderful Sunshine State. We love Chanel Park's piece-there is all sorts of great information here. Check it out. 5. Mask (Once a Week) A mask is a great way to help keep your skin clear and healthy. The kind you use, again, depends on what your goals are and what your skin type is. For oily skin or clogged pores, a clay mask will draw out the impurities in your skin. A gel or cooling mask is good for sensitive skin, and a cream-based mask is great for normal to dry skin. There are a multitude of variations you can play with to find the best care for your skin. If you are wondering about your serum, need help discerning your skin type, or want an opinion on a mask, come see us! We're happy to help. As always, questions and requests are welcomed. Call, comment or email, we're happy to talk to you.
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Ahh, September. School is back in session, the weather is considering possibly, maybe, eventually thinking about cooling off; and we are headed straight into Pumpkin-Everything Season. September means that we've already been here for four fabulous months. September means that the same time the seasons are changing, we're making some changes of our own...but more on that in a minute. We at The Waxing Studio spend quite a bit of time talking about-you guessed it- waxing. But we are going to change gears a bit and for the next few posts talk about skincare in general. Ever wonder what the elements of a good skincare routine are? What causes breakouts? If the food you eat really affects your skin? We are going to tackle these questions and a few more in the coming weeks. *If you've got a question, let us know! We love talking to you all.* There's nothing quite like the feeling of walking out of the studio and having freshly waxed brows. It's pretty incredible.
But how do we keep that clean look up until the next appointment? We've got a few things that work for us. Tweezing Go after those couple of stray hairs that pop up. This will help keep your brows nice and clean. However, leave the arch line for your esthetician. Trimming If the length gets too long, you can always trim your brows a bit to keep them from getting too unruly. Add Color Help keep your shape and definition with a bit of color. Because this helps your brows pop, it draws attention away from any rogue hairs that have appeared. For this, we love... Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer and DIPBROW Pomade Come Back When the brows lose shape (missing arch), and/or the between the brow area starts growing in, and you have far too much to tweeze...that's when it's time to come see us again. Further Reading: http://www.instyle.com/news/how-maintain-your-brow-shape-between-appointments http://www.fwbdayspa.com/eyebrow-maintenance-between-waxing/ http://www.wikihow.com/Pluck-Your-Eyebrows We'd like to thank the lovely Maly V. for suggesting this topic. <3 Have a question for us? Give us a call, comment or send us an email! Do good brows make the world go round? It's unlikely, but they make our day just the same. And now better brows are even easier to achieve.
Tinting. It is basically a specialized dye for your eyebrows and eyelashes. A semi permanent vegetable dye to be specific. The tint (available in many different shades) is applied to eyebrows making them bolder, a little fuller, and darker. Applied to eyelashes, it gives the appearance of wearing mascara, with darker and longer lashes. The dye lasts about 4 weeks though it can vary a little from person to person. Notes
We thought these articles about tinting were great and wanted to share them with you! Additional Resources This interview over at Beautylish explains the whole process very nicely. We loved hearing about the benefits of brow tinting from Erica Metzger with this piece from Refinery29. Emily Rekstis actually tinted both her eyebrows and lashes and wrote the tale here for all of us to read. She gives a step-by-step of what happened (and included pictures!) As always, if you have any questions, feel free to comment, call, email, contact by carrier pigeon, whatever suits you. We'll be here. When I was newly introduced to the waxing world, I didn't know hard wax from soft, bikini wax from Brazilian. There are, as I learned, important distinctions between bikini and Brazilian waxes.
So for those who are new-ish to waxing, the simplest explanation is this: Bikini waxes remove hair along the outside of the bikini line. Brazilian waxes heed no line. All hair is fair game, and the amount removed depends on the preference of the individual being waxed. Simple enough. But there are a few terms that are helpful to know. Basic Bikini: Removes all hair outside of the bikini line. Deep V (French Bikini): Follows bikini line further in, leaving a small, triangular patch of hair. Deep Square (also French Bikini): Removes hair along the sides, leaving a square shape. Brazilian: Removes most hair, leaving only a small strip. If it is preferred, all hair is removed. And that is the terminology in a nutshell. Of course, if you have any questions or would like a post on a specific topic, feel free to comment, email, or call. We are thrilled to be in Pensacola! In our first month, we've been given such a warm welcome, and we want to say thank you. Our first few weeks have been wonderful, and now that we've been able to meet so many of you, we would like to formally introduce ourselves. Who we areTrish, our fantastic esthetician, has worked in the beauty industry for ten years; and the studio is all her design. She'll answer any questions, walk you through each step of the waxing process, and help you decide which facial is right for you. Our receptionists, Chandler and Hannah, will answer questions about services and set your appointments. Our goal is to help you de-stress and feel your best. What we doWe are The Waxing Studio, so of course, we wax! Eyebrows, lips, underarms, legs, bikinis, and Brazilians are just the beginning. We offer full-body waxing, so if there's any hair, we can take care of it. But not only do we wax, we also offer a variety of facials, extractions, makeup applications and tutorials.
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