Anti Aging Effects of Eye Cream

Using a special eye cream is very important in the prevention of fine lines and wrinkles.  Many people think that ‘eye cream’ is just a gimmick, that the creams for the eyes are the same as the ones for the face, but this is not true.  Your morning and evening skin care routines each need [...]

Bruising from Brazilian?

I received a very important question from one of my readers and I wanted to share it with you, as well as my response.
Here is her email:
Hi, I’ve had three waxes now – first two were fine and jus got a little bit red.
This third one I had today was by a professional at a [...]

Brazilian Wax After Care Tips to Avoid Red Bumps

Tips to Avoid Brazilian Wax Bumps
Brazilian wax bumps, or ingrown hairs, can occur after waxing services if you don’t care for your skin properly. The bikini area is highly sensitive, when we are pulling hair out from its root, it can create irritation.  If you don’t care for the skin properly after a Brazilian wax, [...]

Is There An Age Limit on the Brazilian Wax?

How Young it Too Young for a Brazilian Wax?
I recently received an email from a reader who wanted to know if there is an age limit on Brazilian wax services in NJ.  Legally, there is no age limit in NJ for the Brazilian wax, but many NJ day spas may have their own restrictions.
Personally, I [...]

The Best Way to Soothe Skin After a Brazilian Waxing

It’s almost like we have a love-hate relationship with the Brazilian bikini wax.  We love how sexy and clean it makes us feel, but we hate the red bumps and irritation that can develop after waxing.
It’s not too surprising that pulling our hair out from its root with hot wax can irritate our skin, especially [...]

Brazilian Risk Factors: What You Need to Know.

In 2009, the state of NJ considered banning the Brazilian wax after two women reported injuries associated with the procedure.  The statewide debate raised many questions on the safety of Brazilian waxing.  The truth of the matter is that like most delicate procedures, the Brazilian wax is very safe when performed by a licensed and [...]

Chest Waxing for Men

Many guys are quite sensitive to the fact that they have a lot of chest hair.  Most men now shy away from exposing their chest if they are very hairy.  Not everyone loves a hair-free chest, but many agree that very little hair or no hair at all is more fashionable than the ‘sweater’ look.
If [...]

How Long Does A Brazilian Wax Last?

One of the most popular reasons women opt for a Brazilian bikini wax is because their hair stays smoother longer than shaving.  Often when people come to me for a Brazilian wax, one of the first questions they have is, “how long before I will have to come back again?”
While it’s true that waxing can [...]

What Is the Difference Between Serum and Moisturizer?

Are you finding it hard to decide what’s better for your skin: a facial serum or a facial moisturizer?  You don’t have to choose between the two.  Both are great for your skin and play different roles in keeping your skin healthy.
While serums can deliver moisturizer, most serums are prescribed to deliver vitamins, nutrients, or [...]

Skin Care for Men

Do men really need their own skin care products? Well, yes and no. You see, men’s skin IS different from ours, in many different ways. For starters, a man’s skin is thicker, firmer, has larger pores, contains more Elastin, and is usually more oily than a woman’s. Most men’s skin care [...]

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