Tips for Smooth Skin

Getting smooth radiant skin can be hard to achieve but with our tips and a little effort you'll be soft and luminous in no time!
1) Smooth skin starts from the inside out. A majority of women are plagued by cellulite and as you age your skin loses elasticity. That's where Lipomassage comes in. Lipomassage is designed to tighten sagging skin, reduce cellulite, release water retention and jump start lymphatic drainage and your circulatory system. To learn more about how Lipomassage can give you a slimmer, smoother body click here.

2) We've said it before and we'll say it again: Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. Exfoliation is the key to smooth skin. It removes dead skin cells and flakiness while creating an even canvas for self-tanners (click here for our self tanner application tips). By removing all that dead skin you are removing a barrier between your fresh skin and whatever products you're applying to it. This maximizes the benefits of the active ingredients in your products so you get more bang for your buck.

3) Shaving is so passe -- waxing is where it's at. Waxing not only lasts longer than shaving, but when the hair grows in it isn't stubbly and hard because the hair has been pulled from the root. It also acts as an exfoliant because the warm wax grabs onto dead skin cells. For more tips on waxing click here.

4) The words 'Body Oil' bring up images of women sunbathing slathered in baby oil. GM Collin has reinvented our concepts of Body Oil with their fabulous Treating Oil. It enhances the skins elasticity and firmness while hydrating. Plus it's quick absorption leaves your skin looking dewy and feeling soft (not greasy or slimy like other oil-based products).

By diligently exfoliating and keeping the skin hydrated you can easily achieve and maintain beautiful, radiant skin!

Sincerely,
Skindulgence
Written by Paige Forgie

Bikini Season

Bikini season is drawing near and that means it's time to ditch the razors and go for waxing!

Things to remember about waxing:

1) Always notify your esthetician if you're on medication. Some drugs make the skin extra sensitive and delicate which is not ideal for waxing which pulls on the skin.

2) Do not use tanning beds 24 hours before or after getting a waxing because your skin is more vulnerable to rays.

3) Exfoliate 2-3 days before waxing. Exfoliating on the same day as waxing increases your likelihood of getting a skin irritation. Wait another 2 days or until your skin calms down to restart exfoliating. Exfoliating will ensure that you do not get ingrown hairs.

4) Do not apply any heavily perfumed lotions to your skin because your pores are open and are more likely to get irritated by the chemicals. Instead, apply tea tree lotion (which we sell!) which is antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial.

Sincerely,
Skindulgence
Written by Paige Forgie

Fast Facts: Bikini Waxing

At Skindulgence we offer waxing for most parts of the body. Over the years we've found that there seems to be a lot of confusion when it comes to waxing the bikini line. We are here to clear things up!

There are three major types of bikini line waxes:

1) The "Regular" Bikini Wax - This is when any hair outside of the "normal" underwear line is removed for a clean finish.

2) The "French" Bikini Wax - French-Cut underwear often is cut in closer and lower down and so the French Bikini Wax removes more hair from above and further in from the sides of the underwear.

3) The "Brazilian" Bikini Wax - Two options: leave a "landing strip" of hair or get rid of it all! Not for the faint of heart.

We hope this has helped in decoding the various bikini wax options for you so you can book your next appointment like a pro. Stop in for yours today! (...Valentine's Day is coming up...)

Sincerely,

Skindulgence
written by: Paige Forgie

Hair Removal Options

No one wants stubborn, unwanted hair on their body. Both men and women are seeking different kinds of hair removal options. Using a razor will result in dark shadows, prickly regrowth and will start growing back almost immediately. Skindulgence offers a few different hair removal alternatives like laser, waxing and our newest addition - Alkaline Wash.

Alkaline Wash by Danne is an alkaline solution used on the hair, generally done in a series of treatments to dissolve the hair progessively over time. this unique service is offered by Tazeem Jamal PMDT. The Alkaline Wash treatment is virtually painless and perfect for that annoying peach fuzz on the face. It is a great alternative to laser! It can be effective to greatly reduce the darkness and coarseness of hair anywhere else on the body. Check out our FAQ on our site here. Don't wait to "shed your winter hair" and book your consultation today!

Laser is a progressive and more permanent treatment by which the laser beam goes into the hair root and cauterizes the root not allowing new hair to grow. The existing hair will then naturally fall out. The technology is virtually painless and your skin colour is not an issue. We offer complimentary consultations to determine treatment areas and cost.

Waxing is not considered a permanent hair removal, but it is very effective in reducing the hair over time. The hair will become less dense and finer in texture. Our waxing experts have many bikini options like a standard bikini line, french bikini line, or full brazilian bikini.

Sincerely,

Skindulgence

Written by Paige Forgie