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Beautiful After 40
If you're not over 40 yet, you will be someday, so listen up.
Let's talk about what constitutes timeless beauty. ( And you won't hear the phrase "anti-aging" because I'm not -against aging, that is)!
Now I know American women are not known for their beauty but I personally have known thousands of gorgeous women who hail from this land.
How do American women stay so beautiful!
And here is my recipe for long lasting beauty - not in order of importance and not just with regard to physical beauty:
Start self-care early in life. It's much easier to develop and keep great habits than to try to undo bad ones like unprotected sunbathing, smoking, drinking, and drugs.
Exercise. Build "movement opportunities " into your lifestyle. Dance, walk the beach, bike-ride with your kids, explore nature with a friend, have a work-out date with your man.
Cultivate spirituality. Everyone needs hope, vision, a standard to live by, and a higher purpose to keep going.
Build community. Don't be a lone ranger. You need love and support.
Drink water and eat right.
You are spirit, you have a soul, and you live in the a body. If there is an order of importance for cultivating true beauty inside and out, this is it. Your soul is your personality, your emotions. Look inside, seek to heal, learn, and grow.
10 Reasons Why Brazilian Waxing is Worth it !
As I write this newsletter, you may be thinking about getting your very first "Brazilian" wax. There are other methods of hair removal, but nothing takes the place of waxing.
Here is why:
1. It is fast. ( The first time, allow up to an hour or so, but it normally takes 20-50 minutes).
2. Maintenance can be done monthly ( as opposed to shaving, which needs to be done almost daily).
3. For the results you get, it is well worth the cost. I charge according to how long it takes. ( There is a maintenance price offered if you come on regular basis).
4. The hair follicle is pulled by the root, so over time ( barring hormonal and other unforeseen variables) it is discouraged from re-growing, and the hair can become softer and less dense.
5. The discomfort involved with this procedure is mainly associated with a such sensation as the hair is removed, but quickly diminishes.
6. It is a professional service and feels like pampering. I use essential oils, light candles, play music.
7. Women prefer the "clean" feeling they get.
8. Skimpy swimwear requires grooming.
9. Ingrown hairs mostly associated with shaving are painful.
10. Body hair is not considered fashionable.
Exactly what is Brazilian Waxing?
It is a type of waxing involving the bikini area. The procedure normally involves the complete removal of all hair in the bikini area, front to back. Some types of Brazilian waxing leave a small line of the hair. It is named after Brazil, the country with which it is most often associated and from which the modern practice originated. In Brazil itself, it is not called Brazilian waxing, but simply depilar ( to wax, to pluck hairs). In Middle Eastern societies, removal of the body hair is considered a proper form of hygiene, necessitated by ancient local customs. Contemporary sources indicate that the French nobility also practiced waxing during the 17 th century.
And what is the process, you ask?
The client begins by completing an intake form. The lack of a proper intake shows the level of care the salon takes in general.
You will remove your clothing from the waist down, use a disinfectant wipe. Then, a light application of oil is spread over the area to be waxed. This prevents the wax from sticking to the sensitive skin. Next, wax is applied in sections over the area from which hair is to be removed. The wax is allowed to harden briefly, then one edge of each wax strip is pulled off in the opposite direction of the hair growth. The waxer then works her way around the body. This procedure removes the wax, hair, and any dead skin cells lying on the skin surface. Finally, a soothing and healing post-wax essential oil is applied.
The skill and experience of the service provider is key. The first time you do it, you may need "breaks" and a slower pace to acclimate to the new experience. Most say they have less discomfort during subsequent treatments. There are over-the-counter products available if you are very sensitive. I don't recommend any waxing immediately before (or during) your period when you are generally most sensitive. About a week after your period, if you can time it that way, is the ideal time.
I recommend working with a licensed esthetician to perform this procedure. There can be complications, side effects, or contraindications to the treatment, and a skin care professional can address these best.
As a professional, I need to include a few words of caution:
There is a risk of infection if done on a person with weakened immune system.
* Folliculitis can occur with sensitive skin. It usually appears as small, white-headed pimples around one or more hair follicles - the tiny pockets from which each hair grows. These may itch, but on occasion they're painful. While most cases are superficial and short lived, often clearing up spontaneously within a few days, deep or recurring folliculitis may need medical treatment.
* On rare occasions tearing may occur and an MD will need to do a stitch or two. If a thorough health questionnaire is not given, contraindications may be missed.
* Waxing during a " healthy " pregnancy is fine.
Here is my tips for successful experience:
* Use a licensed professional
* Make sure the working conditions of the waxing salon, as well as the supplies, are clean and sanitary.
* Get all your questions answered up front before you start your service, and be sure to discuss medications you take, medical history, contraindications, and other concerns.
*Think about taking an anti-inflammatory before your appointment to help reduce swelling and discomfort.
*Discuss post waxing care before you leave the salon.
* Hard wax is best, it is designed for sensitive areas - I use Cirepil.
See you at the Spa!