Beauty Tips

Sugaring

Sugaring hair removal is the best form of hair removal and the best alternative to waxing. This form of hair removal is an organic paste that your Aesthetician is specially trained at removing hair. Finally, It is gentle to the skin, naturally exfoliates and it removes hair in the direction of hair growth.  When seeing a professional Aesthetician for your Hair Removal, there are some important things to understand and prepare. Today I’m going to explain Pre and Post preparation for your skin and it will help your treatment run smoothly.

15 tips to help prepare for your sugaring appointment

1.Exfoliate

Use a loofah, bath mit or scrub o exfoliate 2-3 times a week when you bathe. The best time to start is 72-hours after your last sugaring treatment. Thereafter, rinse thoroughly and remove all soap and leave to dry naturally in a well ventilated place.

2.Moisturize

Moisturize your skin daily before and after your hair removal treatment (not the day of your treatment or during the first 72 hours after your treatment). Moving forward, this will help your skin and the hair grow for better sugaring treatments.

3.No Sweating

Do not do anything that will cause excessive sweating as the follicles are open and prone to infection. 

4.Sun Exposure

Resist sun exposure for 48 hrs before and after being sugared.

5.Excessive Heat

Stay away from saunas, steam rooms, spas, and other heated sources for at least 48 hours.

6.Hot Water

Both hot baths and hot showers are discouraged directly after your appointment. If you need to bathe, use lukewarm water.

7.Chlorine

Stay away from swimming in chlorinated pools or the beach for 24 hours after your sugaring treatment.

8.Exercise

Hold off from heavy exercise for at least 24 hours after your treatment.

9.Exfoliating Products

Abstain from the use of exfoliating products for at least 72 hours after Sugaring as they might irritate your skin.

10.Natural Loofah

Hold off from using natural loofah’s as bacteria thrive in natural fibers.

11.Deodorant

Avoid applying deodorant for the first 24 hours after sugaring treatment if sugaring underarms.

12.Makeup

Ditch applying make-up directly after facial sugar.

13.Loose Clothes

Avoid tight clothing after sugaring, especially in the sugared areas. Wearing tight clothing may result in irritation and ingrown hairs.

14.Shaving

Don’t shave between sugaring. This distorts the hair growth cycle.

15.Ingrown Hair

Don’t pick at ingrown hairs, it may cause scarring or even infection. Come in and we will remove them professionally and hygienically.

After your sugaring appointment

It is recommended your hair removal treatments are scheduled every 3 weeks for the best results. The hair will eventually start growing in less and less for most people if you maintain an every 3-week schedule year-round.

Hydrafacial

HydraFacial is the only hydradermabrasion treatment method that cleanses and exfoliates your skin, extracts irritants from your pores and provides hydration and antioxidant protection in the same treatment. The result is clearer, brighter, younger-looking skin with absolutely no discomfort or downtime. At Skin So Sweet, we have found that this is one of our most popular skincare treatments. One of the most frequently asked questions we get about this life-changing treatment is how should I prepare beforehand?

Tips to prepare for your HydraFacial

Two Weeks Before Treatment

Two weeks before your scheduled HydraFacial, refrain from receiving any laser treatments. You should also avoid scheduling any medium or deep chemical peels or dermal fillers during this time.

One Week Before Treatment

While you can’t schedule dermal fillers within two weeks of your scheduled hydradermabrasion, you can schedule Botox within eight days of your hydradermabrasion treatment. It’s important to note that you can schedule Botox on the same day as your hydradermabrasion; it just has to be performed after the hydradermabrasion.

Five Days Before Treatment

Three to five days before your treatment, start your hydropeptide or PCA SKIN skincare regimen. During your initial consultation, we will discuss your aesthetic goals and develop a customized skincare routine for you to follow which will allow you to reach your goals. Regardless of your personal goals, you must be sure to include a sun protectant of some variety.

Three Days Before Treatment

For the 72 hours prior to your treatment, refrain from excessive unprotected exposure to the sun. If you are outside during the hours of 10 AM and 2 PM, be sure that you are wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 35. If you have fairer skin, you may need UVA and UVB ray protection of at least 55. Similarly, you should avoid tanning beds during this time.

Two Days Before Treatment

Two days before your treatment, do not use any over-the-counter acne medications, such as salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Refrain from waxing and using depilatories. You should also refrain from any type of exfoliating treatments, like those containing active enzymes or glycolic acids. Finally, do not use any topical product containing tretinoin, such as Retin-A, for at least 48 hours before your treatment session.

The Day of Treatment

We strongly recommend that men do not shave on the day of treatment. However, if you feel you must shave, make sure you do not shave within three to four hours of your appointment. On the day of your scheduled session, we strongly recommend bringing in any medications you take regularly.

Before your treatment, your provider will need a list of all medications you are taking, including dosages and any changes to your medical history. Finally, you should only cleanse your face with a pre-approved cleanser. Some cleansers can irritate your skin after treatment.