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Further to the discussion on secrets that you ought not keep from your skin therapist, we will now address various conditions that require disclosure.

Although they may not entirely prevent you from having a skin/ body treatment, the presence of any of the following will mean, at the very least, a customization of the treatment. 

If you receive the treatment in full and ‘as is’ it is very possible that you either experience discomfort during the treatment or develop complications sometime down the road, after having left the facility.

The following is a common  list of ‘concerns’ and why it’s necessary that you disclose them to your skin therapist, and is by no means comprehensive.

Always consult with your doctor/ dermatologist before receiving any type of skin or body treatment. 

CONCERNS

In General

1. Diabetes

Because of the slow healing process and low sensation levels that is characteristic of diabetes:

- No metal extractions should be performed on these clients.

- No electrical equipment (e.g. high frequency and galvanic treatments) should be used as chances are that a diabetic client would not feel the sensations fully enough to give the skin care therapist enough feedback on what intensity is correct for him/ her. 

- The cuticles on the hand and feet of a diabetic should never be clipped in a manicure/ pedicure service. 

2. Heart Problems

Also applies if the client is wearing a pacemaker. 

- Head should be elevated during the treatment, to assist blood flow.

- No electrical equipment should be used as they may alter your heart rhythms.

- Heat levels in the treatment also need to be monitored

3. Epilepsy

- No electrical equipment is used

- No treatments involving flickering lights can be performed, e.g. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). Additionally anything involving a flickering light, on or over the client, is avoided. This also means turning on the magnifying lamp before the client enters the room perhaps rather than over the clients face while he/she is on the treatment bed.

4. Cancer

Quite a few skin care treatments may only be performed on a client that has been free from cancer:

1. for at least 1 year AND

2. With a doctor’s note  from the doctor who is/ has been treating them for cancer

This is because, even the basic skin treatment involves movement of the blood and lymph fluids which is customarily not a good thing for cancer patients. 

5. Thyroid problems

- No electrical equipment may be used

6. Sinus conditions

- A focus on certain accupressure points by the skin therapist can help alleviate some of the discomfort felt by sinus conditions

7. Hormonal Imbalances

May explain

- breakouts on cheek and neck
- The presence of melasma (darkening or hyperpigmentation)
- Excessive hair growth

8. Braces and Dental work

This includes dental x-rays.

- There may be redness in the associated area as well as breakouts. The area is also generally dry and, in some instances, may appear flakey.

9. Diuretics and Laxatives

Diuretics are drugs or other substances that cause the increased passage of urine. Some substances other than drugs that are known diuretics are 
-Tea
- Coffee
- Alcohol

Both diuretics and laxatives may explain  a dehydrated state of the skin.

10. Medications

It is important to list all medications that you are taking, from multivitamins, fish oils, herbal supplements, prescription drugs, cialis, anti-depressants, epileptic meds you name it, this is not a time to be embarrassed about anything. 

Medications may explain anything from mild to extensively dehydrated skin, heightened sensitivity, breakouts, darkening or redness of the skin etc.

11. Stress Level

May be characterized by breakouts along the jawline and neck, as well as muscle tightness. 

12. Products currently using.

This is important on many levels

1. So that the skin care therapist has an idea of your routine, and how many products you are comfortable using.

For example if you are currently a ’soap ‘n water’ client, your skin therapist would know that you need to be introduced to maybe just one or two products at a time, perhaps a cleanser and a moisturizer, rather than send you home with a day and night routine that requires the use of 7+ products.

2. If you are currently using any products with active ingredients like retinol or glycolic acid for example, your skin care therapist will select products that are suitable for use with these products.

3. Some clients use products with ingredients that actually worsen the condition that the client would like to improve. If this is the case, the skin therapist can suggest other products that contain ingredients that may be better suited for the client’s needs.

13. Implants

Metal plates or otherwise, as well as piercings.

- No electrical equipment is used, in the the case of piercings,metal pins or plates in or around the general area of the face.

This is because it is not impossible for metal plates/ pins to be dislodged with electrical activity.

- If the metal plates are in the feet, the skin therapist may proceed with caution. 

Areas with implants and piercings are avoided in massage treatments, because it can be comfortable for the client. 

14. Allergies

So that you don’t break out in hives after your treatment. Listing your allergies will ensure that your skin therapist knows to stay clear of any product that contains any ingredients that you are allergic to. 

Specifically Women

15. Pregnant or Lactating

Certain substances that may be used in skin care treatments, such as essential oils, have been shown to enter the blood stream; they have been found in excreted bodily fluids, such as urine.

As such, these substances, or products that contain these substances are eliminated from the skin care treatment so that they do not enter the milk produced by the mom or her womb, to reduce the risk of any potential harm to the unborn kid. 

16. Menstruation

The client is typically more sensitive to pressure/ pain so electrical equipment is avoided and light to medium pressure during the massage is used rather than firm. 

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As a result it is important your skin therapist take the time to do a thorough client consultation with you before each treatment, whether you are a new client or a returning one. 

If you are a returning client, the consultation may be shorter, but you still need to let the skin therapist know of any changes, updates, .. anything that you did differently since your last visit. 

So fill out your client consultation form properly, this is not autofill.

Remember also that this is a written record. Neither the skin care facility nor the skin therapist can be held liable in the event that any complications may arise as a result of you NOT disclosing information you were clearly asked. 

Go ahead, kiss and tell.

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Noone is immune to skin cancer. However some factors make some people more prone to skin cancer than others. Calculate your sun safety using the following guide:

Do you:

1. Have Blonde hair?

2. Have Light coloured eyes?

3. Freckle easily?

4. Burn before tan?

5. Have many moles in areas not normally exposed to the sun?

6. Experience/d blistering sunburns?

7. Live in a tropical climate?

8. Family history of skin cancer?

9. Work outdoors during the spring and/ or summer?

10. Spend a lot of recreation time outdoors?

Assign a value of 1 to each “YES” answer and then check the guide below.
 

Results:

7-10 – High Risk

4-6 – Medium Risk

1-3 – Low Risk

Of course, this is not a complete or absolute risk, as there are many other risk factors including age and gender.

Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen daily, one that protects against both UVA and UVB rays – a minimum SPF 15 on the face.

Always be aware of any new abnormal looking growths on skin particularly those parts that are exposed to the sun. Those who have a lifetime of sun exposure should be particularly vigilant. Make note of any unusual lesion(s) and/ or mole(s) and speak with your doctor/ dermatologist about it/ them.

Early detection is key.

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Talk about getting your point across. The possibilities are endless when your man smells like a man. 

How so? check the vid below.

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Thanks Lise!

Ladies, there’s another idea for V-day, some appropriately scented stuff for your bmf.

It may not turn him into a multi-millionaire Rico Swave, but at least he’ll smell like one.

Have a ‘manly’ smelling day fellas.

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The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA)  plans to soon launch it’s “Indoor Tanning is Out” campaign, and states that:

Indoor tanning before the age of 30 has been associated with a significant increase in the risk of melanoma, and recently sunbeds (UV tanning beds) were moved up to the highest cancer risk category—group 1— ‘carcinogenic to humans’ by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer.

And for all my peeps who choose indoor tanning to ‘base’ themselves before they go bake in the sun (whaaaaaaat?!!!) Errrr… nope. The only ‘base’ that you should be using is SPF 30+

The CDA further states

A tan will not provide protection from the sun on holiday. One of the busiest seasons for indoor tanning starts in January when many teens tan before spring break. A tan offers very limited protection from sunlight or burning. At most, a tan is the equivalent to a sunscreen with SPF of just 2-4. Not enough to keep you safe in the sun.

…[Indoor tanning] is especially dangerous because UV rays from sunbeds can be up to 10-15 times higher than that of the midday sun.  Prevention is key because melanoma, has become the third most common form of cancer in young Canadian women (second most common cancer in young Ontarians aged 15-34) years of age, and is mostly preventable.

There are even reports that individuals are going blind from indoor tanning. Apparently the UV rays are penetrating the eyelids and frying the retina…. *BLANK STARE*

What is melanoma? See here for information as provided by the CDA.

For tanning bed stories of actual melanoma survivors click here. 

Of course, the risk is higher for certain people than it is for others, based on things like DNA, skin colour, age and lifestyle for example. The most at risk are those who:

• are under 18
• have fair or freckly skin
• burn easily
• have a lot of moles
• have had skin cancer in the past
• have a family history of skin cancer
• use medication that increases your sensitivity to UV rays. 

Many antibiotics, birth control pills, blood pressure medicines, diabetes drugs, and pain relievers can increase one’s sensitivity to UV rays, so be sure to ask your doctor about the possible side effect of sun sensitivity of any of the medications that you are currently taking.

 But it’s not just Canada, the American Academy of Dermatology put out an ad years ago that stated pretty much the same thing:

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In Australia it’s a requirement to wear sunscreen. Possibly because Australians are generally light skinned, have an active outdoor lifestyle, the depleted ozone layer coupled with the country’s relatively clear skies and of course it’s location close to the equator. Also, I do believe  it is illegal for a child to be out and about without wearing sunscreen and protective clothing here. 

Protect yourself (face and body) with a broad spectrum sunscreen, i.e. one that guards against both UVA and UVB rays. Wear a minimum of SPF 15+ daily on your face and higher on your body. If you are at the beach the FDA recommends that sunscreen be applied every 2 hours to be effective, sooner if you are sweating or in the water, even if the sunscreen says that it’s ‘waterproof’.

Looking Oompa Loompa orange is so not sexy. If you don’t believe the hype that exposure to UVA/ UVB rays, natural or artificial, can lead to skin cancer, believe this: the fine lines and wrinkles, break down of collagen in the skin which results in a lack of skin tone, and soggy mopey skin, are all signs of premature aging which is one of the harmful effects of over exposure to these harmful rays. 

What are the benefits of indoor tanning again?

Appreciate and flaunt the skin you’re in.

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Source: Canadian Dermatology Association

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I can make all sorts of jokes about the benefits of a whole, raw cucumber, but it’s not that kind of party today, at least not with this post. As it turns out the good ole’ cucumber can serve a lot of other purposes…

I was sent this information that was featured in The New York Times sometime late last year as part of their “Spotlight on the Home” series, that highlighted creative and fanciful ways to solve common problems.

I haven’t tried them all yet, but maybe I’ll pick up a couple long, thick, firm ones and put them to a different type of use today

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber.  Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower?  Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds?  Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long.  The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool?  Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite.  Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache?  Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free.  Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge?  Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don’t have enough time to polish your shoes?  Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge?  Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don’t have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa?  Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don’t have gum or mints?  Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a ‘green’ way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel?  Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won’t leave streaks and won’t harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake?  Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!

Chomp, chomp. Tasty!

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Thanks for looking out Gis!

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Guys, if you have dirty balls that need cleaning, check out this very important message from Axe.

Me likey mucho thiso concepto.

It’s that much more enjoyable to play with clean equipment.

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Thanks for looking out Lise.

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The words peeling and exfoliating are often used interchangeably, but there is a big difference between chemical exfoliation that is done in Medical Spas by estheticians, and chemical peeling that is done by dermatologists or plastic surgeons.

Both processes refine the skin’s appearance in a relatively short period of time. However, in chemical exfoliation, only superficial layers of the skin are removed whereas deeper layers of skin are removed in the chemical peeling process.

Chemical peels are acids that are applied on the skin, which facilitate a controlled shedding of the skin’s surface.

Types of Chemical Peels

There are three types of chemical peels:

- Superficial peels

- Medium depth peels

- Deep peels

Medium and deep peels are generally NOT recommended for medium to darker skin types. This is because medium to darker skins are prone to hyper-pigmentation (darkening) and scarring. During these deeper chemical peels, skin is essentially damaged to the point where it is forced to repair itself and form a new superficial layer. This process, in medium to darker skins, can result in permanent scarring.

Superficial peels

Generally, superficial chemical peels may be used on most skin types/ conditions, however different active ingredients are used depending on the type of treatment required. Some of the more common types of acids used in superficial peels include:

- Glycolic acid – used to refine aging skin and for brightening dark spots

- Lactic acid - used for sensitive skin

- Salicylic acid - used for acne prone skin.

Microdermabrasion is considered a superficial peel, as in this process only the outermost layers of skin are removed. However, unlike chemical peels where superficial layers of skin are removed chemically, in microdermabrasion the outermost layers of skin  are removed mechanically.

Superficial peels may be performed by estheticians who have been appropriately trained in this procedure.

Typically there is no downside associated with superficial peeling procedures, and recovery may consist of mild redness and flaking. Normal activities may be resumed with the use of appropriate sun protection. 

Medium depth peels

Medium depth peels are recommended for fair complexions, and usually contain higher levels of stronger acids. 

In this process, the outer, superficial layers of the skin are targeted as well as some of the deeper layers of the skin.

Recovery occurs within 5-7 days after which sloughing of the skin occurs. Skin is red immediately after treatment and is often accompanied by swelling. Skin turns brown in colour within a day of the treatment and begins the peeling process within 3 or 4 days.

Medium depth peels can only be administered by dermatologists or medical surgeons and are not recommended for medium to darker skin tones.

Deep peels

These peels produce the most result, but are the most damaging.

They are recommended for fair skin types and for treating:

- Wrinkles
- Scars and blemishes and
- Precancerous skin lesions (in some cases)

Deep peels go so far into the skin’s layers that anesthesia may be required during the procedure to reduce the warm, hot and stinging sensation. 

Recovery time is the longest with deep peels. Immediately after this peel, skin is red and can result in swelling and blistering. A crust may form and will turn a brown colour just before it peels off. As deep peels penetrate various layers of skin, the skin may shed various layers over a 1-2 week period, and appropriate skin dressings may be prescribed to keep skin moist.

The new skin that is developed will feel and resemble that which has been terribly sunburnt, but will gradually fade to normal skin colour.

Only dermatologists and medical surgeons are qualified to perform deep peel skin treatments. 

Deep chemical peels are not recommended for medium to darker skin tones.

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What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a safe, non-surgical, exfoliating treatment that leaves skin feeling soft, and silky with a healthy glow. It speeds up the cellular turnover process, which is slowed down by:
- Poor health and nutrition
- Diet
- Aging
- Stress and
- Nature’s elements
and brings you closer to having healthier, younger looking skin. 

It can be used aggressively to achieve dramatic results, but does not take the place of surgical or laser procedures. 

It improves the skin without the risks, side effects, and downtime that is typically associated with some of the more aggressive alternatives, and can efficiently produce satisfying results in as little as 20 minutes. Further improvements in the appearence and texture of the skin’s texture will occur with each treatment, and may be used alone or in combination with other treatments, like Light Therapy or Chemical Peels, in a maintenance program, recommended by your skin therapist. 

Who can perform microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion can be performed at a Medical Spa by certified Estheticians, as well by Dermatologists and other qualified Medical Physicians in their practice.

Microdermabrasion treatments may be customized for mild to aggressive treatments that remove more superficial layers of the skin’s surface. Care must be taken by the skin therapist not to go into deeper layers of the skin as here there is the possibility of imparting permanent damage to the skin.

What does it treat?

Microdermabrasion is not a miracle procedure. It cannot totally eliminate, but, after just one treatment it can visibly reduce the appearance:
- Acne scarring
- Sun-damaged skin
- Sun-induced pigmentation like melasma and age spots
- Freckles
- Fresh stretch marks
- Fine lines and minor wrinkles
- Scars
- Rough, patchy skin
- Whiteheads and blackheads
- Acne and blemishes
- Excessive oiliness
- Scar and callus reduction

It can also be used as:
- A pretreatment for cosmetic surgery
- To blend lasered and non-lasered areas after laser skin resurfacing. 

Treatment is not limited to the face; it can be performed just about anywhere – on the face, neck, chest, hands, back, elbows, feet. 

How does it work?

Microdermabrasion is performed using a jet of fine crystals, which are propelled unto and then vacuumed across the skin’s surface. This removes dead skin cells in an exfoliating motion, to reveal fresh, invigorated skin. Skin is restored to a more youthful appearence while you relax in the treatment room.

Treatment recommendations

 To achieve a good result, several treatments are recommended.

Treatment is usually scheduled one to two weeks apart and would depend on:
- Skin type and condition and
- Lifestyle – e.g. drinking and smoking habits, outdoor activities spent in the sun.

Progressive improvements in skin are attained through a treatment program. Your skin care specialist will be able to recommend the number of treatments required to achieve your desired results.

Pre-treatment recommendations

- No sun baking
- No waxing for 7 days prior to treatment 

Post treatment recommendations:

After treatment you will be required to adhere to the following:

- No sun baking and must wear high sun protection, SPF 30+ to prevent against hyper-pigmentation or darkening of skin, especially for medium to dark skin types.

- No swimming in chlorinated pools for 24 hours

- No waxing for 7 days

- No exercise for 24 hours as perspiration may cause a stinging sensation

- Preferably avoid wearing makeup for 24 hours

- No exfoliation for 7 days

- Proper hydration. Skin my feel drier than usual and must be thoroughly cleansed and moisturized daily, also increase water intake.

What are the side effects of microdermabrasion?

The vast majority of clients do not receive any side effects from microdermabrasion. Clients with sensitive skin are at a higher risk of developing any side effects, which are usually mild and temporary, and appear only on facial skin. They include:

- Redness
- Flaking
- Dry skin
- Itching

These side effects are similar to sun-burn. There is no need to seek medical attention when experiencing any of the above, as they usually subside within a day or two.

Skin flaking may take between 2-4 days to appear and is just a part of the skin healing itself. 

Who should NOT receive microdermabrasion treatments?

Microdermabrasion provides minor trauma to the skin. Still it may aggravate the following conditions:

- Active, uncontrolled or brittle diabetes
- Viral lesions, herpes simplex or shingles
- Eczema or seborrheic dermatitis 
- Rosasea
- Skin cancer and auto immune disorders such as AIDS or HIV
- Vitiliago
- Telangectasis or visible broken blood vessels
- Sunburned skin

Also not recommended for people taking oral blood thinners. 

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So now you know.
If you believe that Microdermabrasion may work for you, contact your skin care therapist to set up a consultation.

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Supernova

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Yes. It’s as nasty as it sounds, but can you always identify it?

Like when that chick at the party grabs a chip and dips it in the salsa, bites half the chip off and dips the same damn slobbery chip back in the salsa. Now no-one else can savour the salsa dip; done gone and ruined it for errryone.

Or the hot rod at the bar who goes in for a handful of nuts, eats them all, licks the yummy seasoned salt off his fingers and then goes back in for more. Are you really expected to eat from those nuts? Maybe. But if you take some time to think about what just happened you probably wouldn’t.

Double dipping can happen in the Spa as well, or at someone who offers spa services.

Lets talk about that good ole wax pot. Now I love me some waxing; Gets all the hair removed in one whack, don’t have to deal with it for a good couple weeks.

So you’ve made your appointment to wax the little fuzzies off your upper lip. No-one even knows that you have hair up there but the fact that YOU can see it is good enough reason for you to get them removed. I’n mad at ya’.

You walk into your spa, greet the receptionist, link up with your esthetician, riiippp…, pay for your service, tip your girl/guy who did an excellent job, and then you are off to catch up with your hot lunch date; 15 minutes flat you are out of there. 

Only that in about a week or so, you notice some irritation or bumps on your lip.

Hmmmmmmm….

What you didn’t know was that just before you arrived, the Spa performed another waxing service – a brazilian bikini wax, in the same treatment room you had your lip wax done. Same pot of hot wax, same pallet stick. 

Are you getting that picture?

All the bacteria that was present around that frowsy genital (we don’t really have any idea now do we) now in contact with your upper lip, and backstroking the the wax pot with the peewbs. Fantastic.

Suppose the individual had an STI, or worse? Suppose it was that time of the month?

Spas don’t always discriminate. We are in a recession, money is money. But even if the person was clean as a whistle and in great health, is that really acceptable practice?

Disgusting.

Waxing sticks are disposable. They are wooden, porous and cannot be disinfected.

Good practice dictates that Spas do not double dip in soft-wax services. That means, if a spa chooses to use the same wax pot for different services, it MUST discard the waxing stick after each, single dip. ie it should follow the following procedure:

- Dip the clean wax stick into the wax,
- Wipe it on the area to be waxed
- Throw the used stick in the garbage
- Remove wax and hair from the skin with fabric or paper sheets.
- Repeat steps as often as required to complete entire area.
- Remove any wax residue from skin using suitable product
- Disinfect area with a suitable product, to reduce any bacterial action and soothe irritation or keep potential irritation at bay.

A lot of wax sticks?
Sure. But that’s why the service isn’t free.

Expensive?
Well, it will certainly add some to a Spas operating expense. Alternatively, just one  wax stick can be used per client and the entire pot of wax can be changed after each client.  The wax stick option doesn’t seem so expensive now does it?.

It’s a minimal expense in the grand scheme of health.

You get what you pay for; It’s what differentiates the good spas from the excellent ones.

You can’t protect yourself from EVERY bacteria on the planet, so that’s more reason to keep  your health and nutrition in check. The body is constantly fighting against bacteria, which is probably the reason why more people aren’t seriously affected by popular unhygienic practices such as soft-wax double dipping.

Don’t be a statistic. For all that is sanitary in this world, take a look around and take the necessary precautions regarding your health.

Just eww.

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Supernova

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