Real Skin Stories + Education

Esthetician Melissa Nist at her wax station with the question: Did your client leave with aftercare, or just a list of don'ts?

The Second Half of the Service: What Happens Af...

Your wax or sugar service doesn't end at checkout. The second half happens in your client's bathroom, alone. Here's what the research says about skin after hair removal, why a...

The Second Half of the Service: What Happens Af...

Your wax or sugar service doesn't end at checkout. The second half happens in your client's bathroom, alone. Here's what the research says about skin after hair removal, why a...

Thigh Chafing: How to Calm It and Keep It From ...

Red, raw inner thighs after a walk or workout? Chafing comes down to friction and moisture. Here is how to calm it and protect the skin.

Thigh Chafing: How to Calm It and Keep It From ...

Red, raw inner thighs after a walk or workout? Chafing comes down to friction and moisture. Here is how to calm it and protect the skin.

Why Bumps Show Up 2 to 3 Days After a Wax (and ...

The wax went great, then bumps show up on day three. An esthetician explains what happens in the first 72 hours and how to keep skin calm.

Why Bumps Show Up 2 to 3 Days After a Wax (and ...

The wax went great, then bumps show up on day three. An esthetician explains what happens in the first 72 hours and how to keep skin calm.

Strawberry Legs: Why They Happen and How to Sto...

Those tiny dark dots on your legs after shaving usually get worse when you scrub harder. Here is what an esthetician tells clients to do instead.

Strawberry Legs: Why They Happen and How to Sto...

Those tiny dark dots on your legs after shaving usually get worse when you scrub harder. Here is what an esthetician tells clients to do instead.

Best Oil for Ingrown Hairs (What Actually Works and What Doesn't)

Best Oil for Ingrown Hairs (What Actually Works...

Most oils marketed for ingrown hairs either clog pores or do nothing. Here's what to actually look for, what to skip, and why barrier support matters more than exfoliation.

Best Oil for Ingrown Hairs (What Actually Works...

Most oils marketed for ingrown hairs either clog pores or do nothing. Here's what to actually look for, what to skip, and why barrier support matters more than exfoliation.

How to Care for Your Skin After Waxing (And Why Most People Get It Wrong)

How to Care for Your Skin After Waxing (And Why...

Most people reach for the wrong products after waxing. Here's what your skin actually needs in the 24 to 48 hours after waxing, and the aftercare that prevents ingrown hairs,...

How to Care for Your Skin After Waxing (And Why...

Most people reach for the wrong products after waxing. Here's what your skin actually needs in the 24 to 48 hours after waxing, and the aftercare that prevents ingrown hairs,...