Why double dipping waxing can be dangerous for you

 

More often than not, waxing is a squirmish experience for most of us, especially when it comes to a bikini wax. After all, don’t we feel naked and examined minutely by the piercing, intimidating eyes of the esthetician? But ladies, hang on. If you’re only worried about shedding your robes and exposing your skin to a stranger, think twice, for it seems that there is a bigger evil to steer clear from – double dipping wax.Double dipping is the practice of dipping a spatula in a wax pot, applying the scooped wax on the skin, and re-dipping the same spatula in the same wax pot multiple times. Think of it like dipping a tortilla chip in salsa sauce, taking a bite, and re-dipping the same chip (that now has your saliva on it) in the sauce. Gross, isn’t it? No wonder that leading countries in the world like the US, the UK, and Canada have raised red flags on double dipping.In this blog, we’ll explain why this practice is dangerous for you and why you should say NO to this evil at the salon once and for all.

It is a breeding ground for bacteria and germs

Salons who advocate for double dipping argue that the high temperature in the wax pot kills bacteria and prevents their multiplication. Wrong.

To keep bacteria and germs at bay, wax needs to be heated to a minimum of 170 degrees Fahrenheit, which is close to 76 degrees Celsius. Heating wax to such a high temperature will only result in skin inflammation, rashes, damaged tissues, and folliculitis, the condition wherein bacteria gets into the hair follicles and creates pustules on the skin.

Thus, for minimizing such risks, the temperature inside the wax pot is kept slightly higher than the body temperature, i.e., around 55 to 60 degrees, making it an ideal, nasty home to germs and bacteria.

You run the risk of catching infections and diseases

Just picture this: you are treated with the same spatula that has extracted hair and accumulated sweat from a woman’s underarms.To make matters yuckier, consider that the spatula isn’t even sterilized.

When waxing the underarms, the exposed follicles tend to secrete more bodily fluids.Re-dipping the spatula deposits the remnants of perspiration into the wax pot. Add to it the danger of contracting STDs, bacterial infections like staph, and other problems that can be passed on to you.

Some salons are trained to believe that it is safe to double dip unless there is blood on the spatula or going for a bikini wax. However, the truth is that double dipping compromises on the integrity of your skin and takes a toll on your health too.

So, how to ensure that you are not a victim of double dipping?

Our advice is that you should trust a beauty salon in Mumbai that maintains NO DOUBLE DIP policy. Every time the esthetician uses afresh applicator, the salon gives you a clean, safe, relaxed atmosphere where you are treated with nothing but the best world-class techniques and products.

At The White Door, a leading luxury spa and salon in Bandra,we focus on your health and hygiene, rather than indulging in double dipping for cost-cutting. The natural ingredients used in our products gently exfoliate dead skin cells, without producing any side-effects like skin burns and itching. Since we do not re-dip spatulas and sterilize the wax pot after every waxing session, there is no scope of bacteria breeding in the salon and the subsequent spreading of infections.

With all our products imported from Cerepril, we guarantee zero hair, gorgeously moisturized skin, and nothing but a painless, hygienic waxing session. We do not compromise on the integrity of your skin but help you discover smooth, superior, and soft skin so that you feel beautiful, gorgeous and rejuvenated, both from the inside and outside.

Be it Waxing for Arms or Underarms, Face or Bikini waxing in Bandra, Cerepril has a diverse formula for each body part and the pre and post wax products make a true beauty Treatment.

Sushmaa Yagnik,

Vice President – The White door Spa

Foot Massage Therapy and What it Does to Your Body

Your feet do a lot for you. They carry you all day long, bear the burn from your morning jog, and endure endless evenings in uncomfortable and restrictive shoes. Despite all of these, they are the least pampered part of your body. 

Just like your neck, back, and shoulders, your feet, too, can benefit from a rubdown every now and then. Getting a foot massage on a regular basis from luxury spas not only helps one to feel relaxed but at the same time, it improves circulation, stimulates muscles, reduces tension, and helps you to feel better. 

Reflexology, based on an ancient practice of foot massage, involves applying pressure to the feet in order to effect a physical change in the body. The pressure is applied to complex zones and reflex areas that correspond to other body parts.

Both reflexology and a simple foot massage can provide countless health benefits like:

1.    Bodily relaxation

The first and foremost benefit of getting a foot massage is relaxation. After a long tiring day, nothing is as relaxing and soothing as a proper foot massage (even better when you get it from a luxury salon). A regular foot massage of 5 to 10 minutes before going to bed can improve your general well-being, and reenergize you by releasing any blockages and relieving symptoms of stress and fatigue.

2.    Better sleep

A relaxing and soothing foot massage helps the body to unwind, improve blood circulation, and relax the nerves, thus encouraging a restful sleep. There are different acupuncture points on your feet that need to be massaged in order to promote good sleep. Trained professionals at foot spas in Bandra are well-versed with these techniques, so you can always visit them for a serene foot massage therapy.

3.    Healthy feet

Foot massages are probably the easiest and the most relaxing ways to keep your feet healthy and free form all kinds of foot problems. Getting foot massages on a regular basis helps to stimulate the muscles around your feet, lessen stiffness, and reduce pain in the ankles or the heels. Plus, a foot massage therapy will make your ankles and heels strong and flexible, thus preventing unpleasant ankle and foot injuries.

4.    Improved blood circulation

With today’s sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, and restrictive footwear, our blood circulation is often impaired. You can easily improve your blood circulation with a daily 10-minute foot massage. This will, in turn, help to transport oxygen to the body’s cells. Also, a practice of getting a regular foot massage therapy will stimulate your system and help to prevent varicose veins.

5.    Combat body pain

Tired and achy feet can always benefit from a good foot massage. But did you know the pain-relieving powers of a foot massage aren’t just limited to that? Regular foot massage therapies can actually kill pain in other areas of the body too if the pressure is applied at the right points. A foot massage therapy can be helpful to treat pains and aches such as a headache, migraine, back pain, neck pain, etc. Added to this, the oils used at massage parlours in Bandra can help to relieve anxiety, along with relieving pain. 

The White Door spa in Bandra has a massage menu that’s specially designed for your requirements, with options of Detox and Athletic oils. Enjoy these by themselves or opt for a manicure and pedicure in Bandra that includes an add-on massage for your hands and feet. The White Door nail spa in Bandra offers an Athletic pedicure that’s specially designed to relax your calves and ease away your stress or foot ache.

SUSHMAA YAGNIK

VICE PRESIDENT – THE WHITE DOOR.