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Pedicure Spa at Home: Equilibrian Foot Care Kit

November 21, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Are you embarrassed to wear your favorite shoes because of cracked heels and dry feet? Keep feet in spa-worthy shape with the Equilibrian Foot Care Kit. It uses AHAs, BHAs, and essential oils and peels feet naturally with no shellfish based ingredients.

Do your favorite shoes reveal cracked heels or dry foot skin? Fix it withÂ Equilibrian Foot Care Kit

Do your favorite shoes reveal cracked heels or dry foot skin? Fix it with Equilibrian Foot Care Kit

Feet don’t get much attention over winter, and foot skin quickly becomes neglected and unsightly. But who wants scaly feet during that mid-winter tropical vacation? Or during a yoga, barre or pilates class? Keep feet smooth and delicate all year long without a special trip to the salon. This kit contains everything you need to get soft feet.

Are dry feet with cracked heels embarrassing you in yoga or pilates class? Try the Equilibrian Foot Care Kit to peel away all the dead skin and keep feet smooth and pretty.

ABOUT THIS SET

This Equilibrian Foot Care Kit keeps feet smooth all year long. It contains:

Two pairs of foot peel masks
Moisturizing gel socks
One hydrating foot mask
Bonus foot rasp file and a silicone scrubbing pad

Kit contents

STEP ONE: Foot Peel Mask

This mask contains AHAs, BHAs, natural extracts, and botanicals. It gently and safely penetrates dead skin cells to break down and remove the outer layers.

Two pairs of the Step 1 Foot peel

Foot Peel Ingredients

Glycolic Acid(AHA) Glycolic Acid (AHA) exfoliates by loosening the “glue” that adheres dry, dead skin to healthy skin, and then dissolves away the dead skin. There is also limited redness or irritation after use. Skin is brighter, younger, softer, and it glows like younger skin. Glycolic Acid also promotes collagen production.

Lactic acid exfoliates and brightens skin. It is gentler than glycolic acid. Lactic acid holds moisture while increasing firmness and skin thickness.

Salicylic Acid is a bHA (beta hydroxy acid). Salicylic acid removes dry skin debris without excess drying. It helps build collagen. Salicylic acid works best when paired with another peeling agent.

Hyaluronic Acid retains moisture and increases the effectiveness of other ingredients. It holds so much moisture that it instantly plumps fine lines. Hyaluronic Acid also helps active ingredients sink deeper into the skin.

Castor seeds

Castor Seed Oil is a humectant reduces inflammation, heals scars and hydrates.

Vitamin E softens skin texture and reduces acne scars. Vitamin E makes old acne scars softer and more pliable. Vitamin E makes rough, sunburned, scarred or otherwise damaged skin soft and pliable. Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients can work their magic.

STEP TWO: Moisturizing Gel Socks

One size fits all, they are suitable for women and men.

These hypo-allergenic gel lined socks are infused with essential oils and lotion for soft, healthy feet. They are reusable and washable and will hydrate feet for up to three months or sixty wearings.

Gel lined socks with skid-proof bottoms

Wear the moisturizing gel socks for one hour per session to keep feet smooth and soft. I like to use them once or twice a week. They have skid-proof treads on the bottom for safety.

Moisturizing Gel Sock Infused Ingredients

Grapeseed Oil is nourishing to the skin and contains building blocks for collagen production. High in Polyphenols, Vitamins C, D, E and Omega 6, it treats dry skin, wrinkles, discoloration, and aging. Grapeseed Oil Extract kills bacteria while softening skin.

Lavender

Lavender Oil softens and conditions the skin.

Jojoba is excellent for body skin. Jojoba has a similar structure to sebum, replacing the natural oils the scalp needs to stay healthy. It removes impurities and skin flakes, reduces inflammation and soothes skin. Jojoba oil is an emollient, made of 98% monounsaturated fats. Jojoba is a carrier oil, increasing the efficacy of other active ingredients.

Olive Oil has skin enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols. Olive Oil makes skin smooth and supple. Linoleic acid has an anti-inflammatory effect.

STEP THREE: Moisturizing Mask Booties

These disposable hydrating booties are fortified with powerful natural hydrating ingredients to moisturize and nourish foot skin. Wear them for 15 to 20 minutes, no need to rinse off feet after use.

Step 3 disposable booties

Moisturizing Mask Booties Ingredients

Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot Oil is an emollient that softens and smooths. It contains antioxidant vitamin E and nourishing fatty acids (mostly oleic acid 54-74%, linoleic acid 12-35%). It has nourishing and moisturizing properties and is quite easily absorbed into the skin.

Castor Seed Oil is a humectant reduces inflammation, heals scars and hydrates.

Rosa Rugosa

Rosa Rugosa flower extract is rich in vitamin C, sucrose, citric acid, malic acid, and carotene. It promotes collagen production and reduces enlarged pores. It also makes the skin exceptionally smooth while removing excess inflammation.

Macadamia oil is very rich and contains many natural lipids and fatty acids. It’s a high oleic acid oil (50-67% oleic acid and only 0-5% linoleic acid) that makes it very emollient and helpful for dry skin types. Macadamia uniquely contains high amounts of the rare palmitoleic acid (12-25%) that give Macadamia oil a cushiony feel. It’s also easily absorbed and makes the skin soft and supple.

BONUS

Use the bonus tools to address calluses or especially rough patches of skin such as cracked heels.

Well made dual-sided foot rasp and silicone scrubber

MY EXPERIENCE

This three-step system gently removes dead skin, then the gel socks and moisturizing mask keep feet smooth.

After using the peel, my feet felt instantly smoother. The dead skin started to peel in a few days. Then they continued to peel for about two or three days. So much dead skin came off! Skin slowly exfoliates away layer by layer until all the dry skin is gone. I was especially impressed with how much smoother and softer my dry, cracked heels were immediately after using the peel.

There is no discomfort, stinging or burning while using the peel. It does not sting like AHAs and BHAs do on the face.

The peeling will continue for several days, however, and it is unattractive, so be prepared to cover the feet during this unsightly week. But afterward, the feet are so smooth!

How to Use the Peel

Open one STEP ONE package. There is one pair of booties folded inside. You can see the peel solution.

Step 1 booties have the AHA and BHA acids to gently peel feet

Soak feet, unfold the booties and tear or cut the tops. Slip the booties on the feet for 90 to 120 minutes. It does not sting or burn, you can put your feet up, relax and watch a movie. Then remove the booties and wash off your feet.

Next put on the gel socks.

The gel socks are comfortable and wearing them for an hour makes my feet softer and smooth.

I like that they are hypoallergenic, reusable, roomy and comfortable. The essential oils and infused lotion means I don’t have to add any extra lotions or creams for my feet to be soft after use.

The bonus tools are of good quality and manage calluses before they become unsightly. The foot rasp is particularly effective.

great gift

This three-step system gently removes dead skin, then the gel socks and moisturizing mask keep feet smooth. It comes nicely boxed and makes a great gift!

Festive gift packaging

Gift Boxed with festive crinkled colored paper

WHERE TO FIND IT

Find the Equilibrian Foot Care Kit at Amazon

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

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ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the Style Chicks team needs time to evaluate and form an opinion about the products we try. With The Equilibrian Foot Care Kit, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of the product. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

Gifts to Pamper: the Wireless SKG Neck Massager to Soothe Sore Neck Muscles Anytime

May 3, 2019 · 9 Comments

Regular massage is an important part of our self-care to keep us at our physical and mental best. Most of us are too busy to get a professional massage. Take care of neck pain fast with the wireless SKG Neck Massager.

SKG Neck Massager operates with the touch of a button

WHY NECK MASSAGE IS NECESSARY

Phones, tablets, and laptops cause us to bend our necks in unnatural positions. This results in aches and pains. They sometimes call this tech neck It is the undue stress caused by the posture our necks take while using technology. Other activities also stress our necks. These include travel, reading, gardening, washing dishes, heavy lifting or other household chores. Even sleeping in an odd position can cause a sore neck.

The SKG Neck Massager comes in an attractive box suitable for gift giving

ABOUT the SKG Neck Massager

SKG Neck Massager relieves aches, knots and muscle tension. in the neck and other areas of the body. It is the result of patented research and technology. It simulates the impact of real human massage.

The SKG Neck Massager comes with optional remote, manual and USB charger cord

SKG Neck Massager FEATURES

WIRELESS DESIGN

I especially love that this device is wireless yet still can deliver a strong massage. I can use it anywhere including walking outside or while traveling. It is never a cumbersome feel and I am not tethered to staying in the range of an electric cord during use.

No wires. Use SKG Neck Massager anywhere, even walking outside

SILENT OPERATION

The SKG Neck Massager is virtually silent. I’ve used it while watching TV, listening to music, talking on the phone, and working on the computer.

One touch button

DESIGN & AESTHETIC

It is a sleek, modern, all-white design. It has a 3D suspension and 4-point design for a comfortable neck fit. There is a soft silicone to support the neck. I like that it doesn’t look like a weird old lady health contraption. It looks like fashionable headphones so I can discretely wear it out in public.

It is discrete and looks like headphones. No sticky pads or wires to catch my hair

Padded silicone neck cushion provides a secure yet comfortable fit

Padded silicone neck cushions provide a secure yet comfortable fit

Padded and comfortable design features

Contoured for comfort and fit

LIGHTWEIGHT & EASY TO WEAR

Weighing less than six ounces (160g), it is suitable for use at home or traveling and fits into my bag or backpack. Despite being lightweight it is still sturdy. I dropped it with no cracks, dents or damage.

Lightweight and easy to carry in bag or backpack

Lightweight and easy to carry in a bag or backpack

TEN MASSAGE MODES

Many neck massagers offer two or three modes that are mostly vibration. That is soothing but not helpful enough to combat a sore neck.

The SKG neck massager has ten (10) different massage modes. These range from suitable for achy and sensitive to deep muscle stiffness. It uses e-stim or TENS technology, which is found effective in reducing muscle pain and retraining muscles within physical therapy settings. Typically e-stim involves sticky pads and wires, but this device uses neither. The two heads provide massage contact points.

Heat and massage functions on two sturdy but flexible heads

SKG Neck Massager

The SKG Neck Massager provides wireless massage relief

HEAT

There is precise temperature control. Not too hot, but warm enough to soothe achy muscles. I like that there is a heat sensor, so it doesn’t get TOO hot. It is easy to burn sensitive neck skin with moist heating pads. I don’t have to worry about that with this device.

Close up: Provides heat and e-stim massage capabilities

USB CHARGER & BUILT-IN BATTERY

I get four hours of use from one charge. The charger is a convenient USB port that recharges the built-in battery.

I especially like not having to restrict my use of the device to locations near an electrical plug. I can walk around the house or outside and get a soothing neck massage. Most devices require me to stop what I am doing to get relief for aching muscles. The SKG Neck Massager lets me go about my regular day without interruption. I especially like this feature for use while traveling.

Often portable products aren’t powerful. But this device can deliver effective relief for achy neck muscles.

SKG Neck Massager with easy access USB charger port

Fast charging by USB. It blinks orange until fully charged

SKG Neck Massager charges quickly for use anywhere. Once it is fully charged, it turns blue.

Get 4 hours of massage from one USB charge

ABOUT SKG

SKG researches, designs, and manufacturers of small appliances, beauty and massage appliances. The company has won design awards and has 114 patented technologies. SKG products are popular in Germany, France, and 28 other countries.

SKG makes beauty and health devices, like this Neck Massager

MAKES A GREAT GIFT

The SKG Neck Massager is attractive, sturdy and effective. It is lightweight and easy to use anywhere. It comes in a box suitable for gift giving. Its sleek design makes for a great gift for yourself, a friend or for Mom! What Mom couldn’t use some pampering?

The SKG Neck Massager makes a great gift

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the SKG Neck Massager at http://www.amazon.com/

The SKG Neck Massager

ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the team here at Style Chicks needs time to evaluate and form an opinion of the products we talk about. In the case of the SKG Neck Massager, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of this product. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

At Home Spa Beauty: truewhite Luce Express White Plus

June 22, 2017 · Leave a Comment

When I was a kid, my dentist called my teeth his little pearls. Then one day I discovered coffee and soon he stopped saying that. Coffee, tea and red wine are the go-to beverages of many of us, but despite their numerous energy, health and beauty benefits, they all hold in common the ability to stain teeth a dingy, unhealthy looking yellow, which appears very aging. Whiten teeth conveniently at home with the truewhite Luce Express White Plus System.

I’m not giving up coffee. I’ve tried plenty of whitening products in my coffee-swilling day including toothpaste, whitening mouthwashes, and whitening strips.

TEETH WHITENING OPTIONS: WHY CHOOSE BLUE LIGHT LED

While whitening toothpaste and whitening strips can remove the yellowing of the teeth, they don’t restore that pearly look. I had a professional LED teeth whitening session that made a surprising difference in how young my smile looked. That was, of course, many cups of coffee ago, and it’s time to whiten my teeth again.

While the LED sessions at the dentist are not painful, they can get expensive for a process you can easily do at home with the right tools. There are tons of whitening products on the market, and many of them are not so effective. I find that whitening strips do help remove stains, but they are slow and limited to very surface-level discoloration.

FINDING AN AT-HOME WHITENING SYSTEM THAT WORKS

How do you know a good whitening at-home system when you see it? The key is getting a powerful and effective whitening gel, which the majority of dental whitening products do NOT contain, and pair this with LED blue light to activate said gel. The lack of light-activated gel is in part why whitening strips or whitening toothpaste helps but only can do so much. Strips and toothpaste temporarily bleach teeth, they can’t compete with a light-activated gel tooth whitening process.

ABOUT TRUEWHITE LUCE

Truewhite Luce meets both of these criteria for effective home whitening: a dental grade whitening gel paired with a blue five-LED accelerator light that is powerful enough to activate the gels’ whitening capability and increases oxygenation. The five-LED light is superior to many competitor products, most of which are one or two lights.

The kit comes with:

GEL: One twist-pen to brush on the gel, it is similar in shape and size to the YSL Touche Eclat click-pen.

Gel dispensing brush pen

A mouthpiece with the LED lights

truewhite Luce has five LED blue lights for superior whitening power

A detachable cord
A power source that holds two AA batteries.

HOW IT WORKS

Attach the LED mouthpiece to the power source with the USB cord.

Attach USB cord to mouthpiece

APPLY THE GEL: Twist the pen brush to disperse the gel on the brush tip, and apply the gel to the teeth. Make sure to cover stains and discoloration well, and avoid the gum line. A thin layer can do it.

Use the easy to use pen brush to apply the gel precisely to each tooth

PUT IN MOUTHGUARD: Turn on the device and insert the mouthpiece

Press the button to turn the device on and off

Turn on the device and insert it into the mouth

Use it for fifteen minutes. You can watch TV, work on your laptop, or read because it does not require any effort or movement to be effective.
Repeat additional sessions three to five times a week as needed until the desired whitening is achieved.

PUTTING TRUEWHITE LUCE TO THE TEST

The gel does not sting or irritate my teeth as can happen with some whitening products. The brush makes it very easy to apply with precision, which I prefer to kits that come with gel in a syringe that is added to a mouthpiece. With the brush design, I only get the gel where I want it. I paint in thin even coats, like when applying nail enamel. I applied extra to stained areas.

The mouthguard is not that pliable at first but it is still comfortable and it really gets in close to the teeth, so the activating light reaches even the sides of the teeth and areas that toothbrushes and even floss can’t reach well. It got softer and more pliable after it had been in my mouth a few minutes, then it was fine.

truewhite Luce delivers a flood of true blue LED light to whiten teeth

I was impressed that the LED light was so blue and pretty intense, making it much more effective than competitor teeth whitening devices.

The result? A deeper whitening treatment that reaches areas that a whitening strip misses.

TIP: This is basically like wearing a nightguard or sports mouthpiece, but for a comfortable fit, align it with the front of your teeth by placing your bite in front of the raised ledge portion to ensure proper placement and comfort.

Position the mouthpiece so the teeth fit in front of the guard line and teeth line up with the lights

Position the mouthpiece so the teeth fit in front of the guard line ridge seen in the middle and teeth line up with the lights

RESULTS

truewhite Luce does whiten teeth in one treatment and gets increasingly whiter after multiple sessions. I did a session every other night for a total of five sessions to achieve my desired level of whiteness. But the results of even one session was superior in my opinion to the results I get doing a series of at-home whitening strips. My teeth were not optimal white after one use, but they looked more “pearl-like” in luster, surface stains were removed I was very pleased to get quality results in less time than it would take me to book and wait for an appointment for a professional whitening session.

The second use I was more liberal with how much gel I put on my teeth, and saw a more whitening in this session and then in future sessions. I still recommend being sparing with the gel, as you can do multiple sessions there is no reason to overdo it in one sitting, as the gel is powerful.

The gel did not sting or burn, but it is important to apply it carefully, like they do in a professional whitening treatment, and paint in thin, even coats avoiding the gumline and lips. If you do get it on gums or lips, I recommended removing the excess with a Q-tip. I run a Q-tip swab over my gumline just to be sure.

TIP: Apply a light coat lip balm, coconut oil, or chap stick to avoid getting the gel on your lips

The results! Close up after six truewhite LUCE treatments

The results! Close up after five truewhite Luce treatments

CONCLUSION

The truewhite Luce Express White Plus Advanced Teeth Whitening System has a powerful five LED blue light that is not dangerous, or painful, and it’s simple to use.

While some DIY at-home beauty solutions just give an acceptable result, teeth whitening is one of the few areas that you can get virtually professional results at home.

It may take a few home sessions, but it is easy and convenient. The gel does not sting teeth, and it’s much easier to dispense and apply the gel, and even target one discolored tooth if necessary with this kit than with some of the competitors that have “loose gel” in a syringe that fill a mouthpiece without precision and can inadvertently whiten the gumline.

WHERE TO BUY

Find the truewhite Luce Express White Plus – Advanced Teeth Whitening System at
https://www.true-company.com/collections/whitening-1/products/truewhite-luce-express-white-plus-blue-advanced-teeth-whitening-system

Style Chicks received the truewhite Luce Express White Plus – Advanced Teeth Whitening System in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

How to get smooth feet: UTILYZE Electronic Foot File

January 17, 2017 · 2 Comments

There are many callus removal and rough foot skin treatments including salon treatments, chemical concoctions, and even garra rufa, a fish pedicure where fish eat the dead skin off the feet! But smooth, callus-free feet are easily achieved at home with the right tool. We like the Utilyze Electronic Foot File, a powerful, rechargeable device for quickly and easily getting soft, callus-free feet with smooth, flake-free heels.

Utilize Electronic Foot File

SPRING’S ALMOST HERE: TURN FANGLY FEET INTO PRETTY PIGGIES NOW
In winter, it’s easy to hide less-than-glamourous rough and dry feet in warm, thick socks and forgiving, snuggly boots. But as of this writing, spring is only two months away, and foot-flaunting open-back shoes and sandals come with it. And if a vacation to a warm weather locale is in your immediate future, getting your feet smooth and callus-free is a priority.

Utilize Electronic Foot File

TESTING THE UTILYZE ELECTRONIC FOOT FILE

I charged the device for eight hours before use; it plugs in by the included USB port charger. Once the light turns green, it is ready for use. I went to work on my callus and cringe-worthy dry heels.

I am frequently barefoot at home and have calluses on the outer side of my big toes. I tend to procrastinate on removing these calluses because it’s tediously time-consuming filing away with sanding file sticks or pumices, and the results are often just okay despite filing until my arm gets too tired. But the removal process is simple with the Utilyze Electronic Foot File. I used the File two ways by doing one big toe callus completely dry and the other big toe callus after soaking my foot to soften the callus. Both worked very well.

Utilize Electronic Foot File

Some things I especially appreciated:

1) POWERFUL: Utilyze Electronic Foot File is a very powerful callus remover, but if you press the roller too hard to the skin, the motor stops. I like this feature so that the skin itself does not get damaged and there is no burning sensation from overuse.
2) EASY GRIP: It is very easy to grip and to use, my hand and arm do not get tired when using it.
3) FAST RESULTS: It is much quicker than using a manual file or pumice with far superior results
4) SAFETY: It is safer and more sanitary than other means of callus removal such as razors or grinders that cut the skin. It is CE international safety standards approved.
5) COMFORTABLE TO USE: It doesn’t feel hot to the touch during use, and it isn’t painful or uncomfortable to remove the dead skin.
6) EASY TO USE: With a manual sander or pumice stone, I used a lot of “elbow grease” to get the job done. But this device just requires a light, gentle glide over the skin. There is no need to rub or scrub, press or push the roller into the skin; the device does all the work.
7) LONG-LASTING CHARGE: So far the one charge has lasted through a few sessions and has retained the same level of power.

Utilize Electronic Foot File

RESULTS:

Utilyze Electronic Foot File made quick work of smoothing my heels; that happened quickly in a few minutes. The callus removal I did in two sessions, using the fine roller. Not being familiar with the device at first, I didn’t know if the skin could use a rest, but it probably could’ve been done in one session. So far, the calluses have not returned, and my feet stay smooth after a very quick treatment. I also lightly glided it over the soles of my feet and toes to remove general dead skin.

The results were better than I got from the decadent foot soak and pedicure treatment that came with a full spa day of beauty pampering at a very expensive salon. As relaxing as a spa foot treatment can be, I prefer having my own filing device to eliminate any risk of infection.

I was also surprised at *how* much dead skin exfoliated so quickly into a fine powdery dust, so make sure to use the device somewhere it is easy to clean up afterward or drape a towel, drape cloth or old newspapers under your feet.

Utilize Electronic Foot File

BOX CONTENTS:
The device comes boxed with the rechargeable file itself, instructions, a USB port charger, one fine roller and two coarse rollers, a roller cover cap, and a cleaning brush. The color choices are red or black.

Replacement rollers are available at Amazon when they eventually need to be replaced, but they are pretty solid and clean up well.

Utilize Electronic Foot File

CONSTRUCTION:
The device is well constructed with sturdy materials; it is suitable for professional use. There are no loose or shoddy parts. I like that it’s rechargeable so that it is a sealed device instead of requiring batteries. It comes with a three-year warranty program.

It is easy to switch out the roller heads by pressing the button on the side which releases the current roller.

Utilize Electronic Foot File

CLEANING THE DEVICE:
There is a small brush included in the kit to remove any dry skin dust debris from small crevices, and the roller quickly washed off under a running faucet.

CONCLUSION:
The Utilyze Electronic Foot File is a very powerful callus remover, suitable for men and women that gets the job done!

It is an easy, enjoyable beauty treatment that provides instant gratification of smooth, softer foot skin. It smoothes tough callused feet to as soft as silk.

Unlike hand-held foot files, The Utilyze Electronic Foot File gives very effective results and leaves my feet soft enough to ensure against snagging expensive hosiery or trouser socks. It also leaves feet smooth enough to go bare foot or wear strappy sandals. Better results than I got at the spa!

Find the Utilyze Electronic Foot File at https://www.amazon.com/UTILYZE-Rechargeable-Electronic-Pedicure-Turbo-Boost/dp/B00QXHH5Z2/.

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I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review and received compensation for my time and effort. However, my experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine.

Body: BodyHonee Wax Kit

August 26, 2016 · Leave a Comment

I have very pale skin. And I have very dark hair. This makes for a bad leg shaving combination. The sharpest razor, the best shave, it only results in still being able to see the hair under my translucent skin. So, pulling it from the root is the only option. I have tried using an epilator recently, but it doesn’t pick up all the hairs, so I end up touching up my legs with a razor. Which is the thing I was looking to avoid in the first place.

I’ve also tried home waxing in the past, and typically it has left me bruised, and my skin irritated. Not a great look, although the bruises did cover the stubble…

With those experiences behind me, I was excited to learn about the BodyHonee Kit System. There are different kits for different kinds of hair and the area you are looking to wax. Best of all, it works for sensitive skin. So I embarked on testing it out to try to get fuzz-free for the remainder of the warm weather clothing season.

I tried two of the BodyHonee Wax Kits, the Extra Strength Spa Wax Kit, and the Hard Wax Kit. Both are intended for thick, coarse hair.

BodyHonee Wax Kit

BodyHonee Wax Kit Spa Wax

First, let’s talk about the Extra Strength Spa Wax Kit. It is meant for anywhere on the body, but I tried it on my legs.

My leg hair was grown out about a half inch (seriously, sometimes I think all I accomplish in a week is grow hair and nails.) Of course, I typically attend to de-fuzzing way before my leg hair gets to half an inch, but for the edification of my faithful readers, I forewent shaving for a bit knowing that I had this review coming up. Prepping the wax is pretty easy – just pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds and it is set. Now here is a key part: mix the wax, using the included spatula to mix it from the bottom to the top to achieve an even consistency. Then, using the same spatula, apply a THIN layer (and I mean thin) to your leg (or where ever you are applying it), in the direction of the hair growth. In most cases, this means going down from your knee to your ankle, but there are sections that grow in different directions, so assess as you go. Place the strip over the wax, and rub firmly (again, in the direction of the growth) several times. And then the fun part – rip it off against the direction of the growth, and marvel at the hair that is left behind on the strip. Repeat the process until the whole area is covered.

This kit comes with cleansing oil wipes to take off any remaining wax and soothe the skin. It is pretty easy once you get the hang of it – which will be within your first session. And my legs were soooooo smoothe!

The second kit I tried was the Hard Wax Hair Remover. This kit is meant for the face, underarms, and bikini line. It is the same premise as the Spa Wax Kit, but it is meant for short, coarse hairs on sensitive areas. It is microwaved for about three minutes. Additionally, since the wax is harder than the Spa Kit, you don’t need a strip to go over it, because as it cools it hardens to the point that you can just rip the wax off, and it will act as a strip. This is nice if you are dealing in small areas like the upper lip.

BodyHonee Wax Kit Spa Wax Hard Wax

I tried it on my underarms. I previously had laser hair removal on my underarms, which did a great job at permanently removing a lot of my underarm hair. For about a year, I only had to touch up a few spots every month or so. However, this year it seems a few follicles regenerated, plus the laser hair removal didn’t affect the blonde underarm hairs I had, so I still had to shave every once in awhile. This is another advantage of wax: wax is colorblind. While laser hair removal is absolutely amazing, it is still hard to truly tackle blonde hair. So a good waxing every few months is a good idea even if you have had laser hair removal.

The difference between my legs and my underarms is that hair grows in every different direction on your armpits, not like how sections typically follow patterns of growth on your legs. So I ended up working in smaller sections on my underarms. This is one of the reasons why I like that the hard wax serves as its own strip – I can work on fairly small sections at a time to make sure to get all hairs. I had some mild pinkness on my underarms after that quickly went away. The trick is to pull the wax off quick – don’t stop half way through pulling it off.

The big question: did it hurt? Well, you are ripping hair out of the follicle. It isn’t the most pleasant feeling. But it isn’t nearly as bad as standard waxing, and without the bruising I experienced in the past. I think this is because the wax shrink wraps around the hair before you pull it off, so it was more honed in on the hair as opposed to hair getting pulled off when the wax adhered to the skin. At least that is what it felt like upon pulling the BodyHonee wax off versus previous waxing experiences. The redness dissipated fairly quickly, especially after I moisturized. For me, waxing my shins is always far more uncomfortable than my underarms, but of the two, I found the hard wax to be a little more comfortable. However, I have more practice with working with hard wax in the past, so that could be part of it.

I’m happy to have found a line of wax that effectively removes even the shortest of hairs, and keeps that growth cycle of hairs at bay for several weeks. While my hair hasn’t grown back at all yet, I am curious to see how long my skin stays smooth, and I’ll update when I know!

Find the BodyHonee Wax Kits at http://www.bodyhonee.com

Here is a video showing the way to mix the wax:

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Spa Economy

Spa Experience at Home

Are you embarrassed to wear your favorite shoes because of cracked heels and dry feet? Keep feet in spa-worthy shape with the Equilibrian Foot Care Kit. It uses AHAs, BHAs, and essential oils and peels feet naturally with no shellfish based ingredients.

ABOUT THIS SET

STEP ONE: Foot Peel Mask

Foot Peel Ingredients

STEP TWO: Moisturizing Gel Socks

Moisturizing Gel Sock Infused Ingredients

STEP THREE: Moisturizing Mask Booties

Moisturizing Mask Booties Ingredients

MY EXPERIENCE

How to Use the Peel

great gift

WHERE TO FIND IT

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

ABOUT THIS POST

WHY NECK MASSAGE IS NECESSARY

ABOUT the SKG Neck Massager

SKG Neck Massager FEATURES

WIRELESS DESIGN

SILENT OPERATION

DESIGN & AESTHETIC

LIGHTWEIGHT & EASY TO WEAR

TEN MASSAGE MODES

HEAT

USB CHARGER & BUILT-IN BATTERY

ABOUT SKG

MAKES A GREAT GIFT

WHERE TO BUY IT

ABOUT THIS POST

TEETH WHITENING OPTIONS: WHY CHOOSE BLUE LIGHT LED

FINDING AN AT-HOME WHITENING SYSTEM THAT WORKS

ABOUT TRUEWHITE LUCE

HOW IT WORKS

PUTTING TRUEWHITE LUCE TO THE TEST

RESULTS

CONCLUSION

WHERE TO BUY

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?