Peek the Danger of Beauty Care

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Women News - You probably already familiar with beauty treatments like waxing, bleaching, manicure, pedicure, and ear piercing. But, do you realize that the various treatments that may be harmful to health?

Before stepping foot into the salon again, it's worth considering a number of hidden dangers of beauty rituals and learn how to safely do.


Waxing
Perform waxing of hair on the face and body can tear small pieces of the outer layer of skin, thus exposing the body against bacteria. This process also causes inflammation, which can trap bacteria under the skin. Infection of skin and hair become a number of risks that must be considered before waxing.

Site womenshealthmag.com advised to choose carefully waxing facilities. Make sure your cosmetologist has a license and try new methods of hard wax. This method is gentler than regular wax and stuck to the hair, instead of on the skin. Make sure also that the same applicator is dipped twice into the wax. This action is strictly prohibited because it can transfer bacteria into the pot.

Bleaching
Toxic chemicals used in bleaching ingredients can cause reactions such as lacerations and chemical burns.

Make sure the expert hair coloring test your skin first to find out any chemical sensitivity or other abnormal reactions that may arise. Site livestrong.com recommended to complete the tests before the bleaching of hair, and protects the skin and eyes from direct contact with the bleaching of hair if you do it yourself at home.

Meanwhile, allure.com site says, if you want to bleach dark hair to blonde, hair coloring experts should perform conditioning to keep hair from being damaged. Do not dye your hair more than once in two to three weeks, and eight weeks for highlights.

Manicure and pedicure
If no preventive measures, skin deformation bacteria can spread from one patron to the patron next to every nail salon. Site thebeautybrains.com warned whirlpool in the basin might be contaminated with the bacteria Mycobacterium fortuitum, which can cause red bumps like mosquito bites until boils.

In addition, the basin is mounted directly on the seat were more likely to be contaminated because it is more difficult to clean. Manicure and pedicure tools that are not cleaned properly also can pose a risk. So, consider bringing your own equipment to the salon. This step is the only way to avoid self contributes or receives an illness from other customers.

Also, do not shave your legs prior to nail care for making it more susceptible to bacterial attack.

Piercing
Risky body piercing can cause a painful skin infection. Make an appointment with a professional piercing salon and make sure their tools are always fresh and wrapped seal it after cleaning. Site familydoctor.com advised to ensure all non-disposable ears piercing equipment sterilized with an autoclave, which is a machine that uses heat to kill harmful germs and help ensure all equipment is clean before touching your body.

Also, avoid using nickel and brass jewelry because it can cause allergic reactions. Instead, look for jewelry made of titanium, 14 karat gold, or surgical-grade steel.

Finally, consider visiting your doctor's clinic for pierced ears if you want to be extra careful.
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