Best Summer Skincare Treatments: Exclusive Q & A with Brazilia Skincare

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To provide you with the insider scoop on the best summer skincare treatments, DiscoverSD.com went behind the scenes (and below the belt!) at one of San Diego's top spas for Brazilian waxes and bronzing services, Brazilia Skincare. If you want to flaunt smooth, bronze, sexy skin this summer, check out this intimate Q & A with Excelda, owner and reigning wax queen of Brazilia Skincare.   

Q: How long do you wait before getting a Brazilian?

A: Each individual has a different hair cycle and hair growth rate. But hair needs to be grown out to a quarter inch to maximize Brazilian benefits. There is a 3 month hair growth cycle—the pain of a bikini wax will be reduced after the 3rd wax.

Q: How long before-the-beach should you get your Brazilian?

A: Depending on how sensitive your skin is, your recovery time will vary. If you have pale, sensitive skin, red marks may last hours. However, the average person's skin will heal in minutes. Many clients come in their bikinis and go straight to the beach from Brazilia.

Q: How long does a Brazilian wax last?

A: Our Brazilian waxes last up to 4 weeks, depending on the rate of hair growth.

Q: How long does a Brazilian wax take?

A: My aestheticians do Brazilians in 8 to 15 minutes max.

Q: How much does a Brazilian wax cost?

A: Our signature Brazilian wax is an affordable $45, but first time customers receive $10 off.

Q: How do you avoid ingrown hairs and red bumps?

A: At Brazilia, our customers rarely see ingrown hair and red bumps because we always use sanitary wax and tools. If you have very sensitive skin, a hard-wax alternative also reduces the rash risk.

Q: Are Brazilian waxes only for women?

A: We have many male clients that enjoy Brazilian waxes. But I don't see it becoming as popular or mainstream for men as it is for women.  

Q: Is waxing a better hair removal technique than shaving for summer time?

A: Because waxing reduces the risk of ingrown hairs and bumps, it is a better alternative for summer. Waxing also reduces the sting-factor that shaving creates in the ocean.

Q: What post-Brazilian product do you recommend for sexy summer skin?

A: The best moisture products are soy and vitamin C based. MIN, a New York product is perfect for summer moisture. Also, PFB Vanish is an affordable gel that you roll-on. It helps with bumps, burns, and ingrown hairs that summer activities at the beach and pool can lead to.

Q: Do you recommend artificial tanning?

A: There are many risks involved with fake tanning—but I do recommend it, in moderation. I suggest my clients get a base coat to protect them from the strong San Diego sun.

Q: What is the bestway to get a bronze base coat?

A: I have it on right now—it's an organic vegetable-based bronze spray that gives skin a natural, olive tone and acts as a supplemental base coat in the sun. It's a specialty hand-applied treatment featured at Brazilia. And it only takes 12 to 15 minutes to apply!   

Start your preparatory hair growth and bronze base now, and you'll be ready to strut your smooth, bronze, sexy skin from Brazilia Skincare this summer in San Diego.