VAJACIALS
Vajacials are basically what facials are to a face . However , as the name suggests , the treatment has been adapted to suit common issues of the vulva and mons pubis ( i . e . the parts with hair ), such as razor bumps and hyperpigmentation . Medically speaking , your vagina is the inner part , and vajacials are for the outside area .
Some vajacials may include vaginal steaming as a bonus . The reported benefits are quite diverse , from cosmetic benefits improving the overall look and feel to clinical benefits such as alleviating Pre-Menstrual Syndromes ( PMS ). Also , it is said to clear up yeast infections and others . Traditionally , some good ol ’ soap and water usually get the cleaning done . Rest assured , YOU WILL BE FINE if you never ever do a vajacial . But , if you are up for a bit of “ luxurious ” pampering , be sure to educate yourself on the risks ( allergic reactions , etc .) and get your gynae to chime in if needs be .
ANAL BLEACHING
Our joints and ‘ crevices ’ are naturally darker than the rest of our bodies especially for those of us who are of African-American descent . As with our southern ring of our posterior nether regions , the melanin there is richer and , in some instances , may darken by the constant friction of skin rubbing against skin . We get it . Hyperpigmentation is more than bothersome . But why bother to lighten the skin when only your toilet sees it !!
Please consider this , many of the chemicals used to lighten the skin are harmful ( hydroquinone , in particular , is cancerous ); and even if the safer chemicals can be absorbed by the mucous membranes surrounding your sphincter ( i . e . your butt ring ) you may end up wreaking havoc on your lymphatic system . Sis , if you decide to wear a bikini this summer , I assure you , your anus and the skin surrounding it , won ’ t be in plain sight .
If you decide to get a beauty service done , do it for yourself and not for social media or the people you will encounter at the beach . The world glorifies ‘ perfection ,’ but hey , don ’ t let it get to you . Besides , a lot of the images you see passing around on social media are hella fake ( airbrushed and photoshopped ).
So , Sis , stay in your lane , stay hydrated and keep taking steps towards becoming a better you for YOU ! And for the love of you , please keep yourself informed on beauty services ; most times there are underlying risks that the media fails to highlight , and we want the best for you .
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