Wax Skin Ritual Benicia

Wax Skin Ritual works across waxing, sugaring and skin care from two locations, in Oakland and in Benicia. The business says its aim is to go beyond what a typical esthetician provides, and the menu is built to cover both quick hair removal and longer facial treatments.

The facial menu ranges from a 30-minute add-on with extra massage to hands, feet or scalp, to a 60-minute Signature Facial with cleansing, steaming, exfoliation and extractions adjusted to the skin, and a 75-minute Customized Signature Facial that adds an enzyme and light peel. Shorter options include an Express facial of about 35 minutes, which works as an add-on to waxing or sugaring, and a Back Treatment aimed at blackheads, acne and the look of scarring. A Teen facial includes cleansing, steaming, extraction, a mask and education on acne. A glycolic, lactic and salicylic peel is offered with no downtime. For a first visit, a 60-minute facial is recommended before booking a peel.

Waxing and sugaring cover the face, lip, nose, ears, chin, neck, sideburns, underarms, arms, chest, stomach, back and legs. Bikini options include a simple version that covers what shows in a bikini and an extended version that removes a little more. Brazilian services come in first-visit and maintenance versions, and a Bro-zilian is offered for men. The business notes that a Vajacial, a deep cleanse for the intimate area suited to clients prone to ingrown hairs, is recommended after or within a week of a Brazilian service.

Lash and brow services include brow shaping and maintenance, brow tint and a hybrid brow formula that lasts longer and can include exfoliation of the brow area, lash tint, a combined lash and brow tint, and lash lifts. A lash lift curls and darkens lashes, includes tinting and lasts four to six weeks. Same-day appointments are not guaranteed online, so if no time shows for the needed slot, clients can text the business to ask about one.

The business says its goal is to go beyond what a typical esthetician offers, and it recommends a first facial before a peel so the skin can be assessed before stronger treatment.