Skin & Sugar by Jennifer Cardenas

Frequently Asked

Thoughtful answers, before your first visit

From sugaring prep to DMK enzyme treatments — everything you might wonder before booking your skin ritual in Manhattan Beach.

Sugaring is a natural hair removal method made from just sugar, water, and lemon. The paste is applied against the direction of hair growth and removed with it, lifting hair gently from the follicle for smooth, long-lasting results.

Yes, sugar paste adheres only to hair and dead skin cells, not living skin, which makes it gentler. It’s also water-soluble, lower in temperature, and tends to cause less irritation and fewer ingrowns than traditional waxing.

Lightly exfoliate the area 24–48 hours before your appointment, avoid lotions and oils the day of, and come with clean skin. Hydrate well and avoid alcohol or caffeine right before your service.

About the length of a grain of rice, roughly 1/8 to 1/4 inch (2–6 mm). If you’ve been shaving, plan for 2–3 weeks of growth before your first appointment.

For 24–48 hours: avoid hot showers, saunas, intense workouts, swimming, and sun exposure. Skip exfoliants and tight clothing on the area. Gentle aftercare keeps skin calm and smooth.

Yes, Brazilian sugaring is one of my signature services for both women and men, performed inside a private, comfortable suite.

Absolutely. The menu includes male sugaring for Brazilian, back, chest, legs, arms, and more.

 I specialize in DMK, a results-driven skin system, so my facial menu is focused on DMK enzyme therapy and DMK protocols rather than generic ‘customized’ facials. Each appointment still begins with a skin reading so the protocol is matched to your skin.

DMK enzyme therapy is an advanced skin treatment designed to strengthen, restore, and rebuild skin from within. It supports circulation, oxygenation, and lymphatic drainage for a noticeably clearer, firmer complexion.

Inside a private beauty suite at 1145 Artesia Blvd Ste 207, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

All appointments are reserved online through the booking link below. For specific requests, please reach out through the contact form or Instagram.

Special appointment requests may be available outside regular hours — please reach out via the contact page and I’ll do my best to accommodate.

Jennifer operates independently inside a private beauty suite at the same location, and currently books through The Body Bungalow platform for client convenience.