Sterilization, Gloves, & Scents

For our implement protocol, we never use implements without going through this process. First, we scrub all implements with hot soapy water. We follow this with bathing the implements in CS20 – a chemical disinfectant soak that will kill any bacteria. All implements are then dried and placed in a medical-grade autoclave subjecting them to high-pressure steam at 121*C, typically for 30 minutes.

Items that cannot be placed in the autoclave are disposed of and hard surfaces are cleaned with a hospital grade cleaner.

Bliss takes great care in making sure that our spa environment is clean and tidy, that is why our floors are vacuumed and steam cleaned every morning to ensure maximum cleanliness throughout the day. As well our entire Bliss premises is cleaned and sanitized by professional cleaners weekly.

Bliss has a strict NO DOUBLE DIP PROTOCOL and this is very important when it comes to waxing. We individually pour wax for each client and dispose of anything left over.

Your relationship with your Esthetician should be one of mutual trust and respect. We do everything in our power to create an environment that is clean and comfortable. We also want you to feel as though we trust your personal hygiene, and with a few exceptions do not believe there is any reason not to use skin to skin contact. However, if having your Esthetician wear gloves would put you more at ease during your treatment, we would be more than happy to do so at your request.

Latex gloves are a common irritant and allergen, while many argue that wearing gloves provides a barrier between you and the client that prevents bacteria and pathogens from transferring, gloves can be the same or even worse for someone with a latex allergy and using consistent hand washing throughout the service is a much better option for clients with sensitivities and those without.

While we do not believe in donning gloves for every treatment, we do believe there are certain occasions where it is best for both us and the client. These circumstances include any time where hands may come in direct contact with bodily fluids or non-intact skin, for example, blood, pore extraction, and healing wounds. That being said, the decision to use gloves at Bliss is done so at the discretion of the esthetician who is trained at identifying such factors, or at the request of the client receiving the treatment.

Studies show that the use of gloves in environments like hospitals and spas can actually increase the likelihood of infections. Since estheticians come in contact with a variety of fixtures and tools during your treatment, the risk of cross-contamination while wearing a pair of gloves is much higher than if they were to simply use their clean hands.

To sum it up, we would rather keep our equipment and hands spotless and offer you human touch instead of creating an unnecessary latex barrier between you and relaxation. Constantly wearing latex gloves creates more cons than pros, not only does it create an extreme amount of excess waste, but it can manifest more germs and bacteria should cross-contamination occur. We take every precaution necessary in creating an environment that is meticulously prepared to cleanse and refresh your mind, body, and soul, and we do not wish to minimize that experience through the discomfort latex gloves have been known to bring.