Irritation and other effects of waxing

At all times, one of the most important conditions for female beauty was a delicate and smooth peach-like skin. However, the human body is not naturally. It has a lot of areas covered with unnecessary hairs: armpits, face, bikini area, hands and feet. Specialists in the cosmetic industry have come up with a lot of ways to get rid of this burden. Perhaps the most common of them - wax depilation.

It is necessary to clarify that there are 2 concepts that mean getting rid of unnecessary hair on the body and face - epilation and depilation. The difference is in what effect this or that procedure has on a hair. Epilation involves hair removal along with the hair follicle, depilation involves getting rid of that part of the hair that is visible on the surface.

Waxing (or waxing) has both obvious advantages and disadvantages. Today, you will learn about the negative consequences that may arise, how to minimize the risk of their occurrence and how to care for your skin if they do appear.

Each person is individual. What came to one can hurt another. The girls, after watching an advertisement in which beauties with perfectly smooth skin flaunt, rush to the beauty salon or to the cosmetic shop, unaware that the wrong procedure of waxing can negatively affect the skin condition. The following problems may occur:

• Due to lack of experience in handling hot wax burns are likely to occur. If you decide to carry out the procedure yourself, choose a warm or cold wax.
• If your vessels are located close to the skin, due to rough mechanical impact, you can earn bruises. In this case, it is better to abandon the waxing and drink a course of vessel-strengthening drugs.
• The most common problem - irritation in the form of redness, rash, itching and flaking of the skin. In this case, you need to find the right care products and eliminate these troubles.
• Ingrown hair may also appear after the procedure of wax depilation. To avoid their occurrence, it is worth carefully preparing the treatment areas by scrubbing.

Many ladies are interested in answers to certain questions related to waxing.

As a rule, the effect lasts for 2 weeks. This statement is true for any type of wax.

There may be several reasons for this trouble: too thick epidermis, hormonal fluctuations in the body (this is why it is advised to carry out the procedure in the middle of the menstrual cycle), injury and scarring of the hair canal, frequent shaving with a bad non-sharp razor, and wearing synthetic clothes.

There may be one of the 2 options: either your hairs are still very small and simply did not catch on the wax, so you could not remove them, or they grow very quickly with you. The only way out here is to shave them.

To avoid the appearance of unnecessary pigmentation, it is not recommended to take a sun bath 2 days before and within 2 days after depilation.

The appearance of this problem may be due to a number of the following reasons: hypersensitivity and dry skin, poor hygiene, and infection; too aggressive treatment and injury to the epidermis, inflammation of the hair follicles of ingrown hair, allergies to bee products, the use of too thick cream after depilation, weak immunity.

Any procedure has contraindications, waxing is no exception. Be careful when conducting if you:

• In the "interesting" position. Do not forget that waxing is a rather painful procedure. If possible, it is better to choose another way to remove unwanted hairs. Otherwise, pain can provoke uterine contraction and even miscarriage.
• Smoke Smoking weakens blood vessels and makes their walls thin and vulnerable. The same goes for people with rosacea. Consequences may be bruises resulting from rupture of the capillaries.
• Undergoing antibiotic treatment, blood thinners or hormones.
• Recently did the peeling using aggressive components: salicylic or alpha hydroxy acids.
• Drink alcohol or drank coffee before the procedure.

This is a list of those restrictions under which waxing is undesirable, but still possible. But there are certain cases when it is categorically contraindicated:

• AIDS, diabetes, lupus, oncology;
• fresh tan (daily prescription);
• taking the drug "Accutane", anti-acne therapy;
• pregnancy in the last trimester.

Each procedure has its own characteristics, and this must be taken into account.

Pre-scrape the face, remove the stratum corneum. Apply wax carefully or stick a wax strip to remove the antennae or hairs on the chin. With a sharp movement against hair growth, tear it off the skin. Gently remove the residues, lubricate the treated area with a light moisturizer.

The peculiarity of hair growth in this area is not along the limb, but outward, perpendicularly. Anyone who does hands waxing for the first time may get a little confused. Apply the wax on the hands to the direction of growth, and remove - against.

Here the hair grows slightly in a spiral, which should be remembered as an experienced master, and a beginner. Therefore, it makes sense to apply and remove the wax slightly diagonally. As with the depilation of the hands, the application is done by, removal - against the growth of hairs.

The most sensitive and painful area. The procedure is carried out with the help of hot wax, small strokes and jerks. Sometimes additional processing with tweezers is required.

To achieve the best results, you need to take into account certain useful tips.

On the day of the waxing, it is not recommended to put cosmetics on the area that will be depilated. An exception may be only deodorant in the armpits. It is advisable to wear clothes and underwear from natural, "breathing" materials.

Two days after the procedure, apply a moisturizer, oil or “Panthenol” - to soothe the irritated skin. Do this for a few days.

After 4-5 days it is necessary to treat the skin with a scrub. It is necessary to repeat it 2 times a week to avoid the appearance of ingrown hairs. After scrubbing, use a special tool to slow hair growth.

During the day it is not recommended to apply talc or deodorant, as well as use products with perfumes (perfumes, scented soaps and lotions), tanning products and decorative cosmetics (when processing areas on the face). It is strictly forbidden to visit the beach, solarium, bath, sauna, hammam, wash in a hot bath.

If you are unable to prevent the appearance of irritation and damage to the skin, do not despair. They can and must be fought. For these purposes, there are both medication and folk remedies:

• Treat affected area “Solkoserilom”, “Miramistinom” or “Actovegin.”
• Pustules and pimples will pass, if you anoint them with a mixture of 2 drops of eucalyptus oil and 3 drops of tea tree oil.
• Red dots can be removedby attaching to them a cut leaf of aloe plant.
• Burn blisters will disappearif lubricated with glycerin or vegetable oil.Perfectly helps "Panthenol."
• Care for affected skin You can also use decoctions of herbs (chamomile, calendula, celandine). Wet clean gauze or bandage and apply to the right places.

Waxing has become quite popular among the beautiful half of humanity. However, not all women get the necessary effect, not everyone is satisfied with the quality of the procedure. Here are the advantages mentioned by those who liked waxing depilation:

• Smoother and more delicate skinthan using a shaving razor.
• The more procedures performed waxing, the thinner hairs grow again, their number decreases.
• Optimal balance price and quality.
• Waxing can be easily done alone, at home.

The disadvantages of this procedure:

• Soreness
• It is possible the ingrowth of hair and inflammation of the hair follicles.
• Pigmentation may appear, red spots, bruises, pimples and microtraumas appear.

Having familiarized yourself with all the nuances of waxing, with its positive and negative sides, you will be able to decide on whether you should carry out this procedure or not.

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