|
Waxing
|
|
How to Care for Just Waxed Skin
Waxing as a method of hair removal can leave your skin soft and smooth, but it can also leave it red and prone to irritation. To reduce the swelling, redness and irritation immediately following waxing, be extra careful to not put anything on your skin that could exacerbate irritation. Wearing the right type of clothes, using approved lotions and cleansers, and applying cold compresses can all help you feel better in the first few hours following your waxing appointment.
Step 1
Ask your salon technician what type of lotion she recommends immediately following the waxing. Most salons use a lotion immediately following the session that can help soothe and calm the skin. A lotion listing aloe or lavender as one of the main ingredients can help to soothe any pain or burning, and it can also calm redness.
Step 2
Avoid cleansing the area with harsh soaps or exfoliating creams for the first 24 hours immediately following your waxing appointment. These can irritate the skin and may even cause you pain. To cleanse, simply take a cool shower that will help to soothe your skin without irritating it. Exfoliating your skin with scrubs can cause your just-waxed skin to become red and even bleed.
Waxing as a method of hair removal can leave your skin soft and smooth, but it can also leave it red and prone to irritation. To reduce the swelling, redness and irritation immediately following waxing, be extra careful to not put anything on your skin that could exacerbate irritation. Wearing the right type of clothes, using approved lotions and cleansers, and applying cold compresses can all help you feel better in the first few hours following your waxing appointment.
Step 1
Ask your salon technician what type of lotion she recommends immediately following the waxing. Most salons use a lotion immediately following the session that can help soothe and calm the skin. A lotion listing aloe or lavender as one of the main ingredients can help to soothe any pain or burning, and it can also calm redness.
Step 2
Avoid cleansing the area with harsh soaps or exfoliating creams for the first 24 hours immediately following your waxing appointment. These can irritate the skin and may even cause you pain. To cleanse, simply take a cool shower that will help to soothe your skin without irritating it. Exfoliating your skin with scrubs can cause your just-waxed skin to become red and even bleed.