With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of you will be thinking about that long overdue waxing.
With any waxing treatment you should be prepared for slight redness & irritation immediately after treatment and subsequent days, so we would always suggest a wax takes place 3-4 days before any special occasion. Once you’ve taken the plunge, here are the do’s and don’ts of how to maintain hair-free healthy skin.
DO EXFOLIATE REGULARLY. We suggest exfoliating 2-3 times a week with a mild sugar scrub, or daily with a follicle exfoliant (we recommend Ingrown X-it Solution). Don’t start the scrubbing until three or four days after the wax, but ingrown x-it can be used immediately.
DO MOISTURISE DAILY. It is important to keep your skin hydrated – this will help prevent ingrown hairs. During Winter this is particularly important as your skin is constantly having to adapt to different temperatures and heavy layers of clothing. Maintaining healthy skin makes the regrowth process better.
DO NOT HAVE A HOT SHOWER or have a hot bath for at least 12 (if not 24) hours after a treatment. Your follicle remains open for some time after waxing, allowing bacteria to get in there, plus there’s an increased risk of irritation
DO USE AFTERCARE PRODUCTS. If irritation does occur (which is totally normal, by the way) we recommend using a natural product with soothing properties (Tea Tree Sooth, Soothing Cream or Aloe Vera Soothing Gel by LYCON are all fab) to apply topically to the area.
DO NOT USE A SUNBED (or sunbathe) – this is just going to lead you to a whole world of discomfort.
DO NOT EXERCISE. Swimming & exercise are not advisable straight after a treatment
DO WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING immediately after your wax to prevent any unnecessary rubbing/friction in the freshly waxed area
DO NOT TOUCH your freshly waxed areas – this is particularly important for any kind of facial waxing if you want to avoid an unsightly breakout! And while we are on that note, do not apply makeup to these areas for at least 24 hours.
and finally,
DO NOT SHAVE. This messes up your whole hair regrowth cycle, and leaves hair feeling coarse, blunt and prickly. Just don't.
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