Breakouts; Post-Wax Care
Hey beauties! 😍 Here we are again! This time, I’m going to talk about breakouts, and post-wax care! Let’s put your mind at ease, and talk about some at home care after your wax!
Post-Wax Care: At Home… 🏠
On waxing day: Wear loose garments for a few days near the area where you had waxed. Additionally, on the day of your service, you should avoid any form of movement or activity that causes you to sweat excessively.
Exfoliating on a regular basis may help prevent acne and ingrown hair in general. Exfoliate your skin before the wax, and then leave the area alone afterwards. You should be ready to go for your appointment! If you're red or tender post-wax, you can lightly exfoliate the region the next day after cleansing at home. Or instead, use a skin-soothing ointment to the affected region. Products such as hydrocortisone, aloe, or witch hazel, minimise inflammation and irritation.
If you have a leg wax booked, you should avoid pedicures for the next two days. Avoid saunas and whirlpools with any form of waxing as well.
If you've had your body waxed, take a shower instead of a bath. Baths are not recommended, they might irritate newly waxed skin.
Cleaning the skin after a body wax is also important! Cleanse the skin with a light foamy cleanser soon afterward to remove any microorganisms that may have been brought up via the follicle.
After a wax, you should avoid utilising items that include oil. It's ideal to use oil-free, all-natural moisturisers that don't include synthetic oils; which can cause breakouts on sensitive skin. While many individuals appreciate the smooth, hair-free feeling, you're more prone to infection after hair removal. It's crucial to avoid touching the waxed area afterwards!
Don't pop your pimples under any circumstances! This distributes the bacteria and can lead to the appearance of even more pimples. Instead, apply a small amount of tea tree oil or another pimple-fighting lotion to the outside only.
Waxing on a regular basis can also help your skin react more favourably to the hair removal process. Consistency is essential, as post-wax outbreaks can be caused by sensitive skin's reaction to the wax.
Waxing every four to six weeks could help the region acclimatise, and can help you avoid a reactive breakout. If you wait more than six weeks, you'll have to start the process all over again.
Acne is the bane of our existence, but with some proper care, we can do our best to avoid it. Stay beautiful, my friends! 💋💖