Most often appearing in a constellation on the bikini line after waxing, ingrown hairs can also emerge on the legs, thighs, armpits … to spoil our lives. And once they're there, settled in, you have to take out the heavy artillery to dislodge them.
So, before we get to that, there are a few techniques for limit and avoid as much as possible the appearance of ingrown hairs:
1 / Always exfoliate well
Before going through your razor or epilator, it is important to do a deep scrub to remove the dead skin covering the epidermis, and to expose the hair. Ideally, you should perform this scrub the day before, so that the skin is not too damaged. Then, do not hesitate to renew the post-depilation scrub once or twice a week, to prevent the hairs from curling under the skin and creating these little ones. unsightly cysts.
2 / Soften the skin
Of course, it is totally forbidden to shave dry! But what we know less is that it is very important to do well soften the skin in the area to be waxed as much as possible to make shaving or waxing more efficient and pleasant. The ideal: take a good warm and relaxing bath, or the skin will soften.
3 / Moisturize the area well
It is essential to apply cream after waxing to avoid irritation following the use of the razor, wax or epilator, and to avoid the incarnation of the hairs. Keep in mind that daily hydration is required to maintain the epidermis at its peak.
4 / Do not pull out the ingrown hairs
If you have ingrown hairs, you should especially not scratch or rub their skin at the risk of ending up with small lesions or more intense marks. The ideal: apply a specific lotion containing chemical exfoliating agents. Leave it on for the time indicated to release the hair from the skin. Then proceed to hair removal with a razor or electric epilator.
5 / Soothe sensitive areas
If your skin feels tight or red after waxing, it is important to soothe him with care with aloe vera or chamomile. Also prefer gentle scrubs, with very fine grains, and apply them to damp or wet skin.
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