As with anything that involves removing hair from sensitive areas of the body, there are some side affects for using home waxing strips with hair removal cream to rid the body of unwanted hair. This article will describe the popular reactions to home waxing strips and hair removal cream including redness, bumps or inflation, ingrown hairs, and bruises or skin color changes, among others. This article will also cover tips on how to prevent these unwanted reactions.
Redness, Bumps, or Inflation
This is a normal side effect, but usually occurs in people who have sensitive skin. It is often compared to razor burn, which is a common reaction to shaving. The most common tip to prevent redness, bumps, or inflation is to lightly exfoliate in a warm shower. The exfoliant and the warm (not hot) water both soften the skin, allowing the pores to open easier. Another tip is to just continue waxing because once the body gets used to the feeling of waxing every month, the redness, bumps, and inflation will lessen.
Ingrown Hairs
Ingrown hairs, or Pseudofollicultis as it is medically referred to, appear when waxing is not done with the growth of the hair follicle. Sometimes however, it is not the individual's fault. Ingrown hairs often occur after shaving because they can occur if the hair breaks above or below the surface. Ingrown hairs are similar to redness, bumps, and inflation because one of the best ways to fight them is to lightly exfoliate before waxing and to continue to exfoliate every couple of days to loosen the hair. Another great way to prevent Ingrown hairs is to buy the right products. Some hair removal creams have ingredients in them that help prevent ingrown hairs as individuals are waxing.
Skin Color Changes
Similar to redness, bumps, or inflation, skin color changes are common reactions to hair removal cream. Some sources say that the skin spots are results from overheating the wax. It obviously matters on the skin's sensitivity to how long these spots will take to disappear, but the usual time range is a week to a year. Other sources say that the skin spots are results from waxing while taking certain antibiotics like birth control. While it is recommended to see a dermatologist if this happens, a simpler way to prevent this problem is to wear sunscreen on a daily basis, if the sun is out or not.
Other reactions might occur, and some are normal, while others are not: bruising, pain, pimples, and allergic reactions are some. If any of these reactions occur and look questionable, one should consult their dermatologist immediately. Some additional tips to help prevent these side effects include:
- Do not wear tight clothing after waxing.
- Consult a doctor if using certain Vitamin A products (Retin A, Differin, etc).
- Check the temperature of the body; it is important to be healthy while doing this process.
Again, if there are additional concerns about using home waxing strips and hair removal cream, it is best to either have a professional perform the process or consult a doctor before performing the process.
There are many aftereffects to using home waxing strips and hair removal cream, but there are many tips to prevent and cure what could follow after using these products.
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