Everyone likes to get rid of unwanted hair on their body. So, for this purpose waxing is done. Waxing is a hair removal process. A thick sticky substance called wax is applied on the targeted area followed by wax strips that are used to pull the hair off your body. Some people go to a salon for wax, while others try to perform it at home. Face waxing is not a tough job, but it must be done carefully to avoid rash and burning. Moreover, for effective waxing you must have enough knowledge regarding the procedure. We will discuss preventing waxing side effects.
Different types of Wax
There are two different types of wax:
- Hard Wax
- Soft Wax
Hard Wax: Hard Wax is a wax that hardens as soon as it is applied to the skin as it is removed without the strips.
Below are a few characteristics of hard wax:
- It is ideal for sensitive skin.
- Less painful compared to strip wax. Good for small areas of the body. Doesn’t have any sticky mess.
- No mess of dirty strips
Potential side effects of hard wax:
- There are no severe side effects of hard wax, but a few of them might appear in case of some people.
- Skin allergy.
- Redness and irritation post waxing.
- Red spots on skin.
These are a few side effects that might appear.
However, if the wax is done by someone who is untrained you might feel more pain than usual and bruises might appear after the wax.
Soft Wax: Soft wax, as the name suggests is a sticky substance that is applied to the skin after warming it, using a spatula and a wax strip is used to pull of the hair.
The characteristics of soft wax:
- Soft wax is more painful as compared to hard wax as it adheres to hair as well as the skin. So, while pulling the strip, the outermost layer also comes off. Muslin strips are used to remove hair.
- For waxing pain relief you can apply lotion or after wax cream.
- It is affordable than hard wax.
Some side effects of soft wax:
- Redness
- Mild pain or irritation.
Preventing waxing side effects:
- The most important point is to try your best to prevent the side effects of waxing by following the precautionary measures:
- Do not apply wax on moles, pimples, sunburned or irritated skin.
- Avoid using on the eyes, nipples, nose, etc.
Pre-Waxing tips:
- Let your hair grow long enough for waxing.
- Exfoliate your skin at least 24 hours before the treatment.
- Clean the skin.
- Pat it dry before you start the procedure.
How to soothe skin after waxing?
Post wax treatment:
- After wax, you must apply after wax oil to your skin.
- Avoid scratching the area.
- Avoid tanning for next 24 hours.
Ingrown hair after waxing:
During waxing or shaving, sometimes the hair isn’t removed completely from the surface so it curls back inward. Which causes it to grow inside the skin? Moreover, ingrown hair can be seen anywhere on the body from where hair is removed.
Ingrown hair can sometimes cause redness and pain. If you scratch it more often then it can hurt you. However, you can prevent ingrown hair by following these points:
- Get the procedure done by wax experts.
- Regularly exfoliate your skin to shed the dead skin.
- Keep your skin hydrated.
- Daily moisturize your skin to loosen the dead skin.
- Avoid plucking them to prevent infection.
Therefore, some common problems faced during waxing are redness and inflammation of the skin and ingrown hair. So the simplest solution is to consult professionals before waxing so that they guide you how to do it yourself. Moreover, they will guide you regarding post and pre-wax treatments to prevent potential side effects.