Is waxing for everyone?
November 10, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Almost anyone who wants to remove unwanted body hair is suitable for waxing both male and female. Waxing can be done on many different body parts including moustache, chin, eyebrows, legs, bikini line and the back. Waxing can be done at any age.
Who shouldn’t wax?
People who are taking oral retinoids, usually taken for skin conditions, should not have waxing done for at least six months to one year after the course of retinoids has been completed. Ask your dermatologist or doctor for advice.
The skin can thin while taking these medications and will be more prone to tearing and possible scarring. Retinoids may also be prescribed to be used topically, that is applied to the skin and waxing should not be done for 1-2 months after finishing the topical retinoid treatment.
Anyone who has skin that is broken, has sunburn or skin that is sore, red or irritated.
Before you wax
- If you are taking any medication check to see if it
not an oral retinoid or topical retinoid. - If you are doing it yourself – the skin should be non greasy and perfectly dry
- Always check the temperature before applying wax to the skin – wax that is too hot can give a nasty burn
- Check to see the area is not already irritated or broken
- Do not wax the same day you have exfoliated
- Consider getting waxing done professionally the first time so you can learn the process if you want to do your own waxing
After you wax
- Avoid direct sunlight exposure for at least twenty –four hours after waxing
- Loose clothing will feel more comfortable
- Massage or rubbing can further irritate the skin
- An icepack can be applied if the area is still painful after waxing, cover the icepack before applying to the skin
- A soothing lotion with anti inflammatory ingredients will help to relieve redness and soreness
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Waxing
October 30, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Waxing is considered to be the most efficient way of removing hair and can be used anywhere on the body. Unlike shaving, waxing removes the entire hair that we can see above the skin’s surface and the hair shaft beneath the skin’s surface. The hair is therefore much slower to re-establish and grow again than for shaving and can last from about 3- 8 weeks.
What is the waxing process?
Waxing consists of applying a warm melted wax, oil and rosin mixture with a spatula over the area of unwanted hair. A strip of muslin is then placed over the wax and as it hardens and grips the hairs the cloth is quickly pulled off taking the hair and the hair shaft with it. Some salons use hard wax where the type of wax used has to go hard first on an area before it is pulled off. It is also possible to cold wax, often found in home kits but this is not as effective as hot waxing
Why wax?
- Lasts longer and gives very smooth skin
- Has no harsh chemicals or chances of cutting the skin
- Does not cause pigmentation of the skin
- The hair that grows back is finer and softer
- Does not give the rough stubble of regrowth after shaving
- Repeated waxing can diminish hair growth
- Cost effective as you can do it yourself on most body parts
- Visit a professional first to learn the best procedure
Things you should know
- Waxing must be repeated – it is not permanent
- The hair needs to be at least .5cm or ¼ – ½ inch to give the wax enough grip to remove the hair successfully
- Expect it to hurt a little – waxing can be painful!
- Expect to have some redness and soreness for a few hours
- You can ask for a test patch to see what waxing feels like and see how the skin will react
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