![]() ![]() ![]() My personal favorite K-beauty hack for post hair removal exfoliation is using the Neogen Bio Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon. If you’re prone to developing them after a wax, apply the lotion to the area two days before and three days after your appointment.” “To prevent them from developing after shaving, use a daily body lotion with alpha hydroxy acids, like the Eucerin Dry Skin Therapy Plus Intensive Repair Enriched Lotion this will loosen dead skin to prevent hairs from getting trapped beneath skin. “If you’re already suffering from one, exfoliate the area with a gentle scrub like Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care Botanical Buffing Beads Body Wash,” she says. Hammerman suggests exfoliating skin two to three times a week to prevent ingrowns and that there’s a method to exfoliation if you already have ingrown hairs. Dry brushing the skin with a body brush to remove any dead skin buildup is a gentle way to exfoliate the skin.” Also, removing hair in the direction of hair growth can help reduce the risk of ingrown hairs. “Ingrown hairs typically happen when there is dead skin or something else obstructing the pore, causing the hair to go grow back into the skin, resulting in inflammation. “The key to avoiding ingrown hairs is to keep the skin exfoliated (but not overly so-you don’t want your skin to be raw!) so that the hair is not blocked by dead skin as it grows out,” says Bucay. This is something I found to be chronic problem while I was waxing, and a huge drawback. It also reduces regrowth when done consistently.Ĭons: It can lead to ingrown hairs. It’s expensive and time consuming but I think it’s still one of my favorite methods because of convenience and skin texture. It also leaves your skin smoother than normal shaving can. I would sometimes be able to go for four weeks without stubble. Pros: Waxing can keep hair gone for a really long time. After shaving I like to use the Skinfood Intensive Shea Butter Cream in Shower to make sure I moisturize right away and keep the dry skin at bay. In addition to exfoliation, it’s important to moisturize to prevent flaky, itchy patches. Regular use of a lactic acid cream or a glycolic acid body wash are other options for keeping skin exfoliated.” And then there’s razor burn, which is like a super raw rash.īucay recommends: “For those prone to razor bumps (irritated/inflamed hair follicles), use an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide wash as a shaving lotion. I reached out to some amazing dermatologists-Vivian Bucay of Bucay Dermatology and Aesthetics and Karen Hammerman and Michele Farber of Schweiger Dermatology Group-to get the answers on how to treat skin after hair removal process.Ĭons: Well, there’s the whole cutting yourself on accident business, but with a little practice that should be avoidable. I’ve tried serums and oils, but I figured now was time to get to the root of the issue. I have very sensitive skin and always dread that period during hair regrowth where things go wrong-itchy bumps, irritated and flakey skin, you name it. So you could say I’ve delved into the world of hair removal a fair bit. I also had a brief stint in college with Nair due to an insane course load and all around lack of personal care time. TMI, but I’ve been waxing since I was 12, and shaved for the first time due to an “emergency” need to wear shorts on a trip when I was 22 and nowhere near a reputable waxing establishment. Most people have hair in places they don’t want, and the things they do to get rid of it-whether it’s waxing, laser, or even creams-can cause different skin concerns, such as ingrown hair, irritation, and dryness. ![]() It’s certainly not the most glamorous part of skin care to talk about, but let’s be real, if you’re having skin trouble in those areas it can be a BIG problem. Wondering how to treat skin after hair removal? We listed the best methods for every type of hair removal process out there. ![]()
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