Waxing is a great technique that helps you get rid of unwanted hair, but it can also leave behind unwanted tell-tale signs like swelling, rashes or inflammation. These signs generally occur immediately after waxing; it is particularly witnessed in people with sensitive skin. For some, waxing can be quite a traumatic experience but most people are comfortable using this hair removal technique.
Most people are prone to experiencing post-waxing side effects to a certain extent; but, waxing almost never causes any permanent damage and the side effects mostly disappear within a day or two. But if your skin is extremely sensitive, then you should follow certain guidelines for use; this will help reduce the intensity of your side effects.
When it comes to protecting your skin, prevention is definitely better than cure. Your tin of wax has some instructions and a list of ingredients on it. Read it thoroughly to make sure that you aren’t allergic to any of them. Certain waxes may contain resin which could be based on specific ingredients like lavender, tea tree oil, chocolate, etc. Some waxes also contain artificial fragrances, colours or ingredients, which could trigger off an allergic reaction.
If you are getting yourself waxed by a professional, you can tell the beautician about your allergies at the start of the waxing session. In case, you intend to do the waxing yourself, you can sprinkle on some powder (for soft wax) or oil (for hard wax) before you start waxing; this way the wax adheres to the hair rather than the skin, thus decreasing inflammation. Another method to soothe swollen or inflamed skin is to apply an aloe-based aftershave gel or brewed tea bags on waxed skin.
If waxing is simply too painful or doesn’t suit your skin, you can try another hair removal technique that best suits your particular skin type.
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