How Do You Prevent Ingrown Hairs Caused By Waxing?
By removing hairs at the root, waxing offers smooth skin that lasts far longer than shaving. However, because hairs are being removed below the skin when you wax, the chance for ingrown hairs increases. Ingrown hairs occur when a hair becomes trapped beneath the skin. When a hair becomes ingrown, the area around it becomes inflamed and painful. The resulting red bump is unattractive and irritating. There are several ways to minimize the occurrence of ingrown hairs after waxing. Select a good esthetician to do your waxing. If you’re doing your own waxing, you must follow proper hygienic practices. Whether you’re going to someone or doing your own waxing, make sure that your skin is clean before waxing. The area to be waxed should be exfoliated so dead skin cells don’t block hair follicles. Sterilized tools must be used, and nothing that contacts the skin should go back into the warm wax (to avoid cross contamination). Apply aloe vera gel after waxing. Aloe vera is a natural moisturizer
