Q. How
should I take care of my skin after waxing?
Caroline, Central London
A. You
can clean your skin with water and neutral soap. After cleaning you can
use a soft moisturiser with no alcohol. We recommend moisturizers containing
calendula or chamomile since they reduce irritation. You can reduce the
risk of ingrown hair by applying a gel containing azulino.
Avoid anti-inflammatory
creams or those containing alcohol, perfume or deep moisturisors. These
products are not needed and they can aggravate ingrown hairs or damage
the skin after waxing.
Q. Why is
it more painful to have waxing treatment before and during my period?
Natalie, Earls Court, London
A. Hormonal
changes make your bodies more sensitive, so it’s best to avoid having waxing
at this time of the month.
Q. Can waxing
make my hair thicker?
Amanda, West Kensighton, London
A.
Removing hair with creams or by shaving makes it thicker because the hair
is cut at the surface, which makes the root stronger. During waxing, the
roots of most hairs are removed which causes them to grow in finer. Over
time, hair can stop growing completely in areas that are waxed regularly.
Q. Why do
some people get spots after waxing?
Marcos, Kilburn, London
A. These
spots are actually not spots, but small inflammations of the hair follicle.
They are normally caused by ingrown hairs which can’t pass through the
skin due to inadequate exfoliation and moisturising.
Q. Does
using deodorant after waxing irritate the skin?
Danielle, Oxford Street, London
A. Yes.
The chemical components and alcohol in the deodorant aggravate the skin
that is sensitive after waxing. Avoid perfumed soaps, creams and deodorant
containing alcohol ideally for 12 hours after waxing
Q. Can waxing
the eyes or upper lip cause lose skin?
Debby, Regent Park, London
A. No.
Waxing affects only the surface of the skin. Lose skin is usually caused
by a weakness of the collagen and elastine fibers that are not affected
during the waxing treatment.
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