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Side Effects Of Waxing You Should Know About

Waxing is considered the best way to get rid of unwanted hair. It pulls the hair from the roots and gives you smooth and hairless skin. What makes it so one of the best hair removal methods is that it lasts longer. And with the various types of waxing options available in the salons, waxing has become more effective than ever. While waxing is effective, we can't forget the ooh's and the clinching fists during the waxing sessions. It is a painful process. But, if you think that is the only side effect of waxing, you are highly mistaken. Today, we bring to you the side effects of waxing and simple ways you can tackle them.

Say Hello To Ingrown Hair

Say Hello To Ingrown Hair

Ingrown hair is a stuff of nightmares. We think shaving is the only culprit behind ingrown hair. But, waxing leads to ingrown hair as well. The hair is supposed to be pulled out from the roots during waxing. But, sometimes the hair breaks and is not pulled out entirely. This leads to ingrown hair that can be quite inconvenient.

What can you do

Exfoliating the skin is the best way to tackle ingrown hair. Before you go for your waxing session, use a body scrub to gently exfoliate the skin and get rid of the ingrown hair.

Redness And irritation

Redness And irritation

Redness and irritation are quite common after waxing. Immediately after the waxing, we can see some redness on the skin. While this is temporary for most of us, if you have sensitive skin, it can be a long-lasting issue for you.

What can you do

If you have sensitive skin, do a patch test before going for the waxing. For normal skin, apply some soothing moisturising after the waxing is done. You can also use aloe vera to soothe your skin. Also, avoid using hot water immediately after waxing.

Sagging Skin

Sagging Skin

One major issue with waxing is that over time it leads to sagging skin. Pulling of the skin during waxing causes that. Your skin loses its elasticity with the constant pull and eventually starts to sag.

What can you do

Give your skin a break. Give a gap of a month between the waxing sessions. And keep your skin moisturised and nourished.

Darkening Of The Skin

Darkening Of The Skin

The inflammation caused by waxing can lead to darkening of the skin. This happens usually in the underarm area. The hot wax applied to your skin and the subsequent pull can cause your skin to produce the pigment that causes the darkening of the area.

What can you do

Soothe your skin with moisturising products after the waxing. A couple of days after the waxing, exfoliate the skin to get rid of any dead skin cells and impurities.

Sun Sensitivity

Sun Sensitivity

Waxing makes your skin sensitive to the sun. Exposing your skin to the sun immediately after waxing is not a good idea. Waxing pulls out the top layer of the skin and thus makes your skin damage-prone.

What can you do

Do not step out in the sun after waxing. Cover your skin before you step out and be regular with your sunscreen.

Bumps

Bumps

Apart from ingrown hair and redness of the skin, another major issue you face after waxing the skin is the temporary red bumps on the skin. It is quite similar to the razor bumps.

What can you do

Keep your skin moisturised and do not wear a fabric that can irritate your skin.

Skin Peeling

Skin Peeling

This is not as rare as we would like to think. If not done with care, waxing can lead to peeling of the skin and in turn scarring. This happens if the wax is too hot. It burns your skin and peels off the skin when you pull the wax strip.

What can you do

Make sure the wax is at the perfect temperature. It should not be too hot to be bearable.

Story first published: Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 18:50 [IST]
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