So you’ve gone through the pain to gain, the last thing you want is to go all bumpy or spotty post-wax. There are little, super simple, things you can do to reduce redness or irritation and maintain that super silky feeling well into the coming weeks. Warning – they’re not the most glamorous, but do we really care?!
By Liz Hambleton
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1 Invest in nappy cream
Here’s a beauty hack: baby nappy rash cream soothes redness or inflammation post-waxing or sugaring. If you’re all out of that, witch hazel gel works just as well. You might just be in the habit of letting your skin cool on its own, but there’s no harm in speeding the process along.
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2 Don’t go for gold
Planning on tanning? Leave it for 24 hours or your tan will form in the open hair follicles and leave you with a dotty finish. Not the look you were going for. That applies to spray tan and suntan. Right after a wax, it’s best to treat your skin gently so that it has time to recover.
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3 Exfoliate regularly
Prevent ingrown hairs by exfoliating regularly after your treatment. This stops dead skin getting trapped in the hair follicle and causing annoying bumps. Use a dry body brush on a daily basis before you get in the shower. It also helps with circulation to improve cellulite.