HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SKIN BEFORE AND AFTER HAIR REMOVAL?

Hair removal is an act that undoubtedly assaults the skin, whatever the technique used to achieve it. Removing hair from hair follicles causes inflammation of the skin’s pores, which manifests itself in the form of small red pimples on the depilated areas.

Although shaving doesn’t tear out the hair, it does irritate the epidermis, removing the skin’s protective film or hydrolipidic layer and considerably dehydrating it. Not to mention the fact that it causes thicker re-growth and sometimes even cuts.

To avoid post-waxing or post-shaving irritation, we strongly advise you to take care of your skin with suitable products before and after shaving.

Waxing or shaving: the right gestures to avoid damaging the skin

To remove hair from the legs, crotch and armpits, there are 2 distinct techniques: depilation and shaving.

Hair removal has its fans because it removes hair at the root and is less harsh on the skin, even if it is more painful and requires a visit to a salon, especially for the bikini line.

You can do it at home, but be sure to use hot or cold wax, depilatory strips or depilatory cream. Remember to check that the product you’re using is suitable for the area you wish to depilate. This information is given on the product’s instructions for use.

Shaving is less painful, but the result is far less aesthetic than epilation. The biggest disadvantage of shaving is that it leads to faster hair regrowth.

Whichever technique you use, it’s always a good idea to exfoliate your skin in the shower before removing hair. This prepares the skin for depilation and removes any ingrown hairs. Exfoliation also eliminates dead skin cells.

A popular beauty tip nowadays is to swap shaving foam or soap for a hair conditioner or conditioner, so as not to over-aggress the skin. Finally, we also recommend opting for a triple-blade razor, which is more effective for cutting hair without fear of injury. If, despite everything, there is a cut, you need to clean the wound well, then disinfect it with alcohol to avoid any further irritation.

Tips to soothe the skin after waxing

Once the skin has been exfoliated and the hair shaved or removed, it’s essential to move on to skin care to soothe irritation. This step is essential whether you choose to shave or depilate, as both techniques are aggressive to the skin.

Massage skin with argan oil

Shaving or waxing often leaves the skin dry and irritated. To remedy this, argan oil is the ideal solution, as it deeply plumps the skin and leaves it supple. This is due to the fact that this vegetable oil is rich in fatty acids, giving it considerable moisturizing and softening virtues. The argan oil in the Tsara range also offers the advantage of being pure and perfectly suited to skin care.

Applying aloe vera gel

Those who are particularly sensitive often experience tight, burning skin after waxing or shaving. If this applies to you, you can soothe your skin with aloe vera gel, which has a soothing and moisturizing action. You can make your own aloe vera gel by following this recipe, as it can be hard to find good quality commercially available aloe vera gel.

You can complement this treatment with orange or rose floral water to rebalance skin when it is very dry. Simply dab it gently onto the skin with absorbent cotton.

Be careful not to scrub or otherwise exfoliate your skin after waxing or shaving, and protect yourself from the sun, as your skin is still very sensitive to external aggressors. As you can see, it’s not advisable to shave or wax just before sunbathing at the beach or swimming in the sea. It’s better to wax or shave a few days beforehand, to avoid skin tingling from UV rays or salt.