3 Things To Avoid Right After Your Wax

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If you have made the decision to have some of your body hair removed with wax, you are probably looking forward to being hair-free without worrying about shaving for a while. However, you might be worried about redness or other issues after the fact. If you follow these tips and avoid certain things after waxing, however, you can help prevent redness and other issues.

1. The Sun

You might want to head to the pool so that you can show off your fresh, hair-free legs, but it's best to stay out of the sun for the rest of the day if you can help it. You could be more prone to a heat rash or other issues because your hair follicles will be opened and your skin will be a bit more sensitive than usual. If you do have to go out into the sun, stay underneath an umbrella or wear loose clothing that covers your newly-waxed skin.

2. Swimming

If you are getting your legs waxed so that you'll look great when you're on vacation, make sure that you have it done a day or so in advance. This is because it's best to avoid swimming -- or hanging out in hot tubs -- for a while after your skin is waxed. The chlorine and other chemicals in the pool can get into your hair follicles and can cause irritation. Even salt water can irritate freshly-washed skin, so you'll want to stay out of the ocean for a day or so as well.

3. Lotions and Perfumes

You might be tempted to slather on your favorite lotion onto your freshly waxed legs, but you should avoid doing so. The fragrances and other ingredients in your lotion could irritate your skin while it is so sensitive. You should also be careful about spritzing on body spray or perfume. There is one thing that you can apply to your freshly-waxed skin to help encourage healing, however -- tea tree oil. Simply apply a little bit to affected skin with a cotton ball.

Having your unwanted body hair waxed can be an excellent option for hair removal. However, you do have to take good care of your skin afterward if you want to avoid redness, bumps and irritation. Follow these tips and any aftercare tips that you might be given at the salon, and you should be able to enjoy your freshly-waxed skin without any issues.

Talk to a business like Audra's Image & Wellness Day Spa brazilian waxing to learn more.

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