TRummating your very personal hair removal method, which guarantees smooth skin for a long time, in summer it is essential. But also treating the skin before and after removing the hair is even more. Two experts help to orient themselves between various do -it -yourself methods, explaining how they act and how to prolong the result. In addition, they clarify some false myths.
House depilation: razor and depilatory cream
When we talk about hair removal at home, the choice of the most suitable method and put targeted care for the skin into practice are decisive. Let’s start with the classic: the most common method, the razor.
«Whether it has one or two razor blades, the razor passes with a light touch, avoiding to exert intense pressures, on the soap skin. I cut the hair at the base and is indicated for extended areas such as legs and thighs », he explains Marika Cangelosibeautician and trainer. “I suggest you Avoid this method on armpits and groinbecause the furvy hair during growth can give rise to the formation of irritation. The result? It lasts a few days. “
Equally simple, The depilatory cream: «Its formula is generically based on tioglycolic acid dissolves the cell ties of the hair. After 7-8 minutes after application, rinse. Okay on Baffetti and every part of the body. But it should be avoided on the eyebrows and in case of delicate skin, dermatitis. The result lasts about 2 days, “says the expert.
The classic stripes waxing
The most skilled use Epilatory stripes. «These are pairs of fabric ribbons joined by a thin layer of cold waxing. After heating them in your hands, they make themselves adhere to the skin and then torn in the opposite sense of the growth of the hair, eradicating it at the root ».
«It is a method suitable for armpits and groin, but I suggest avoiding it on extensive surfaces, because they can give a dysomogeneous result if you do not perform a clear and decisive tear, and if the hair is not at least 2 millimeters long. They give a result that lasts about 15 days ».
The laser or pulsed light
Laser epilation It is an increasingly appreciated technique. «The pulsed light selectively damages the hair folliclesclerotizes the channels that bring the nourishment to the hair, starting a process that leads to reduction of the number and thickness of the hair up to their complete disappearance»Stresses Marika Cangelosi.
“It can be used on dark hair on the whole body. The face can only be treated if specifically indicated by the company that produces epilators laser for home use. And it gives results that prove to be over time. Generally the hair starts to fall after ten days ».
House depilation: it starts with exfoliation
«Before hair removal at home, the previous day it is recommended to do an exfoliationuseful for removing dead cells and preventing the formation of ingrown hair, “says the expert.
“This step is essential to lift the Peletti, above all If they grow diagonally compared to the surface of the skin. Removing the devitalized skin cells, one favors one perpendicular growthideal for preventing hair from getting incarnated. ” It is also important Choose the scrub carefully. “I recommend investing in products with a soft consistency, enriched with thin and chopped spheres as well as by emollient and nutritious ingredients”.
And be careful of the post. “As Post-pipeline treatment advice creams and fluids with aloe vera, panthenol or calendula with soothing and calming action. Alcoholic or perfume products must be avoided in the following 48 hours, “explains the expert. «To prolong the smooth and shadow appearance after each shower it goes applies a cream or moisturizing oil, To soften the skin and encourage healthy growth of the Peletti ».
House depilation: two false myths
“When you speak depilation circulating false myths,” he explains Allegra Violantefounder of Fler brand of depilation products. The most widespread concerns the belief that Use the razor often make the harst and thicker hair regrets. «It is one of the most common myths linked above all to the perception that of truthfulness, because The razor cuts the hair on the surface making the peak trunk and rough to the touch. Actually, The blades do not affect the growth speed nor on the thickness ».
The other false myth concerns exfoliationwhich is sometimes erroneously avoided In case of sensitive skin. «Nothing more wrong, because this step is essential to prevent ingrown hair. The important thing is to use delicate cosmetics, formulated in order not to affect the fragile skin barrier typical of this type of skin ».
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