Ingrown hairs, burns, irritations, itching... These are all minor inconveniences one can experience after a hair removal session! However, they are largely avoidable, provided these four mistakes are not made.
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Post-hair removal: mistakes to avoid
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- Do not feed and hydrate the skin immediately afterwards
- Exposure to the sun
- Do not exfoliate in the upcoming days
- Touching the skin
Published May 18, 2022,
updated on June 17, 2024,
by
Maylis, Chemical Engineer
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5 min read
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Do not feed and hydrate the skin immediately afterwards.
Whether your skin is dry, combination, or oily, its sensitivity increases with hair removal. To soothe it, it is recommended to cool it down immediately after hair removal using cold water compresses or with native aloe vera gel. You can also apply our hydrating gel Aloe vera & organic orange blossom to immediately cool the affected areas.
Subsequently, to restore the hydrolipidic film, it is essential to apply a moisturising and/or nourishing treatment. Indeed, hair removal has weakened the protective skin barrier. Moreover, with the stratum corneum being thinner, it is the ideal time to provide the skin with active ingredients and nutrients that will be more easily absorbed, such as nourishing, firming, slimming treatments, etc...
To rehydrate your skin after hair removal, you can apply one of our body creams:
The nourishing cream Squalane 10% + Shea Butter is enriched with nourishing active ingredients. It restores the skin's lipid barrier, reduces feelings of tightness, and protects the skin from external aggressions.
The firming cream Caffeine 2% + Guarana extract contains firming active ingredients and helps to tighten the skin tissues and reduce the appearance of cellulite.
The moisturising cream with 10 ingredients is a minimalist formula that allows for the hydration of all skin types, even sensitive ones. It is formulated with 99% natural origin ingredients.
Exposure to the sun.
It is advisable to avoid sun exposure for 12 hours following a hair removal session. Indeed, exposing oneself to the sun after hair removal is a bad idea, as the skin without hair is more sensitive than usual and less well protected from UV rays. The epidermis is weakened and becomes even more sensitive and receptive to the harmful effects of the sun.
Do not exfoliate in the upcoming days.
Hair removal is the primary cause linked to the formation of ingrown hairs. These are hairs that are unable to penetrate the skin barrier or that emerge from the hair follicle but then curl back and re-enter the skin. For men, the face and neck are most vulnerable; for women, it's the legs, bikini line and underarms. Although generally a minor issue, the resulting raised bumps can cause irritation, discomfort and can sometimes even become infected.
To prevent the formation of ingrown hairs during regrowth, opt for a regular exfoliation. Carry it out once a week.
Typology has developed two body scrubs using micro-exfoliating grains derived from ground apricot kernels.
The Nourishing Body Scrub helps to soften and smooth the skin. It is particularly suitable for dry and uncomfortable skin.
TheToning Body Scrub contains organic green coffee macerate (draining) as well as organic lemongrass and cedar essential oils (anti-cellulite). It is recommended for smoothing, firming and toning the skin while reducing the appearance of cellulite.
Note: Do not perform mechanical exfoliation immediately after your hair removal, but wait at least two days before scrubbing your skin.
Touching the skin.
Hands off! Touching and handling your skin after hair removal can cause irritation. It also promotes the formation of redness and ingrown hairs. Moreover, it is useful to reiterate an essential rule: never attempt to pierce your own ingrown hairs, as this risks inflaming them and/or causing a post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation mark to appear.
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