by Markus Renoylds
Waxing is often the preferred choice for harm removal for both men and women. You get fast results that provide relief for the long-term. Shaving can’t even come close to providing you what waxing can. Unfortunately, in stark contrast to shaving, you have to deal with some pain. The exact amount can vary according to where exactly you are having the hair removed. A fact that has gone unbeknownst to some is that waxing can lead to breakouts. Any procedure involving the hair follicles inherently carries the risk of acne. You can find some disturbing stories online describing waxing sessions that resulted in sheer horror the day after. Stories of people that underwent eyebrow waxes, for instance, often resulted in several new lesions at the removal site. There are no precautionary strategies that will fully protect you against new eruptions. Yet, you can take some steps to reduce your risk,
A slight recap of how acne develops is needed to understand how waxing can cause breakouts. An acne lesion first develops when the hair follicle becomes clogged by dead skin. The entrapment of sebum inside allows the population of p. acnes bacteria within the follicle to flourish. The body attacks the bacteria, and in the end and inflamed pimple is formed.
Waxing increases the likelihood of pore obstructions and transport bacteria to open pores. Even if this somehow does not occur, the resulting irritation of the hair removal will still predispose you to new breakouts. A quick preventative measure to clean your skin prior to the procedure. The esthetician performing the wax should already do this for you. Let them know that you have acne prone skin so that they can treat you accordingly. There job is to make sure you have a pleasant experience.
You should be prepared to counteract irritation the minute your waxing is complete. A soothing cream is a sure bet to reduce irritation. You will want to leave the area alone at least for a day. If you need to apply your acne topicals, do so without applying them to that specific area.
You should always consider the alternatives before deciding on waxing. This is naturally a smart move as it can save you some money and physical pain. If you have already ruled out shaving, maybe hair removal creams are a better fit. If you are looking for permanence in a solution, laser hair removal is the way to go. It is less painful than waxing but can be quite expensive. Follow ups may be required every 6 months to a year. You don’t want to end up regretting your decision later, so give every potential solution a thought beforehand.
