Getting rid of your facial hair by using face wax every time? The “clean face” you get after every wax comes at a cost. Yes, there are quite a number of side effects from facial wax. Let’s find out how facial waxing affects your skin and simple ways to prevent it.
When the wax is applied on your face, it stiffens the unwanted facial hair. Pulling it in the reverse direction does the job of removing it.
✔ Hair gets pulled from the root, giving you a smooth look.
✔ Waxing removes a bulk of hair (compared to plucking, shaving etc) from your skin at once.
Waxing isn’t comfortable. It causes pain! Pulling the waxing strips to remove the hair from its roots is of course painful. Some find it less painful, whereas people with sensitive skin find it impossible to deal with. If you need to remove hair from sensitive areas or the body parts with heavy hair growth, get ready to tolerate pain.
Facial waxing can sometimes lead to skin rashes which may last for 2 -3 days. In case your rashes don’t disappear or become severe, check with your dermatologist. Also, it’s time to look for an alternate wax product that suits your skin type.
Some experience small bumps after facial waxing when the hair is removed from the root. Using any moisturizing cream or any soothing cream on the skin bumps can restore your skin.
Some might experience mild redness and inflammation after a face wax. Try applying some soothing gel on your face immediately after waxing. Use gentle skin care products for a few days to avoid further skin irritation.
Face wax can cause skin allergies in some. It’s always better to patch test the wax on a small portion of your hand. If you face irritation, then ditch it!
Waxing sunburnt skin or deeply tanning skin is a very bad idea. It leads to further damage.
If waxing isn’t done right, it can rip your skin off, causing a wound. This can turn into scars if enough care isn’t taken.
Here are a few ways that help you avoid the side effects of using a face wax:
Sometimes, even though face wax has disadvantages, you can always give it a try with all the precautions. Waxing is one of the most common ways to remove them as cleanly as possible. Happy waxing!!