Pay Attention to These 4 Things Before Waxing at Home

Dream - Shaving body hair can be done at home in various ways, one of which is waxing. Now there is no need to bother because there are many waxes available on the market and easy to use.

Dream friends just need to use it correctly to avoid ingrown hair, irritation, and ingrown hair.

Find out the tips for waxing at home from Dr. Mario Johan to keep your skin healthy after doing it.

1. Clean the Body Area or Use Powder

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Do these two things before waxing to ensure that the skin is completely clean and free from potential irritation.

Using powder after cleaning the skin aims to inhibit sweat production, making waxing easier.

2. Apply Wax

Apply wax in the direction of hair growth to prevent ingrown hair. Take enough product to spread it evenly on the skin surface.

3. Pull the Wax Strip Against the Direction of Hair Growth

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Pull the wax strip against the direction of hair growth. Make sure you pull it firmly and quickly to avoid pain.

4. Properly Care for the Skin After Waxing

Avoid hot showers, saunas, sun exposure, swimming, wearing tight clothing, deodorant, perfume, and activities that trigger sweat production for 24 hours after waxing.

Compress the waxed area with cold water and wear loose clothing afterwards to prevent irritation.

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