Epilation of legs: methods, results, skin care

Every self-respecting girl takes care of herself. He goes in for sports, leads a healthy lifestyle, takes care of his body. Today's article is about hair removal. After all, smooth skin is not the last reason for a woman's self-confidence. This article will tell you about the best ways to epilate your legs, what result you will get after the procedure, and how to care for your skin after epilation.

Legs epilation methods

The skin of the legs is not the most delicate part of a woman's body, so there are many ways to epilate it. Such as the:

• shaving;
• waxing;
• shugaring;
• salon procedures to remove unwanted hair;
• mechanical pulling out.

Shaving is a tried and true method, but outdated. Shaved hair grows quickly, becoming darker and harder. Shaving has been replaced waxing and sugar paste. These methods have long and firmly settled in the hearts of modern girls. Still, after all, the methods are simple, budgetary and effective. But about them a little later. It is also possible to epilate at home honey.

Laser hair removal for legs

Salon methods of dealing with excess hairs are gaining more and more popularity. The only disadvantage of the salons is that not everyone can afford their services. But among the pluses there are such as:

• qualitatively;
• fast;
• painless.

After salon treatments, the skin can remain smooth for up to several years.

These methods include laser hair removal... Under the influence of laser radiation, the hair follicle is destroyed, the hair falls out. And since the hair follicle itself is affected, hair growth slows down over time and may stop altogether. Laser hair removal is suitable for any area of ​​the skin and helps to fight ingrown hairs.

Please note that the procedure is carried out using different lasers... There are 4 types of lasers:

• neodymium;
• alexandrite;
• dioid;
• ruby.

According to user reviews, the diode laser is the undisputed leader. It allows you to remove hairs even on tanned skin. Suitable for any skin type and for men as well. Pleasant bonuses from using a dioid laser are skin rejuvenation, removal of age spots and spider veins. It also allows you to cover a fairly large area of ​​the skin in 1 reception.

Alexandrite laser is inferior to diode only in that it acts on hair that is in the stage of active growth.

Correct leg hair removal at home

The best home remedies for hair removal are waxing and shugaring. They are based on a general principle - pulling out hairs with the help of an adhesive substance, in the role of which are wax and or sugar paste. Sugar paste is believed to be a milder method for hair removal. But the choice already depends on individual preferences.

The home waxing procedure has a number of contraindications. Namely:

• the presence of open wounds and inflammation of the skin;
• allergy to the components of the composition for depilation;
• pregnancy;
• diabetes;
• phlebeurysm;
• warts, large moles, papillomas.

Sugaring also has the title of hypoallergenic procedure, excellent for sensitive skin.

Please note that in order to remove the remaining wax from the skin, you need to apply cosmetic oil to this place and remove the particles with a cotton pad.

Waxing legs

It is recommended to undergo training before epilation procedures.

1. Shower using a soft washcloth or sponge. Do not irritate the skin with harsh abrasive products.
2. Make sure all instruments and hands are sterile.
3. Treat the epilation area with a disinfectant. For this purpose, Miramistin, Chlorhexidine are suitable. Alcohol free.
4. Epilate. To do this, apply well-heated wax, or sugar paste, to the desired place with a special spatula. Place epilation paper on top. Briskly remove the paper from the skin.
5. After epilation it is recommended to re-treat the skin with an antiseptic.
6. Use a cosmetic oil to remove traces of wax from your skin.

It is more convenient to use wax in special cartridges - they are equipped with a special applicator that facilitates application. But to warm up the wax in this format, a special electrical "base" is required.

Epilation of legs with an epilator

Every second modern girl has an epilator in her arsenal. The device is not tricky, compact and not expensive. However, for all its simplicity, not everyone knows how to use it correctly. So, 6 rules for competent epilation with an epilator.

1. Steam the skin well before the procedure, or at least take a hot shower. This will make it easier to pull out the hair.
2. It is necessary to carry out epilation when the hairs have grown enough. About 0.5 cm. This will allow the appliance to grip the hair better.
3. Use a reduced speed. This is certainly longer, but tweezers will be able to grab every hair.
4. When epilating, you need to move strictly against hair growth. This makes it easier for the device to grab the hairs and does not need to torture the same place twice.
5. Don't put pressure on the typewriter. All movements should be smooth and light. Otherwise, irritation and damage to the upper layer of the skin cannot be avoided.
6. Do not use all sorts of pain-reducing creams in conjunction with the epilator. The clipper may slip and not pick up hairs.

Note that the skin tends to get used to pain. That is, after 3-5 minutes, the discomfort from the epilator will become less sensitive. Also, if you do not take long breaks between epilation, after a couple of months, the discomfort will disappear.

Legs after hair removal

Despite the fact that the skin of the legs is not as delicate and sensitive as, say, the bikini area, it is also necessary to take care of it. So, how to take care of your skin after epilation.

Studying women's forums on the subject of leg care after epilation, the following conclusions can be drawn:

1. After the procedure, do not expose the irritated skin to mechanical stress. Just treat it with an antiseptic.
2. Be sure to moisturize your skin well after epilation. This will help prevent flaking and dryness. But don't clog your pores. Therefore, it is better to leave the oils on the shelf for now.
3. It is not recommended to wet the legs for 48 hours after epilation. If possible, refrain from bathing procedures or reduce the time spent in the water to the maximum.
4. Use a scrub 2-3 days after the procedure. The hairs weaken, they have less and less strength to break through the epidermis. And ingrown hairs can develop. It is not aesthetically pleasing and uncomfortable.

How to remove redness, dots, irritation on the legs after hair removal

Irritation and redness of the skin after epilation can be avoided literally by a few. And what should everyone else do?

1. The main rule after epilation is to disinfect the skin well. After the procedure, micro-wounds and cuts remain on the skin. Bacteria trapped in them can lead to serious complications, causing redness and pimples. For this, such agents as - Chlorgesidine, hydrogen peroxide, boric acid are well suited.
2. Use regular baby powder to relieve redness. It will soothe the skin and remove excess moisture without drying it out.
3. Traditional medicine copes well with redness. Pamper yourself with a foot bath with decoctions of chamomile, calendula, string.
4. Cosmetics manufacturers offer a wide selection of all kinds of creams, oils and after-shave essences. They are formulated to reduce burning and itching of the skin. They also have strong antiseptic properties. For example, Solcoseryl, Actovegin, tea tree oil.
5. To combat acne, laundry soap and salicylic ointment are suitable.

If leg hair grows in after epilation - what to do

If your skin is prone to ingrown hairs, opt for wax or sugaring to prevent ingrown hairs. And to combat existing ingrown hairs, try to prevent the factors contributing to their occurrence, which are described below. Do not try to remove ingrown hairs yourself, it is better to consult a professional for this. Otherwise, you can get an infection, which will cause irritation and even the appearance of abscesses, which is very painful and unpleasant.

Ingrown hair reasons:

• hormonal disruption, an increased amount of estrogen weakens the hairs;
• damage to the hair canal;
• breaking off a hair below the skin level;
• shaving with a blunt blade against hair growth;
• wearing tight synthetic underwear, as a result of which the skin does not breathe.