Following laser hair removal, it is important to adhere to some post-treatment guidelines, including not taking hot showers and refraining from shaving or waxing the area where laser treatment was completed.
Scrubbing, harsh soap or exfoliating is also key to protecting hair follicles from damage and irritation. A cool shower combined with mild lukewarm soap may provide optimal cleansing.
Wait at Least 24 Hours
After laser hair removal on your face, it is recommended to wait at least 24 hours before taking a shower to help give the dead skin cells time to shed off and reduce potential irritation from post-procedure showering.
At this stage, it’s vital to use gentle products to moisturize the skin. This will restore any lost moisture after treatment and also provide protection from harsh chemicals found in shower products.
After laser hair removal, your skin may become sensitive and susceptible to bruising and redness. A cooling, aloe vera-based gel or lotion should help mitigate these side effects; alternatively a cold compress or an ice pack wrapped in cloth may reduce swelling and pain as well. If itching occurs try applying hydrocortisone cream directly onto the area affected for relief.
After laser hair removal, use only tepid water when showering to avoid over-irritation of the treated area and burning or itching sensations. Also try not to soak it in lakes, rivers or oceans that contain bacteria that may aggravate it further.
Loofahs, scrubs, or exfoliating mitts should also be avoided during treatment as this can irritate the skin further while creating an unnecessary barrier between laser light and hair follicles. If exfoliation must take place after laser hair removal begins to shed, use an exfoliator that is gentle on skin while exfoliating only as soon as the treated area starts shedding its cells.
Please avoid tweezing, waxing or plucking the area being treated – doing so may cause the hair to regrow faster, thus diminishing its results of laser hair removal treatment.
Wear loose clothing when going to and from your appointment in order to avoid rubbing or irritating the treatment area. In addition, it’s wise to apply sunscreen with SPF 30+ protection, since your skin will likely become hypersensitive after laser treatment.
Though it can be tempting, immediately showering after receiving laser treatments can be harmful. Your skin is likely still heat sensitive for some days after treatment and using only warm or tepid water when showering should help protect it.
Avoid Hot Water
Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular solution for permanent, low-maintenance and pain-free hair reduction. Plus, its less invasive nature means you can do it from the comfort of your own home!
After laser hair removal, it’s essential that you understand how to care for your skin post-treatment in order to get optimal results and minimize irritation. Many laser clinics will provide specific guidelines tailored specifically to your skin type and sensitivity – it is wise to follow those recommendations to avoid unwanted side effects.
Avoiding hot showers and baths is essential to successful laser hair removal recovery. Hot water sources increase blood flow to the treatment area, which increases swelling and irritation symptoms. One way to alleviate these side effects is taking cool showers instead of hot ones; doing this also allows you to avoid further irritating the skin with harsh scrubs, sponges, loofahs or other devices found within the shower environment.
Saunas and steam rooms should also be avoided to protect your skin’s surface, while excessive scrubbing or the use of perfumed soaps or lotions on treated skin is advised against. In order to avoid inflammation and clogged pores after having laser hair removal done, shower with warm water only, using gentle cleansers and moisturizers that do not have fragrance. If necessary, take your post-laser hair removal appointment shower using only fragrance free cleansers and moisturizers for your shower session.
Many people experience some level of itching after laser hair removal, but it’s essential not to scratch or rub at any affected areas as this could lead to scarring and scabbing. Use gentle fragrance-free moisturisers such as moisturizers for sensitive skin to soothe it without inflaming it further.
Wear loose and comfortable clothing after laser hair removal treatments to minimize friction and irritation, such as wearing loose clothing with loose seams. Furthermore, wearing a hat and applying sunscreen whenever going outdoors is recommended to protect from direct sun exposure which may also cause irritation and sensitivity; continue applying this protection even after your treatment has concluded to shield your skin from its harmful UV rays.
Avoid Exfoliation
Once your laser hair removal session has taken place, exfoliating may irritate and disturb new growth, which could interfere with results. Exfoliate again once your skin has fully recovered.
After laser hair removal, one of the most essential steps you will take after treatment will be applying sunscreen liberally. Your skin may become particularly susceptible to UV rays in areas that received laser treatment; thus, applying it whenever going outdoors or showering should also be a top priority.
Furthermore, tanning beds, sunbathing or any direct sunlight should also be avoided to allow your skin to recover after laser hair removal procedures properly. UV rays present can make healing more challenging.
After your laser hair removal treatment, it is also important to limit any kind of hot water exposure within 48 hours, such as showering, bathing or using hot tubs. Heat can irritate and dry out skin further adding to discomfort felt post-surgery.
At this stage, it is best to refrain from shaving, waxing, or plucking the area that was treated, as most of the hair that has been extracted remains in its growing phase. Shaving, waxing or plucking would likely result in their return if shaved, waxed, or plucked prematurely – therefore waiting until hairs removed begin falling out before doing anything further with them is advised.
Care should also be taken when using the bathroom after receiving laser hair removal treatment, as you will require using mild soap that won’t irritate your skin and avoid using lotions or moisturizers near areas that were treated – this may aggravate any potential irritations that arise.
Sweating can irritate the skin and increase risk for infection. Exercise will only make this worse; therefore it would be prudent to forgoing gym workouts or any physical activities for 48 hours post laser hair removal treatment.
Apply Ice
Laser hair removal is a fast, painless procedure that targets dark pigments at the root of each hair follicle and destroys them, leaving skin undisrupted by unwanted beard, 5 o’clock shadow or bumpy chin hairs. Treatments can be conducted on upper lips, sideburns, chin or neck and is an excellent alternative to waxing, threading and shaving.
Though laser treatments don’t cause harm to surrounding skin, you should still take certain measures to ensure it heals as quickly and correctly as possible. Avoid direct sunlight; use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher instead. Likewise, avoid any form of tanning cream (whether sunless tanning, bleaching creams, etc) as well as lightening creams that could possibly interfere with laser treatments; consult your physician regarding an effective lightening cream that could lighten any existing tan prior to laser treatments; plucking, waxing and electrolysis are best avoided as these methods could potentially disturb hair follicles during treatments resulting in faster healing results than expected.
After receiving laser hair removal treatment, your skin might feel red and swollen – similar to having been exposed to sunlight. Applying ice can help alleviate discomfort as well as reduce swelling. Applying makeup, body washes or deodorant within 24 hours post laser session is best to protect it further as products could potentially irritate it further.
Once your skin has recovered, you can reintroduce products. Switch to a mild facial cleanser without harsh ingredients like sulfates; exfoliate once weekly in the shower with a mild scrub that’s non-comedogenic and free from artificial fragrances, dyes or other additives – these can usually be found online or in drugstores.
Following these simple guidelines after laser hair removal sessions will guarantee you beautiful skin for life! Don’t allow unwanted hairs to take control and ruin your complexion; start the path toward Ideal Skin with Noom today!
