Moisturizers are generally safe following laser hair removal, provided they do not contain fragrances, colors or preservatives. Aloe vera may also be beneficial.
After laser hair removal, you may experience redness, bumps or swelling which is perfectly normal and typically fades within several weeks. For best results use a cooling lotion or cold compress to mitigate these side effects.
It’s a natural moisturizer
Coconut oil has long been considered an indispensable beauty staple, touted by dermatologists and natural beauty enthusiasts as a potency antidote that heals, nourishes, protects, and moisturizes both hair and skin. And research backs this claim up: scientific evidence demonstrates its many topically applied benefits.
Though you should use it sparingly on your face (especially if you have naturally blemish-prone skin), body moisturizer is a wonderful product to use on sensitive or irritated skin, and can even help heal psoriasis and dermatitis. Also great to use while showering/bathing as it locks in moisture from steam/water to protect your skin from drying out over time.
Coconut oil’s fatty acids penetrate deep into your skin’s outer layer, softening and hydrating it while providing antimicrobial benefits and being an incredible hydrator. Furthermore, its abundance of medium-chain fatty acids (especially lauric acid which has antimicrobial properties) as well as its abundance of linoleic acid make this oil an indispensable beauty aid.
Dr. Zeichner advises using coconut oil as a cleanser on your face, followed by removal with regular gentle products to minimize transepidermal water loss (passive evaporation of moisture from your skin and thus dryness), in order to decrease transepidermal water loss (ETWL) which leads to dryness. Coconut oil should also help minimize transepidermal water loss due to passive evaporation from skin cells – which Dr. Zeichner sees as the primary cause of dryness. Dr. Zeichner recommends using it on its own before cleansing with regular products after removal in order to minimize risk of clogged pores or milia formation.
Another effective use for honey is as a moisturizer or spot treatment for dry patches of skin. Apply as needed; just be sure to test a small area first such as around your jawline – any adverse reactions should appear within 24 hours, at which time it’s safe to continue use.
Make a luxurious coconut oil body scrub in your shower or bath by melting one cup of coconut oil and mixing it with some salt, brown sugar and essential oils like eucalyptus, lavender or vanilla essential oils before mixing with your skin care regimen for an enticing body scrub. Rinse off and pat your skin dry afterwards!
It’s anti-inflammatory
Coconut oil is an anti-inflammatory product with antibacterial and moisturizing properties that can soothe skin conditions such as psoriasis or contact dermatitis, providing additional healing properties while strengthening protective barriers on the skin. Apply it directly or combine with essential oils for an excellent topical cream solution for people with sensitive skin or conditions like eczema. Adding coconut oil can be particularly helpful in soothing sensitive areas and healing wounds more rapidly. Its soothing qualities may even strengthen protective barriers further!
Coconut oil should be applied topically on the skin for maximum effect. Unrefined varieties have proven superior, due to their higher concentration of vitamin E – an antioxidant which protects cells against damage while simultaneously having antimicrobial and antifungal properties that may help combat yeast infections.
Studies have demonstrated that applying virgin coconut oil topically can significantly speed up wound healing rates and boost collagen levels – essential proteins which improve skin health while decreasing oxidative stress levels and helping protect from potential infection in burn wounds. It can even prevent potential bacterial infection which is one of the major complications.
Coconut oil’s antimicrobial properties can effectively combat fungi, bacteria and viruses. This effect is due to its unique composition of medium-chain fatty acids that are easily digested by your body; these fats are then processed through liver metabolism into ketones that provide energy sources – unlike long-chain fatty acids which increase cholesterol and can have adverse side effects.
Coconut oil has been demonstrated to significantly decrease inflammation by improving antioxidant status and decreasing oxidative stress levels within the body. Chronic inflammation is at the root of many health conditions such as psoriasis, contact sensitivity and atopic dermatitis.
One study demonstrated how applying coconut oil directly to infected rats’ ears reduced inflammation and killed off bacteria causing itching, as well as being used for oil pulling (an Ayurvedic practice used to remove plaque and bacteria from mouth and freshen breath).
It’s antibacterial
Coconut oil has grown increasingly popular as an alternative to butter and other conventional cooking oils, due to its antimicrobial properties that help combat acne, cellulitis, folliculitis and athlete’s foot. Coconut oil can also serve as an effective natural deodorant as its medium-chain fatty acids can kill bacteria and viruses while acting as an effective moisturizer.
Coconut oil’s primary component, lauric acid, accounts for nearly half of its fatty acids and has powerful antimicrobial and antifungal properties that make it useful in fighting infection in both the gut and urinary tract. Lauric acid also plays a pivotal role in producing monolaurin which acts as a potency antibacterial that kills both bacteria and viruses in your body. Furthermore, capric and caprylic acids present in coconut oil contain antifungal properties making it useful in treating conditions such as thrush and urinary tract infections.
Coconut oil has long been recognized for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and studies have demonstrated its efficacy against oxidative stress by stabilizing free radicals and preventing them from reacting with other molecules – helping reduce signs of aging while delaying diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Coconut oil has also been found to aid inflammation. Studies have demonstrated its ability to alleviate conditions like psoriasis, eczema and rosacea by decreasing their severity; as well as helping prevent infections like yeast infections or ulcers from occurring and even treating fungal infections like candida or ringworm.
Coconut oil’s other benefit lies in its ability to expedite wound healing. Coconut oil’s antimicrobial and pro-collagen production properties help speed healing times while improving tissue recovery; one animal study found applying it directly on wounded animals speeded healing time and enhanced integrity of wounds.
Although coconut oil offers numerous health benefits to the body, its safety and efficacy may cause concern. Therefore, its best use should be limited to small areas of skin on which to apply it – and avoid swallowing or applying to sensitive areas like broken or sore spots.
It’s not for everyone
Laser hair removal has quickly become one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures, and for good reason: it provides long-term relief for unwanted hair by eliminating shaving, waxing and plucking altogether. After completion of treatment however, many individuals can be uncertain what steps should be taken next; using coconut oil may tempt some to use as a natural moisturizer; however this is not recommended as oil can clog pores leading to breakouts on acne-prone skin; additionally if an area was already damaged after laser therapy application then applying coconut oil could cause further inflammation thereby compounding any existing damage and increase irritation of this sensitive area further than necessary.
Coconut oil after laser hair removal could compromise its results, since it acts as a barrier on the surface of skin and blocks light energy from reaching hair follicles for destruction. Due to variations between individuals, consult with either your dermatologist or laser technician who performed your procedure for aftercare instructions for best results.
If you’re uncertain whether coconut oil after laser hair removal is right for your skin type, explore other natural moisturizers which could work instead. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring hydrating agent which restores moisture balance without clogging pores or leading to breakouts – an alternative worth trying if coconut oil doesn’t do the trick!
Additional natural products suitable for laser hair removal include fresh aloe vera gel, shea butter and olive oil. However, it’s best to steer clear of products containing harsh ingredients like perfumes and dyes; furthermore you should refrain from massaging or overly showering the treated area.
Avoiding these things after laser hair removal will help to ensure a speedier recovery for both you and your skin. Sun protection and heat sources such as hot tubs or steam rooms should also be avoided, and exfoliation should only occur when completely healed as doing so can irritate delicate tissues further and lead to further damage.
