Maintaining healthy skin after laser hair removal is vital, which means avoiding beauty products that could aggravate or irritate it.
Avoid body washes with alcohol or perfume as well as tanning products and deodorants that contain these elements before beginning treatment. Your skin must be free from all products prior to getting treatment done.
Exfoliate
Once your laser hair removal session is over, it is important to exfoliate the treated area to help clear away dead skin cells that may have accumulated on its surface and to encourage new cell growth – this step is especially crucial if you tend to experience ingrown hairs.
Sugar scrubs or similar gentle exfoliators are ideal for exfoliating skin after laser hair removal; simply massage the product over it in a circular motion to exfoliate. Once per week after this treatment should be performed to help avoid ingrown hairs as well as ensure your follicles don’t become blocked by dead cells and prevent ingrowns from growing back into place.
As it can lead to irritation, exfoliating after laser treatment should not take place immediately following your appointment. Instead, begin exfoliating two days post-treatment using a washcloth and mild scrub wash; simply rub the washcloth over your treated areas in a circular motion with it for optimal results and prepare yourself for future treatments.
Exfoliating products containing acids, alpha hydroxy acids (such as salicylic acid), or beta hydroxy acids can irritate skin, disrupting its natural pH balance, which could compromise how effectively laser hair removal procedures work.
Tweezing or other forceful methods of hair removal, such as waxing, can compromise the effectiveness of laser hair removal treatments. As these practices disrupt natural growth cycles and lessen treatments’ efficiency in the future.
Avoid using tanning products and other beauty products that darken the skin as these can impede laser hair removal treatments. Apply moisturizer after every time you exfoliate to keep skin hydrated and soft; and consider switching over to more natural organic skin care products so as to not risk having dry and itchy skin after laser hair removal treatments.
Moisturize
Laser hair removal removes much moisture from the skin. Therefore, keeping the area moisturized is vital in order to avoid dryness and itching caused by laser treatments and reduce any bumps or ingrown hairs that might form afterwards. Moisturizer should be light and fragrance free, while many find aloe vera-based lotions especially soothing during treatment as they naturally relieve redness and itching after being subjected to laser beams.
After laser hair removal, it is best to refrain from using exfoliating scrubs or body washes as these can irritate sensitive areas like armpits or bikini lines. Furthermore, hot showers or baths should be avoided since their hot water may dry out the skin further and make it even more delicate and vulnerable to further irritation. It would also be prudent to refrain from using scented soaps or deodorants in this area as these could potentially trigger reactions too.
Moisturizer should only be applied after laser hair removal treatments have taken place; otherwise, it can create an unnecessary barrier between hair follicles and laser beams, potentially hindering results. Body lotion should only be applied after you notice your follicles beginning to shed or fall out due to treatment – usually several days up to one week post treatment.
Once your results from laser treatment have begun to show, use a light, perfume free body moisturizer with hydrating properties for the area. Avoid products containing glycolic or lactic acid; just focus on using it for its primary use – hydration!
Dependent upon the area being treated, you may need to increase moisture application regularly. Carry extra body lotion in case an area tends to dry out more often and use it frequently if you notice dry patches. Self tanners should be avoided as these can burn the skin and increase chances for post-treatment skin reactions.
Apply Sunscreen
After laser hair removal, one of the best ways to ensure your skin looks its best is through sun protection with sunscreen. As your skin will likely be more delicate after treatment, making sure it stays undamaged by harmful sunrays is paramount; apply broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen regularly as well as wearing wide brim hats and protective clothing to shield it.
Prior to beginning laser hair removal treatments, it is a good idea to forego tanning your skin for two weeks before and for at least 48 hours after treatment. This will prevent discoloration or irritation to ensure maximum effectiveness from your laser hair removal session.
If you plan to go outside in the sun, apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to going outdoors and reapply every two hours or sooner if sweating or swimming. Furthermore, choose a physical sunscreen over chemical ones as this will act as a barrier against harmful UV rays from entering your skin directly.
After your laser hair removal treatment, it is advisable to avoid heat treatments such as tanning beds and saunas for at least 24 hours afterward as these will open your pores and cause further skin irritation. Furthermore, any skin care products which contain chemicals can irritate or provoke adverse reactions on the skin following laser hair removal treatments.
As your skin is the largest organ in your body, treating it properly with laser hair removal or any cosmetic procedure requires special consideration and these tips to maintain its health. If you have any inquiries about laser hair removal treatments or would like assistance achieving smoother, healthier skin we would love to assist! You can reach us online or over the phone. We look forward to speaking with you!
Avoid Heat
As is common with laser hair removal treatments, some patients experience some redness, swelling and bumps after each session of laser hair removal. While this usually subsides within days for most people, in the interim use an aloe vera gel or lotion to soothe any burning sensations or bumps caused by laser treatment and protect your skin with an SPF 30 sunscreen to guard against further sun exposure damage.
After receiving laser hair removal, it’s wise to avoid hot baths, showers, jacuzzis and saunas due to heat’s potential to open your pores, potentially irritating and more sensitive the skin. Also try not using loofahs and sponges during this period in order to avoid excessive scrubbing that could cause additional sensitivity issues.
Keep this in mind as well: plucking, waxing and tweezing should all be avoided as these methods of hair removal affect more than just the surface layer of skin, potentially interfering with your laser treatment results. Shaving is an ideal method of hair removal as it only touches upon its outer layers of skin.
Avoid tanning several weeks prior to laser treatments as this could interfere with their efficacy. Spray tanning on areas not targeted is okay – just remember to apply high SPF sunscreen afterwards in order to prevent burns or sun damage.
After laser hair removal treatments, it’s crucial that you avoid applying creams or body washes directly to the area for several days afterwards, as this could potentially clog pores and cause rash or irritation. Instead, take showers using only lukewarm water while only using fragrance-free body lotion on affected areas; this will allow your skin to recover while increasing chances of seeing desired results from laser treatments – you could soon be showing off smooth skin! With proper care and treatment plans in place you’ll soon be showing it off for all to see.
