Underarm Wax Side Effects

The smooth feeling that one will have after a waxing hair removal treatment on his underarms is quite exciting. You are happy that you will stay for a longer time without having to worry about any unwanted hair in your underarms, unlike the shaving method where you will have to keep checking if there is a new growth after a few days. However, despite these gains, there are side effects that could occur in the process of waxing hair removal in your underarms or soon after the process has been completed. Some of these side effects are:

• Suppleness of the skin: This side effect will occur as a result of a pronged use of underarm wax for the removal of unwanted hair. The skin will begin to sag as a result of the pulling done during the hair removal which could make you look older than you really are.
• Formation of wrinkles: As a result of the pulling of the skin, the sagging part of the skin will develop wrinkles gradually. This is also a long-term side effect from the use of wax for underarm hair removal.
• Reddening of the skin or irritation: Due to the intense pulling of the hair, the skin under the arms will be irritated and could even turn red. This is a temporary side effect that will go away after a short while. You can apply a soothing cream on the underarms or ice to help in getting rid of the irritation and the redness of the skin.
• Rashes or red bumps on the skin: These are very common side effects for persons who have a sensitive skin. For such people, the best option will be to use hard wax instead of the soft wax as it causes less irritation and there will be a lesser chance of getting the bumps after the waxing.
• Ingrown hair: Since the waxing hair removal is done against the direction of the hair growth, the chances of getting ingrown hair are very high.
• Infections: these are mostly a result of the use of dirty tools when carrying out the underarm waxing. If you get into a spa and discover that the room that will be used when carrying out the underarm waxing is dirty and the tools are lying all over, do not get on with the process in that spa. Instead, look for another spa where you will be assured that everything that will be used has been disinfected and the room is spotless.
• Burns: due to the use of hot wax in the underarms, there is a possibility of getting burnt if the aesthetician is not careful enough to ensure that th4e wax is of the right temperature. The burns will be characterized by black spots or spots that have a reddish brown coloration. This may take longer to heal with some people taking up to one year before the spots disappear.

To reduce the chances of suffering from some of the side effects, look for a person who has a vast experience in underarm waxing as he knows the best ways of doing it. You should also ensure that the right products are used and not some cheap and substandard wax.

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