Millions of people around the world use treatment laser hair removal to get rid of unwanted hair growth. Laser hair removal provides you with an excellent opportunity to improve your appearance and have healthier skin. However, your skin needs care immediately after the sessions.
Although you will see results almost immediately after your first session, it is essential to take care of your skin after and between laser hair removal treatments to fully recover.
We have prepared a list of some tips to help you take good care of your skin.
1. Limit sun exposure immediately after treatment
Limiting UV exposure after laser hair removal is necessary because your skin becomes more sensitive with the treatment and the sun's radiation can further irritate it. For this reason, the day after the treatment it is recommended to avoid or limit your time in the sun. If it is necessary to be in the sun, wear loose, light, full-length clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunscreen with a high SPF, whenever you are in the sun for a long time.
2. Avoid perfumes and beauty products
It is also recommended to avoid the use of strongly scented topical beauty products and make-up on the first day of laser hair removal, especially when you have undergone facial hair removal. Your skin is sensitive during the recovery period and beauty products can further irritate it.
For the same reason, you should avoid using body washes, perfumes and underarm and bikini lotions immediately after laser hair removal. You can, however, continue to use your normal skin products 24 hours after the procedure.
3. Avoid hot showers
The lasers dissipate some of the heat into the skin, which remains warm for some time after the session. Hot water can further increase the surface temperature, so it is best to take a cool shower after the session laser hair removal. Therefore, it is best to avoid hot showers for up to 24 hours after receiving any laser treatment to avoid skin irritation.
In addition, it would be good to avoid using hot tubs and products that increase the temperature of the skin, as they can also cause redness or rashes, further delaying the recovery process.
4. Exfoliate the area
After treatment laser hair removal, you will experience hair loss. Within the first four weeks, the hair follicles are damaged and the hair begins to fall out. So the best way to protect your skin is to exfoliate for the next four weeks after treatment.
However, be sure to use a cloth and gentle scrub to exfoliate your skin.
Excessive and harsh scrubbing can also damage your skin, so wipe the treated area in a circular motion. Doing this a few times a week will help you increase shedding and prepare for the next session.
5. Avoid other hair removal methods
Another way to speed up the recovery process and protect your skin is to avoid any other hair removal methods, such as waxing. If necessary, you can simply shave the treated area Healthy Derma Clinics, we strive to provide top laser hair removal using the most contemporary laser machines, which reduce the duration of the restoration because they are more friendly to the skin since they focus on the pocket and there is no diffusion of energy into the adjacent skin tissue. For more information, Schedule an appointment the Call us.