Shugaring is a modern way of hair removal, for which a special sugar paste is used. The method is highly effective and allows you to remove unwanted vegetation from the skin on any part of the body. Someone tolerates the procedure easily and without consequences, while someone may experience various skin defects. Bruises after shugaring do not occur very often, but they cause concern for the fair sex.
Shugaring: pros and cons
The sugaring procedure is very popular among women and even men due to its benefits, namely:
- low cost;
- hypoallergenic (there are no chemicals or fragrances in the paste);
- low level of pain (during the procedure, the hairs are removed not against, but behind growth, so strong pain does not appear);
- the absence of ingrown hairs (during epilation in this way, do notbulbs are injured, so you can not be afraid of ingrown hair);
- highly effective (using sugar paste, you can remove hairs without breaking them, after the procedure, the smoothness of the skin is maintained for at least three weeks).
The disadvantages of the procedure are:
- the need to contact a qualified master (if the procedure is carried out incorrectly or independently, bruises after shugaring or other skin defects may appear);
- the need to grow hair, the length of which must be at least 4 mm;
- presence of contraindications.
Correct procedure
To avoid such a problem as bruising after shugaring, the procedure must be carried out correctly. Important features of hair removal with sugar paste to avoid the appearance of defects:
- treatment of the skin with talc before the procedure;
- tensioning the skin before removing the paste;
- sharp and directional movements (parallel to the body);
- hair removal strictly for growth;
- Single treatment of a specific area of the skin.
Preparing for the procedure
If you are wondering why bruises on the legs after shugaring occur despite the correct procedure, think about it: perhaps the preparation for it was wrong. Prohibited 2 days before hair removal:
- sunbathe in a solarium or on the beach;
- use peels, scrubs, perform other actions that can lead to skin injuriescover;
- perform thermal treatments and body wraps;
- treat with lotions, creams and other cosmetics the skin in areas that will be subjected to depilation.
Causes of bruising
Many women are concerned about the question of why they arise and how to get rid of bruises after shugaring. The causes of the problem can be very diverse, and before proceeding with its solution, it is important to understand what provoked the appearance of such a skin defect.
The most common causes of bruising are:
- Wrong actions of the master. Violation of the technique of performing the procedure is a common cause of bruising after shugaring. Sugar paste must be applied after hair growth, otherwise the result may not be as expected.
- Features of the skin. If you do not understand why bruises appear constantly after shugaring, pay attention to your skin. If the skin is too thin, with vessels located close to the surface, then bruising may occur after shugaring.
- Very soft material for the procedure. The sugar paste should be thick, this will allow you to easily grab the hairs and pull them out without much effort.
Do not forget that an experienced master must assess the condition of your skin before the procedure, warn of possible consequences, explaining why bruises remain after shugaring.
How to get rid of bruises
The first sugaring procedure is almost always accompanied bythe appearance of bruises on the skin that look like small red dots. Such a defect usually disappears on its own, and significant damage must be de alt with using available methods.
Cooling
This is a simple and affordable method. If bruising occurs after epilation, apply ice or a cold compress to the affected area. As a result of cooling, the vessels narrow sharply, which helps to reduce swelling. To get rid of the problem, it is enough to hold such a compress for five minutes.
Exposure to heat
A day after the bruise appeared, there is no point in applying cold. In such a situation, warm compresses will be more effective. Heat leads to vasodilation, activation of blood circulation, as a result of which the hematoma will resolve.
To eliminate the defect, you can use ordinary s alt. It is heated in a dry frying pan for a quarter of an hour, then poured onto a cotton cloth folded in several layers and wrapped. It is recommended to apply such a compress to the affected area for 15 minutes. Repeat the procedure three times a day.
Medication use
You can use pharmacy ointments designed to eliminate hematomas (heparin ointment, "Rescuer"). Such funds have an anti-inflammatory effect, reduce pain, eliminate bruising. The drug should be applied with light rubbing movements, which will stimulate blood circulation and get rid of the defect.
Folk methods for solving the problem
Traditional medicine offers many methods to help get rid of bruises on the skin. Some of them are very effective.
Using compresses
It is necessary to dilute a small amount of starch with water until a slurry is obtained. The composition is applied to the injured area, fixed with a bandage and left overnight. Instead of starch, you can use mashed potatoes.
Cabbage compress is also effective. To the damaged skin, you need to attach a leaf of cabbage (preferably red), fix it with a bandage, leave it overnight. For greater efficiency, you can grease the cabbage leaf with honey.
You can make a vodka compress. To do this, the fabric is moistened in vodka, which must first be slightly warmed up, applied to the bruise area, covered with plastic wrap and left for 2-3 hours. If the skin lesion is significant, the compress is left overnight.
S alt Lotions
You will need:
- s alt - 1 tsp;
- warm water - 300 ml.
The components must be mixed, soak the fabric with the resulting composition. Apply a compress to the affected area, leave for two hours, and preferably all night.
Iodine mesh
This simple method will help you quickly get rid of bruises on your legs after sugaring. It is enough to apply an iodine mesh on the skin for several days.
Aloe Leaf
With the help of aloe get rid of many he alth problems, including bruises. Plant leaf cutin half, applied with pulp to the hematoma area, fixed with adhesive tape, left overnight.
Onion remedy
It will help get rid of the bruise and the usual bow. It must be grated with a grater to make a gruel. A tablespoon of s alt is added to this mass and the composition is applied to the bruise for half an hour three times a day.
Preventive methods
Sometimes it is difficult to understand why there are bruises on the legs and other parts of the body after shugaring. If the procedure was carried out correctly, the material is dense enough, and the skin is not particularly thin, perhaps the reason is that you lack some important vitamins and microelements that strengthen blood vessels, namely:
- Vitamin K, which helps to strengthen blood vessels, eliminate swelling and heal skin lesions. You can use pharmaceutical preparations or include foods rich in this substance (cabbage, greens) in the diet.
- Vitamin C, which strengthens capillaries. To replenish the reserves of this component, use citrus fruits.
- Zinc responsible for tissue repair. Include animal products in your diet.
Bruising after shugaring is an unpleasant sight. However, their appearance can be avoided by properly preparing for the procedure and contacting an experienced specialist. If the problem occurs again and again, it may be worth considering another method of hair removal.
