Velvety and tenderness of the skin distinguishes a woman's face from a man's. To achieve this effect, additional care is required. Many girls on the face, especially above the upper lip, suddenly begin to grow dark hairs. They significantly violate the harmony of the image and deliver a lot of mental anguish to the beauties. In our article we will tell you how to get rid of excess vegetation with wax.
Types of hair removal
The process that allows you to remove unwanted hair almost forever is an expensive pleasure. Epilation is carried out most often by a laser method with damage to the root of the hairs. This prevents their further and re-growth. Depilation is performed by removing the part of the process that is above the skin. Facial wax, sugar, plucking with tweezers and shaving are used for the procedure. Repeated manipulations are required after 2-3 weeks, depending on the individual hair growth rate. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.
Of the available depilation methods, shugaring is considered -application of a sugar-containing emulsion with further gluing of the hairs. They are torn off together with an overlay of fabric or paper. Shaving is done every week. In this case, thickening of the processes and coarsening of the skin at the site of shaving occurs. Cosmetic creams, lotions and ointments for getting rid of excess vegetation are in fact a chemical laboratory in a tube, sometimes leading to irritation and dermatitis. Pulling hairs out with tweezers is painful and time-consuming.
Wax
Girls often use facial wax. This is a common way to get rid of hairs, with certain advantages over other options. Delicate areas of the scalp, despite constant contact with cold or hot air, wind, precipitation, dust and ultraviolet radiation, require careful selection of cosmetics. Intolerance to some components must be checked in advance on other parts of the body - on the inner bend of the elbow or wrist.
Wax gently works to remove facial hair. There are several uses for it. We'll take a look at them next.
Types of wax
Varieties of wax and methods of use:
- Wax strips. They allow you to take the first steps in depilation with minimal pain. Fabric or paper bases with applied composition do not require additional heating, are easy to use, and are suitable for removing thin hairs in hard-to-reach places. Anothertheir advantage is that they provide minimal risk of mechanical injury.
- Film wax. It does not require additional actions to cleanse the surface of the skin from the remnants of the substance. Heated granules turn into a homogeneous elastic material, which is applied with a spatula to the desired area. After cooling, it is easily removed by hand, as a single coating.
- Jared facial wax. Used in the salon by professionals. To work, it must be heated to fifty degrees Celsius. This material requires safety skills in applying it with a spatula, avoiding thermal burns. The volume of the can cannot be used at one time, because the procedure is repeated after 3 weeks no earlier.
- Wax cartridges with nozzles of different widths. Allow them to be used to remove vegetation in hard-to-reach places of natural curves of the body relief with the help of rotating rollers. It is possible to use this method on your own, that is, without visiting a beauty salon. If you follow the necessary recommendations, using the cartridges is very easy.
Beeswax
This material is widely used in cosmetology. Often used to remove unwanted hair beeswax for the face. This is a gentle anti-inflammatory agent. It simultaneously provides gentle care, tightens pores, improves complexion. Suitable for correcting eyebrows and cleansing the surface of the cheekbones, as well as the area above the upper lip fromunwanted hair growth, making the appearance of girls and women bright and spectacular.
The only contraindication for the use of this remedy is the intolerance of some people to bee products. If this criterion is neglected, the skin may react with an allergic reaction - redness, inflammation, itching, peeling. The surface in the inner region of the nose is distinguished by increased sensitivity and soreness. Nasal hair removal procedure causes tears and mucus from the nasal passages.
Warm and cold wax formulations cope with the removal of thin hairs. Heated beeswax for the face penetrates deeper into enlarged pores, capturing the roots. At the same time, it easily removes the entire process with the hair follicle.
Sequence of actions for depilation
After a visual assessment of the length of the hairs (they should be no more than 5 mm) and the absence of cuts, scratches, pimples, moles, you can start the process. How to use facial wax at home? Follow the step by step instructions:
- Wash the area to be treated and dry thoroughly beforehand.
- Degrease the surface of the skin with talcum powder or baby powder.
- Heated composition is applied to the treated area in the direction of hair growth.
- Strips of cotton fabric are applied to the still warm wax for 1 to 2 minutes.
- The cooled and hardened material is torn off with a sharp movement against the direction of growthhair
- The remains of the components are removed with vegetable or cosmetic oil.
- The irritated area is smeared with a soothing balm that has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.
The process itself takes about five to ten minutes.
After the hair removal procedure, you must adhere to the following recommendations: refrain from ultraviolet irradiation of the treated area, do not go to the sauna until the skin is restored. Experts recommend that you stop drinking alcoholic beverages that affect the expansion of blood vessels.
For masks
Face wax at home is used in the preparation of masks to soothe irritation and inflammation that occurs with scratches and minor injuries. This natural product mixes well with vegetable fats, but is insoluble in alcohol, glycerin and water. By combining a heated mass of wax with olive or linseed oil, various skin care formulations can be obtained. They have a rejuvenating effect. The content of vitamin A makes the bee product an indispensable tool for restoring fading skin.
Opinions of the fair sex
In reviews of facial wax, women note its effectiveness. After application, perfect smoothness is noticeable. Many ladies prefer this particular tool. They talk about a wider spectrum of its action.
About facial wax used asprotective agent, reviews are only positive. Users note the low price of the product, its pleasant honey smell, delicate texture, completely natural composition, excellent protective properties (covers the skin with a thin film that prevents moisture loss, protects the face from adverse external influences).
About wax strips for depilation, reviews are mixed. Users write that the product perfectly removes facial hair, but causes redness, irritation, and a rash. The strips are very painful to use.
Conclusion
To get rid of excess vegetation with wax at home, you need to additionally purchase a spatula, skin degreasing lotion, anti-inflammatory cream or balm. You can heat the wax in the microwave or in a water bath in a regular saucepan.
Smooth skin and well-groomed hands, feet, face is the dream of every woman. The availability of beeswax allows for effective skin care for absolutely everyone.
