Skin care after the first laser hair removal: tips and tricks

Avoid hot baths. Cosmetologists do not recommend a hot bath or shower on the first day after epilation. Sauna is prohibited. In general, it is best to minimize the thermal effect on the skin after the first visit.
UV protection. After the procedure, sunbathing is not recommended for a few weeks, and if it is not possible to avoid sunlight, use a sunscreen with a high protection factor, which is especially important to apply to the skin after epilation on the face. Visiting the solarium is also prohibited. The skin was already damaged during the procedure, it needs care and hydration, not further exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Skip peeling and massage. Irritated skin after laser hair removal requires special care and careful handling, which means that mechanical action on it is prohibited. Anti-cellulite and other types of massages are best scheduled a week after the procedure. As well as using peelings, even natural ones. Following this recommendation will shorten the recovery time of the epidermis.
Use moisturizing and healing cosmetics. After the epilation procedure, the beautician always applies a special product. In the future, you can use the creams and lotions recommended by him or buy medicinal mixtures at the pharmacy. However, the use of cosmetics containing alcohol should be avoided. Warming creams and anti-cellulite creams are also prohibited.