How to prevent pimples from appearing after waxing the upper lip?

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As a general rule, depilatory wax is the most used short-term hair removal method when it comes to removing facial hair. It is one of the oldest forms of hair removal and probably the alternative with which our mothers, friends and sisters introduced us to the art of making unwanted hair disappear.

However, no matter how deeply rooted depilatory wax is, there are women who suffer skin problems after using it. While there are people who simply have an irritated area a few hours after waxing, others live with annoying pimples for several days.

What is the point of depilating with wax to remove hair from the upper lip if in return we are fighting the appearance of pimples for a week? To answer this question, in our latest health clinic on TikTok, we have turned to the knowledge and experience of Dr. Ana Molina.

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Why do pimples appear after waxing?

Although at first we believed that post-depilation acne was an exception reduced to a few cases with very sensitive skin, Dr. Ana Molina has confirmed that it is more common than we thought.

"Post-waxing pimples are due to two fundamental reasons. The first is that, sometimes, little hairs can remain stuck because we are pulling them out by the roots as they grow. Although this is not the most frequent reason. The most common thing is that when we shave With wax, we not only remove the hair shaft, but also attack the most superficial layers of the skin, which can cause inflammation or even an infection in the upper lip area," explains the dermatologist.

By pulling out the hair from the root, the pore remains open. For this reason, to minimize the effects produced by the wax, it is recommended to press the waxed area with the palm of your hand just after the first pull, remove any remaining wax residue with a make-up remover disk and, finally, apply very cold in the area with the aim of calming it and closing the pore.

However, if the problems outweigh the benefits, it is better to look for other alternatives: "To avoid these annoying pimples, we usually recommend hair removal with a thread, with depilatory cream, with a laser (which will also be permanent) or the famous dermaplaning (hair removal with a blade to female face", adds Dr. Ana Molina.

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It is very important that, even if you opt for one method or another, after waxing you use a specific moisturizer for your skin type and that contains soothing ingredients, such as aloe vera.

If this same problem appears in other areas such as the groin, where it is common for women to suffer from folliculitis due to friction and humidity in the area, you should read the article we have specifically on this problem again.

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