10 Do's & Don'ts for Underarm Care
10 Do’s &
Don’ts For Underarm Hair Removal…
We all love our dresses and sleeveless tops;
we need to shower little importance to this area and need the basic underarm
hygiene. Girls use different methods from waxing to shaving to the laser to
remove underarm hair. Therefore, we share with you some important dos &
don’ts through this underarm hair removal guide. These underarm hair removal guide will
make your hair removing experience little less painful and easier and will give
you much smoother armpits.
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1. Don’t Wear Tight Clothes
Wearing body hugging clothes can lead to
excessive heat leading to sweat production. This can result in the feeling of
sickness and irritation. Therefore, to avoid the feeling of irritation and
excessive sweat, wear loose clothes on your daily basis especially after the shave
and waxing because your underarm skin is sensitive and can give you irritation.
Stay away from antiperspirants and deodorants for a couple of days after
shaving and wax.
2. Do Clean Your Armpits in Advance
Before you chose to wax or shave it is very
important that you prepare your underarms. Wash them with mild soap and
lukewarm water. Armpits produce more sweat than other parts of your body and if
you use deodorant on regular basis, there could be residue left from the
deodorants. The frequent sweat and residues can hamper the overall
effectiveness of the shave and waxing. To be on the safer side, take bath and
keep your underarms clean for smooth shaving and waxing.
3. Don’t Forget the Regular Exfoliation
Many times, you will notice
that after shaving or waxing, you get small bumps on your underarm skins. These
bumps are created due to lack of exfoliation. Exfoliating your skin helps in
getting rid of impurities and dirt. Frequent exfoliation also loosens the hair
follicles which helps in
easy hair removal. This further helps in reducing the severe
pain during the waxing. You can prepare a simple DIY
scrub at home by mixing honey, sugar and lemon juice to hydrate,
lighten and exfoliate the skin area all at once. You can also make a habit of
exfoliating your underarm skin every night with the help of scrub or smooth
brush before going to bed. You will get the desired results and see the lesser
bumps on your underarm skin.
4. Do Take Painkiller If You Want
Waxing can sting and by now
all the girls have gone through this painful yet necessary evil. The underarm
skin hurt like hell especially if you have sensitive underarm skin. To avoid
this painful experience for the girls with sensitive skin, you can take a
painkiller thirty minutes before going for the wax. Opt for mild painkillers
which are easily available over the counter like Crocin and Ibuprofen.
5. Do Consider the Dryness
Always remember that wax
does not stick to sweaty
armpits. Therefore, always wash your armpits and dry the area.
Dab some talcum powder to your underarms to absorb the moisture, sweat or
water. You may have noticed parlour assistants dabbing powder before applying
the wax. It is done so that the wax stick to the dry underarms and can be
easily removed. The process of shaving is completely opposite than waxing.
Never shave dry underarms because this can cause irritations due to friction.
The best time to shave your underarms is to first take a shower and shave before
coming out because your underarms are well hydrated with the water and steam.
If you want, you can also use shaving
gel for additional lubrication.
6. Don’t Get Confused with The Directions
In the case of shaving,
doing it in the opposite direction of your hair growth helps in giving you a
closer shave but in case you have a sensitive skin then you should avoid the
practice of opposite direction to prevent the irritation. Shave in the same
direction of your hair growth. In the case of waxing, when you apply the thin
layer of wax on your underarms, you need to pull the strip to the opposite
direction of your hair growth because then only you will get rid of all your
underarm hair. For the hair removal creams, follow the instructions shared in
the box. The hair removal creams are not painful but can cause irritation and
allergy if not used carefully. Avoid leaving the hair removal cream on
the skin for a long time.
7. Do Rinse Shaving Blade on Each Stroke
Remember that a clean razor
blade cuts your hair more effectively than a blade with accumulated residue
like gunk, hair and dead skin. The residue blocks the path of the razor and
contains bacteria and no-one wants to be touched by bacteria again and again.
Run your blade under the water after two or three strokes for better and
effective shave.
8. Don’t Lift Your Underarm Halfway Only
While shaving, or waxing,
if you leave your arms halfway, you will end up hurting yourself with cuts or
incomplete waxing. You need to completely stretch your arm fully because when
you stretch, your skin folds open and leave your arms open and no hair is
missed during the process of shaving and waxing. Raise your arm above the head
level to provide the flat surface for smooth hair removing process.
9. Do the Aftercare
Once you are done with the underarm hair removal process of
shaving, waxing or hair removal creams, apply ice to your underarms
immediately. This will act as a moisturizer and will reduce the redness. You
can also apply aloe vera gel to your underarms skin to bring soothing effect.
Apply a light moisturizer or aloe
Vera
gel after every shave. To prevent the annoying bumps and ingrown
hair, exfoliate your underarm area after a day. For almost two to three days
wear loose clothes to avoid irritation and chafing of the skin.
10. Don’t Repeat the Process on The Same
Area
While waxing, instead of
doing a large portion, again and again, do small patches at one time. Waxing a
single patch, again and again, will lead to irritation and redness on your
underarm area. This can also end up brushing your skin and your underarms may
end up bleeding. Similarly, for the shaving as well, shave your underarms in
small and short strokes to prevent bruising and irritating the sensitive
portion of your underarms.
Few Tips for Flawless Underarms
- If
possible, avoid shaving your underarms and avoid using hair removal creams
because they tend to make your armpits rough and darker.
- Use
mild soaps or body wash to clean your underarm skin. A harsh soap can
strip away the moisture from the skin.
- Do
not spray deodorants directly on your skin because it can cause darkness
and rashes and sometimes can lead to irritation as well.
- For
extra hydration and elasticity of your skin, massage your underarm skin
with almond oil or coconut oil. Doing this
will help your skin be soft and firm.
Summary
One more month and we will
say goodbye to the winter and will get ready to welcome spring. The first thing
girls like to do is to see what all dresses and tops they will be wearing
during the spring and the following summer time. To prepare themselves, they
would need to clean their underarms. Hopefully, this underarm hair removal
guide of dos & don’ts will give ample information
for easy and safe. (S
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