Shugaring is a modern method 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 undergoes the procedure easily and without consequences, and someone may have various skin defects. Bruises after shugaring do not occur very often, but cause concern among the fair sex.
Sugaring: Pros and Cons
The shugaring procedure is very popular among women and even men due to its advantages, namely:
- low cost;
- hypoallergenicity (there are no chemicals and perfumes in the paste);
- a low level of pain (during the procedure, the hairs are removed not against, but after growth, so strong pain does not appear);
- the absence of ingrown hair (during hair removal in this way the bulbs are not injured, so you can not be afraid of hair growth);
- high efficiency (with the help of sugar paste you can remove hairs without breaking them, after the procedure the smoothness of the skin remains for at least three weeks).
The disadvantages of the procedure are:
- the need to contact a qualified master (if the procedure is performed incorrectly or independently, bruises may appear after shugaring or other skin defects);
- the need to grow hair, the length of which should be at least 4 mm;
- the presence of contraindications.
Proper procedure
To avoid such a problem as bruises after shugaring, the procedure must be carried out correctly. Important features of sugar paste hair removal to avoid defects:
- treatment of skin with talcum powder before the procedure;
- skin tension 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.
Preparation for the procedure
If you are interested in why bruises on the legs after shugaring occur despite the correct procedure, think about it: maybe the preparation for it was wrong. It is forbidden 2 days before hair removal:
- sunbathing in the solarium or on the beach;
- use peels, scrubs, perform other actions that can lead to skin injuries;
- conduct thermal procedures and wraps;
- treat lotions, creams and other cosmetics with the skin in areas that will undergo 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 triggered the appearance of such a skin defect.
Most often, bruising is caused by:
- Wrong actions of the master. A violation of the technique for performing the procedure is a common cause of bruising after shugaring. Sugar paste should 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. Sugar paste should be dense, this will allow you to easily grab the hairs and pull them out without much effort.
Do not forget that an experienced master is obliged to evaluate the condition of your skin before the procedure, to warn of possible consequences, telling why bruises remain after shugaring.
How to get rid of bruises
The first shugaring procedure is almost always accompanied by the appearance of bruises on the skin, which look like small red dots. Such a defect usually disappears on its own, and significant damage must be dealt with using available methods.
Cooling
This is a simple and affordable method. If bruising occurs after hair removal, apply ice or a cold compress to the affected area. As a result of cooling, blood vessels narrow sharply, which helps to reduce swelling. To get rid of the problem, just hold such a compress for five minutes.
Heat exposure
A day after a bruise appeared in the application of cold, there was no sense. In this 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 salt. 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. Such a compress is recommended to be applied to the affected area for 15 minutes. Repeat the procedure three times a day.
Drug use
You can use pharmacy ointments designed to eliminate hematomas (heparin ointment, "Rescuer"). Such drugs have an anti-inflammatory effect, reduce pain, eliminate bruising. The drug must 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 that will help get rid of bruises on the skin. Some of them are very effective.
The use of 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.
A 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 effectiveness, 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 be preheated a little, 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.
Lotions from salt
You will need:
- salt - 1 tsp;
- warm water - 300 ml.
The components need to be mixed, soak the fabric with the resulting composition. Put a compress on 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 shugaring. It is enough to apply an iodine mesh over the skin for several days.
Aloe leaf
With the help of aloe, they get rid of many health problems, including bruises. The leaf of the plant is cut in half, applied with pulp to the hematoma area, fixed with an adhesive plaster, left overnight.
Onion remedy
Helps to get rid of bruising and regular onions. You need to grate it with a grater to get gruel. To this mass add a tablespoon of salt and apply the composition to the bruise for half an hour three times a day.
Preventative methods
Sometimes it’s difficult to understand why bruises on the legs and other parts of the body occur after shugaring. If the procedure was carried out correctly, the material is sufficiently dense, and the skin is not particularly thin, perhaps the reason is that you lack some important vitamins and minerals that strengthen blood vessels, namely:
- Vitamin K, which helps 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, strengthening 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 arises again and again, it may be worth considering another method of hair removal.