How To Use An Epilator?

Tips on how to use an epilator

1. Test first - Test to decide which of the following works best for yourself in terms of ease of removal and discomfort level:
   - directly after shower on hot skin;
   - slightly cooled skin;
   - or completely cooled skin.
2. Hair length - The hair must be about 2-5mm long for the tweezers to grab hold. Assist by using the free hand to pull the skin taught while simultaneously lifting the hair up.
3. Skin exfoliation - Skin must be exfoliated, cleaned and dried. A hot bath or shower will relax the arector pilli muscles and the pores will be slightly open. The treatment will be easier and less painfull.
4. Apply heat - Heat dry towels in the microwave and place on skin prior to treatment to open the pores. The hair will be easier to dislodge from the opened pores.
5. Soften hair - Accordingly the hair will also be softer directly after the bath and harder when cooled off. Test to see if softened or hard hair works the best for you personally.
6. Start low - Always start at the lowest point and work upwards = ankle to knee. Work against the hair growth direction. Be warned that the backs of the knees are very sensitive.
7. Different speeds - Switch to high speed on areas of dense growth and to slow speed on sensitive areas. You will need help on your back of course.
8. Circles - Fight the urge to work fast and irratic. The best results are achieved with slow circular movements without pressing too hard or breaking contact with skin.
9. Right angle - The best "how to use an epilator" tip is to hold the device as close to a right angle to the skin as possible to achieve the best results.

Post epilation tips

1. Apply ice - Rinse skin with cold water after treatment to help the pores close faster. You can even rub the skin with ice cubes wrapped in a cloth. The faster the pores close, the lower the possibility of infection.
2. Disinfect - Apply soothing Aloe Vera gel or any other disinfecting lotion (eg 50/50 Hibiscrub diluted with water) on the treated area.



3. Moisturize - To soothe and calm the skin, apply lashings of unfragranced moisturiser.
4. Soothe - End with a good dusting of baby powder to soothe the irritated skin.
5. Skin healing - Don't exfoliate for at least 2-3 days. The skin needs time to heal and for the irritation to subside. Thereafter exfoliation must start again to prevent ingrown hair.
6. No clothes - Sleep naked that night to avoid clothing shafing against the treated skin. If you did pubic hair removal you shouldn't wear tight underwear until the skin has healed.
7. Exfoliate - Skin exfoliation is vital after the treatment, because the hair will have trouble growing out of the skin with their soft tips.
8. Ingrown hair - Dislodge all ingrown hair with a very thin disinfected needle, but don't tweeze them out before the skin has healed completely.

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