If you wax with a razor, you know that lumps created after waxing are inevitable. Although surely no one notices them, you probably want a smoother skin, or just do not like it aesthetically. There is no absolute way to prevent them and what works for you may not work for someone else, but there are some simple steps you can take to prevent them.
Dr. Corey, Hartman, dermatologist, says that "if you have thick hair, you are more likely to experience bumps after waxing." As the number 1 way to prevent them he recommends laser hair removal. In the absence of this, some ways to manage lumps after waxing are these:
- Watch carefully how your hair grows (the direction in which it grows) and then wax only in that direction, not against it.
- Use razors with minimal knives. The more edges, the higher the risk of lumps.
- Use moisturizing creams or gels to allow the razor to slide, with less friction.
- Using AHA and BHA cleansers and moisturizers can also help prevent hair growth and bumps.
If you think that after waxing, your skin becomes more irritated than it may seem normal - consult a dermatologist.
Source: Well & Good
