Many girls now strive to do waxing themselves, as it saves not only their time, but also money. However, they often face the problem of increased stickiness of the base, which is why questions arise about how to remove wax after depilation. Despite the fact that it is safe and hypoallergenic, it must be removed carefully and quickly enough.
Before getting rid of the problem, let's look at the main ways and means of washing off wax after depilation so that you can choose the best option for yourself.
Why does wax remain on the skin after depilation?
Waxing involves removing unwanted hair from the body using special cosmetic wax. It is quite convenient to use, but it is highly sticky, which is why it often sticks to the skin, clothing or nearby objects.
When doing waxing on their own, girls often encounter “sticks” that are quite difficult to eliminate.
There are several reasons why wax remains on the skin:
- Use of low quality bandages. When performing the bandage waxing technique, you can use fabrics that are too thin or materials with large piles. Then they will simply stick to the wax and remain with it on the skin.
- Improper execution of the procedure. Waxing requires a certain skill, which is why not all beginners can do it right away.
- Neglecting recommendations for preparing skin for work. The surface to be treated must first be disinfected and sprinkled with talcum powder or baby powder.
- Poor quality wax or insufficient preparation. For any type of waxing (cold, warm or hot), it is important to pay attention to preparing the base. Its insufficient heating or overheating can negatively affect the efficiency of working with it.
In any case, wax on the skin creates a lot of discomfort for the girl. Its prolonged presence on the skin can lead to irritation and rashes. In addition, it may accidentally stick to clothing.
Chemistry to help
One of the common methods for getting rid of waxing wipes can be used to get rid of unwanted material. Lotions and wipes are often sold together with depilatory strips, but they can also be purchased separately.
According to reviews, this is one of the effective means for treating the skin, but to remove the wax you need to make an effort, which can be painful for the skin. The disadvantages of this method include that the kit contains a small amount of cleaning products, and they are not easy to find in stores.
If you run out of special cleansing products or don’t have them in your kit, it is recommended to remove wax using fatty creams. You can use any cosmetics that you use for daily care. You need to rub the mixture into the skin and the wax will gradually come off.
This method is very popular because it does not require any costs and can be done at home. In addition, the procedure will help moisturize the skin. The use of such cosmetics reduces the risk of an allergic reaction.
If all of the above methods do not work for you, you can try anti-vegetation soap. The advantages of this method are obvious: everyone has soap at home, it does not cause an allergic reaction. You only need to prepare soapy water; a greater effect can be achieved if it is warm. After this, the liquid should be applied to the body and the area where the wax remains should be rubbed well.
To eliminate negative consequences, it is necessary to use baby soap that does not have an irritating effect. Despite the simplicity of this method, it is not inferior in effectiveness to the first two. But if you don’t have cream, wipes or a special lotion at home, you can get rid of wax using this method.
Ways to remove wax from the body
Before removing wax from the skin after depilation, it is important to pay attention to choosing the optimal method that will not only be effective, but also safe for you.
It is important to immediately take into account that you will not be able to remove wax residues after depilation with ordinary water. On the contrary, it will lead to a stronger hardening of the base, which will make it much more difficult to remove.
Let's look at the most popular ways to remove wax from the skin after depilation, which will definitely help you.
The video explains how to get rid of wax using improvised means:
Special napkins
If you pay attention to this issue in advance, to remove wax you can use special napkins soaked in remover - a cleaning solution that can cope with any type of wax.
You just need to wipe the sticky area with napkins, and they will independently dissolve and remove the wax base from the skin.
Natural oil
One of the most popular products for removing stickiness from skin after waxing is oil. You can use any vegetable oil - olive, sunflower, flaxseed, etc. The product quickly dissolves the structure of the base and promotes its rapid removal from the surface of the skin.
You need to proceed as follows:
- Fold the bandage in several layers and thoroughly soak one of its sides with oil.
- Place the bandage on the sticky surface and leave it as a compress.
- After 1-2 minutes, unwrap the compress and wipe off excess wax.
- If necessary, moisten a cotton pad with oil and wipe the skin additionally to remove wax residue.
- Cleanse your skin of oil.
You can replace vegetable oils with regular baby oil. You definitely won’t have an allergic reaction to it, but it will deal with stickiness a little worse.
Girls also use cosmetic oil quite often after waxing; it will provide additional skin care and add a pleasant aroma to it. But be careful - it is not recommended to use essential compounds in particularly sensitive areas (bikini, face).
Lotions, sprays and gels
If we talk about how to remove stickiness from the skin after wax strips or warm and hot wax, the most effective means are undoubtedly the specialized formulations sold in cosmetic stores.
Lotions, gels and sprays aimed at removing wax from the skin quickly break down its structure and remove it from the skin without damaging it.
Cosmetologists recommend using the following formulations:
- ARAVIA.
- Depilflax.
- ItalWax.
- IRISK.
However, first apply the prepared product to a small area of skin to make sure there is no allergic reaction to it.
Fat cream
You can also use improvised means such as cream to remove wax from the skin. It should be quite greasy, since it is the high content of oils and nutrients in its composition that will help erase the base of cosmetic wax.
The cream is simply applied in a thick layer to the sticky part for 2-3 minutes. Then its excess along with the wax is removed using a cotton pad, and the cleansed skin is treated with chlorhexidine. The steps are repeated until the stickiness is completely eliminated.
The advantages of this method are its safety and benefits for the skin, which is additionally moisturized and saturated with beneficial components of the cream. This will even help avoid irritation after waxing.
Hairdryer or iron for ironing clothes
This method is based on heating some fabric and applying it to frozen wax. High temperature will ensure the melting of the base and its gradual removal from the skin.
It is recommended to use a regular waffle or linen towel as a fabric. Make sure there is no lint on it, which could make the situation worse.
The technique is quite simple to perform:
- The towel is heated with a hairdryer or iron to a high, but not scalding temperature.
- It is applied to the sticky area and fixed there.
- After 30-40 seconds, while the towel is still hot, remove it and evaluate the result.
- Reheat the towel and repeat until the stickiness is completely removed.
Be careful when using this method. Monitor the temperature of the towel to avoid accidentally burning the sensitive tissue in the treated area.
Cotton towel
To remove wax, you can use lint-free cotton towels and regular hot water. Follow steps similar to the previous method by heating:
- Wet a cotton towel generously with hot water.
- Place a towel over the sticky area and wrap the dry part around it to create a greenhouse effect.
- After a minute, unwrap the compress and remove any melted excess wax.
Removing wax in this way is quite simple and safe, but the steps take a lot of time.
Using water
Among the means to remove wax from the skin, water ranks last in terms of effectiveness, but it cannot be neglected. Often, after using the previous methods, there is still a slight stickiness on the skin, which you can remove with water.
To do this, you need to use warm (closer to hot) water, which will melt the wax and help remove it from the body. To do this, simply create a bath for the affected area to quickly cleanse it.
Cold water, on the contrary, will have a negative effect on removing stickiness from the skin, so be sure to increase its temperature.
Method 1: Dip your hair in hot water
If wax is stuck to the ends of your hair, you can remove it with hot water. Place your hair in a sink filled with hot water. Use a paper or terry towel to dry your hair. Apply force and try to remove the wax while drying. If this does not help remove all the wax completely, perform the manipulations several more times.
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How to remove wax from clothes?
If, due to your carelessness, wax still gets on your clothes, there is no need to quickly remove them and try to wash them by hand or using a washing machine. As we wrote above, water can only speed up the hardening process of the base, which will make it much more difficult to remove.
If still hot or warm liquid wax gets on your clothing, use a spatula to remove excess wax.
Then use the following method to remove wax from clothing:
- Take two paper napkins. Place one of them on the outer part of the clothing on which the sticky stain has formed. The other is on the inside. At the same time, be careful not to stain it more.
- Heat the iron to medium heat. Do not make its surface too hot.
- Iron carefully over the top cloth. Make sure it is large enough to prevent wax from leaking onto the surface of the iron.
- As the base heats up, it will melt and be absorbed into the placed napkins.
- Put the iron away, change the napkins and repeat the previous steps.
- After removing the stickiness, wash the clothes.
Most often, difficulties in removing wax from clothes arise when processing unusual fabrics, into which the base quickly eats away. Because of this, it is recommended to wear homemade cotton clothes before waxing, which you wouldn’t mind getting dirty.
How to wash your hair correctly?
Hair washing regimen when using classic Grease:
- Daily - Wash with shampoo for daily use.
- Once or twice a week - deep cleaning shampoo.
Degreasers are much more aggressive than regular shampoos - they completely remove fat, including the natural protection of the scalp. To avoid drying out your skin and hair, be sure to use a special nourishing conditioner after shampoo, which is usually available from the same manufacturer. Conditioner is necessary, regardless of the length of your hair: its task is to restore the scalp and hair cuticle.
What rules should be followed during waxing to reduce stickiness?
In order not to deal with sticky skin or wax residues on textiles or clothing after depilation at home, it is important to follow only a few precautions and restrictions that will help avoid unwanted consequences.
There are not many recommendations like this:
- Pay attention to the type of wax you choose and the recommended heating temperature. Take into account all the rules for preparing the base prescribed by the manufacturer.
- Use talc or baby powder first to increase the wax's adhesion to the skin and avoid sticking.
- When performing hot waxing, apply it to the skin with a clean spatula, spreading the composition in a thin layer. In this case, the width of the applied strips should not be too large. It's better to make several narrow stripes.
- When performing cartridge waxing, move the wax melter slowly, pressing slightly on the skin in the treatment area. This way you can ensure its tight fit to the dermis.
- Pay attention to the length of your hair. The optimal value is 4-5 mm. It is this vegetation that will effectively envelop and capture the mixture, removing it along with the follicles and without causing much pain to the girl.
If you follow all the recommendations and rules of wax hair removal, you can avoid leaving traces of wax on the skin, and also achieve its ideal smoothness, which will last up to 2.5-3 weeks.
There are many ways to remove wax from the skin after depilation. At the same time, they are absolutely safe even for the most sensitive areas, so if you follow all the recommendations, you can quickly cleanse the dermis. In any case, when subsequently waxing, pay attention to all precautions to avoid the wax from hardening on the skin.
