Before Getting Laser Hair Removal, Follow These Important Steps

By Donald Wood


Despite of being expensive, lots of men and women still opt for laser treatment. That doesn't really come as a surprise since it's the only method that can permanently reduce the number of unwanted hairs, says the FDA. Because it doesn't cost cheap, you should definitely do everything necessary to make the most out of the procedure. Below you will come across some of the steps that you have to take up to one month before your laser hair removal appointment day arrives.

Daily, apply sunscreen having an SPF of not less than 30. The dark pigment referred to as melanin is the one that laser seeks out. It's due to this why your hairs should contain more melanin than your skin. If not, laser will end up being absorbed by your skin. This can cause pain and also leave the treatment ineffective. Needless to say, 1 month before the appointment you should start to use sunscreen.

Refrain from getting tanned. According to skin care specialists, you should refrain from using a tanning bed or UV lamp. Once again, it's so important for those hairs of yours to have more melanin than the area surrounding them. It's a must to remember, too, that the use of self tanning products like gels, creams and sprays is also contraindicated.

Stay away from bleaching unwanted hairs. Again, it's so important for hairs to have lots of melanin. This is why you should avoid bleaching about one month before you pay the medical spa a visit. Bleaching eliminates melanin present in those unwanted hair, causing laser to target your skin instead.

Also stay away from plucking and waxing. To have a preview of grand things to come, you may be tempted to pluck or wax. Unfortunately, skin care professionals say that 1 month before your appointment you should quit plucking or waxing. Such is necessary to make sure that the roots are around which are the ones that laser destroys. There is no point in paying a lot of money for the treatment if there are no roots remaining.

Shave prior to leaving your home. In contrast, shaving is highly encouraged just before you pay the med spa a visit. This helps divert laser to where it's needed the most, and that's the root. If your skin is the sensitive kind, consider shaving a couple of days before your appointment.

Exfoliate in the shower. The presence of excess dead skin cells can keep the treatment from giving you the expected results. It's due to this why you should exfoliate before you step foot outside your home. However, refrain from using commercially available exfoliating solutions that leave a thin film of product buildup on your skin. The best way to get excess dead skin cells removed is with the help of a loofah or sponge.

Do not apply beauty products. The use of any cosmetic product renders exfoliating pointless. Showing up with clean skin at the medical spa, needless to say, is very important. Such helps see to it that nothing can stop laser from carrying out its job impressively.




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