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Ditch Shaving and Start Epilating
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items Looking for a better alternative to shaving? After more than a year of epilating, I can confidently say it has been one of the best upgrades to my body care routine. My carefully crafted epilation routine helps reduce hair regrowth, prevent ingrown h...
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THE EPILATOR
The Process of Epilating
Post Epilation Care
THE EPILATOR
The Epilator I Use
I currently use the Venus Epilator, and it has been one of the best investments in my body care routine. Not only is it one of the more affordable epilators on the market, but it also comes with multiple attachment heads that allow...
Venus Rifle SE3 410 Epilator
The Process of Epilating
This routine focuses on preparing and caring for the skin before and after epilation to make hair removal more effective and comfortable. By exfoliating, disinfecting, keeping the skin dry with baby powder, and soothing it afterward with a zinc-rich ...
Step 1: exfoliate one to two days before.
Exfoliating before epilating is essential because it helps lift trapped hairs, unclog pores, and remove the buildup of dead skin cells that can prevent the epilator from gripping hairs effectively.
Before e...
Step One: Dove Beauty Dove Exfoliating Body Scrub - Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk - 15oz
Step 2: Disinfect
Before epilating, it's very important to disinfect both your epilator and the area of skin you'll be treating. This helps: Reduce the risk of bacteria entering freshly opened hair follicles, which can lead to irritation, breakouts, ...
Step Two: PanOxyl Hypochlorous Acid Antimicrobial Purifying Mist - 3oz
Step 3: Apply Baby Powder
Before epilating, I apply a light layer of Johnson's Aloe and Vitamin E Powder to the areas I'm about to treat. This helps absorb excess moisture and keeps the skin dry throughout the process. Some people experience sweatin...
Step Three: Johnson's Aloe and Vitamin E Powder, 1.5 OZ
Step 4: Apply Nappy Cream
After epilating, I always apply a nappy cream (diaper rash cream) to help calm and protect my skin. While many people recommend expensive post-epilation creams, diaper rash cream is a budget-friendly alternative that contai...
Step Four: Little Journey Baby Diaper Rash Ointment
Post Epilation Care
The care doesn't stop after epilating. My post-epilation routine focuses on soothing irritation, restoring moisture, preventing ingrown hairs, and supporting a brighter, more even-looking complexion. From calming zinc-rich creams and nourishing moist...
Glycolic Acid at night
A day or two after epilating, I like to apply glycolic acid to my underarms at night. Waiting 24 to 48 hours allows the skin to recover before introducing an exfoliating acid. Glycolic acid helps remove dead skin cells, keep po...
Underarms: Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick - The INKEY List | Ulta Beauty
Moisturize & Soothe Your Legs
After epilating, I like to give my legs some extra care by mixing equal parts Bioderma and my nappy cream in the palm of my hand before applying it to my skin. This combination provides the perfect balance of hydrat...
Legs: Bioderma Atoderm Cream