HELP! I got my eyebrows waxed today (not the first time) and it hurt alot more than usual. Now the areas under and above my eyes are very red and puffy. I know they are usally a little red after waxing but it stings and I'm pretty sure she burned me! I do have very sensitive skin but any advice on what i can do to soothe it?? Thanks so much guys!
2006-08-25 08:11:44 · 11 answers · asked by SR 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
aloe vera is a very good gel/lotion/whatever you want to call it to help soothe the skin. Especially after a burn. It's what they use normally for sunburns and it is probably your best bet to help ease the pain. It's best to get a gel with as much pure aloe vera in it as possible.
Sorry that you're hurtin and good luck!
2006-08-25 08:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take an ibuprofen to reduce the swelling and redness, and put something cool on it to soothe the pain. She may have just used too much wax and it ripped the top layer of skin off. If you start getting a scab there, go to the salon and show them and ask for a refund. They are supposed to use powder on the skin before waxing to keep it from adhering to the skin too badly.
2006-08-25 08:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply a cold compress to your eyes (like ice in a washcloth or some cucumber slices (put them in the freezer for 10 minutes).
Never wax your eyebrows in a salon. They use the same pot of wax and often dip the same stick into the pot. This pot is not only reserved for eyebrows, but legs, arms and bikini areas. I don't have to tell you that the potential for herpes and the like is 10 fold once contained in a heated environment and then applied to another unsuspecting customer.
Do yourself a favor and try threading. It takes a bit longer but it is much more sanitary.
I hope this helps.
2006-08-25 08:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by ·!¦[·ÐarrÁ·]¦!· 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plucking (tweezing), Shaving, Depilatory creams and Waxing are temporary hair removal methods.
Waxing usually lasts for 3 weeks, but it is painful.
Electrolysis and laser hair removal are "permanent" hair removal methods but are expensive and you have to find a trained professional, otherwise your skin could be damaged.
A review of the various hair removal methods is available at http://tinyurl.com/ob6tt
2006-08-29 07:31:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only time I ever waxed my eyebrows I had this take place. I placed something chilly on my eyes on and rancid. It helped ease the discomfort and swelling. i will carry on with tweezing for now on.
2016-09-29 23:49:06 · answer #5 · answered by banowski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some cream on and leave it.Rub it a little but keep it there so it soothes your skin.Just rub a little.
2006-08-25 08:17:09 · answer #6 · answered by heyitspreeti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aloe vera gel or cream.
2006-08-26 22:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by LaJoya S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice and lanacane
i agree with kelly wasn't thinking, aloe
natural is always safer
2006-08-25 08:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by poobear Libertarian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use preparation h, i know it sounds weird but it works
2006-08-25 11:37:31 · answer #9 · answered by Tracy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloe
2006-08-25 08:18:06 · answer #10 · answered by flowersandhearts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋