I recently purhchased a Nair waxing kit and waxed my eyebrows. I followed the instructions..cleansing my face with soap and water before hand and was sure to pull the hair in the opposite direction. My eyebrow's looked fine the first few days, but now, red bumps have started to appear and it's kinda painful to the touch. What did I do wrong? I wash my face with medicated facial cleanser every morning...could that have irratated the skin?? Any tips on what I should do next time to prevent this.....help??!!
2006-09-26 08:05:48 · 10 answers · asked by SassyB314 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Yes, the ingredients in the cleanser can be too strong for your recently waxed area. Make sure you keep the cleanser away from the waxed area, and if it has any AHA's in it (which I suspect it does) pick one product or the other.
You should never wax if you are using any AHA's (Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid) because it can damage the skin.
I recommend tweezing any hairs until the bumps go away. Don't use any product in the irritated area.
This might also be ingrown hairs coming in since it is happening a few days after the fact. It's hard to tell without seeing it.
2006-09-26 08:19:26 · answer #1 · answered by my-kids-mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You defiantly had a allergic reaction. Try using wax strips for eyebrows, I think it is by Alexandria, I personally think the any Nair products are very harmful to the skin. it comes with an oil that rubs off the excess wax and don't use anything but normal soap and water for at least 6 hours.
2006-09-26 08:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by brans59 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people just respond to waxing that way. I'm not familiar with the Nair product so it's hard to say what happened. It is entirely possible that an additive in the kit has irritated your skin. You might want to try NADS as an alternative. It's a completely natural product (even safe to eat) and works really well.
2006-09-26 08:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by kchivers-carter@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time use Sally Henson Hair remover wax kit for the face it comes with the strips is really easy to use and does not irritate the skin!! I think you might be allergic to the stuff you used!!
2006-09-26 08:11:04 · answer #4 · answered by ru2tipsy2c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't wax your eyebrows! Yes, I know that some people do it, but you can get the same look by plucking or shaving. Waxing irritates the skin, which is probably why your brows are having a reaction. Keep your brows hydrated/moist until it blows over and DON'T DO IT AGAIN!
2006-09-26 10:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by O.K.Q.T. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you used cream you shouldn't have. I have very sensitive skin. I cannot use any creams after I wax....I also can't wash my face that day or use make up....just cold and warm water. If you used any.....don't next time. I would also recomment Sally Hansen...it is the only brand I will use at home. For now I would use polysporin...it works.
2006-09-26 08:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by wardsha2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its sounds like you have had a slight reaction but dont worry this is quite usual when using the product for the first time. Try placing cotton pads soaked in cold water on your eyes for a couple of minutes and that should bring down any swelling and angry redness.
2006-09-26 08:16:10 · answer #7 · answered by melodycool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont get alarmend,if that was the first tie u wax eyebrows ,then u probably sensitive the bombs will go away u irritate the are so it will clear in few days..
2006-09-26 08:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by DADUDE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I shave considering that is extra cost-effective. that could be a mith that in case you shave the hairs double. Waxing lasts longer considering which you pull the hair out on the basis under the exterior, fairly than reducing the hair off on the exterior point.
2016-10-18 00:36:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was tolled that put if you an ice cube on your eyebrow before you wax should help,
2006-09-26 08:17:13 · answer #10 · answered by lachina74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋