Depilation: hot or cold wax? – GOOD SHAPE

Choose the technique that best suits your skin – and routine. After all, the fitness look calls for smooth legs all year round!

Hot wax

How it works: It sticks to the hair, pulling it out from the root when it cools down.
Best suited for: Who has fair skin, not prone to blemishes. It is also an option before a longer trip because its effect is long-lasting.
Best technique: Wait for the strands to grow 5 millimeters. If you’re waxing at home, test the temperature of the wax before applying it. Too hot, it can cause stains and even burns. A warm bath and a good scrub will help open your pores and shed hair more easily. “As it is a painful method, there are options for local or oral anesthetics to ease the discomfort”, advises dermatologist Valéria Campos, from São Paulo. Another tip is to keep a fan nearby to ease the pain and make the wax dry faster.
Body areas: Legs and arms, where hair tends to ingrown less.
Advance: Until the eve of the trip, for those with normal skin. Up to three days before, for those who usually suffer from ingrown hairs

cold wax

How it works: “It is like an adhesive tape, which sticks to the fur and takes it with you when you pull it”, explains Valéria.
Best suited for: Who can wait for the hair to grow and especially for sensitive and pot-prone skin.
Best technique: First of all, take care of cleaning to avoid infections and be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions. Wait for your hairs to reach 5 millimeters in length, which will make it easier to remove them completely. “It is also worth passing an ice cube on the skin, as the cold has an anesthetic effect. But dry well before depilation”, advises Valéria. In the post, invest in a lotion with a calming effect, such as those made with arnica.
Body areas: Legs and arms, whose hair does not ingrown as much.
Advance: The day before the beach. But those with sensitive or dark skin should do it three days before.

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1. Chamomile and Azulene Depilatory Wax, Neorly, R$ 7. Ideal for thick hair and sensitive areas, such as upper lip, arms, armpits and groin, it contains calming extracts and natural anti-inflammatories.

two. Redukine AD, Ada Tina, R$ 164. It is a moisturizer with a calming effect, which restores the integrity of the skin, fighting redness and protecting against external aggressors.

3. Argan Oil Folhas Prontas Depilação Suave Corporal, DepiRoll, R$ 19. Argan oil has an antioxidant effect. Jojoba oil already has assets that help fight allergic reactions and irritations.