Summer-Smart Skincare
After a refreshing body sugaring session, you're probably looking forward to enjoying the warm summer rays on your smooth skin. However, it's essential to understand how sun exposure can affect your freshly sugared skin to ensure you maintain that silky smoothness for as long as possible.
Why Sun Exposure Matters
Body sugaring, a natural hair removal method, leaves your skin feeling smooth and hair-free by gently removing hair from the root. While this process is less irritating than waxing, your skin can still be sensitive immediately afterward. Sun exposure can exacerbate this sensitivity and potentially lead to discomfort or even damage to your skin.
What to do after body sugaring:
1. Wait 24-48 Hours Before Sun Exposure: Allow your skin some time to recover post-sugaring. The first 24 to 48 hours are crucial for your skin to calm down and for any redness or irritation to subside.
2. Apply Sunscreen: Once you're ready to venture out into the sun, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin. This will prevent sunburn and premature aging, especially since sugaring can temporarily make your skin more susceptible to UV rays.
3. Cover Up: Consider wearing loose-fitting clothing that covers the areas where you've had sugaring done if you're planning to be outdoors for an extended period. This helps to shield your skin from direct sun exposure and reduces the risk of irritation.
4. Don't Use Tanning Beds: Avoid using tanning beds or sunlamps right after body sugaring. Your skin needs time to heal and using artificial tanning methods can increase the risk of irritation and damage.
5. Don't Exfoliate Immediately: While exfoliation is beneficial for maintaining smooth skin, avoid vigorous exfoliation immediately after sugaring and sun exposure. Opt for gentle exfoliation methods after a few days to avoid irritating your skin further. We have so many options at our studios to help with that! Our ever popular Lemongrass Scrub, also comes in Grapefruit, it helps to also hydrate your skin. Our convenient, spray-on all-natural formula, The Ingrown Tonic, as a great way to gently exfoliate daily. We also carry Kitsch’s Leopard print exfoliating glove and their Exfoliating cloth for those hard to reach spots. As well as, Merben dry brushes in various sizes to suit your needs!
6. Hydrate Your Skin: Keep your skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water and using a moisturizer designed for sensitive skin. This helps maintain your skin's elasticity and promotes faster healing. Our Hydrate body oil and Moisture lotion would be excellent products to add to this skin-care routine. Made in Alberta, Canada, with all-natural ingredients, you will feel great knowing they are specially formulated for your skin.
7. Consult Your Sugaring Practitioner: If you have any concerns or questions about sun exposure after body sugaring, don't hesitate to ask any of us at our Port Moody or Maple Ridge locations. We can provide personalized advice based on your skin type and the specific treatment you received.
So, go ahead, enjoy the sun responsibly, and flaunt that silky smooth skin with confidence!