Removal of superfluous hair on a body - habitual for the majority of women procedure which needs to be repeated on a regular basis. Is hair removal possible during menstruation? After all, the need to hold can fall on these days.
What can be the complexity of
Menstruation is an unpleasant period in which most women feel unwell. But even if critical days are easy to transfer, epilation can be undesirable for several reasons:
- Pain sensations during the procedure performed with menstruation are exacerbated. Epilation on other days is not complete without them. But the critical in the body changes the hormonal balance in such a way that the pain receptors are particularly easily irritated.
- With menstruation, the emotional state of women is unstable. In this regard, the procedure can cause more than usual anxiety, even fear. And to transfer it purely psychologically will be much more difficult. The stress caused by unpleasant sensations is capable to break and work of an organism as a whole, that is to lead to more long менструации, to cause amplification of vydeleny or a delay in the following cycle.
- Because of hormonal changes, the skin becomes more oily, prone to inflammation. And the epilation itself is capable of provoking them. Having united, both these factors can lead to the appearance of irritation and ulcers in the areas where the hair was removed.
- Monthly often accompanied by weakness, a decrease in pressure, because a woman loses blood. Conducting painful hair removal can cause nausea, fainting.
To do or not?
When there is no need to change plans, for the above reasons it is worthwhile to postpone the hair removal procedure for a safer period. But what if you absolutely need the skin to be perfectly smooth by a certain date? Then, of course, you can do epilation time for menstruation, but with certain precautions.
However, some women with a high pain threshold easily make shugaring, waxing and apply a depilator. They can try to do the procedure in the usual way and with menstruation.
Alternative variants of
How to make, and the extra hair from the body disappeared without causing problems with the skin, with well-being? You can do depilation, that is, use:
- Razor. The method is not too popular because of the fact that the hair grows quickly enough, and even sticks. But to put his feet in order, he is quite fit. To process a bikini zone is more problematic, as there is a chance to cut yourself. A wound is a risk of causing bleeding and skin inflammation due to the monthly blood rush to this area.
- Cream. There are products that are applied to the skin in the area of unwanted hair growth, stand for 20 minutes, then the mass is peeled off with a plastic spatula, the rests are washed off with hot water without soap. They are more suitable for the bikini area, you just need to try so that the cream does not get on the mucous. And after washing it should use a moisturizer.
All this is not the best from an aesthetic point of view, methods to get rid of the problem. But they are useful, as temporary, because they are absolutely painless, done quickly and independently.
Ultrasonic, enzymatic and photoepilation are considered painless. But they are not absolutely safe at menstruation, as they can cause irritation on the skin. In addition, the desired result will be manifested only a few days after the application of these methods.
We recommend reading the article on peeling with monthly. From it you will learn about the procedure and the types of peeling, contraindications to the conduct and possible side effects, and whether it is possible to do peeling during menstruation. Advice for girls
For the procedure to deliver less discomfort and do not cause negative consequences, you need to prepare for it especially:
- When carrying salon hair removal, warn the specialist who conducts it about your critical days. It is necessary that he be more careful in his actions.
- If possible, nevertheless perform the procedure not from the beginning of menstruation, but on the 3rd day or later. At this time, hair removal will be less painful, the general condition is better, and the secretion is less.
- Immediately before the procedure, take an anesthetic medication, as well as a sedative. They will help to smooth out uncomfortable sensations, thereby relieving stress, preventing possible negative consequences.
- Careful to take hygiene. This is especially important when bikini epilation is performed during menstruation. For leakage of secretions it is necessary to use not a lining, but a tampon. And of course, you should wash yourself immediately before visiting the beauty salon. For this, it is better to take already tested, non-irritating skin antibacterial gels.
- Take pre-procedure with a local anesthetic. It can be emla cream.
- Provide comfort for the skin after epilation. It is necessary immediately after the procedure to wipe it with an antiseptic, this will help to prevent clogging of the pores and the formation of abscesses. Then, apply a moisturizer containing natural ingredients. It will not show irritation and itching. This is especially important if the epilation of the bikini zone is done at monthly intervals. Skin in this area is very gentle.
Epilation is a necessary procedure for women looking after themselves. But health is as important as beauty and well-groomed appearance. Therefore, to do the procedure in critical days, it is necessary only in the case when one can not do without it. And to do everything possible to make it go with the least discomfort.
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