why you should exfoliate if you use an epilator
What is exfoliating?
Basically exfoliating is a way to remove your old dead skin cells from the surface of your skin.
Epilators and exfoliating.
If you are using an epilator, on a regular basis, then it is very important that you exfoliate your skin, both before and after your epilating session. The reason why you need to do this is it helps prevent ingrowing hairs from forming. For some people it is better to exfoliate the following day after epilating, this is especially true if you have sensitive skin.
An epilator removes the hair from the root. The hair has to then re grow through the surface of the skin. If the pours of your skin become blocked with old skin cells this can make it very difficult for the new hair to break through to the surface resulting in the hair curling back in and growing under the skin. This can cause red bumps on your skin and lead to skin infections.
What do you need?
There are plenty of products on the market to choose from, you can even make your own exfoliating creams at home. Just type “home made exfoliating creams” into Google to find some sites related to this topic. The most common type of exfoliating products are probably creams. These contain small grains of coarse particles that, when gently rubbed against the skin, loosen and remove the old skin cells. You can also use a special sponge or glove, these are sometimes used in the shower to remove dead skin cells.
How to exfoliate.
Whatever product you choose to use do not use too much pressure. Just use nice and gentle circular movements. You should not use it like sand paper and try to remove as many layers of skin as possible, just take it nice and gently. When you have finished have a shower to leave your skin feeling fresh and clean.
I have found this video that i hope helps.
You really should try to Exfoliate every time you use your epilator. By doing this you will help to prevent blocked pours and in growing hairs. Exfoliating will not stop blocked pours nor will it totally totally prevent ingrowing hairs but for a lot of people it should make a big difference.
