How to anesthetize the skin before hair removal in the home

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Do you think beauty requires sacrifice? And on what sacrifices are you ready to go for beauty, for example, your legs or a bikini zone? Are you ready to endure intolerable pain only because you do not know how to properly prepare the skin for epilation? Do not do this! We will tell you how to make this procedure as easy and painless as possible.

How to numb the skinbefore epilation

Tips for beginners - preparation

Often this question is asked by young girls who are just starting to learn to look after themselves and have never done epilation. It should be noted that for a tender and young skin the procedure for the first time can be too painful, so you need to take it as seriously as possible to prepare the skin.

Attention! You need to know, hair removal is the removal of hairs on any part of the skin along with the hair follicle( with the root), depilation is the cutting of the upper part of the hair.

Of course, completely get rid of the unpleasant feeling does not happen, but significantly increase the pain threshold - that we guarantee. We turn for advice to professional cosmetologists, and what they say:

Young girls before the first hair removal should reduce the length of the hair. To do this, it is necessary to carefully shave off all hair with a razor or apply a special cream. The fact that the device - the epilator is designed for a certain length of hair.

Wait two to three days, the hairs will grow two millimeters, and then proceed to the procedure. Choose the right epilator attachment so that it grasps hair well. Here are some varieties of baits that will help make the procedure at home more pleasant:

• with thinned discs. It is good to apply for the first time, because at the same time pulls out a small amount of hair, thin out them. Plus - does not cause strong painful sensations, minus - the need to repeat the instrument several times to the full result;
• cooling. Due to the minus temperature, the process of pulling out the hairs becomes painless. Before use, the nozzles are placed in the freezer, until the water that is in it is completely frozen. Plus - reduces irritation of the skin, minus - in the bikini zone is not recommended;
• massage. The task of the nozzle is to distract the nerve endings from the transmission of pain signals and concentrate on the massage.

It is recommended to take a hot bath or shower before starting the procedure. Due to this, the skin becomes soft, supple. The pores expand and give off hair well. After bathing, wipe dry your skin, especially in the places where you will carry out epilation.

Than anesthetize the skin before epilation of bikini, legs, armpits

You can anesthetize the skin before the depilation procedure in several ways, it is enough to apply one of the suggested means:

• lidocaine in ampoules. The solution can easily be purchased in pharmacies without a prescription. According to the advice of experienced cosmetologists, a Hungarian manufacturer is recommended, since its products are distinguished by quality and efficiency. How to perform anesthesia during depilation? Open the neatly ampoule and with a cotton swab start to rub the medicine into the skin. You should feel a slight chill and numbness of the skin. The medicine well anesthetizes in the bikini zone, legs, armpits;

Attention! Lidocaine is contraindicated in pregnant women!

• Lidocaine Spray. If you can not or do not want to use ampoules, then the solution may be using a spray. It should be taken into account that in this case the medicine begins to act after about 1 hour;

• Spray Carmolis. A universal remedy is used for any pain sensations, for example, a bruise, a dislocation, a wound, an itch or a bite. It includes Japanese mint and menthol oil. It soothes, anesthetizes and prevents skin inflammation. Therefore, its use is also appropriate for hair removal in the home. You can buy Carmolis Spray in a pharmacy;
• Emla cream is a cooling cream for epilation. The main components of the drug are lidocaine and prilocaine. The cream is applied directly to the skin area before epilation and it well fits. The anesthetic effect is achieved after 60 minutes and lasts for two hours;
• cream Light Dep. This new cream, which appeared recently in the consumer market, was successfully used to anaesthetize the skin during epilation. Originally intended for those who have personal intolerance or an allergy to Emla cream. But in the course of using it became more popular among women.

Warning! Read the instructions carefully before using any medication. If you have not revealed any contraindications, you are not allergic to the drug, then you can apply this medicine! Aerosols are best for painkillers in the pharmacy!

How to anesthetize hair removal at home

If, you have repeatedly performed hair removal at home and know the drugs, ointments and sprays for pain relief, then it will still be useful to learn a few tricky tips. Thanks to them, the hair removal procedure will be pleasant and not painful.

Here are tips on how to carry out anesthesia before depilation:

• is recommended to perform epilation in the first week after menstruation, especially on the second or third day. The body during menstruation, to reduce pain, automatically increases the level of pain threshold. That's why women do not faint( or on very rare occasions when there are health problems) experiencing pain these days. Take advantage of this natural body protection;
• in no case do not remove hair three days before the start and 3 days during ovulation. This is the most sensitive time to wait out, since the procedure will be the most painful;

• choose the correct time for epilation. In the morning, your body is as alert as possible and will react sharply to the pain. The best time is after dinner, when the body begins to prepare for bed and the sensitivity is dulled. After conducting several experiments, you will most likely choose the most effective clock. Try it!
• after applying anesthetic cream, spray, etc., it is recommended to wrap( if it's legs-hands) or apply( in the bikini zone) food polyethylene film for 30 - 60 minutes. This will not allow the vapor to evaporate, as well as create a greenhouse effect - the pores open well - for deeper penetration of the drug into the skin;
• , some women are too sensitive to pain, therefore cosmetologists recommend taking pain medication at home for 20 to 30 minutes before the procedure. It can be any tablets you are familiar with: analgin, tempalgin, nurofen or ibuprofen. For the most sensitive ladies - indomethacin, diclofenac, naproxen. Some women are helped by Citramon. Your task is to maximally prepare the body for pain shock and reduce the level of perception of nerve endings;
• helps to anesthetize an asterisk before epilation. Apply ointment on skin and lightly rub.

• procedure for hair removal should be done regularly. Watch your skin and do not let your hair grow too long. If the maximum length of 2 - 3 mm is exceeded, then it is more appropriate to first depilate;
• skin massage, tingling, rubbing with a washcloth, patting, etc. - all this helps to anesthetize the skin before the procedure and makes it less sensitive;
• , many women use another way to relieve skin sensitivity. Take a towel, soak it with water and put it in the freezer. When it is slightly frozen, wrap the area of ​​the body from which you will remove the hair. This will cool the skin and reduce its susceptibility. Be careful not to use in the bikini zone!

Important! Depilation with pain relievers will make this procedure pleasant and simple.

And in conclusion I want to say, do not panic afraid of hair removal procedures. If this issue is approached competently and responsibly, anesthetize the skin beforehand, then the epilation will be successful without any painful sensations.

Some psychologists advise you to include quiet pleasant music, so that your body is distracted by its sound, and you get pleasure from the process.