Biggest At-Home Waxing Mistakes
The Worst Mistakes You're Making When Waxing at Home
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"Because of the angle of the chin it can be difficult to remove the wax properly which can often lead to ingrown hairs. In grown hairs are most commonly caused by breaking the hair, instead of removing it from the follicle," says Balaguera. This can result in redness and swelling, often looking like a pimple on the skin. Ugh. "As it heals, this can also cause hyperpigmentation," she says, which is a top anti-aging skincare concern.
"Exposure to heat, UV light, breakouts, and hormonal fluctuations are all triggers of hyperpigmentation throughout the year. It results from an excess production of melanin in the skin, in which daily gentle exfoliation can help by ridding the skin of damaged surface cells," she explains.