Strive for no more or less than 15 minutes. Any longer than 15 minutes can leave your skin wrinkled, making it more prone to irritation and red bumps.
You should not use products other than baby oil, especially products like aftershave. Aftershave will string, irritating your skin and making bumps more likely.
Hold the cloth in place for a few minutes. This will help open your pores, making plucking easier. When plucking facial hair, do it the night before you have somewhere to be, because your skin will end up red for a few hours, no matter how careful you are.
If you’re plucking hairs exclusively, you probably do not need to remove hair every day anyway. Hairs that are removed with tweezers should not grow back for three to eight weeks. [3] X Research source
If you pluck your pubic hair, try not wearing underwear for half an hour after the process. This can help prevent red bumps. [5] X Research source
Shaving should be done with shaving cream and you should always shave with the grain of the hair and not against it. Hair removal creams and waxing kits should be used according to instructions. Most removal creams are placed on the area you want to remove hair and then wiped off. Waxing involves placing wax over unwanted hair and pulling it off with strips of paper. Keep in mind, you should still moisturize skin regularly, as well as after hair removal techniques, regardless of the method you use. Make sure to get skin wet before removing hair.
Opt for a mild daily moisturizer. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive options. Hydrocortisone cream works well if you do have bumps you need to treat. It prevents swelling and inflammation, both of which can lead to red dots.
You can exfoliate using exfoliating gloves, which you can buy online or at a beauty supplies store. These are gloves with textured fabric that you rub on your skin while showering to remove dead skin cells. You can also opt to scrub exfoliating soaps and creams, which are more grainy than regular products, into your skin to exfoliate. Most department stores and drug stores sell exfoliating creams. Remember, you should always moisturize after exfoliating.
You can apply your regular moisturizer after plucking. However, there are many moisturizers specifically designed to be used after shaving. Stop by a local drugstore or salon and pick up a cream designed for use after shaving if you’re very prone to red hairs.
