Beeswax and its medicinal properties: caring for facial skin

Facial waxing is a new, effective and affordable method of getting rid of hair. The procedure is simple to prepare and carry out. The presence of many devices allows you to carry it out at home without any risk to health or consequences for appearance. Waxing will help women quickly and almost painlessly remove mustaches above the upper lip, remove hairs on the beard and birthmarks. In order to achieve the desired result, you need to use high-quality products and follow the rules for their use.

Features of the method

The presence of unwanted facial hair in women is not uncommon. It affects people of Eastern nationality who are going through puberty and menopause, and representatives of professions associated with constant nervous tension. Often, increased hairiness is inherited. Removing hairs with a razor and tweezers gives a temporary effect. After these procedures, they only become stronger and grow thicker. Facial waxing allows you to completely get rid of hair in just a few sessions at home or in a beauty salon.

Waxing technology is as follows:

Wax is a material of natural origin with a low melting point. In the molten state, the mass is able to penetrate into the smallest holes, including skin pores. When applied to problem areas, the wax flows into the holes in which the hair follicles are located, hardens, forming a strong capsule around them. It is firmly connected to the top layer of substance located on the surface of the skin.

When removing the face covering, the hairs are pulled out along with the roots. It takes a long time for a new bulb to form. The new formation grows weaker and the hairs are thinner. After 2-3 procedures, the growth of new bulbs stops and the skin cleanses.

The full course requires time and patience. Therefore, it is justified that this method has its supporters and opponents.

The healing properties of beeswax

Wax is a unique product. It is a mass of animal origin secreted by bees. Bees secrete wax using special wax glands. It is noteworthy that not a single living creature in the insect world is capable of producing a similar product.

The composition of the wax is complex: it contains about three hundred components, including vitamin A, alcohols, esters, and various types of acids. This product is necessary for bees to seal honeycombs with honey and beebread or pollen; its composition depends on the diet of insects.

If insects live in an ecologically clean area, where there are many flowering plants and fruit trees, the quality of the wax will be high. The honeycomb may not consist entirely of this substance, but partially - 80% wax and 20% other impurities.

By the way, the “fresh” the honeycomb, the more wax it contains. As the honeycomb ages, the percentage of this essential substance decreases. By the way, despite the ability of bees to build honeycombs on their own, beekeepers always put foundation - a mesh of honeycombs - into the new hive frames.

The appearance of this substance is familiar to everyone: a yellow granular mass, solid when cold and liquid when heated. The more vitamin A a product contains, the more yellow it is. Wax does not dissolve in water and has no toxic effect. Melts at temperatures between 65 and 67 degrees Celsius.

Scientists still cannot recreate the bee product artificially. Modern cosmetology and medicine have only partially learned to create substances close to wax. All over the world, natural bee products are used to create creams, lip balms, masks, and hair sprays.

The main healing properties of wax:

1. Protecting the skin from harmful factors - drying out, ultraviolet radiation, excessive humidity, frost and wind. A thin, but very resistant to external factors, film on the surface of the skin prevents cells from being damaged and losing moisture.
2. Humidification in conditions of moisture deficiency. Other bee products, such as royal jelly or honey, have the same properties.
3. Protection against bacteria. This property is successfully used by cosmetologists. Wax-containing creams are prescribed for acne, pimples, and aging skin.
4. Removal of free radicals. The antioxidant function makes wax the first choice against rapid aging.
5. Healing of wounds and burns. Wax effectively heals small wounds, cuts, ulcers, and helps the skin recover. Wax-containing products perfectly protect the skin from the sun and stimulate recovery processes.

Beeswax was first used for the face in Ancient Rome. Noble Roman women applied special creams to their skin, the secrets of which were not disclosed to ordinary people. This remedy was also used as a preservative for the mummies of the pharaohs. Embalming mixtures consisted primarily of wax components.

Beeswax for skin should not be used by people who are allergic to any bee products or allergic to the stings of these insects.

No natural component has such unique properties as wax mass! It does not deteriorate after repeated heating, may not lose its properties for years, and is perfectly stored, since it itself is a preservative.

Advantages and disadvantages

Facial hair removal with wax has the following advantages:

Affordable price . Hair removal accessories are freely available in all cosmetic stores. The cost of purchasing accessories will not hit the family budget. Speed ​​of the procedure. Taking into account preparatory and recovery measures, it takes no more than 45-50 minutes. You can perform waxing after work and on weekends without harming your family.

Long lasting effect . The appearance of new hair is observed no earlier than after 1-1.5 months. As hair removal sessions continue, they become thinner and lighter until they disappear completely.

High performance . Just 1 process allows you to clear all problem areas from vegetation. Versatility. Wax is used to remove thin and thick hair, including from warts. Large selection of drugs. Women can choose a product that best suits their skin type.

The disadvantages of waxing are as follows:

Soreness . Removing the bulbs is accompanied by unpleasant sensations, accompanied by headache and lacrimation.

Carrying out therapy only at the appointed time . Short hairs cannot be pulled out, but long hairs must be trimmed to the desired size.

The occurrence of irritation . When the wax is torn off, the top layer of the epidermis is removed. Sensitive women may experience redness and swelling.

Difficulties in removing hardened material . Additional time and resources are required.

Allergy . Pimples and burning are the result of intolerance to certain ingredients in cosmetics. Such phenomena can be avoided by carefully studying the composition of the drugs and following the instructions for their use.

The best wax for facial depilation at home

Facial hair removal products should be selected based on your own experience, skin sensitivity, the presence of allergic reactions and the characteristics of problem areas.

To perform hair removal, you can use one of the types of cosmetic wax:

Cold . The products are fabric and paper strips coated with a penetrating composition. They are brought into working condition by heating in the palms. They are used in field conditions when it is not possible to perform a more effective procedure. The disadvantage of such products is that they tear off the hairs without affecting the hair follicles.

Warm . Prolonged heating to a temperature of + 45°C and deeper penetration into the skin are assumed. The wax is applied in a thick layer onto a fabric or parchment base. After heating in water, it is applied to problem areas, quickly cools and forms a dense elastic layer on them. It is more effective because it extracts the bulk of the bulbs.

Hot . This type of wax melts at a temperature of + 60°C. When hot, it has a deep penetration effect, and after hardening it retains density and elasticity. Cosmetologists recommend using hot wax in a clinic setting, since if used independently there is a risk of getting burns. To achieve the desired result, it is necessary to follow the technology of hair removal, correctly approaching each stage of the procedure.

Facial hair removal with wax

Every woman has facial hair. Only for owners of light and soft hair this is not a serious problem. Such hair is almost invisible. Much more worrisome are the long dark hairs of the male type growing above the upper lip, on the cheeks, temples and chin. Excessive hairiness is characteristic of dark-haired and oriental women, for whom facial care

requires a particularly careful approach.

Even the queen of Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra, got rid of this problem with the help of hot wax.

Removing facial hair with wax itself is considered the most ancient method of hair removal. Coarsening and rapid hair growth can also occur in fair-haired women. The reason for this is hormonal imbalance, heredity, stress and many other reasons. But every woman dreams of smooth, delicate and soft skin, without a hint of hair.

Today, there are many ways to get rid of unwanted facial hair. However, they are not available to everyone and are indicated for medical reasons.

Removing facial hair with wax is a simple procedure that does not require special material costs or time. When waxing, the hair itself is removed along with the bulb, thereby achieving a long-term effect. Gradually, complete elimination of unwanted vegetation occurs.

The best option is professional hair removal in a beauty salon. But even at home, you can effectively combat excess facial hair. To remove facial hair yourself using wax, you should carefully prepare.

For home treatments, a warm product is suitable, which is sold in special thermostats or strips with cold wax. There are many different ingredients: with natural oils and extracts of chamomile, shea butter, ylang-ylang, rose, aloe vera, chocolate, olive, pine and many other ingredients.

Before epilation, the skin should be cleaned, thoroughly dried and wiped with a special lotion to degrease the skin. A thin layer of heated product is applied to the desired areas of the face and covered with a paper or fabric strip. The strip must be laid flat, pressed firmly against the skin. Then grab the free part and rip it off with a sharp movement against the hair growth.

This is a rather painful procedure that requires endurance and patience. But as a result, the skin will remain smooth and silky for at least 2-3 weeks. The remaining wax particles are removed using special oil. It will help avoid irritation and provide the necessary care to the skin. After hair removal, you should not wipe your face with lotions containing alcohol, sunbathe, or rub your skin with a washcloth. But moisturizing creams should be applied to the face daily.

Facial hair removal with wax should be postponed if there are cuts, wounds or inflammation. If you have moles and warts, you should treat waxing with extreme caution.

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Instructions for the procedure

Facial depilation can be done with all types of wax that are commercially available. Cold, warm and hot types of substances can be used simultaneously, applying them to areas with varying degrees of sensitivity.

Epilation consists of the following stages:

Visit to a specialist. Consultation with a cosmetologist, receiving recommendations. Purchasing hair removal products and painkillers.

Preparing the skin for the upcoming thermal and mechanical effects on the day of the procedure.

Depilation. Regardless of the type of wax chosen, it is applied in the direction of hair growth and removed in the opposite direction. Removing the strips must be done with a sharp movement, since when removed slowly the hairs will slip out of the substance. Removing wax residues, relieving inflammation and pain.

Skin care, elimination of the consequences of hair removal.

It is necessary to take into account that the lip area is more sensitive than the cheeks and between the eyebrows.

Preliminary preparation of the area

In order for facial waxing to be as effective and painless as possible, the depilation area should be properly prepared. Those with sensitive skin should strictly follow all recommendations for caring for the depilation area. Preparatory care includes: 1-2 days before depilation, you need to treat your face with a scrub. It will cleanse your face of dead cells and increase the effectiveness of the procedure. Pay attention to the fact that the hairs are no shorter than 3 mm, and during cold epilation no shorter than 5 mm; 2-4 days before the scheduled procedure, do not sunbathe or visit the solarium. For those with sensitive skin, it is recommended to treat the area with an anesthetic half an hour before depilation. Eyebrow waxing usually does not require pain relief.

To avoid unpleasant consequences, it is recommended to conduct an allergy test. Immediately before the process, steam the skin well. This is necessary so that the pores expand and the wax penetrates better into the hair follicles. After steaming, pat your face dry with a towel. Degrease the area with a special lotion. Dust with talcum powder, powder or baby powder.

Preparation

You need to carry out the procedure at home when the hair length is 5-6 mm. If they have previously been shaved or plucked, you need to wait until they grow to this size. The skin of the face must be clean: inflammation, rashes, wounds and scratches are not allowed.

Before waxing, it is necessary to carry out the following activities:

Make an appointment with an allergist to find out your tolerance to the chosen hair removal products.

3 days before the procedure, reduce your time in the sun and do not visit the solarium.

A day before epilation, treat the skin with a scrub. The substance will cleanse the epidermis of the top layer of dead cells and increase wax adhesion. You can use a mixture of honey and coffee grounds as a scrub.

After preparing the preparations for use, steam your face over a bowl of chamomile or celandine infusion. Dry the skin with a towel, wipe it with an alcohol solution. Enlarged pores will ensure better penetration of wax to the bulbs. Treat problem areas with talcum powder to prevent them from becoming contaminated with sweat and fat secretions.

Take a pain reliever.

Types of wax

Three types of wax are used for the procedure. Each of them has its own unique qualities:

• Hot. Use is practiced in salons. Due to the 50-degree temperature, it reduces pain during hair removal and rarely causes skin burns. Used to eliminate thick, coarse hair in the armpit or bikini area. Before use, it is warmed up, applied to the skin with a spatula, and fixed with bandage strips.
• Warm. Used in salons and at home. The temperature of the composition is about 40 degrees. It does not cause burns and is often used by patients independently; it requires preheating, applied to the skin with a spatula, and fixed with additional strips. Ideal for fine dark and light hair.
• Cold. Used at home. It is a ready-made composition already applied to the strips. It is heated by physical friction and then fixed on the skin. In this case, burns are excluded, but the pain of manipulation increases. In addition, the technology is not suitable for coarse hair and hard-to-reach problem areas (fixing the strips is problematic).

How to cleanse skin of wax residues?

After epilation, wax plates may remain stuck to the skin.

You can get rid of them in the following ways:

A soft cloth soaked in hot water will melt the substance and collect it into fibers. The water temperature should be above the melting point of the wax.

Wipes soaked in cosmetic oil. These products can be purchased separately or included with medications. Any oily face cream. Removal is carried out using any available means - cloth, cotton pads and ear swabs.

When cleaning your face of wax, do not apply strong pressure so as not to damage the inflamed skin.

Follow-up skin care

The speed of wound healing, restoration of damaged epidermis, and the disappearance of inflammation and redness depend on proper skin care after waxing.

After the procedure, the following activities must be carried out:

Remove wax residue from problem areas.

If bleeding wounds appear on the face, treat them with hydrogen peroxide, alcohol and iodine.

Wash with warm boiled water, gently pat the skin with a soft towel.

Treat the skin with ice cubes to relieve pain.

Apply moisturizer to it.

After 2-3 hours, if there are no complications, you can rub an anti-hair growth agent into the skin. For 24 hours after the procedure, you should refrain from prolonged exposure to the sun, swimming in natural and artificial reservoirs, and visiting the solarium and sauna.

Treat the irritated area with moisturizer to relieve redness and irritation

Price

The price of wax hair removal in a salon directly depends on the problem area. It is also influenced by the prestige of the institution and the need to provide additional services (pain relief, use of creams after the procedure, etc.).

Professionals carry out manipulations using warm or hot wax; they can be used at home, but the greatest demand is for ready-made strips with cold wax applied to them. The cost of such a set is about 200 rubles and allows you to treat one problem area (for example, legs).

Consequences and ways to eliminate them

The waxing procedure may be accompanied by undesirable reactions that occur during or after the procedure.

There are these types of complications and ways to eliminate them:

Swelling and redness of the skin. The reason may be an allergic reaction, insufficient preparation for the procedure, or the individual susceptibility of the body to thermal and mechanical influences. You can relieve irritation with sunburn cream, healing ointment, or hydrogen peroxide.

Sharp pain when tearing off strips. The reason is that the nerve endings are close together or the wax is removed from the skin too slowly. In the first case, you need to take a painkiller or a small dose of alcohol. Sharply tearing off the strip will reduce the duration of the pain syndrome and reduce its intensity.

Stiff stubble grows in areas where wax is applied. This phenomenon indicates that the bulbs were not removed and the hair was torn. The body's response is to grow thicker hair. You should use a different type of wax or switch to a new type of therapy.

If you cannot solve the problem yourself, it is recommended to consult a professional cosmetologist.

Contraindications

Contraindications to wax hair removal are as follows:

• acne with suppuration;
• enlarged pores;
• presence of mechanical damage (scratches, wounds);
• skin diseases (lichen, psoriasis, fungus);
• poor blood clotting;
• intolerance to ingredients included in cosmetic preparations;
• diabetes;
• infection;
• high sensitivity to pain.

Before hair removal, it is recommended to visit a therapist to identify possible contraindications. This will allow you to better prepare for this procedure and reduce the likelihood and intensity of complications.

Hair mask recipes

There is an opinion that hair is a dead structure that is simply impossible to restore. However, you can still achieve a luxurious shine and silkiness with the help of masks. Cosmetic wax as part of special hair products gives it softness, elasticity and shine. This product works on the principle of sealing hair scales.

Cosmetic hair wax can be used to prepare a mask: melt 5 g of wax in a water bath (if you have long hair, you can take more), then add coconut oil and 5 drops of orange essential oil to it. Mix all this and apply to hair along the entire length or only to the ends for 20-30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm running water.

You can add olive oil to the wax along with ylang-ylang essential oil. This mask will replace an intense moisturizing balm.

A fairly complex and multi-component composition of a mask for split ends can make your hair healthy and beautiful at any time of the year. To do this, in a separate container you need to mix castor and coconut oil, wax, flax seed and palm oil, argan oil, vitamins A and E. All the ingredients included in this end pomade have a targeted effect on damaged hair to restore it.

Feedback on the results

We invite you to read the reviews of ordinary people about waxing hair removal, and if you have any questions, you can always ask your question to a cosmetologist for free on our forum.

After trying different methods of hair removal, I settled on the hot method. I bought wax in a specialized store, and I also took wooden spatulas and fabric strips there. I use baby powder to dry the skin before applying. I heat the wax in the microwave - it’s easier, faster and more accurate than over a fire. To remove mustaches, I cut factory strips into pieces - enough for 3 sessions. The downside of this method is the severe pain when tearing off the strip; I’ve been using it for 10 years, but I can’t get used to it.

Irina, 44 years old, Krasnodar

The problem is the blond mustache. I fight them with strips of cold wax. Fast, inexpensive and effective. I relieve the burning sensation with moisturizing cream. 1 procedure is enough for 1.5 months.

Tatyana, 51 years old, Norilsk

Since childhood, I suffered from hair in my nose and upper lip. Shaving and creams are of little use, so I switched to waxing. The effect is much better - a second of pain and clear skin.

Svetlana, 32 years old, Ukhta