With bikini season quickly approaching, beach-goers are scheduling their waxing appointments while simultaneously booking their summer getaways.
It can be done at home or at an office with a spa professional.
Both are proven to rid yourself of unwanted hair almost instantly.
However, there are some dark sides to getting waxed, and the darkest of all are dark spots.
In this case, the dark spots after a wax are because of inflammation.
Hyperpigmentation is your skin’s reaction to this treatment.
In other cases, dark spots can be because of hormones and sun exposure.
When waxing, opt for cool wax, which is available at home and in many spa locations.
Finding a quality SPF for daily use is key.
These products usually have vitamin C or alpha arbutin.
This minimally painful treatment works by targeting the hair follicles that produce hair.
One thing to note is that this doesn’t instantly remove hair.
Because it targets future hair growth, it takes several sessions to rid yourself of the hair.
After that, most people do not see new hair growth for months and in some cases, years.
