Hair Removal FAQs
Why Avoid Water After Hair Removal?
According to experts, after hair removal you should avoid water for 4–8 hours. So why is that necessary? Let’s find out with VATICO.
It Can Damage Recently Treated Skin
After hair removal, your skin becomes somewhat more sensitive and may be mildly irritated. That means it needs time to recover. If it comes into contact with water right away, bacteria may have a chance to enter the skin. This can indirectly damage the tissue layer. In particular, if you like taking hot showers, your skin may become dry, flaky, and red. In worse cases, it may feel sore or itchy, which can affect your daily routine.
Risk of Skin Inflammation
After hair removal, the pores also tend to open up more than usual because the skin has just received IPL light treatment. For that reason, exposure to water that is not hygienic may cause itching or rashes. Some people may even experience allergies or skin inflammation.
Hair May Grow Back Faster and Thicker
If you shower after hair removal, especially with body wash, you may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment by up to 50%. That’s because many body washes contain moisturizing ingredients. These ingredients can act like nourishment for hair growth. As a result, hair may appear to grow back faster and thicker than before treatment. To help protect the results, you should avoid water, especially body wash, for at least 4–8 hours after hair removal.
SmoothSkin Fit – an Optimized Solution
We now offer a new product line, SmoothSkin Fit. This next-generation at-home hair removal device features more sensitive sensing than ever, giving you a great hair removal experience. You no longer need to worry about sensors that are not responsive or a device that cannot properly detect the treatment area. SmoothSkin Fit will be a reliable companion on your hair removal journey.
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