Laser procedures can be safely called the choice of perfectionists. But in order to get the desired effect from laser facial resurfacing or laser hair removal, it is necessary to properly prepare the skin.
What are laser procedures?
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Stages of skin preparation for laser procedures
What should be done to prepare the skin for laser hair removal?
1. Look at the calendar and choose the time
Your own schedule, no matter how busy it may be, in this case fades into the background. Laser procedures are not carried out during the sunny season, as they increase skin photosensitivity and can provoke the formation of age spots.
It is best to go for a laser procedure in the fall and on Friday, when there are two full days ahead. © Healthy-Food
The ideal time is autumn or winter. It is important that at least a month has passed after the beach season, plus at least another month remains until the next period of increased solar activity after the end of the course of procedures.
At the same time, in order to complete a course of laser hair removal, you need to be patient: the number of procedures will be determined by the doctor, and it can be from 6 to 12. And the interval between manipulations can reach a month.
Such a long period between procedures is due to the ability of the laser to act only on hairs in the active stage of growth. And in the skin at the same time there are hairs at different stages of development. Usually 10-25% of hairs are removed per session.
2. Protect the skin from stress
At least two weeks before the procedure, start paying special attention to skin care.
If you are not already doing so, please start using sunscreen on exposed skin.
Moisturize your skin. This is mandatory regardless of the procedure. Only well-moisturized skin can fully function and has sufficient potential for self-healing after laser exposure.
Start using on a regular basis antioxidant serumsto strengthen the skin’s defenses and increase the possibility of regeneration.
If you are planning a laser peel, use a week before the procedure. serums and home peels with fruit acids.
Antioxidant serums are necessary both as a preparation of the skin for laser procedures, and for its speedy rehabilitation. © Healthy-Food
3. Refuse other types of hair removal
The most important thing is to follow the doctor’s recommendations exactly!
Funds overview
To prepare for laser procedures on the skin of the face
Purification
Micellar water with oils for face, eyes and lips, Garnier removes make-up without excessive friction, which is especially important if you have laser hair removal of the upper lip.
Waterproof eye and lip makeup remover, L’Oréal Paris contains light cleansing oils and therefore especially gently cleanses the skin. Without alcohol.
Face gel for dry skin, Garnier with a pleasant sweet aroma gently cleanses the skin. Flower honey enriches it with nutrients.
Oil for removing makeup and cleansing the skin of the face Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil, Kiehl’s – a universal tool that can be used both for make-up remover and for washing with water. Enriched with nourishing oils, which provides not only cleansing, but also a caring effect.
Toning
Perfecting Tonic Pureté Thermale, Vichy with castor oil, thermal water and vitamin E. Does not contain alcohol.
Moisturizing Cleansing Non-Alcoholic Toner Equalizing Toner, SkinCeuticals for all skin types. The composition does not contain alcohol, but there are plant extracts with antioxidant and soothing effects.
Antioxidant Serums
Highly effective dual action antioxidant serum for all skin types Serum 10, SkinCeuticals – the effect is provided by highly concentrated vitamin C and a powerful antioxidant ferulic acid, which enhances the action of vitamin C.
humidification
Moisturizing facial lotion for normal to dry skin, SPF 25, CeraVe provides a moisturizing effect due to hyaluronic acid, maintains it due to ceramides, protects from ultraviolet radiation.
Botanic cream for dry and sensitive skin Skin Naturals, Garnier moisturizes and soothes with rose water, enhances protective functions with the help of an antioxidant in the composition.
Sun protection
Anthelios Ultra Sunscreen, SPF 30, La Roche-Posay unique in that it provides protection and care to the most delicate areas of the skin, including the area around the eyes.
Solar Water Clear Sun Spray, SPF 30, Garnier – biphasic product protects the skin from the sun and moisturizes it thanks to aloe in the composition.
To prepare for laser hair removal of the body, including the bikini area
Purification
Moisturizing cleansing cream-gel for normal to dry skin, CeraVe suitable for both face and body, contains the brand’s signature ingredient – ceramides, which help restore the skin’s protective barrier.
humidification
Melting body milk for dry and sensitive skin, Garnier with probiotic intensively moisturizes, improving the protective functions of the epidermis.
Body milk “Precious milk of beauty”, Garnier rich in valuable oils: argan, almond, rose and macadamia oil, therefore nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
Deodorants
Roll-on deodorant for sensitive skin, 48h, La Roche-Posay without alcohol will be needed both before and after laser hair removal in the armpits.