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any one ever experince skin problems due to waxing? - 12/11/2006 5:07:18 PM

FelinePersuasion

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I am curious about pussy waxing I may try it someday, however I have concerns about waxing causing skin conditions. I get my eyebrow;s waxed and one time after a session I developed a skin condition I have not once ever had before wax. I believe the waxing caused me to have the skin problem, Now every one says couldn't have, but I DID not have ANY s/kin problems untill I started waxing my eyebrows. And I DO NOT want skin problems developing on my pussy due to waxing.

Has any one ever had skin problems arise due to waxing? I mean other than a little irritation?

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RE: any one ever experince skin problems due to waxing? - 12/11/2006 7:49:03 PM

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Can you be more specific about the skin condition?

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RE: any one ever experince skin problems due to waxing? - 12/11/2006 8:08:05 PM

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It's sebboric dermatitus, my s/kins extreamly dry red and flakey, and it's very unsitely, and is all over the space in the middle of my eyebrow;s and in my eyebrows themself, causing massive constant flaking of the skin. I did not have skin problems before the wax either.

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RE: any one ever experince skin problems due to waxing? - 12/11/2006 9:33:43 PM

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I've never waxed, but I know if you've got sebhoreic dermatitus, it's also likely to appear in the groin area-its most likely found on the scalp, the eyebrows, groin, and creases of the body.

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RE: any one ever experince skin problems due to waxing? - 12/11/2006 9:46:05 PM

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I have had issues with waxing both on around my eye brows and in the bikini line. First off, developed a bacterial infection from a bad brow job. Actually, the wax was dirty. Now I have scar tissue in the area which makes a mess when the brows start growing in again. A repeat of infections as the brows try to poke through the scar tissue. What to use? Emu oil seems to work best for me. I have little problem with it any more. THe emu oil helps wiht the scarring and is an anitbacterial. Not only that, it's used in the antiaging cosmetics so it's a great moisturizer to use to prevent/repair fine lines and wrinkles.

Bikini Line: The wax ripped the skin away and left the hair behind. I have thick course hair so that may be the reason. I alsh have sensitive skin. I used emu oil to prevent an infection and help the healing process. Once the prices come down a bit, I am going to go for the laser hair removal. Once you go through all the necesarry treatments (usually 6 sessions), the hair removal is permanent. The catch? The hair should be dark and skin light. Has to do with the laser. Darker skin is likely to burn more. Lighter hair will take more sessions to work than the darker hair and it may not work at all. Laser hair removal is more expensive. Wait a year or so, it should be more affordable. The prices have already dropped, but I am sure in another year's time, it will be affordable for most people. Right now it runs about $250 per session I believe. Some places charge by the body part and some by the number of pulses the machine makes, etc. It varies, but be careful when choosing. The cheaper the place, the cheaper the service and the cheaper the machine. A better quality machine, you may not need to return as many times.

Good luck.

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RE: any one ever experince skin problems due to waxing? - 12/11/2006 10:03:23 PM

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the thing is I LIKE having pussy hair it's fun to play with and I keep it trimmed short so it's not all gnarly, I don't want it gone permantly just on ocasion, and I have this fantasy that once I am smooth having oral sex done on me once the irritations gone.

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RE: any one ever experince skin problems due to waxing? - 12/11/2006 10:15:16 PM

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One issue with waxing is that it exposes the pores and tissues to external bacteria. The hair is ripped away and the pore is left open and raw. Infection, scarring, in-grown hairs and bumps are all possible results. One technique I would recommend is to get an "alcohol rub" gel disinfectant of the type of certain hand cleaners. Apply the alcohol rub each day 3-4 days before the waxing, then immediately after and for the next 2 days. The aim is to make and keep the skin clean before and after.

Good luck,

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RE: any one ever experince skin problems due to waxing? - 12/12/2006 9:44:17 AM

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I have been waxing for years. I love, love, love it. I have not ever had any unexpected or lingering skin problems. I do wax my bikini area - completely, except for a stripe above. I do have some problems with ingrown hairs, although much less than with shaving. Using an exfoliating scrub to remove dead skin cells helps. There are different levels of scrub depending on the sensitivity of your skin. There is a product called TendSkin that is designed specifically for after-waxing skin care.
I also now have my own hot wax setup so I can do my own care at home ~ and don't have to worry about a salon's sanitation practices.
If you do decide to go to a salon, take your time and check around. Check with the Better Business Bureau, your state's licensing board (in CA - dca.ca.gov) ~ look for Cosmetology.
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RE: any one ever experince skin problems due to waxing? - 12/12/2006 12:59:53 PM

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Discuss it with the person to do the waxing, as they will be trained to look for things that make it unsafe to wax. Certaily, they can tell you whether this will cause a problem.If you are using a home kit, read the instructions, top to bottom. It will have a list of signs that it is unsafe to continue.
Another thought- Ask to see certification if it is going to be a professional job. There is also a certain saftey net in asking for references, or asking friends who wax where they have had good results. Some skin infections can be transferred in waxing if the tech is not careful.

Things to look for:
1. State Health board certification
2. Individual wax containers (one that is opened as your waxing begins, so that it has not been shared in any way)
3. Individal tools, or surgical grade steel ones that have been properly cleaned with surgical grade cleaners.
4. Paper covered waxing tables (like the doctor's office has)

This is your body and your health- if you have the slightest concern about a place, clear it up before you commit. You can always ask to see to tools, wax containers, and area before you make an appointment. Any business that gets offended at a request to do so very well may not be safe.
Be careful, and I hope you like the results!

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