The Importance of Electrolysis Pre-care and Aftercare Advice

‘Embarking on an electrolysis journey for permanent hair removal is an exciting step towards achieving smooth, hair-free skin. However, to ensure the best results and minimise potential side effects, it’s important to follow proper pre-care and aftercare practices. 

Pre-care Measures:

 Before undergoing electrolysis treatment, proper pre-care measures are essential to prepare the skin and optimize treatment effectiveness. Here’s why pre-care is important:

Avoiding  skin treatments such as facials, skin peels and sunbeds  will help reduce the skins sensitivity to electrolysis treatment

Keeping your skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water, moisturising the skin, and reducing caffeine intake 24 hours before your treatment can help minimise discomfort. Hydrated, nourished skin is less sensitive and more resilient, resulting in a more comfortable electrolysis experience.

Thoroughly cleansing the treatment area of make-up, foundation, and sunscreen, along with light exfoliation before electrolysis, ensures a clean canvas. This allows us to work more effectively and reduces the risk of skin irritation or infection.

Before your session, stopping the use of other hair removal methods like waxing, threading, and tweezing in the areas you want treated ensures that electrolysis works a lot faster, as the hairs are visible and easier to target. It also ensures that the follicle is in the anagen (growth) phase, which is the most effective stage for permanent hair removal.

Aftercare Practices:

Once electrolysis treatment is complete, proper aftercare is essential for promoting healing and maintaining skin health. By protecting the skin and following recommended guidelines, you can maintain the benefits of electrolysis and enjoy smooth, hair-free skin for years to come. 

As before keeping your skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water and moisturizing the skin will make your skin more resilient as well as improve its appearance.

Applying a soothing gel or cream such as aloe vera or products containing witch hazel  to the treated area will calm any redness or inflammation, soothe the skin and reduce discomfort.

Avoiding direct sunlight on the treated area for 24 hours  is important because the skin is more sensitive following the procedure. Sun exposure can cause irritation and  redness. If sun exposure is unavoidable, use sunscreen with SPF30 or higher.

Avoid using oily, soapy, perfumed, or alcohol-based products for 48 hours after your treatment. These items can make your skin more sensitive or interfere with its natural protection, potentially leading to discomfort and sensitivity.

Do not exercise vigorously for 48hrs following electrolysis treatment. Sweat can irritate treated skin and cause infection.