Does a home hair removal device have side effects? Improper use of hair removal devices is very harmful

Hair removal is a very common body care item. Many friends who love beauty will do hair removal in the summer. Hair removal can effectively remove our thick body hair and make the body skin look whiter and smoother. Hair removal device is a common tool. But, are there any side effects of home hair removal devices?

Are there any side effects of home hair removal devices?

Home hair removal devices generally have no side effects. Generally speaking, if you follow the instructions and precautions and use a home hair removal device certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it will not cause harm or side effects to your body. The harm and side effects after using a home hair removal device are mostly caused by the non-standard home hair removal device, incorrect operation and use techniques, or failure to provide proper post-operative care.

What are the possible side effects of home hair removal devices?

1. May cause tingling sensation

Some home hair removal devices (such as TriaLaser, which uses laser hair removal) can cause pain during use. This is because Tria uses laser to remove hair, and laser relies on converting light into heat, which damages hair follicles. But it happens that the nerve endings that we feel pain happen to be distributed in both the epidermis and hair follicles. Therefore, when using the TriaLaser home hair removal device, you will feel a slight tingling sensation. Although the TriaLaser home hair removal device may cause pain when used, its effectiveness is unquestionable. If you don't want to achieve hair removal results as quickly as possible, you can also choose other home hair removal devices (such as Silk'n, Iluminage).

2. Use may cause skin tone to darken

Our body hair can block some ultraviolet rays and protect the skin. However, after using a home hair removal device, a lot of body hair is removed. If you don’t pay attention to sun protection, it is especially easy for excessive ultraviolet rays to damage the skin in the hair removal area, causing pigmentation. In addition, if you do not follow the correct operation of the home hair removal device to remove hair, it may cause skin burns, resulting in the deposition of melanin in the skin and darker skin color.

3. May cause blisters

Some people develop blisters after using home hair removal devices. This usually occurs when using products that are not FDA-approved. Some people, just for the convenience of applying, do not do their homework on home hair removal devices, and casually buy a home hair removal device without any quality assurance. This is likely to cause problems with the quality and settings of the instrument, resulting in blisters after hair removal. Minor blisters can go away on their own, but severe blisters may cause infection and may leave scars. Therefore, you must avoid using home hair removal devices without any certification and be sure to keep your eyes open.

4. May cause mild skin erythema

Using a home hair removal device may also cause burns, leading to skin erythema in the hair removal area. This is generally because some people are not familiar with the settings of home hair removal devices and do not know how to operate them correctly. In order to become beautiful safely, you must pay attention to doing your homework on the home hair removal device you are using before using it. This way you can safely avoid the hazards and side effects of skin erythema after using the home hair removal device.

What should you pay attention to when using a hair removal device

1. Preparation before hair removal. Before hair removal, it is best to take a shower and start hair removal when you are clean, because hair removal will be more efficient on clean skin; before using the hair removal device, trim your body hair slightly, which will reduce the pain.

2. Post-hair removal care. After hair removal, if you feel your skin is dry (after all, everyone's skin type is different), you can use aloe vera gel for post-hair removal care; pay attention to sun protection, because after hair removal, the skin will be more likely to darken without hair to block ultraviolet rays; try to avoid getting it wet within 24 hours after using the hair removal device; don't eat irritating food, for the sake of beauty, you must be patient; don't use irritating skin care products, because the skin is still relatively fragile after hair removal, and irritating skin care products (such as skin care products containing acids, exfoliating scrub products, etc.) can easily cause discomfort.