"I've used electric epilators for years, but lately my leg skin is reacting more—red bumps appear after sessions and can linger up to 1.5 weeks. How can I stop them?"
Ana Rodriguez, PR Manager at Braun: Skin irritation post-epilation often stems from dry or sensitive skin. If your skin was less reactive before, it was likely better hydrated and thus more resilient. To minimize irritation, apply a quality moisturizing cream or lotion to your legs daily.
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Epilating in the bath or shower—or right after—helps too. Warm water dilates blood vessels for better circulation, easing hair removal and releasing natural pain relievers.
Opt for an epilator that grabs multiple hairs per pass and works wet. Fewer strokes mean less irritation, and warm water loosens hairs. Stretch skin taut for optimal plucking, and always follow with moisturizer.
