Are you contemplating whether you have your hair body waxed or not? Is this your first time to get waxed? Is it painful? Will it leave marks? In this blog, we will answer your questions about waxing and how it is beneficial to you.

First, what is waxing? Waxing is a process of hair removal that uses a sticky substance, such as wax, to adhere to the body hair, and removing this covering and pulling out the hair from the follicle. In early history, hair was removed for cleanliness and fashion reasons. It originated in Egypt in 1150 BC. It was reported that the bodies of women in Ramses III harem were smooth and hairless. It is possible that body waxing was practiced even earlier in Egypt dating back to 3000 BC. Most areas of concern were legs and underarms.

In ancient Greece, having pubic hair was considered uncivilized. Archeologists believe Samoans would scrape their skin with sharp seashells to get rid of underarm hair. In Ancient Rome, the removal of body and pubic hair may have been practiced among both men and women. While the majority of Muslims believe that adult removal of pubic and axillary hair, as a hygienic measure, is religiously beneficial.

For diverse reasons, the waxing practice has become more popular in the ’80s. Today, bikini waxing or popularly known as Brazilian Wax is widely offered as one of the top services of a beauty salon or spa.

But is waxing good for your skin?

The answer is yes! When waxing, you are not only removing the unwanted hair in your body, you are also waxing away any dry and dead skin cells in the process. Waxing does not leave cuts on your skin. It is a long-lasting method, as hair in waxed areas will not grow back for two to eight weeks.

So, if it is good for the skin what are the benefits you can get from waxing? Here are eight benefits you can get from waxing your body:

You will have less regrowth in between your appointments. The sweet reason why regrowth is slower because the hair is pulled from the roots. Your skin remains smooth for a period of time that spans from the renewal of the ripped hair follicle to the moment the hair shaft reaches the skin surface. You will definitely see less regrowth once you start waxing consistently, and this is one of the best advantages you can get from it.
Your skin gets gentle exfoliation. This means that your skin will feel smoother, radiant, clean, and fresh as waxing strips off the outermost layer of the skin. You also wax away any dry and dead skin cells in the process but keep in mind that waxing is not exfoliation.
Less prone to inflammation. When you stop shaving your skin, the friction from the razor gives way to inflammation and discoloration and that is the most common disadvantage of shaving which can be greatly relieved by waxing since the skin will be less exposed to repeated friction.
No cuts or bruises. With waxing, you aren’t at risk of any cuts or nicks that can leave you with scars when you're using a razor to shave your skin hair. When you start waxing, your skin will be less exposed to damage such as bruises and discoloration due to the slightest cuts.
Waxing promotes fewer ingrown hairs because hairs were pulled from the roots.
Your hair will grow back progressively finer and sparser. This is because waxing tears hair off from the root, which causes the hair follicle to get weaker over time. Weak hair follicles produce finer, sparser hair but do not expect dramatic change from coarse to fine hairs in only a couple of appointments, it will take time to see the substantial change in your skin. Consistency is the key.
Say goodbye to itching! Unlike shaving, which simply cuts the hair off at the point where it emerges from the skin, waxing removes all hair completely by the root. Shaving can result in skin that feels rough and stubbly, whereas waxing can result in skin that feels soft.
You enjoy an opportunity for pampering. It is always the best feeling to be taken care of by a skin expert especially when you see them treat your skin like porcelain, gentle and fragile. You trust that they only have the best services to offer and you can relax your back as you let them pamper you.

OC Facial Care Center is an expert in skin waxing and we offer a lot of waxing treatments that are beneficial to your skin and essential to your skin routine! You can book an appointment and can even become one of our happy and satisfied members!

Are you already enjoying our wax services? You may also try our Back Facial to experience a whole new pampering level that will also relax your skin.