Your laser hair removal journey plays a big role in maintaining the smooth-leg aesthetic. And there are simple steps you can take following each treatment to maintain your silky-smooth skin, including:
- Sun Avoidance: The sun can’t impact your hair-free journey if you aren’t exposed to its rays. Keeping treated areas away from the sun will maintain your skin’s natural tone.
- Sunscreen: Wearing sunscreen daily is good for the health of your skin any day, but it’s especially important for laser hair removal aftercare. Wear sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays and reapply at least every two hours.
- Protective Clothing: Clothes made of unbleached cotton, polyester, and even silk contain materials that act as UV absorbers, providing an extra layer of protection from the sun. UPF clothing is another great option.
- Body Oil and Hydrating Body Lotion: Both moisturize, hydrate and soften the skin on the legs and create a protective layer that helps soften the skin’s surface.
- Tanning Bed and Tanning Product Avoidance: Tanning beds should be avoided throughout laser hair removal, as baseline skin is required for safe treatments. While tanning products like self-tanning mousse are safe, the skin must be back to baseline prior to the next treatment.