Practical tips for amazing epilation
From special tricks for each part of the body to super smooth skin, the art of epilating has evolved. Are you getting your best performance?
1. Everyone's skin is more relaxed and desensitised when bathed in warm water.
Using Silk-épil epilators you should have a bath or shower first and then ensure your skin is completely dry before you begin epilating.
2. Applying creams or lotions to the skin before epilating can make it difficult for the tweezers to grab the hairs - Silk-épil 7 has been developed with pre-epilation wipes which cool and soften the skin prior to epilation, reducing discomfort and delivering a great skin feeling.
3. Rub the skin before you begin to lift the shortest hairs into an ‘upright’ position and give them a better chance of being ‘grabbed’ by the epilator.
4. Run the epilator in an upward motion, against the direction of hair growth. If needed you can also change the epilation direction to ensure an even smoother finish.
5. Epilation novices may find that their skin is slightly reddened after epilating. This is why it is best not to epilate the day you want to spend a big night out, but the evening before. To soothe your skin and create a really sleek, smooth look and feel, apply a body cream or lotion after epilating.
6. Regular use of a massage sponge (e.g. after your shower) or a body peeling will help prevent in-growing of small hairs.
