Sugaring is a brilliant way to get smooth skin, but it pays to be a little careful for the first 12 hours – that way you avoid irritation and the risk of infection.
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Why avoid sweating and the sauna?
After sugaring, your hair follicles are open and exposed, so follow the aftercare instructions to prevent folliculitis. After any sugaring, avoid sweaty exercise and the sauna for 12 hours. The reason is simple: when you sweat, your body's own bacteria can get into the open follicles and cause inflammation.
Can you go swimming after sugaring?
We recommend waiting 12 hours before swimming. Pool water contains chlorine, which can irritate freshly sugared, sensitised skin and open follicles. Lake and sea water contain natural bacteria, which – for the same reason – can get in more easily while the follicles are still open, raising the risk of inflammation. After 12 hours you can swim as normal; just rinse your skin with cool water afterwards.
Can you exercise after sugaring?
Light exercise is fine, but avoid sweaty workouts – intense gym sessions, running or anything else that makes you sweat a lot – for the first 12 hours. The same sweat-plus-bacteria combo applies here as with the sauna. If you like, move your harder workout to the next day.
Area-by-area tips for the first 12 hours
Underarms: avoid deodorant for 12 hours.
Face: avoid pore-clogging make-up for 12 hours.
Bikini line: avoid tight underwear that rubs for 12 hours.
Brazilian: avoid tight underwear that rubs for 12 hours.
Lower legs, thighs and arms: avoid heavy, pore-clogging creams for 12 hours. Light, antibacterial water-based products are best.
When can I get back to normal?
After 12 hours your follicles have had time to close, and you can get back to normal – swimming, exercise, sauna and deodorant are all fine again without any special precautions. Keep moisturising and exfoliating regularly, and your smooth results will last longer.
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