Freshly sugared skin – now what?
After sugaring your skin feels so soft, and of course you want that feeling to last as long as possible – but how? 🤨 Here are the best sugaring aftercare tips from the sugaring pros at HejBuddy to keep your skin glowing after sugaring!
After sugaring, your hair follicles are open and exposed. If you can't picture what an open follicle looks like, think of a freshly squeezed spot – same same. While the follicle is open, it's vulnerable to bacteria and impurities, which can lead to bigger inflammation. That's why following the aftercare instructions matters.
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For the first 12 hours after sugaring, avoid:
- Sweating, such as intense exercise or sauna
- Sex (after Brazilian sugaring)
- Deodorant (after underarm sugaring)
- Sunbathing and sunbeds
- Self-tan on the sugared area
You can absolutely take a shower – in fact, we recommend rinsing with lukewarm water, as it can help the follicles close faster.
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Skip the sauna and sweaty workouts
Your skin is a little sensitive after sugaring, so avoid sweating, heat and the sauna. That gives your skin time to calm down properly without getting irritated. Take it easy on day one – and the same goes for getting intimate.
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Don't forget to moisturise
Keep your skin moisturised with a light lotion and/or spray. Hydrated skin stays soft, and hairs are less likely to grow inwards. Try Buddylicious Body Mist as a base, topped with something like Creamy Body Lotion.Moisturising is just as important as exfoliating. If you only exfoliate and forget to moisturise, your skin starts losing its elasticity and can become hard, maybe even itchy. Regular moisturising makes your skin softer and easier for new hair to grow through – soft skin helps hair grow straight up to the surface.
An excellent product for moisturising, even on sensitive areas, is HejBuddy Buddylicious Body Mist, which contains soothing, hydrating ingredients such as:
- Allantoin: helps bind moisture, soothes and renews the skin.
- Oat extract: calms and protects dry, itchy skin.
- Lactic acid: hydrates and keeps skin soft.
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Give your skin a break from the sun
Sun and sugaring aren't the best combination in the first 24 hours. Skip sunbeds completely – and if you do head out to a sunny terrace, protect your skin well with sunscreen and clothing or shade.
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Start exfoliating after a couple of days
Your skin stays smooth longer if you start gentle exfoliation 2–3 days after sugaring. Exfoliating helps prevent ingrown hairs, and since hair grows back finer after sugaring, it's important to keep the skin's surface easy to break through. Exfoliating also guides the hair to grow upwards towards the surface. Be especially thorough if your skin is prone to issues such as acne or ingrown hairs. Exfoliate once a week! Choose a spa-style oil-based scrub or an exfoliating mitt – whatever you prefer.
With these simple tips, your sugaring results will last longer and your skin will look amazing!
Checklist:
- Avoid sweating or activities that expose the sugared area to bacteria
- Avoid cosmetics that clog the follicles
- Exfoliate + moisturise between sessions
How long does sugaring last?
For the best results, we recommend sugaring every 3–6 weeks. Sugaring works by regularly removing hair from the root, so the follicles weaken over time and produce less hair. You won't get there after your very first session – with sugaring, consistency is the key to success 🔑
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HejBuddy® Cosmetics is a Finnish brand founded in 2020, offering expert, relaxed sugaring for everyone who wants smooth, long-lasting results with natural products.
In our online shop you'll also find our award-winning Sugar Buddy sugar wax for home use, so you can easily keep up your results between appointments. Our team is always happy to help you find the right products for your skin! ✨
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HejBuddy® Cosmetics is a Finnish brand founded in 2020, bringing professional sugaring techniques and relaxed sugaring services to everyone.
