CARING FOR SKIN
AFTER HAIR REMOVAL

Hair removal can be harsh on the skin and can cause skin irritation, especially if you have very sensitive skin. Here are some tips to care for your skin after hair removal.

GIVE YOUR SKIN SOME TENDER LOVING CARE

Hair removal isn’t just about removing every last hair on our bodies. We must treat our skin with care if we want to achieve that silky smooth look by preparing our skin, and looking after it afterwards.

After shaving, to lock in moisture try the NIVEA Rich Nourishing Body Lotion to soothe irritated skin from shaving.
After waxing, you should avoid putting any harsh chemicals or irritants onto recently waxed skin, NIVEA Creme Soft Shower Cream is the perfect solution to calm your skin.
You should not expose your skin to intense sunlight after hair removal to protect it from sun damage and also to prevent irritations caused by perspiration. If you do want to go out in the sun you should make sure you always use sun lotion.
Apply a cold compress to any irritated areas to reduce redness and also calm the aggravated skin.

It’s important to note that if you feel your skin is becoming irritated by frequent hair removal, you should consider taking a little break to allow your skin to recover.

NIVEA TOP TIPS FOR HAIR REMOVAL WITH SENSITIVE SKIN

Every method of hair removal causes stress and strain on the skin. It’s important to understand how you can limit this effect, especially if you have sensitive skin, when using any of these hair removal methods.

Always use shaving cream, shaving gel, or shaving foam when shaving. We recommend NIVEA MEN Sensitive Shaving Foam - it contains 0% alcohol and does not burn. The extra gentle formula is fragrance-neutral and enriched with Chamomile and Hamamelis to care for the skin before you shave. No one needs to know it’s a product for men!
When waxing, never moisturise beforehand. You should not apply cream for 24 hours before using this hair removal method as it works best when the skin is free from oil and is dry. This is because it allows the hair to be caught by the wax and you will not have to keep repeating.
For particularly delicate areas, like armpits, use a gentle, alcohol free deodorant to reduce irritation.

Find out about the different hair removal methods.