Winter – Do You Follow the Same Routine as Summer?

The nights have drawn in, the clocks have gone back, and the summer dresses have been put away. Now we usher in the time of jumpers, long sleeves, thick tights and thermal pants! Because of our packing our bodies away for the winter, it can be tempting to let the beauty regimen slip. There are benefits to doing this, but there are also some drawbacks. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of letting your winter coat grow out!

Should I Keep Waxing Over Winter?

CON	You could save money by not having to go to the salon to receive a wax.	PRO	Waxing exfoliates and encourages the renewal of skin cells that can cause dry skin.
CON	You want a break from having to go through the discomfort.	PRO	There won’t be a temptation to shave in order to tidy things up, reversing all the good work waxing has done.
CON	The hair could help keep you warm!	PRO	You’d keep the beautiful smooth skin you worked so hard on over summer.
		PRO	You’d always be ready to slip on that long black dress and dash out to any last minute winter parties!

There’s no need to feel that you shouldn’t wax over winter, as there are some easy and quick solutions to keep you looking and feeling great. Rather than heading to the salon, you can get quality results from home with Veet Wax Strips. By regularly waxing through the winter, you’ll make sure that the hairs stay finer and thinner for when it’s time to whip the legs and underarms out again. A big issue over winter is the problem of dry skin, which people moisturise frantically against. The fact is that this moisturising is often wasted on dead skin and blocked pores. Waxing helps renew dead skin cells and also keeps your skin exfoliated so that when you moisturise the cream is going to where it needs to be.

Waxing can seem slightly more painful in winter, and this is because in the cold your body contracts, even down to your follicles. Because these are holding on tightly to the hairs, it can hurt a bit more when they are pulled out. A simple way to combat this is to make sure to wash or bathe the area that you need to remove hair from in warm water before any treatment. This helps relax your skin and open up your pores, which can significantly reduce the pain and discomfort from waxing. However, remember to dry the area before applying the wax.

So this winter, stay on top of your hair removal routine to reap the benefits year round, as well as at that last minute Christmas party.