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Hair removal can sometimes leave skin irritated or cause ingrown hairs. To avoid these problems, exfoliating your legs is an essential part of your beauty routine. But why do it before waxing? What are the right steps to take? And most importantly, which scrub should you choose for smooth, blemish-free skin? We'll tell you everything.
Why exfoliate your legs before waxing?
Exfoliating just before waxing (ideally 24 to 48 hours before) helps remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and release hairs trapped under the skin. This significantly reduces the risk of ingrown hairs and makes waxing more effective and less painful.
It's also a great way to prevent the infamous "strawberry skin" (those unsightly little blackheads on the legs or thighs), which we discuss in detail in this article on keratosis pilaris .
Exfoliate skin before or after hair removal?
Always before . Exfoliation prepares the skin for hair removal, while scrubbing afterward could irritate fragile skin. To combat ingrown hairs and improve the effectiveness of hair removal, gently exfoliating your legs 1 to 2 days beforehand is ideal.
How to exfoliate your legs with ingrown hairs?
Be gentle! Choose an effective but gentle leg scrub . Apply to damp skin using circular motions. Pay particular attention to areas prone to ingrown hairs, such as the backs of your thighs or calves. Rinse, then apply a moisturizing body cream.
💡 To reinforce this ritual, also remember to exfoliate your feet , often forgotten, as we explain in our article on the benefits of foot scrubbing .
What if you switched to Nohèm organic and sensory body scrub?
Looking for a natural body scrub that combines effectiveness, pleasure, and respect for your skin? Nohèm's Nourishing Body Scrub is your ideal ally.
An organic and natural body scrub
This exfoliating treatment, composed of organic ingredients such as argan shell , sugar , date oil and shea butter , eliminates dead cells while intensely nourishing the skin. Its creamy and enveloping texture offers an incomparable sensory experience .
The benefits of this natural body scrub:
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Gentle and effective exfoliation : thanks to the argan shell.
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Deep hydration : Date palm oil, black seed oil and shea butter restore the skin barrier.
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Toned and luminous skin : it is ready to receive your post-hair removal or moisturizing treatments.
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Respect for the environment and the skin : an organic formula enriched with natural active ingredients such as baobab.
Use this body scrub 1 to 2 times a week, focusing on the legs before waxing. This prepares the skin , fights ingrown hairs , and reveals soft, smooth skin that is perfectly ready for your treatments or hair removal ritual.
In summer, exfoliation is even more important to promote an even tan and prevent ingrown hairs. Find all our tips in our article on summer exfoliation .
In summary: your anti-ingrown hair routine
✅ Exfoliate your legs 24 to 48 hours before hair removal
✅ Choose a gentle, homemade or organic strawberry leg scrub
✅ Moisturize your skin well after each exfoliation
✅ Opt for a natural body scrub like the one from Nohèm for a complete and sensory beauty ritual
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