A histamine reaction is a chemical in your white blood cells released into the bloodstream when the immune system is defending itself against a potential allergen. This can result in an allergic reaction.
Some people can get a histamine reaction after waxing as a result of trauma to the skin, causing them to get redness, blotchy red spots or hives on their skin. Symptoms can last anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days.
How can you treat a histamine reaction?
I recommend cleaning the skin and then applying cortisone cream to help reduce inflammation, soothe the skin and hydrate the skin. You can also apply fragrance free moisturizers such as aloe vera gel which will also help soothe the skin and reduce inflammation.
How can you avoid a histamine reaction?
There’s a couple of things you can do to help try to avoid a histamine reaction. First, I always recommend using a high quality hypoallergenic hard wax. Hard wax itself is much safer on the skin since it doesn’t adhere to the skin, only the hair. Soft wax adheres to the skin so you can only go over an area one time, otherwise you can damage the skin. However, not all hard waxes are created equal. Most hard waxes contain Colophonium (Rosin) which is a known allergen and can cause reactions. Using a hypoallergenic hard wax means it’s allergen free, so it does not contain Colophonium or any other known allergens.
I also recommend taking an antihistamine before your waxing appointment. This will just help block the histamines and keep the chance of you getting symptoms low.
Lastly, after your wax appointment, make sure you don’t go swimming, sweat, work out, take a hot bath, or have sex for 24 hours after your waxing appointment. It’s important to keep the skin clean after getting waxed to help avoid any kind of bacteria or infection from entering the open hair follicles.
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