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Sports Illustrated Swim | Smooth Skin Smooth Summer Skin: Expert Hair Removal Tips to Prevent Ingrowns and Soothe Sensitive Skin

Sports Illustrated Swim | Smooth Skin Smooth Summer Skin: Expert Hair Removal Tips to Prevent Ingrowns and Soothe Sensitive Skin

Solve Your Biggest Hair Removal Issues This Summer With These Expert Tips

Written by: Cara O’Bleness

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Get your smoothest skin yet while avoiding these common concerns, from ingrown hairs to skin sensitivities.Swimsuit season means more of your skin is on display than ever, and for those who choose to remove their body hair before they hit the beach, there are a number of potential downsides to the process. Think ingrown hairs, skin sensitivities and the cost of various hair removal methods, just to name a few.

In order to help you solve some of the most common hair removal issues out there, we turned to the experts. So whether you’re seeking out the longest-lasting results or are curious about the best ways to avoid ingrowns, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to get your smoothest skin yet.

If you have sensitive skin

Those with skin sensitivities may want to try sugaring, a hair removal process that dates back to ancient Egypt. Sugar paste is made with simple ingredients—including sugar, lemon and water—so you don’t have to worry about reactions to questionable formulas.

“ Sugaring removes the hair in the natural direction of the growth instead of against the growth like waxing or shaving and because of that, it’s a lot more gentle on the skin, less abrasive,” Courtney Claghorn, SUGARED + BRONZED founder, tells SI Swimsuit. “Sugar paste is always just warm, it’s never hot like wax, so it can never burn you. You can’t double dip, so it’s more hygienic and it actually prevents ingrowns instead of causing them because of that nature of removing the hair from the direction of the growth.”

Keep in mind, it’s best to have sugaring done by a licensed esthetician rather than trying to DIY at home. Find a SUGARED + BRONZED location near you for the best results.