What is Veet depilatory wax and how to use it?

With the arrival of the summer season, the need for smooth legs among the fair sex increases significantly. Modern cosmetology offers a wide range of products to combat unwanted hairs on the legs, armpits and bikini area. The most common method is a razor, but it grows hair faster, thicker and thicker. One of the best options is waxing, which can also be done at home. In this article, we will look at what Veet depilatory wax is and how to use it.

Warm wax for depilation Veet will be an excellent substitute for salon hair removal procedure, for which you will have to pay a considerable amount. This product will allow you to save money well, because one jar of wax costs about 600 rubles, and it will be enough for several home procedures. While for a professional waxing service you will have to pay 1000-6000 rubles, depending on the number of treated areas. The wax has a sweet, pleasant aroma and a thick brown consistency.

The set with a volumetric 250 ml jar comes with high-quality wax strips with a high density, which allows them to be used several times, and a wooden spatula for applying the mixture. The instruction is provided in several languages ​​at once, where the method of using the product is described in detail. Warm Veet wax will not only get rid of unwanted hair on the face and body, but also moisturize the skin. This effect is achieved due to the presence of natural base and essential oils in the composition of the product.The mixture perfectly adheres to the skin and follows all the curves, which allows you to remove unwanted hair as much as possible, even in hard-to-reach areas. Warm wax softens the epidermis and opens the pores, making epilation less painful.

The main advantage of these products is that your legs remain smooth for up to 28 days. In this case, everything depends on the organism. If the hairs are initially stiff, they will begin to grow in 2–3 weeks. Thin hairs will not make themselves felt for a long time. With regular use of the waxing method, they will become softer and less frequent. The disadvantages of warm wax are the risk of burns in case of overheating, but this can be avoided by following the instructions correctly. Initially, it will be difficult to do epilation for oneself, since there are hard-to-reach places on our body that are not visible if we do not twist properly. In this case, the main thing is to adapt and fill your hand. As a rule, the second procedure is faster and easier.

The company offers two types of warm wax cans. The set of components of both products is identical, differing only in additional ingredients. The wax is composed of distilled water, sucrose, citric acid and oils. In consistency, it slightly resembles a mixture for the shugaring procedure.

Warm wax is suitable for normal to dry skin. It heats up quickly and gives long lasting results. It is ideal for depilation of legs, arms, bikini area, underarms and face. It includes the following components:

• Shea butter, which moisturizes and soothes the skin;
• orange and grapefruit oils to help soften the dermis;
• extract of pine nuts, known for their nutritional properties;
• tea tree oil, which provides anti-inflammatory effects.

This product differs from the previous one only by the addition in the form of jasmine extract, instead of essential oils. Warm wax is optimal for normal to dry skin. It perfectly removes unwanted hairs from the legs, arms, armpits, face and bikini area. Jasmine extract does not give the product a pleasant aroma, but it allows you to relax a little before a painful procedure. Jasmine has heightened anti-inflammatory properties and soothes and moisturizes the skin.

Immediately before waxing at home, it is recommended that you carefully read the instructions for using the product so that the procedure is safe and gives the desired result.

Warm up the Veet wax before using it to obtain the correct consistency. The manufacturer allows two heating options.

• In the microwave. This option is preferable as the process is quick and easy. Remove the lid and protective film from the jar and place it inside the oven. To understand how many seconds you need to keep the mixture under the influence of heat, you should carefully read the instructions. The number of seconds depends on the fullness of the jar. If set to the wrong time, the wax may deteriorate.

An average power microwave of 650 watts will heat a full can of mixture in 1 minute, 1/2 in 40 seconds. If the power of the unit is 850 W, it will take 45 seconds to heat the full mixture, and 1/2 in half a minute. A 1000 W device will bring the mixture to the desired consistency within 40 seconds, and 1/2 can in half a minute.

• In a water bath. If there is no microwave oven, you can use the second heating method. This option is more time consuming and time consuming. A whole jar of wax will be ready in just 10 minutes, and half in 5 minutes. In this case, it is important to act correctly and not deviate from the instructions. First, you should bring the water to a boil and only then put a jar of wax inside, then the fire must be reduced to the lowest point.The water level must not exceed the neck of the package. Watch the mixture carefully so that the wax does not boil over, otherwise it will be spoiled, you cannot use it. The process of heating in a water bath itself must be carried out carefully so that even a drop of water does not get inside, which can make all 250 ml of the product unusable.

After making sure the wax is at the correct temperature, take the supplied wooden spatula and gently apply the mixture in an even thin layer in the direction of hair growth. Place a strip on top and smooth. Use one hand to pull lightly on the skin, and with the other, remove the strip against the hair growth. Everything must be done quickly and clearly, not sparing yourself. Do not jerk the strip up or to the side. Removal takes place parallel to the treated area as close to the skin as possible. One strip can be used multiple times to save money. Some hair may not come off the first time, press the wax strip down again as hard as possible and remove again. Individual hairs can be removed with tweezers. The remaining mixture can be washed off with warm water.

Before using the product, you must remember about the precautions. Under no circumstances should wax be used if it is overheated, as it can cause severe burns. To check the temperature of the mixture, apply it to a small area of ​​skin, such as the inside of your wrist. You can assess the heating level by stirring the wax, if it is very thick in consistency, it means that it is still cold, too liquid - hot.

Additionally, the manufacturer has equipped the spatula with a special indicator in the form of a blue rectangle. Put the spatula in wax, completely covering the indicator and wait a minute. Next, they take out the scapula and look at the rectangle. If the English word "no" appears on it, it means that the product is still very hot and cannot be used. Leave it to cool for a few minutes and then repeat the procedure. If the inscription has disappeared, you can start epilation.

Warm Veet wax can be used to depilate the legs, arms, underarms, bikini area and the upper lip area. The manufacturer warns about the impossibility of using the mixture on the chest, eyebrows and genitals. In no case should the product be used on skin with scars, scars or moles. It is recommended to refrain from waxing in the presence of unhealed burns, wounds and other violations of the integrity of the epidermis. Use with caution in case of varicose veins and only with the permission of a phlebologist.

After using Warm Veet wax, as with any waxing procedure, the skin may become irritated and reddened. This is a normal reaction, especially if the hairs are stiff and dark. If the first signs of irritation appear, it is necessary to treat the depilation area with alcohol or 3% hydrogen peroxide to disinfect and prevent inflammation.

After the procedure, it is recommended to give up water treatments, saunas, baths, massage and sunburn for a couple of days. Unfortunately, the waxing procedure has one not very pleasant consequence - ingrown hairs. Coarse hair becomes softer and more delicate, so it is difficult for them to pierce through the skin, individual hairs begin to grow in. To prevent this situation, do not wear very tight clothes for the first day, and while bathing 3-4 days after hair removal, scrub your skin well. Be sure to moisturize your skin with cream or milk after a bath. Dermatologists have proven that those with dry and dehydrated skin are more likely to have ingrown hairs.

Reviews of Veet warm wax are quite positive. Customers are pleased with the large amount of the purchased product and the strips with a wooden spatula included in the kit. This allows you to start waxing immediately after purchase and without additional costs. For a democratic cost of 600 rubles, a volumetric jar of 250 ml is purchased, which will be enough for several procedures, depending on the number of treated areas.

Many girls noted after checking that a spatula with a blue indicator works and warns of too high a mixture temperature. The wax is easy to apply, but you need to get used to it in order to spread it in a thin layer. Most of the clients had their hair removed the first time. A pleasant smell was noted in 100% of reviews. Many were pleased with the composition rich in essential oils.

Of the minuses, the difficulty of heating in a water bath was noted, yet it turned out to be not so easy for some. And there were also complaints about implausible data provided by the manufacturer regarding the length of days of smoothness. Only in rare representatives of the fair sex the skin remained free of unwanted hairs for the stated 28 days. Most of the first hairs appeared after 2.5 weeks. In this case, everything depends on physiology, the customers understood this, but still they could not help but note this in their reviews. However, two weeks is still a good time, much better than after using razors.