Electrolysis Aftercare Tips: How to Care for Your Skin After Treatment

Written By Melis Ates

Electrolysis is a safe and effective method for permanent hair removal, but proper aftercare is essential. Since the process targets hair follicles with electrical currents, your skin may be slightly sensitive afterward. Taking the right steps post-treatment can help minimise redness, prevent irritation and promote healing.

In this blog, we’ll go over the best aftercare tips to keep your skin calm, smooth, and healthy after an electrolysis session. Whether you’re new to electrolysis or a regular client, following these guidelines will help you achieve the best possible outcome.

24-48 hours

  • Apply aloe vera gel or witch hazel gel 2 times a day until your skin has returned back to normal but for at least 48 hours.

  • Avoid sun exposure and apply SPF daily (factor 30 or above).

  • No touching the area.

  • No make-up.

  • No perfumed products.

  • No sunbathing or sun beds for 48 hours.

  • No saunas, steam rooms or hot showers for 48 hours.

  • No swimming for 48 hours.

  • No energetic exercise for 48 hours.

  • Apply cold compress over the area for 5 minutes to reduce swelling.

  • Never use ice directly on your skin.

  • No tight clothing in the area.

  • Avoid exfoliating and active skin care products including retinol, acids or AHAs until the skin has fully healed.

  • Do not pick scabs off.

  • Never pluck, wax or thread the hair in between sessions. This will delay your results!

  • You can trim, shave or bleach the hair if necessary.

  • Do not apply bleach on the area until healed.

  • Do not shave the scabs off.

  • If excessive swelling doesn’t go down after 48 hours, take antihistamine.

48 hours after treatment

for acne:

-add 1 drop of tea tree oil to your aloe vera gel

-you can also treat spots by boiling a cloth in salted water and use it as a warm compress 2 times a day

-pus filled spots with a head should be released gently, then aftercare product should be applied to help heal

for scabs:

-keep skin hydrated by moisturising every morning and evening

for hyperpigmentation

-once skin has healed, use gentle exfoliator at home 1-2 times a week to help encourage the shedding of dead skin cells

-use rosehip oil to speed up the breakdown of pigmentation

for numbness or prolonged swelling:

-use warm face cloth on the area to increase blood flow

-gentle massage to force out excess fluid and allow healing

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Melis Ates
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