Do epilators hurt? Epilating tips for pain-free hair removal

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If you think that an epilator hurts too much, then we’re here to change your mind! Epilation pain is a thing of the past with these painless epilation tips for keeping epilation pain to an absolute minimum. For pain-free hair removal in the comfort of your home, we’ll show you proper prep and aftercare, as well as demonstrate how using the right tools can make epilating hurt less. A quality epilator such as the Satinelle Advanced Wet & Dry will have you epilating like a pro in no time. Read on to shake off the hesitation and reach for that epilator by learning how to use an epilator without pain.

1. Make epilating hurt less by… having a warm bath or shower

Preparation is the key to success; this includes preparing your skin before epilating. Having a warm bath or shower before you epilate will soften the hairs on your body, whilst gently opening your skin’s pores. One of the best things about the Satinelle Advanced Wet & Dry epilator is that you can use it in the bath or shower, an instant way to make epilating hurt less. Wet epilation is a good option as the water keeps the skin lubricated, making it easier for your epilator to glide over its surface. Even better, you can clean your epilator as you go!

2. Make epilating hurt less by… exfoliating

Exfoliation is vital in order to enjoy pain free hair removal and avoid skin irritation after epilating. Using a gentle body scrub in the bath or shower will remove dead skin cells and unblock pores. You can use the massage cap on the Satinelle Advanced Wet & Dry epilator to help prepare your skin either in or out of the bath or shower. Dry brushing will be just as effective at stimulating the skin surface and reducing epilation pain.

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Epilator Series 8000

Wet & Dry epilator

Powerful epilation. Gentle on skin

The Philips Epilator Series 8000: world’s first epilators with ceramic tweezers for more comfortable epilation. Catches even the shortest hairs with Double Action Technology to stay smooth for weeks.

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3. Make epilating hurt less by… shaving beforehand

The Satinelle Advanced Wet & Dry epilator uses unique ceramic discs to grab and pull even the finest of hairs. Make epilating hurt less by shaving a few days beforehand and reducing the amount of hair you’ll need to remove during epilating. Unlike shaving, you won’t have to wait for the hairs to grow a considerable length before epilating again. Your skin is more likely to become used to the sensation the more frequently you epilate.

4. Make epilating hurt less by… going slowly

Slow and steady wins the epilation race for the smoothest skin. Move the epilator at a 90-degree angle to the surface of your skin, going slowly to avoid ingrown hairs and epilation pain. The S-shaped ergonomic handle on the Satinelle Advanced allows for greater manoeuvrability for those hard-to-reach places. Remember, if an epilator hurts too much, it could be because of added pressure on the skin. For a painless epilator experience, don’t press down but gently hold and guide your epilator over the skin, pulling the skin taut where possible to increase manoeuvrability.

5. Make epilating hurt less by… moisturising

To reduce skin irritation after epilating, apply a nourishing moisturiser. This will soothe the skin and make for silky smooth results.

Now you’re ready to go get silky smooth skin with minimal pain using these painless epilation tips. Enjoy!

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Whether you're looking for haircare or hair removal, Philips has the right beauty tools and tips for you.

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