Naturally, any woman wants to be externally flawless, and not only at first glance, but also in areas usually hidden from prying eyes. Intimate places should also be beautiful and well-groomed, including the condition of the skin.
Unfortunately, under the influence of negative external or internal factors, it changes its shade. A cosmetic defect can occur on any part of the body, including sensitive areas. Although, this is only an aesthetic problem. Changing the skin tone in the bikini area is not dangerous for a person and does not affect physiology in any way, but women strongly dislike it and make them feel complex and embarrassed during sexual intercourse. It’s good that it’s easy to get rid of such a cosmetic defect, since there are home recipes, salon treatments and special creams for whitening intimate areas. Some of them show positive effects within a few days of starting use.
Causes of darkening of the skin in the intimate area
- Lack of oxygen associated with poor air circulation due to wearing tight or synthetic underwear. This leads to a change in the texture of the dermis, after which the shade of the upper layer of the skin also changes.
- Overweight. Larger people produce a lot of sweat, especially in the bikini area and between the thighs, which leads to hyperpigmentation. And the friction of full legs during movement only aggravates the problem.
- Genetic predisposition - the appearance of dark brown areas in a sensitive area is due to a hereditary predisposition.
- The period of bearing a child. Pregnant women often experience significant hormonal changes, which is why skin darkens in many places. Problem areas include the genitals, nipples and even the stomach.
- Carrying out poor-quality hair removal. Skin damaged during shaving with a machine during home care “gives” the appearance of pigment as a reaction. This is a kind of protection of the epidermis from subsequent damage.
- Development of a fungal infection in the groin area. Pathogenic microorganisms multiply in the area between the legs, which instantly causes an inflammatory process and darkening of this place.
- Exposure to ultraviolet rays. The pigment appears after sunbathing or staying in a solarium without using sun protection.
- Pathologies of internal organs and systems, for example, endocrine, as well as the gallbladder, stomach and liver.
- Taking hormonal contraceptives in large quantities and some medications lead to metabolic failure.
- Menopause. The reproductive function of the female body fades away, as a result of which hormonal changes occur.
- Wearing underwear made of synthetic fabrics or smaller than necessary leads to friction of the skin in the groin area. Lace, which has a relief structure, does not rub so much that it is clearly felt, but even a slight impact is enough for the skin to start the darkening process.
Whatever the reason for this cosmetic effect, the situation requires bleaching the intimate area
Indications
Most often, peeling of the intimate area is carried out when the skin surface is dry and rough, which often manifests itself in girls under the age of 30. This occurs as a result of insufficient oxygen supply to the cellular structures and tissues of the skin.
In addition, the procedure is indicated for women who have reached the age of 30, since during this period natural moisture is lost, pigmentation begins to appear, and a change in the structure of the epidermis is noted.
As you get older, the signs of aging become more noticeable. As a rule, the skin becomes dull and acquires a dark tint. Vascular compactions may appear.
Precautionary measures
Before using bleaching products, remember to take precautions. In other words, the question is: “Do I need this?” - should constantly appear in your head. This especially applies to the use of chemical compounds. For example, a component such as hydroquinone is a toxic and dangerous substance with a high level of carcinogenicity. It can cause skin cancer and other health problems, but we'll talk about that later.
It must be remembered that after using bleaching mixtures, the skin must be moisturized and nourished with nutrients. Carefully read the instructions for the product and remember that lightening the armpits is different from other delicate areas.
Price
The price of laser hair removal of the intimate area depends on the type of laser you choose and the number of sessions that need to be performed. The price may vary, so you can see how much this procedure costs in our price list, or call the administrator to clarify the cost, prices for laser hair removal start from:
Classic bikini (Pubic hair removal) – 950 rubles
Epilation of the deep bikini area - 1200 rubles.
Skin whitening options at home
There are many home methods for getting rid of age spots. However, considerable patience is required, since in order to achieve a visible effect, you will need to do not one, but several procedures. Sometimes you have to wait weeks or even months for bleaching of intimate areas.
Before applying lightening cosmetics, you must follow certain rules:
- • Protect the skin from sunlight. Tanning is allowed, but only with the use of cream or lotion with an SPF value of at least 25. Those with sensitive skin should avoid solariums and bright ultraviolet rays.
- • Remove dead skin particles from the problem area by peeling. The best choice here would be bleaching agents, including glycolic, lactic, and citric acid. Soft peeling removes some of the melanin from the surface of the dermis, which allows the main product to act more effectively.
- • After this, you can begin the lightening procedure at home.
To perform the manipulation, natural ingredients such as:
- Lemons - include organic acids that help whiten the skin;
- Cucumbers are rich in structured water, ascorbic and nicotinic acid. These elements effectively combat bright pigment spots and improve complexion;
- Parsley – it contains a complex of essential oils that have a whitening effect;
- Millennial - used to reduce the formation of melanin in the skin. This is due to the large number of flavonoids in the composition;
- Bearberry - the components of the active formula inhibit the enzymes responsible for the appearance of pigment on the body;
- Licorice – contains acid and phenolic compounds that have a lightening effect, reducing the synthesis and accumulation of melanin.
Important!
Natural ingredients in traditional whitening recipes are a plus, but plants can cause a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, before you start using one or another folk method of skin lightening, it is recommended to try the reaction to the components of the mixture by applying a drop of the composition to the skin.
Traditional whitening recipes
Women who prefer to use traditional cosmetology recipes explain their choice by the fact that purchased whitening cosmetics contain natural ingredients that give a positive result.
Important!
Any skin whitening procedures at home must be carried out with isolation of exposure to ultraviolet rays, which enhance melanin synthesis. To do this, you need to use sunscreen cosmetics.
Let's talk about the most popular folk recipes:
1. Treatment with hydrogen peroxide (3%). You can lighten the top layer of the epidermis using regular peroxide. This product is not natural, but despite this it occupies an honorable place among the ingredients of home cosmetics. Its undoubted advantages are efficiency and low price. To lighten the skin in a delicate area, you will need to wipe it with three percent hydrogen peroxide every other day. You will need 1 tablespoon of peroxide per 0.5 teaspoon of ammonia. This two-component solution requires lubricating the groin surface for 3 to 5 minutes, no more than once a week. Care must be taken; when treating delicate areas with a composition that includes peroxide, you can get burned. Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to do a sensitivity test to the solution in the elbow bend area. If itching, pain or the area is red, this method should not be used. A peroxide lightening course should include no more than 12 sessions, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the dermis.
2. Recipe with cucumber. You will need one cucumber, which you need to finely grate. A cream with a nourishing or moisturizing composition should be added to the crushed pulp. Then you need to put the mixture on gauze, roll it up as a compress and apply it to the problem area for 10 minutes. Lightening the skin with cucumber is an absolutely safe procedure, so if no side effects are observed, such compresses can be done for a long time until a visible effect is obtained.
3. Lighten with coffee and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Before using this recipe, it is not necessary to exfoliate, since ground coffee has scrub properties and perfectly exfoliates the stratum corneum. You need to distribute a mixture of coffee grounds and lemon juice on the darkened areas of the intimate area using massage movements. Continue handling the bleach for 5 minutes. After which you need to wash off the mixture with warm water. Then lubricate the treated areas with nourishing body cream.
4. The recipe is based on white clay combined with fresh cucumber juice. It is necessary to carefully move these components until a thick paste is created, then add lemon juice to it. Then apply the resulting mask to the pigmented areas; leave the mask on the skin for at least 10 minutes. After which you will need to wash off the dried pulp and moisturize the problem areas with cream. Cucumber juice can be replaced with milk in the recipe.
5. Another folk recipe based on freshly squeezed parsley and lemon juices combined with kefir. The listed ingredients must be mixed in equal proportions. Then apply the mixture to the darkened area using a cotton pad, the procedure is performed once a day. The mixture is applied for one hour, after which it is washed off. Usually, after 14 days the expected effect is noticeable, but in its absence, a long continuation of the course is allowed until the desired effect is achieved, naturally, if there is no allergy or irritation. You shouldn’t make a lot of lotion at once; it will last for no more than three days in the refrigerator. The composition works thanks to the organic acids it contains: citric, lactic, ascorbic. In addition, parsley contains calcium and phosphorus, which comprehensively heal the epidermis.
6. Another recipe created on the basis of white clay and yarrow. You will need brightening cosmetic clay. It has several healing properties and is often used in cosmetology. Its whitening abilities are undeniable, especially if they are enhanced with other beneficial components. You need to take white clay powder and mix it with yarrow decoction. The latter is prepared in advance. To do this, you need to boil half a glass of water with a tablespoon of dry herbs, keep it on low heat for three minutes, then remove from heat and let it brew under the lid for two hours. The bleach should become similar in consistency to thick sour cream. The composition is applied to a previously cleaned and slightly steamed skin surface for 20 minutes, then washed off. After this, the treated area needs to be moistened with cream. The mask can be done every other day. Yarrow decoction should be used on the day of preparation; during storage it loses its properties.
7. And finally, the simplest recipe for those who do not have a lot of free time or a burning desire to prepare multi-component mixtures or make decoctions. It is enough to dilute 1 teaspoon of citric acid in 1/2 glass of water and use it as a lotion, rubbing the pigmented skin. You can do this 1-2 times a day.
Skin care after
As a rule, the recovery period takes no more than five days. During this period, you should avoid visiting the sauna, bathhouse, public swimming pool and open water bodies. To prevent the skin from flaking, it is recommended to apply a moisturizer to it.
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It is better to avoid tanning in a solarium or in direct sunlight.
In addition, in order for the achieved effect to last for the maximum amount of time, it is necessary to use a special product with whitening properties to treat the skin once a week.
Lightening intimate areas in salons
You can get rid of an annoying cosmetic defect not only at home, but also in specialized salons. The modern aesthetic industry does everything to ensure that the fair sex does not deny themselves anything. To solve this delicate problem, several methods have been developed, the most popular and in demand of which are the following:
- grinding
- phototherapy;
- whitening with laser.
The first method is nothing more than peeling. As a result of the action of small particles on the skin, the dead layer is exfoliated and the surface becomes lighter. One cannot expect a high result from such a manipulation, and the procedure causes quite unpleasant sensations, and therefore many women do not dare to carry it out.
Phototherapy is a method based on exposure to light. It stimulates the most important biochemical reactions, due to which the dermis lightens. The procedure does not cause painful sensations of pain or any discomfort. But the method is contraindicated when carrying a child and lactation, patients with diabetes, dermatitis, and inflammation. Another disadvantage of phototherapy is the high cost of the procedure.
Laser whitening is a fairly popular service in beauty salons. This procedure is used by many public people, stars of show business, cinema and television, etc. Before performing it, an anesthetic is applied to the skin. This allows you to get rid of discomfort or pain during the manipulation. From the moment the anesthesia takes effect, the cosmetologist begins polishing the area with a laser. Lightening lasts approximately 25 minutes. After which the skin will turn a little red. This is normal. After some time, the symptom disappears. After another 4 days, peeling of the dermis will be observed, and dead cells will be removed. When the skin stops peeling, the treated areas lighten. To get a noticeable positive result, you will need to perform at least three sessions, with an interval of 1-2 months.
How does the procedure work?
The service for rejuvenating and toning the muscles of the intimate area is carried out as follows: a special drug is injected into the intimate area using tiny needles to restore the desired shape of the muscles. The injections increase the sensitivity of the desired areas, and the vagina, on the contrary, narrows and moisturizes.
All procedures are carried out under special control. The drugs are carefully checked for compatibility with human tissues. The main components are collagen and hyaluronic acid. The same as in human skin. Thanks to this, the result lasts for 8-12 months. It is recommended to repeat it afterwards.
Local anesthesia is used for pain relief. During the recovery period, you should refrain from sexual intimacy, hot baths, saunas, and do not lift weights. There may be discomfort in the intimate area, but it goes away a few days after the procedure.
There are not only medical indications for intimate cosmetology procedures, but also aesthetic ones.
Medical problems include:
- deformation of the labia majora and minora: disproportion, absence, underdevelopment;
- vaginal dryness;
- sensation of itching, burning in the intimate area.
For aesthetic purposes apply:
- uneven number of fat cells in the labia majora area, or deficiency;
- loose skin in the intimate area;
- “sagging” of the skin of the perineum.
Creams and other cosmetic products for whitening
Many women, noticing aesthetic imperfections in delicate areas of the skin, decide to purchase an effective whitening cream for the intimate area. A similar cosmetic product is produced in the line of many fashionable and not particularly fashionable manufacturers. Today you can find both budget products and premium products on sale. In addition to the price, which varies widely, creams differ in the set of components they contain. Moreover, in addition to creams, there are also gels, milks, and serums.
There are popular ingredients included in the active formula of almost the entire range of cosmetic products against pigmentation in the groin, armpits, nipples, and inner thighs:
- glucuronic acid, which effectively eliminates melanin accumulations, delicately evening out the tone of the epidermis,
- hydroquinone is an effective, but toxic and unsafe drug; it is prohibited for pregnant women and nursing mothers; for others, its use is advisable only in rare cases. Can cause skin cancer
- azelaic acid eliminates the manifestations of post-traumatic pigmentation,
- kojic acid acts as an effective whitening component and reduces the time of cosmetic procedures,
- Tretinol enriches the dermis with useful elements, restores, acting at the cellular level,
- Lactic, citric, glycolic, salicylic acids provide whitening of the epidermis, exfoliation of keratinized particles, and eliminate dark pigment spots.
Also, the formulation of lightening agents may contain plant extracts: parsley, cucumber, bearberry, strawberry. A cream with natural ingredients does not have an aggressive effect on sensitive dermis.
Consequences
As a rule, during the rehabilitation period the patient may notice redness and peeling of the skin. This condition is considered normal and goes away on its own as it heals.
To speed up this process, you can use a moisturizer.
If the technology for using a drug that contains hydroquinone has not been followed, there may be a complication in the form of irritation and itching. Over time, the development of ochronosis cannot be ruled out. This is a pathological condition accompanied by the acquisition of black-blue skin.
Vaginal douching - when you can overdo it
This method of treating the vagina is chosen by women who pay extreme attention to personal hygiene. In fact, douching, if not prescribed by a gynecologist, is not a very good idea, leading to dire consequences.
- Even clean water washing the mucous membrane disrupts the optimal pH level and washes away the protective layer containing colonies of beneficial bacteria and substances that provide local immunity. As a result, hyperemia of the genital tract occurs. All this increases the likelihood of developing intimate infections.
- The mucous membrane dries out, so during sexual intercourse abrasions form on it - a direct gateway to infection.
- Frequent vaginal irrigation flushes out the normal bacterial flora. To eliminate dysbiosis, you will have to use expensive oral or vaginal probiotics for a long time.
Optimal pH level
In case of vaginal irrigation, there is a risk of infection of both the vagina and the pelvic organs located above. Pathogens that multiply in place of beneficial bacteria easily penetrate through the cervical canal into the uterus and appendages, causing inflammation.
Inflammatory processes lead to the formation of adhesions and narrowing of the fallopian tubes, which subsequently creates problems with pregnancy.
Chemical back peeling
The epidermis in this area is rougher than on the neck or face, and its thickness varies greatly between individuals. That is why, for chemical peeling of the skin on the back, glycolic acid is used in concentrations and rates individually selected for each patient - from 5 to 70%. Treatment begins with the minimum concentration and ends with the maximum. In total, from six to ten sessions are carried out .
During the procedures, dead skin particles are removed, acne disappears, acne scars are removed, and the functioning of the sebaceous glands is normalized. Due to the activation of metabolic processes, the skin begins to retain moisture better.
Bath, shower and sanitary napkins - which is better?
Many women love bathing with the addition of aromatic oils. Unfortunately, vaginal pH is negatively affected by most types of perfumed cosmetics. The delicate mucous membrane of the vagina can be irritated by all types of products used to wash the body and hair. It has been proven that taking a bath significantly reduces the population of lactobacilli that make up the physiological flora of the vagina.
Aromatic oils significantly dry out the vaginal mucosa, which further increases the likelihood of microtraumas, abrasions and the development of intimate infections, which are manifested by burning, vaginal itching and various types of discharge. Therefore, gynecologists recommend taking a shower instead of baths.
On long trips, when it is impossible to take a shower, you can use disposable intimate hygiene wipes. Of course, such means should only be used in exceptional cases. They should not replace traditional washing.
Intimate hygiene wipes
Preparation for sugaring
For the procedure to be effective and as comfortable as possible, guys need to follow simple recommendations.
Recommend that the client shave his hair 10–12 days before sugaring. To perform sugar depilation, the hair length should be 5–7 mm. You can cut long hairs in the salon - this service is either included in the price of sugaring or paid separately.
Also, 4-5 days before sugaring, the skin should be gently cleansed with a scrub. A week before the session, the client needs to avoid all types of tanning and other thermal effects (baths, saunas). Before the procedure, advise you to take a shower - the body should be clean and dry.
Inform the client that aftershave creams, lotions, or gels and the use of antiperspirants should not be applied to the skin in the area of planned hair removal. Cosmetic products create a film on the surface of the skin that will prevent the paste from adhering to the hairs, and depilation will be of poor quality.
Sugar paste “Tropical” is a bestseller of the classic ARAVIA Professional series for sugaring. This medium paste grips hair perfectly and is economical to use.
The difference between male and female sugaring
Men have thicker skin compared to women. Their hairline is thicker, the hairs are stiffer, and the bulbs are located deeper. This increases the consumption of paste and the duration of the procedure.
It is also believed that men have a lower pain threshold than women - they feel pain more strongly and tolerate it less well. Therefore, the hair removal procedure is quite painful for them. If there is severe pain before sugaring, a man can take a painkiller. We also recommend using special products, for example, the SUPERFLEXY Gentle Skin series, designed for depilation of skin with a low pain threshold. The line consists of pre- and post-procedure skin care products and SUPERFLEXY plastic paste.
The SUPERFLEXY Gentle Skin line is a new generation depilation series. The series products are specially designed for skin care with a low pain threshold
Another difference is the frequent need for depilation. Due to higher testosterone levels, men's hair grows faster than women's. Therefore, sugaring sessions need to be performed more often.
It is important to understand that not every sugaring master can cope with male depilation. This requires certain knowledge and experience. If you are already confident working with the female body, take male sugaring courses to learn new skills and expand the boundaries of your work.
Chemical peeling of hands
Hands are especially susceptible to negative environmental factors, so they show early signs of withering. TCA, AHA, mandelic, lactic and retinoic acids are most often used to peel this area. They stimulate collagen production, moderately lighten hands, increase tissue turgor, smooth out wrinkles, and remove age spots.
The concentration of acids is selected individually. Depending on the severity of skin manifestations, a superficial or median type of procedure is selected. A total of two or three sessions are prescribed at ten-day intervals.