Vajacials Are What You Need For Your Ingrowns, Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Them

  • With Medical Commentary from Dr Leah Millheiser, OB-GY and Professor at Stanford University Medical Center

A facial is a skin care treatment that cleanses, exfoliates and soothes the skin. Simply put the term ‘Vajacial’ is a play on words. It means vagina facial. It’s basically pampering your vulva with products to soothe and rejuvenate the skin. Now I know what you’re thinking. Vulvas and vaginas are not the same thing so why is it called a vajacial and not a vulvacial. The answer is that vajacial sounds better and draws more people in. Silly. We know. “Women need to understand that vajacials are performed on your vulva, not your vagina,” Dr Leah Millheiser, an OB-GYN, professor at Stanford University Medical Center, and women’s health expert shares. 

So What Exactly Does A Vajacial Entail?

A vajacial is often a professional spa treatment for your vulva that lasts 30 to 50 minutes. The procedure starts with a cleanse, moves on to exfoliation and ingrown hair extractions, and finishes with a calming mask and an oil or moisturizer. The bikini line, pubic mound (the V-shaped region where pubic hair grows), and outer labia are the main areas of attention for vajacials.

Why Do People Get Vajacials?

Most people get vajacials because of the side effects of whatever they did to remove their hair from their pubic region. “Women are grooming this area of the body, and hair removal habits like waxing and shaving won’t go away,” says Dr Millheiser. “Ingrown hairs, inflammation, and blackheads are bound to happen. Many women are very aware of their vulva’s appearance, and these conditions can be bothersome.” After hair removal, a vajacial gives the vulva post-care attention. It helps maintain healthy and hydrated skin in the vulva area. This would usually give most people the confidence boost they needed before getting it. They no longer have to worry about the bumps that could have lingered on their bikini line and general pubic area after shaving. Vajacials also help with dead skin cells, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, vagina boils or ingrown hairs, razor burns, and skin texture around the bikini line.

Pros And Cons Of Vajacials 

PROSCONS
They can help improve the appearance of your skin.Irritation or inflammation might occur if harsh products are use
They can help to make your skin softer.If your esthetician reuses tool you might get an infection.
They can make you feel more confident. Put on that bikini and slayyy.Some estheticians may not have been trained to treat vulvar skin differently than they do face skin. They also may not have been taught that vulva skin changes hormones.
Vajacials can be relaxing.They can be expensive.
They can help to reduce hair growth. They can be painful.

How To Get A Vajacial In 6 Simple Steps

There is no one way to get a vajacial. It largely depends on the spa. However, here is a general vajacial routine: 

  1. Cleanse: Use a cleanser to wash the area first.
  2. Steam: This removes the in-grown hairs, dirt and oil that could clog the pores on that layer of the skin. 
  3. Extract: This is the process of removing the blackheads, ingrown hairs and blockages.
  4. Exfoliate: Using a gentle exfoliant, the skin in your pubic region will be lightly massaged to reveal soft skin.
  5. Mask: An application of a mask will follow exfoliation. This will cleanse, calm, and bring out any lingering obstructions or ingrown hairs from the skin.
  6. Soothing treatment oil: To provide more hydration after a Vajacial, use a calming natural oil. A skin-brightening treatment to remove discoloration or dark spots is typically applied next.

How To Care For Yourself After A Vajacial

  • Avoid touching your pubic region.
  • For the next 24 hours, dress comfortably.
  • For 72 hours, avoid exfoliating your pubic region.
  • The following day, avoid taking a bath or a shower.
  • Avoid ALL activities that make you sweat. This includes workouts and sex. 

When done correctly vajacials could be beneficial. Just make sure your esthetician sterilizes their tools and avoids products with harsh chemicals. You can also follow the steps outlined in this article for a DIY approach.

For more answers to questions surrounding the vagina, check out the rest of our articles on vaginal health

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