Keep Your Skin Beautiful, Smooth & Healthy
Moisturize Gently
Apply a soothing gel like pure **Aloe Vera**, or a fragrance-free, alcohol-free moisturizer. This calms the skin, reduces redness, and restores the hydration barrier.
Wear Loose Cotton Clothing
Choose natural, breathable fabrics. Loose clothing prevents friction on freshly waxed skin, preventing irritation and ingrown hairs.
Apply Cold Compresses
If you feel burning or notice redness, apply a clean towel soaked in cold water for **10-15 minutes**. This helps constrict pores and reduce inflammation.
Direct Sun Exposure
The skin is extremely sensitive and vulnerable to burns and dark spots (hyperpigmentation). Avoid sun and tanning beds for at least **48 hours**.
Hot Baths & Heat
Excessive heat (saunas, hot tubs) and pool chlorine can aggravate irritation and cause infections. Avoid them.
Excessive Sweating
Postpone **intense exercise** for 24 hours. Sweat contains bacteria that can irritate open follicles (folliculitis).
Hair removal from the root is a small trauma. The most common reactions include:
Skin darkening (spots) can occur if the waxed area is exposed to the sun without adequate protection or is excessively irritated.
🧴 Prevention is Key: **Always use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)** on the area after the first 48 hours, even on cloudy days.
Direct Sun Exposure (In Depth)
UV radiation penetrates more easily on freshly waxed skin, which has its protective surface layer temporarily compromised. Risk of painful burns and persistent hyperpigmentation.
Surface Layer Loss (Skin Lifting)
Occurs when the wax removes a thin layer of the epidermis. **More common in skin sensitized by Retin-A, Accutane, acids (glycolic, salicylic) or peels.**
⚠️ **Warning:** Always inform your esthetician about any skin treatment or medication.
Caused by friction, sweat, or clogged pores.
⚠️ **NEVER scratch, pick, or squeeze the lesions!** This can cause scars, spots, and infections.
Contact us or see a dermatologist if you notice the following signs (may indicate infection or severe allergic reaction):
If you have any concerns about your post-waxing care, don't hesitate to reach out.