Waxing Care

Waxing treatment aftercare advice

Please read the advice below relevant to your treatment(s). Please note, the advice is not a substitute for the advice of a medical professional, but merely guidance to help you get the best from your treatment(s). Your health and well-being is important to us so we recommend following the advice listed below. This will ensure you gain the most from your waxing treatment whilst caring for your skin:

YOU SHOULD…

  • Wear loose clothing (underwear if having intimate areas waxed).
  • Apply after wax lotion or suitable homecare products to soothe the area.
  • Take care when going to the toilet after intimate area waxing by using wipes.
  • Exfoliate the area 2-3 days after the treatment to help prevent ingrown hairs then exfoliate at least 3 times a week.
  • Keep your skin moisturised daily in order to help prevent ingrown hairs.

DO NOT…

  • Apply perfumed products or deodorant to the area for 12-24 hours.
  • Have hot baths or showers for 12-24 hours.
  • Use a sun bed or sunbathe for 12-24 hours.
  • Swim or do other forms of exercise that will heat or aggravate the skin for 12-24 hours.
  • Touch the area excessively.
  • Avoid sexual activity for 12-24 hours.

Contra-indications:

Depending on circumstances there are a few conditions that may prevent you from being waxed, or may make you more prone to “skin lifting”.

See the list below and if you have any queries or concerns please call the salon:

  • Skin disorders like psoriasis, eczema, or other chronic skin diseases
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • A urinary infection
  • Taking blood thinning medications
  • Taking steroids (corticosteroids) or anti-inflammatory medication
  • Allergies to any products being used during treatment i.e. nuts
  • High vitamin A medication i.e. Isotretinoin, Roaccutane, Rizuderm
  • Taking medication for autoimmune diseases, including lupus
  • Taking anti-aging or acne creams that may contain a retinoid
  • Recent sunburn
  • Recent use of a peeling agent
  • Recent cosmetic or reconstructive surgery
  • Recent skin laser treatment
  • Recent surgical peel, microdermabrasion or chemical peel using acid-based products
  • A history of fever blisters or cold sores (waxing can cause a flare-up)

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