When you visit a Beauty Therapist for a wax treatment, there are some key self-care tips that you should follow after your therapy. These will ensure that your skin is protected during this particularly vulnerable time.
Sarah at Placidus Beauty Salon in Framfield shares her expert, post-wax, skin care advice here…
Activities to avoid for 24hrs after your waxing
- Sauna, steam & jacuzzi
- Hot baths & showers
- Swimming
- Exercise, sweat & overheating
- Massages & heat treatments
- Applying lotions, moisturisers, deodorant & anything perfumed to waxed areas
- After facial waxing, don’t apply make-up other than mineral for the remainder of the day
You should also avoid these things for upto 48hrs
- Sun beds & sunbathing
- Tight clothing that will irritate the area waxed
What about after 48hrs?
Sarah says “I always recommend that clients exfoliate twice or more a week but you must take care not to be too vigorous! My Ruff Stuff Scrub is excellent for this. It’s also best to apply Ruff Stuff Body Oil or E45 Lotion (or another trusted moisturiser) after showering/bathing to help avoid ingrown hairs – we all know how annoying they can be!”
Bonus tips from the expert!
To maximise the benefits of your wax treatment Sarah shares a few other tips and precautions.
- Wear clean, loose fitting clothes after waxing.
- Don’t let freshly waxed areas touch unsanitised furniture.
- When you get home or before bed have a quick, cool shower to rinse off any sweat.
- Waxing removes dead skin – so the skin may be slightly lighter after waxing but will return to normal within a few hours.
- A heat reaction/hives may be visible for several hours after and is quite normal, varying from person to person. However, in the unlikely event this persists beyond 24 hours you could be experiencing a minor allergic reaction to the wax. If it worsens then obviously it would be advisable to check with a pharmacist, GP or practice nurse.