Aftercare for waxing
First and foremost, please ensure that you keep the treated area meticulously clean and dry for the first 24 hours post treatment.
It is important to take extra care of the treated area, especially within the first 24 hours* of treatment. This will give the skin a chance to settle, allow the heat reaction in the skin to return to normal and prevent infection of the treated open follicles.
After treatment you may experience
Redness, swelling and sensitivity of the skin in the area which has been treated up to 48 hours*
The treated area and surrounding skin may feel hot for up to 24 hours*
Pin dot crusting or small scabs may appear within the treated area.
The skin may itch as the healing process takes place.
Points to remember for 48 hours* after treatment
Skincare
Antiseptic cream and or Aloe Vera gel should be applied liberally using clean hands or damp cotton wool immediately after to soothe, calm redness and prevent infection.
To prevent irritation and the spread of infection, do not pick spots or small blood scabs which may appear a couple of days after treatment and depending on the skin, may take between 3–5 days to heal.
Fine blood scabs are a normal post reaction response to the treatment, especially in the initial stages of healing. Do not pick the area at all.
Avoid: Touching the treated area and do not pick any scabs that may form
Avoid: Self tans or fake tans as these can cause irritation to the skin, also avoid perfumes, and perfumed body lotions
Avoid: Direct sunlight, or sun bed treatment. If you must go out in the sun, use a high protection factor sunscreen of at least SPF 30 to avoid hyper pigmentation, especially on darker skin tones, Black and Asian skin. Re apply in the middle of the day. UVA and UVB can cause pigmentation marks to appear on the treated area and wearing our SPF 30 will help to reduce this quicker, developing an even skin tone faster.
Avoid: Saunas, solaria, sun beds, jacuzzis and steam treatments as these can also cause pigmentation to develop for at least 48 hours.
Avoid: Hot baths, showers for 48 hours
Avoid: Swimming for 48 hours
Avoid: Applying make-up to the treated area for 48 hours.
Avoid: Applying soap or perfumed products to the treated area for 48 hours.
Avoid: Activities for 48 hours that stimulate blood flow following treatment ie Cardiovascular exercise.
Avoid: Wearing tight or restricted clothing over treated body areas for 48 hours.
Points to remember whilst having waxing
Cleansing
When washing or cleansing use gentle un perfumed cleanser or bodyl wash, never use soap on the treated area as this will further dry the skin. Gently pat the area dry to avoid dislodging any fine scabs or crusts.
Re-growth
Moisturise the waxed area regularly. Ingrown hairs are often caused by dry or flaky skin which does not allow the hair to grow through. If you are moisturising your intimate areas, be sure to use an appropriate cream or oil that won’t aggravate these most sensitive of areas.
Exfoliate the waxed area 2-3 times a week to remove dead skin cells. Choose a gentle exfoliator, anything to harsh will irritate your skin or make it sore. Over-exfoliation or the use of an unsuitable scrubs will scratch and irritate the skin, gentle and frequent exfoliating is perferable to agressive exfoliatiing.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLIENT’S SKIN CARE POST WAXING
* NB: For most people, after-effects of the treatment normally clear within 24 hours. However, everyone is different, so please do not be alarmed if it takes a bit longer. If in doubt, please contact me.