What to do and what not to do after waxing
What to do after waxing: Cleanse skin again using Witch Hazel. Witch Hazel is soothing and antiseptic. Use a towel to wrap some ice cubes to the area after waxing. This will help with redness and discomfort. Use a hydrating product, such as baby oil, to help clean up residual wax, and also moisturize the skin.
What not to do after
waxing: If skin is not red and inflamed the next day, gently
exfoliate to prevent pimples and ingrown hairs from forming. Do not exfoliate
within 24 hours after waxing. Keep hands away from waxed area to prevent
bacteria driven pimples .Avoid any public water areas such as hot tubs, saunas,
pools, and spas while the skin is healing to prevent infections.
Take showers instead of bathing for
a few days. Don’t exercise enough to cause heavy perspiring. Avoid tight
clothing if the bikini area was waxed. Do not squeeze any pimples, to do so
will cause more pimples. Instead apply a pimple medication. Don’t get waxed
just before menses when the skin is more vascular. Don't drink stimulants like
alcohol or caffeinated drinks a few hours before waxing, because this will make
the skin more sensitive.