Wait at least 48 hours after waxing to begin scrubbing the skin. The best scrub to use is a facial scrub (St. Ives for blackheads and breakout etc.) that has 2% Salicylic Acid.
Exfoliating the skin after waxing helps reduce the risk of developing ingrown hairs. By exfoliating your skin after waxing, you are reducing the risk of clogged pores and ingrown hairs. As a result, the natural process of shedding your outer layer of skin is sped up.
Exfoliating two or three times a week after waxing is a must: it helps to avoid ingrown hairs and bumps that come with regrowth.
How long will the results last? After a client's first waxing, the results can last 3 to 6 weeks depending on the individual's hair re-growth rate.
This is typically because the client didn't wait long enough for ALL of the hair to grow out. You will, however, notice that after a few Brazilian Waxes your hair will start to grow in much slower and finer. Shaved hair is much thicker because it gets cut off at its thickest point.
Vaseline and oily products can clog your open pores and cause bumps, while fragrances or colorants can increase the risk for irritations on sensitive, freshly waxed skin.
"For a bikini wax, those who frequent the beach benefit from waxing their bikini line every two weeks. But for a full bikini or Brazilian bikini service, you're recommended to come in every three to four weeks. This allows the proper amount of time for regrowth," Coba says.
If you have ever felt that burning sensation after a wax, a little bit of aloe vera gel can really get the job done. Simply apply a small amount of gel to the area that you had waxed, and let the cooling sensations calm you down after that procedure.
Cerpa recommends using a soft, oil-based scrub made with sugar, oats or coffee up to three times per week. “This way, when you rinse the scrub off, the oil is left behind for natural moisturization,” she says. We love Shea Moisture Ground Coffee Scrub because it's gentle and moisturizing thanks to the added olive oil.
We're often asked is if waxing will get easier over time. The good news is, it will! But you need to ensure you keep up with your waxing routine. Regularly book in for treatments every 4 – 6 weeks depending on your hair growth cycle.
Exfoliate and Moisturize
The key to keeping your wax fresh is proper skin care. Let's be honest, everyone loves a good moisturizer. Routinely moisturizing your skin with an oil-free lotion or hydrating cream will help your skin feel smooth and look healthy between waxes.
Hairs can stop showing up after 8 months of treatment in areas where it grows naturally finer, as well as with people with fine hair. It's just as common, however, for people to go through years of wax sessions before the hair stops growing for good.
After hair removal, some people develop - a bumpy, pimple-like rash. The cause of it is inflammation and usually resolves on its own. If white or fluid-filled bumps persist for more than a few days, it's possible that folliculitis is the result of a mild infection.
If you wax one area and have hair left, move onto another to let that one rest, then come back and try again. Use tweezers to pull stray, lingering hairs to prevent over-waxing and irritating skin. Remember: Practice makes perfect!
Temporary options include shaving (by far the most popular method), waxing, depilatory creams, tweezing, and trimming. If going this route, it's best to use a light hand and keep antibiotic ointment close by to treat any nicks or bumps.
Secretion of hormones causes the production of extra melanin in the intimate area. It makes the private area skin darker. The skin in intimate parts gets darker as you grow up. However, the sudden and excessive darkening can be due to an underlying disease or infection.
After a Wax: No Heavy Creams or Oils
If you experience this, invest in a good dry skin loofah or loofah mitts. Begin by exfoliating EVER SO LIGHTLY in a gentle, circular motion. I would also recommend exfoliating the night before a wax; it gets rid of any dead skin cells etc.
Eucerin Dry Skin lotion, Aquaphor, and baby oil with aloe are moisturizers I recommend. These are typically occlusives and are best for the genitals since they are fragrance free.