After getting a waxing service, make sure to care for skin by following the guidelines below over the next few days.

Note that some slight soreness, itching, small bumps, and redness are common and perfectly normal temporary reactions, particularly if this is your first wax. These symptoms should subside within 24-48 hours. If you experience persistent redness or irritation, or if you have any questions, contact your waxing salon or your dermatologist.

1. Keep the waxed area clean, and avoid heat and friction for 1-2 days. This means:

• No hot baths or hot showers (cold to lukewarm water only).
• No saunas, hot tubs or steam treatments.
• No tanning, sunbathing, sunbeds, or fake tanning.
• No sport, gym, or other exercise.
• Avoid scratching or touching the area with unwashed hands.
• Wear clean, loose-fitting clothes.
• Avoid swimming in chlorinated pools.
• Do not apply deodorant, body sprays, powders, lotions, or other products to the area other than those recommended by your therapist.
• To soothe and protect the skin, apply anti-inflammatory cream to the waxed area twice a day for three days following your treatment
• Always wash your hands before applying any products

2. To prevent ingrown hair, beginning a few days after your appointment, gently scrub the skin three times a week in the bath or shower using an exfoliating glove. Moisturize the area everyday to keep the skin supple and to help new hair grow normally.

3. You may notice a small amount of regrowth after a week or so. It can take up to four (4) treatments for your hair to get on a growth cycle that gives best results. Hair needs to be at least 1/4 inch long before it can be successfully removed by waxing. Do not shave between your appointments. To maintain your smooth appearance, get a wax every four (4) to six (6) weeks.

Source: Wink Laser & Wax Studio, 3rd Level, C2 Building, 7th Avenue cor. 28th St., Bonifacio High Street Central, BGC, Taguig.