Pre and Post Brazilian Wax Care Tips

1. Pre and Post Brazilian Wax Care Tips Shaving, waxing, threading, bleaching— are intimate experiences. The bikini wax is perhaps the most intimate of all: as having a smooth skin is a high priority, especially during pool and beach season. However, there are some steps you need to take both before and after waxing to make the process go a little bit smoother. Scroll down on exactly how it’s done. Pre-Waxing Care: Personal Hygiene: Have a bathe and get freshen up before having your Brazilian, bikini or body wax treatment. Skip Lotions: Avoid using self tanners, body sprays, deodorants and other topical creams before wax treatment. Hair Length: Let your body hair grow a minimum of 2-3 weeks or ¼ inch for pain-free removals Sun Bath: Always schedule your waxing session 2-3 days prior a beach and pool-side jaunts. Avoid Heat:It’s advised not having tanning beds, hot tubs and saunas before your appointment. Exfoliate: Gently exfoliate the skin 24 hours before waxing appointment to remove dead skin cells for a cleaner wax. Stay Relaxed: Arrive early and have a nice cup of tea or glass of wine to relax before your Brazilian wax session. Be Comfy: Prefer wearing loose and comfortable clothing to prevent irritation after waxing. Post-Waxing Care: High sensitivity can be experienced in the waxed area for the next 24-48 hours. Avoid sun bathing, hot tubs or saunas for 48 hours after your treatment as dead skin cells get removed and sun or heat exposure can burn the skin. No hot baths or going to gym for 2 hours following your treatment. Apply a cold compress like Hydro-cortisone to sooth the skin if you experience sensitivity, redness or irritation after your treatment. Regularly exfoliate to maintain your wax and eliminate ingrown hairs. Try our ingrown hair/breakout serums or our mild natural sugar scrubs. Sensitive skin may result in minor breakout after having a body wax. Also waxing causes temporary enlargement of the hair follicles which allows skin bacteria to easily enter and cause skin infections. If you notice any infection,

2. it should be properly evaluated and treated by a doctor as soon as possible. It's imperative to take proper care of your skin following a wax treatment. Above listed are few things you can do to make your bikini waxing pain-free, but remember to do it regularly. It gets real easier over time—you’ll get used to and your hair will come out easier and grow less thick and coarse. Just have your next waxing appointment and you’ll be much happier with the results. Visit www.sweetvioletspa.ae to get more details!