A pre-wax guide that, when followed, will maximize the results of your treatment as well as ensure that you encounter as few service complications as possible.

• Discontinue all use of retinoids and other chemical exfoliating agents for at least five days. This is very important and failure to do so could result in lifting of the skin as these products compromise the integrity of the skin. This includes all topical acne medication.

• Gently exfoliate the area to be treated (aggressive exfoliation will compromise the skin and make a waxing service inadvisable).

• Taking an anti-inflammatory can help relieve some discomfort and can help reduce the swelling that you may experience.

• Stay out of the sun (artificial or not) for a minimum of 24 hours prior to your service. Waxing services will not be performed if any redness due to sun exposure is present on the skin.

Below is a guide for your post-waxing care and if followed will assist you in maintaining the clarity of your skin.

• Avoid sun exposure for a minimum of 24 hours or until the tenderness subsides.

• Avoid all mechanical and chemical exfoliating agents for at least 72 hours. This includes all topical acne medication as well as all forms of retinoids.

• Avoid strenuous physical activity for at least 12 hours. Sweat can cause irritation to the skin by bringing up dirt and debris to the surface of the skin, causing new irritation and prevent healing or making worse existing irritation.

• Avoid hot tubs and saunas for at least a day, as heat will aggravate any irritation or redness, and it will dry out your skin and open up your pores (a shortcut to ingrown hairs).

• Avoid fragranced products of all kinds (soaps, lotions) for at least a day.

• Begin exfoliating 48 hours after your wax and continue to exfoliate 3 times per week to minimize the presence of ingrown hairs. If you suffer from ingrown hairs it can be beneficial to discontinue the use of bar soaps as they contain ingredients that are known to increase the presence of ingrown hairs.