Use a Gentle Motion: When exfoliating, use circular motions with light pressure. Avoid scrubbing too hard, as this can irritate your skin and cause redness or even microtears. Focus on Problem Areas: Pay extra attention to areas where you're prone to ingrown hairs, such as the bikini line, underarms, or legs.
Exfoliate (After 48 Hours): Gently exfoliate the waxed area 2-3 times a week to remove dead skin cells and prevent ingrown hairs. Use a mild scrub or a chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid, depending on your skin type. For 24-48 hours after waxing, avoid: **Excessive Sweating.
Some people use the shower loofah and you can use an Exfoliating Brush with some soap.
It's common to experience some redness, irritation, or sensitivity after a Brazilian wax. You can soothe the skin by applying a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a clean cloth to ease any swelling or discomfort. You can also apply a soothing gel or aloe vera to calm the skin and provide relief.
After waxing, give your skin at least 48 hours to recover to avoid irritation. Preventing ingrown hairs doesn't stop there! Make sure you're using moisturizer on your skin every day. We recommend a rich lotion for all-day hydration after showering, or right before bed.
Use warm — not hot — water and small, circular motions to wash your affected areas with a washcloth, exfoliating brush or exfoliating gel or scrub. You can also remove an ingrown hair that has looped or curled back into your skin by gently pulling it out with a sterile needle, pin or tweezers.
As a general rule of thumb: a Brazilian wax lasts around three weeks before stubble appears. That all depends on your hair growth cycle – we'll explain more below. By the end of 4 to 6 weeks, you'll notice your hair is grown out, and it's time for another session.
Avoid showers and baths for the next 24 hours to give your skin time to heal. Also, wait a day after your wax before you have sex. That includes oral sex.
Exfoliation Before Cleansing
Scrubbing first loosens dead skin cells, dirt, and other debris. Following with a cleanser then washes away these loosened particles, providing a thorough cleanse and leaving a smooth, receptive surface for moisturizer.
Due to the area's naturally sensitive nature, you'll want to avoid over-exfoliating. Scrubbing the mixture too hard on your skin could result in redness and pain. Not to mention, make your skin more vulnerable to sun damage.
Don't tweeze ingrown hairs. Before shaving wash the affected area using a warm washcloth or soft-bristled toothbrush. Use a circular motion for a few minutes. Apply a warm, damp cloth for a few more minutes.
Use Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser bar soap or body wash on the whole body for best skin after waxing. Avoid soaps that has moisturizer like Dove or has oil like Dr. Bronner's to prevent ingrown hairs. Use Aloe Vera gel or an antiseptic product like Witch Hazel to soothe redness and sensitivity.
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.
The skin's natural reaction to the trauma of hair removal can also lead to itching. When hair is removed, especially by methods like waxing or plucking, the skin responds as it would to any other injury. It initiates a healing process that often includes inflammation and the release of histamines.
When should you exfoliate? As a rule of thumb, you want to wait at least 2-3 days after your wax, and 2-3 before your next appointment to begin exfoliating, especially if you start to see the hair beginning to grow. Be sure not to irritate or traumatize the skin so that it's in good condition for the wax.
Using Cold Water to Tighten Pores
Ice therapy is a simple and effective way to achieve pore minimization and skin benefits post-waxing. The cold water constricts the blood vessels, reducing redness and swelling. It also helps to soothe the skin, making it less prone to reactions.
Over the counter products containing benzoyl peroxide, as well as exfoliating ingredients such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid, also can help in the treatment and prevention of ingrown hairs.
Though no one is immune to ingrowns, there are factors that increase the risk, including: Acne-prone skin: clogged pores filled with oil and dead skin tend to trap hairs more often. Curly, coarse hair: this type of hair is more likely to grow inward.