aftercare instructions
Why is aftercare so important?
Aftercare is crucial to minimize irritation, reduce the risk of infection, and ensure the skin heals properly. The following instructions will help soothe the skin, prevent ingrown hairs, and maintain smooth results, making your waxing experience more comfortable and effective time after time!
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The first 24 hours
Please AVOID the following for AT LEAST 24 hours to prevent bacteria entering the hair follicles:
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heavy exercise (cardio, HIIT, spin, pilates, etc.)
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tanning + excess sun exposure
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pools
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saunas
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hot tubs
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tight clothing
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intimate contact
After 24 hours
You may start to EXFOLIATE 2-3x a week (not everyday) AFTER 24 hours post wax using a chemical exfoliant only. My #1 favorite chemical exfoliant right now is SweetSpot Labs Buff & Brighten Exfoliating Pads. It prevents ingrowns from forming and brightens any dark spots from previous ingrowns! Go to SweetSpotlabs.com and get 10% off your purchase! Bare Skn 101 recommends that you DO NOT use any manual exfoliators (dry brush, exfoliating gloves, scrubs) for the first week post wax. You may alternate using manual and chemical exfoliators on the 2nd week.
Do this on the daily
MOISTURIZE your vulva area morning and night with a non pore clogging oil/lotion like my fave Hydrating Vulva Serum by SweetSpot Labs or the Nourishing Oil Elixir and Hydrating Intimate Serum by Ina Labs!
Less friction the better
Try avoid wearing tight underwear or clothing for a long period of time. Go commando often! If you're not quite comfortable doing that, try wearing no underwear just a night while sleeping.
Got an ingrown hair?
If those annoying ingrowns decide to pop up, I know the perfect product to GET RID of them in 3 days! (Yes, girl! 3 days!!) It's the Bikini & Body Bump Eraser by SweetSpot Labs. Use this product as a spot treatment.
Need more guidance?
Bare Skn 101 is always here to assist you! If you need additional guidance or need a refresher on what aftercare products are best for your intimate skin, please feel free to text or DM on instagram.