Approximately 24–48 hours after your wax, treat the freshly waxed area gently.

Avoid activities or products that may cause excessive heat, friction, sweating, or irritation. This may include hot tubs, sauna, very hot baths, intense workouts, fragranced products, aggressive, exfoliation, and tight clothing over the freshly waxed area.

Give your skin time to calm down before exfoliating.

Generally, wait approximately 24-48 hours after waxing before gradually returning to your regular exfoliation routine, provided the skin is no longer irritated.

Consistent aftercare is important. Once your skin has settled after your appointment, regular gentle, exfoliation, and proper hydration can help reduce dead-skin buildup and keep the follicles clear.

A boy picking or digging at ingrown hair, which can increase inflammation, discoloration, and the risk of scarring.

Some temporary redness, sensitivity, or small bumps can occur after waxing, particularly if you’re new to waxing or have sensitive skin.

This usually settles as the skin calms. If you experience an unusual, severe, or persistent skin reaction, contact appropriate healthcare professionals for evaluation. A good rule of thumb is things should always be getting better never worse.

Ingrown hair is half when a growing hair becomes trapped beneath or grows back into the skin instead of growing normally through the surface.

Dead-skin buildup, friction, individual hair, texture, and other factors can contribute to ingrown hairs.

A consistent aftercare routine that includes appropriate exfoliation, and hydration can help reduce their occurrence.

I recommend Lady Peng aftercare products to help keep your skin smooth, hydrated, and properly exfoliated between waxing appointments. Some of my favorites include Agent 88,  Phantom Oil, and Lady Peng’s 50 grit body exfoliator, which can help support a consistent aftercare routine, and reduce the occurrence of ingrown hairs, bumps, and irritation after waxing.

The best aftercare routine can vary, depending on your skin and the area being waxed, so I’m happy to recommend the right Lady Peng products for your individual needs. Consistent exfoliation hydration between appointments can help you get the best results from your waxes.

It’s best to give freshly wax skin sometime before returning to intense exercise.

Sweat, heat, friction, and tight workout clothing can irritate freshly wag follicles. Waitingapproximately 24 hours, or until your skin has calmed, can help reduce unnecessary irritation..

Is best to avoid sexual activity that creates friction against the freshly waxed area for approximately 24 hours after a Brazilian wax.

Freshly waxed, skin can be more sensitive, and friction, sweat, and close skin to skin contact may contribute to irritation.

It’s best to avoid swimming immediately after waxing.

Pools, hot tubs, lakes, the ocean and other bodies of water can expose freshly waxed and sensitive skin to potential irritants. Allow the skin time to settle before swimming— generally around 24 to 48 hours.

Yes, but keep it gentle.

Choose a lukewarm shower rather than extremely hot water, and avoid aggressively, scrubbing or exfoliating the freshly waxed area. Use gentle products and the area dry instead of rubbing it.