Veet Cold Wax Strips, Hair Removal, Bikini & Underarm, Sensitive Skin, 16 Strips each, 3 Finish Wipes

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Apply the wax to your upper lip from the center point of your cupid's bow toward the corner of your mouth using a firm downward motion. Be careful not to get any wax on your lip. Department stores and drugstores: Major department stores like SM and Robinsons and drugstores like Mercury Drug and Watsons carry various wax strip brands. Avoid sun exposure and any potentially irritating activity — i.e., soaking in a bath or strenuous exercise — for 24 hours after an appointment. You may experience redness, itching, and bumps after a waxing session. These side effects tend to calm down within a few hours or a couple of days, and some folks are more sensitive than others.

Warm the wax strip by rubbing it between your hands or using a hair dryer on low heat for a few seconds. As with most things, a little research and word of mouth go a long way. Get online to scope out products or salons, and don’t be ashamed of tapping friends for advice or recommendations. Easy does itIf you don’t want to invest in a heater but like hard wax, Waxup is a microwaveable hard wax that comes with applicators. Online marketplaces: Lazada and Shopee are popular online marketplaces in the Philippines where you can find a variety of wax strips from different brands.

These side effects are usually temporary and fade within a few hours. In some cases, they may last 1 to 2 days. Wax Strips: Hydrogenated Styrene/Methyl Styrene/Indene Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Silica, Polyethylene, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, CI 77007, The same prep rules apply to a salon wax as to a home session. Give yourself a little trim if necessary, and make sure the area is clean and exfoliated. Minor bleeding is fairly common if it’s your first time waxing. Be sure to keep the area clean if you find any residual blood to prevent infection. Naranjo recommends holding off on exfoliation in the day or so after waxing, but after that, regular exfoliation between waxing is a must. In addition to exfoliation preventing ingrown hairs, board-certified dermatologist Marie Hayag has told Allure, "Exfoliating also helps skin look healthy and encourages hair to point up, growing in the correct direction."Some waxing kits, like Athena Club On The Spot Wax Strip Kit for Face, come with products that can be applied to the skin after you’re done to soothe redness or irritation. However, there are other steps that you can take if your kits don’t have a dedicated calming wipe or serum. Desmarais recommends avoiding washing the area with soap and water to remove any wax that gets left behind because scrubbing or touching the area can “cause irritation.” Also, she notes that any redness that pops up after you finish is “absolutely normal and may last for a few hours.” Veet knows its stuff when it comes to hair removal and the brand’s cold body wax strips are designed for both seasoned pros and novices. Formulated with almond oil and vitamin E to suit sensitive skin types, they’ll leave pins velvety soft. Nair’s straightforward apricot wax strips are formulated to be effective yet gentle when it comes to de-fuzzing unwanted facial hair. Despite the fruity name, the strips are fragrance-free, which will be great news for those with sensitive skin. If you don’t want to chance it at home, seeking the services of an experienced professional is usually a good idea. Know where to go We suggest wearing minimal or loose clothing after waxing to ensure the skin can breathe, and to avoid any chaffing or friction in newly waxed areas. Avoid any exfoliation tools or scrubbing products for at least a few days after waxing, since skin will be quite sensitive.

Your relationship with a waxing technician can get pretty intimate, so it’s worth making sure you’re going to someone reputable. The good news: There's a way to wax at home with less worry. Wax strips take the temperature guesswork and area imprecision out of the waxing equation by offering pre-sized, ready-to-rip pieces. With the strips we've rounded up for you here, you'll never have to deal with the mess — and the danger of potential burns — that comes with microwaving a vat of goo, nor the uneven distribution of it on the body part of your choice. After use we recommend waiting 24 hours before using any perfumed product, using artificial tanning equipment, swimming or sunbathing.To save yourself from developing irritation and discomfort after using wax strips, it’s important to take care of skin that will now likely be sensitive and perhaps a little sore. Applying a natural, fragrance-free oil post-waxing can help soothe skin and remove any wax residue. If you have not waxed before we recommend starting by removing hair from the legs. Only when you have experience then progress to the sensitive areas of underarm and bikini line.