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haematopoiesis -> RE: Washing face after waxing. (2/28/2006 9:59:57 AM)
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ORIGINAL: classykindasassy
I wax my lower face every 6 weeks as I don't like the blonde fuzz - I think it looks matronly. I use the kind of wax strip that comes pre-coated and you separate the layers. They don't rip skin, and they leave little residue.
USE BABY OIL or almond oil TO GET THE RESIDUE OFF - it won't come off with soap and water - vitamin e oil not bad either.
I would use a cream cleanser, not soap. Make sure you clean your face before waxing and let it dry well. And use the oil to remove residue and gently cleanse and moisturize again. Don't touch it or let telephone touch it. Change your pillowcase so that it's clean.
I am not a fan of the salon for doing it. They often double-dip other peoples skin cells back into the wax pot, and the honey wax is way stickier than it needs to be to get the job done. I was a hairdresser for 14 yrs and did waxing before the blue or green wax came out - the kind that requires no linen strip. I prefer that kind. But it is hard to find a salon that uses it, and again, the double dipping is unsanitary.
the blue waxes also pull less on your skin, which destroys less collagen when you wax. i'm not sure how much those strips pull, but more pull on the skin=more collagen destruction=more aging of the skin
another tip, be sure to pat your face dry rather than rub it
waxing is a traumatic and irritating thing to the skin of your face. it is perfecty natural for your skin to get red, have reduced sensation, perhaps seep a little, and to break out. do not use any harsh or irritating cleansers. you shouldn't use regular soap on your face afterward, either, as it dries out the skin and can often leave a residue that further inflames the skin. the directions that classy gave are excellent. the person who did your waxing should have put a moisturizing cream on your face immediately afterward, and definitely should not have waxed areas that you did not want waxed. i would suggest finding a different establishment for your needs. one other thing i might suggest is to make sure that your hair is pinned back before and after your waxing, to prevent the oils from it brushing onto your skin, and to prevent it from irritating your skin while it recovers.
good luck on your future waxing endeavors!
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