The Importance of Exfoliation Before Waxing
Some of the greatest artists of our time have a complete and total method to their flow. From Anthony Bourdain to Basquiat, the preparation that goes into pulling off the perfect dish or portrait is not for the faint of heart.
Many of the tips and tricks that professionals use for preparation comes from a long history of experience. And your esthetician, a special kind of artist, is no different.
Why should you exfoliate before a waxing appointment?
Exfoliation is the holy grail activity throughout the skincare world. It doesn't matter if you’re using a scrub, an active, or a volcanic rock on your feet to get the job done. Exfoliating prior to your wax appointment is like waiting until the grass is just a little longer than you’d like before you mow it. It serves a very specific and important purpose, leaving your skin better than you found it.
What is exfoliation?
Exfoliation is a word that gets tossed around a lot in the world of esthetics, on social media and especially on ads across all platforms. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells through various means and allowing a fresh, new coat of skin to be revealed beneath.
Allowing your skincare products and all of their delicious components to penetrate your skin even deeper, exfoliation gives your skin overall rejuvenation. Sacrificing ingrown hairs to promote a healthy skin care routine, exfoliation means you can finally say goodbye to razor bumps and dry skin.
How often and when you should exfoliate your skin
Your skincare routine is already packed to the brim. Between switching off nights with certain activities, it can be tricky to pinpoint the perfect time to exfoliate, let alone the frequency.
When combined with the rest of your skincare routine, exfoliation becomes the secret ingredient that will have your friends and family begging for answers. You can healthily exfoliate two to three times per week. Too much exfoliation exists, and it can lead to skin issues like rashes, redness, and irritation.
Which type of exfoliation is best before waxing?
You’ll want to show up to your wax appointment with the freshest skin cells, and your exfoliator will help get the job done. Light exfoliation via a scrub or cleanser with beads a day before is the perfect in between for your pre-wax shower session. While you’re in the shower, gently wash your skin with a body scrub or mitt. It gives your skin a little extra life and once moisturized, will be smooth and silky to the touch.
Treating your skin with sensitive exfoliation is essential, especially if you’re getting waxed in a sensitive area, like a Brazilian wax or bikini wax.
How to properly exfoliate before your waxing session
The good news is, people of all skill levels can easily exfoliate. It’s as simple as washing your face and brushing your teeth. It becomes a routine habit like anything else, and it’s a solid one to dial in to keep those dead skin cells from building up.
Step-by-step instructions for exfoliation
You’ll begin exfoliating by washing your face with warm water and a cleanser of your choosing. if you're using a scrub, you'll massage it gently onto your skin, rinse and dry. If you’re using a mitt or another type of facial exfoliator, you’ll want to follow those instructions from beginning to end. Remember, the skin on your face is extra delicate, so treating it with sensitivity will create smooth skin and glowing without being too harsh.
Why you shouldn’t exfoliate the day of your wax
You can skip exfoliating the day of your appointment to avoid stressing your skin and creating a difficult landscape to work with. Your esthetician will also be using delicious, nutrient dense products that you want to penetrate deep into your skin. Exfoliating the day of your wax is an unnecessary risk that could result in unnecessary irritation and sensitivity.
When should you start exfoliating post-wax
After your wax appointment, your skin will need a little time to heal. Giving your body anywhere from 2 to 3 days after your wax and the same amount of time prior to the next appointment, is all it needs to grow a healthy batch of cells. Over-exfoliating can lead to rashes, painful waxes and difficult adhesion at future wax appointments.
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