CONTRAINDICATIONS to waxing:
Contra-indications that PREVENT waxing: Waxing should not be done while using these medications or treating these conditions, and not until three months after completing the treatment or as recommended by your physician. Please contact your esthetician for a consultation before booking an appointment.
Contagious skin diseases
Retin A., AHAs or skin peeling treatments
Thin or fragile skin
Use of steroid medication
Sunburn or rash
Accutane (Acne medication) – You must be off this medication treatment course a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing
Tanning 24 hours prior to appointment
The following factors are known to make those who are waxed more prone to “skin lifting,” where the top layer of skin is torn away during waxing treatment:
Using Tretinoin, Tazarotene, Adapalene, Azelex, or any other peeling agent;
Taking blood-thinning medications;
Taking drugs for autoimmune diseases, including lupus;
Taking prednisone or steroids;
Psoriasis, eczema, or other chronic skin diseases;
Recent sunburn;
Recent cosmetic or reconstructive surgery;
Recent laser skin treatment;
Severe varicose leg veins;
Rosacea or very sensitive skin;
History of fever blisters or cold sores (waxing can cause a flare-up);
Using hydroquinone;
Recent surgical peel, microdermabrasion or chemical peel using glycolic, alpha hydroxy, salicylic acid, or other acid-based products
Allergies to some oils and fragrance
Dry skin
Dehydration
Some over-the-counter anti-ageing creams.
