It is crucial to provide you the safest and the best waxing experience. If you are currently taking any of the following medication, please let your esthetician know.

• Accutane (Acne medication)
• Adapalene (Acne medication)
• Alustra (Retin A)
• Avage (See Tazorac - Acne medication)
• Avita (See Retin A)
• Differin (Acne medication)
• Isotretinoin (See Accutane)
• Renova (See Retin A)
• Retin A (Acne and Anti-aging medication)
• Tazarac (Acne medication)
• Tazarotene ( Acne medication)
• Tretinoin (See Retin A)
• Oral or Topical Antibiotics

If you are using any of the following:

• Bleaching agents for hair
• Bleaching agents for pigmentation of skin (Hydraquinone, Trilumena)
• Chemical depilatories,
• Benzoyl Peroxide (ProActive)
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids,
• Salicylic Acid

These products can make the skin more vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity during waxing.

Please let your esthetician know if you:

• Have been in direct sunlight or in tanning bed within last 24 hours
• Going through Cancer therapy (chemotherapy or radiation)
• Have Lupus or Aids,

• Sunburned, irritated or areas with open skin cannot be waxed,
• Please allow a minimum of seven (7) days before waxing after a light chemical peel or Microdermabrasion.
• Waxing cannot be performed if you have been in a tanning booth the same day.
• Waxing cannot be performed if you have had laser skin resurfacing within the past year.
• Waxing cannot be performed if you have had a physician administered peel within the past two (2) years.

It is important to take care for your skin after waxing treatment. It is advised you take these precautions:

• Avoid tanning and direct sunlight for a few days. Use sunscreen,
• Avoid use of scrubs, glycolic acids, salicylic acid for 72 hours.
• To prevent or treat ingrown hair a gentle scrub can be used after 72 hours.
• To soothe any irritation, apply hydrocortisone or aloe to the affected area.
• Rubbing ice over the area also works well to reduce any swelling or irritation.
• Avoid heavy exercise or sauna for 8 hours following your appointment, especially if you are particularly sensitive or irritated. *No deodorants for 24 hours following an underarm waxing treatment.