Traditionally, when teaching waxing, students are advised to apply a layer of talcum powder to the area to be waxed. This accomplishes several things, keeps the area dry, makes the treatment a bit more comfortable as the wax adheres to the hair rather than the skin.
Using an oil may seem a bit unusual as we are taught to use a pre-wax cleanser to remove dirt and oils from the skin prior to waxing. But once the therapists have tried oil hair removal, they rarely go back to powder.
The oil works by providing a lipid barrier between the skin and the wax, essentially a very fine oil barrier. Since the wax does not adhere to the skin, its removal is easier and less painful for the client. When using oil for intimate hair removal where the skin is very thin and fragile, this helps reduce the risk of abrasions or lifting of the skin.
It is important to choose a suitable oil, ideally a very light oil. If the oil is too thick or heavy, you will find that the wax does not stick. Personally, I find Perron Rigot Jasmin Oil to be one of the best products for this.
When using an oil before applying wax, you need to remember the general rule, less is more, it should be used very sparingly. Prepare the client’s area to be waxed with a pre-depilatory cleanser such as Perron Rigot Blue Lotion and then apply a small amount of oil to her hands, just a few drops. Cover the palms of your hands and then rub the oil over the area you are preparing for waxing.
Remember that you are only applying a thin layer, if you find that you have put too much oil on the skin, just wipe with a wax strip or a piece of sofa roll. You will find that this can leave a perfect amount of oil on your skin.
When applying the wax on the skin, if you find that it does not stick to the skin and slides, do not panic. Simply remove the wax as you normally would and then clean the area with a wax strip.
When waxing large or complex areas, you may need to add more oil as you go to keep your skin protected. Don’t worry about applying too much, you can always clean up any excess.
The oil can also be used as a great post wax product when using warm strip waxes to remove any sticky residue. Once you’ve finished waxing, before applying your post-wax lotion or product, apply a generous amount of oil to your hands and rub the area, then use your cleanser on a cotton ball to remove oil and residue. waxy. Once clean, you can apply the hair removal product of your choice.
In short, to use before waxing, use sparingly, for after waxing, use generously.