Waxing Contraindications

Please read prior to booking a waxing appointment

Please be aware that waxing can have certain side effects such as skin removal, redness, swelling, tenderness, etc. Medications, medical conditions, and lifestyle choices can cause thin, sensitive skin which is more vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity during waxing.

Contraindications for Waxing – Never Wax When:

  • You currently take Accutane or have stopped taking it for less than a year. You must be off Accutane for a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing.

  • You’re taking any prescription acne medication. Discontinue use for a minimum of 3 months prior to waxing.

  • You’re in cancer therapy getting chemotherapy or radiation.

  • You have used a tanning bed or self-tanners within the last 24 hours.

  • You have had a light chemical peel or microdermabrasion within the last 7 days.

  • You have had a laser skin resurfacing within the past year.

  • You have had a physician administer peel within the past two (2) years

  • You have irritated, inflamed, cut, or sunburned skin.

Use Extreme Caution:

The following products/conditions can make your skin more sensitive. Thin, sensitive skin is more vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity during waxing.

• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic), Oral or Topical Antibiotics, Retinol, Salicylic Acids, Any acid-based products, Exfoliants

• You’re pregnant, taking birth control, hormone replacement, or antibiotics.

• You recently consumed a lot of caffeine. This stimulant in your system can cause skin to be extra sensitive to waxing. This means you could get more red or inflamed than usual. 

• Drinking alcohol the day of or the night before waxing. Alcohol causes the blood to rise to the surface of the skin and can cause the skin to bruise easily.

• These factors are known to make waxing more prone to “Skin Lifting”

• Taking blood-thinning medications

• Taking drugs for autoimmune disease

• Medications for Lupus

• Taking prednisone or steroids

• Psoriasis, eczema, or other chronic skin diseases

• Recent cosmetic or reconstructive surgery

• Recent laser skin treatment

• Severe varicose leg veins

• Rosacea or very sensitive skin

• History of cold sores or fever blisters (waxing can cause a flare-up)

• Using hydroquinone

• Female clients may have heightened sensitivity during the week prior to or during menstruation.

• Damp skin or recently exposed to infrared heat from a sauna

If you're ever unsure about waxing, please consult your doctor first.

If you have further questions or concerns, please contact us at (207)772-8480 or email us at contact@ninestonesspa.com