Waxing is meant to leave your skin smooth - not sore, red and uncomfortable.
If you’re struggling with sensitivity, irritation or post-wax bumps, you’re not alone.
Many people experience inflamed, delicate skin after waxing, especially in sensitive areas like the bikini line, underarms or face.
The good news?
A little extra care - using natural, calming ingredients - can make all the difference between irritated skin and beautifully smooth, healthy skin.
Let’s talk about why waxing triggers irritation - and the simple steps you can take to heal, soothe and protect your skin naturally.
Why Does Waxing Irritate the Skin?
Waxing works by pulling hair directly from the root.
While effective for longer-lasting smoothness, it also puts stress on your skin’s natural barrier, causing:
- Redness and inflammation
- Tiny broken blood vessels (especially on delicate areas)
- Increased sensitivity to bacteria, friction and products
- Micro-tears in the skin if waxing is done roughly
That’s why post-wax care is so important - and why the products you use immediately after waxing matter even more.
How to Heal and Protect Sensitive Skin After Waxing
1. Soothe Immediately with a Calming, Nourishing Oil
Right after waxing, your skin needs help to calm inflammation, reduce redness and start healing.
Daily Treatment Oil is packed with plant-powered ingredients like jojoba, lavender and papaya seed oil - all designed to:
- Soothe irritation quickly
- Hydrate deeply without clogging pores
- Strengthen the skin barrier to prevent future sensitivity
How to use:
Apply 2–3 drops gently to freshly waxed skin once redness appears.
Use clean hands and light pressure - no rubbing.
2. Avoid Harsh Products, Tight Clothing and Heat
For at least 24 hours after waxing, avoid anything that can irritate sensitive skin further, including:
- nPerfumed lotions and alcohol-based products
- Tight clothing that rubs or traps sweat
- Direct sun exposure
- Hot baths, saunas and swimming pools
Heat can increase inflammation and slow down your skin's natural recovery - so sticking to cool, breathable environments (and fabrics) give your skin the best chance to calm and heal quickly.
3. Apply Emergency Fix for Fast Healing (If Needed)
If you notice bumps, itchiness or tiny ingrown hairs starting to form,
Emergency Fix is your fast-acting rescue remedy.
Formulated with Tamanu oil (a legendary healing botanical) plus tea tree and lavender oils, it helps:
- Calm inflamed areas fast
- Support healing of broken or damaged skin
- Minimise scarring and long-term irritation
Apply a small amount directly to trouble spots as needed to keep your skin calm and clear.
4. Maintain with Gentle Daily Care
Even days after waxing, your skin stays more sensitive.
Keep up with light daily hydration using Daily Treatment Oil to maintain smoothness, flexibility and a healthy barrier.
Consistent care is what makes a huge difference over time - not just emergency fixes when things go wrong.
Your Simple, Skin-Saving Waxing Routine
✅ Soothe immediately with Daily Treatment Oil
✅ Avoid heat, irritants and friction for 24 hours
✅ Rescue any bumps with Emergency Fix
✅ Hydrate daily to protect and maintain
Real Results, Real Confidence
At Folli Oil, we understand how painful and frustrating post-wax irritation can be.
We created our products to work with your skin - not against it - so you can feel smooth, soothed and confident again, naturally.
You deserve healthy, happy skin every single day - without hiding, worrying or second-guessing your care routine.
Discover Daily Treatment Oil and Emergency Fix - your post-wax skin essentials.
Introducing Folli Oil
At Folli Oil, we know that sensitive skin deserves extra care - not harsh chemicals or complicated routines.
Our vegan, cruelty-free formulas are crafted with pure, plant-powered ingredients to soothe, protect and restore your skin naturally.
Handcrafted in small batches in the Cotswolds, our skincare is designed to work with your skin, not against it - so you can enjoy smooth, confident skin every single day.
Experience the Folli Oil difference and feel free in your skin again.
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