What type of product is used to protect the skin during waxing?

Using a pre-wax oil or lotion is essential for protecting the skin during the waxing process. These products create a barrier between the skin and the wax, helping to minimize irritation and discomfort. They also hydrate the skin, making the hair removal process smoother and more effective. The oil or lotion allows the wax to adhere more effectively to the hair rather than the skin, reducing the risk of skin irritation or damage during the waxing procedure.

In contrast, after-wax cream is used to soothe and calm the skin after the waxing is complete, while a moisturizing gel is beneficial for hydrating the skin but doesn’t serve the specific purpose of preparing the skin before waxing. An antiseptic solution may be utilized to cleanse the area before or after waxing, but it does not provide the protective barrier that a pre-wax oil or lotion offers during the actual hair removal process.