Sunlight: While sun exposure is usually an easy source of vitamin D, it can pose a big risk on freshly waxed skin. The skin's outer layer is weakened and the skin itself is more vulnerable to burns and swelling. Hyperpigmentation is another result of UV rays on sensitive skin, especially for darker skin, so if you must spend many hours under the sun, remember to apply sunscreen as often as you can.
Physical Activity: Exercise entails friction in many areas of the skin, and this increases the risks of rashes and irritation. Intense workouts also generate more sweat, making the skin more vulnerable to infection caused by bacteria. Sex should also be avoided, especially after bikini and Brazilian waxes.
Large Bodies of Water: For your regular washing routine, it's better to stick to showers over baths, since bathtubs and bathwater collect more germs, increasing the chances of skin infections. Public pools and beach water carry the same risks, on top of the potential damages that saltwater and chlorine can easily cause on the skin when its pores are open and the outer layer isn't fully heal.
Touching, Pulling, and Scratching the Skin: Most of the leftover itchiness disappears during the post-wax treatment, but it's still important to stay alert and avoid unconsciously touching the waxed area in the days after the session. You must also be careful while scrubbing during the shower and if you plan on exfoliating the skin. While exfoliation is an essential part of a skincare routine, it must be performed mildly or avoided altogether for at least three days after the wax session. After all, the stripped dead cells are the reason why freshly waxed skin is sensitive in the first place.
Tight Clothing: Yet another reason to avoid exercise for a couple of days. Tight-fitting clothes and certain fabrics can be a constant source of friction, causing redness, irritation, and rashes.
Saunas and Warm Environments: Saunas combine two major risk factors. They keep a consistent circulation of steam and the warm temperatures can easily harm the skin. Being public venues, they are also the resting spots of germs and bacteria, making it easier for them to adhere to the skin. As a rule, it's best to avoid places with high temperatures, as well as appliances that work as sources of heat. Be careful while handling portable cookers, irons, ovens, burners, boiling pans and similar objects during your daily chores.
Skin Products with Chemicals and Fragrance: Many of the ingredients in common lotions, soap, sprays, and deodorants have artificial components that can prompt irritation and hinder the healing process.