First 24 hours
- Avoid hot showers
- Avoid gym, sweating, saunas, steam rooms
- Avoid friction and tight clothing
- Avoid heavy lotions, oils, and fragranced products on freshly treated skin
Aftercare
The right aftercare keeps skin calmer, smoother, and looking better for longer.
Tailored guidance for sugar waxing, grooming, laser hair removal, and spray tan.
Core philosophy
Cleanse Smart, Not Harsh
After waxing, grooming, or laser treatments, your skin is more sensitive and prone to irritation. We recommend using a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser that removes sweat and bacteria without stripping your skin barrier.
Not all cleansers are created equal. Traditional soaps tend to have a higher pH, which can dry and irritate freshly treated skin. Fragrance-free cleansers are formulated closer to your skin’s natural pH, helping maintain hydration and reduce irritation.
For clients prone to ingrowns or breakouts, a salicylic acid cleanser can help keep pores clear and skin smooth between treatments.
Why it matters
Aftercare is part of the service
What you do after your appointment matters just as much as what happens in the chair. Skin type changes which products and routines work best. This page gives treatment-specific guidance plus product ideas to keep results looking sharp.
Tailored advice
Start with your skin type
Pick the option that fits you best. We’ll show general aftercare guidance below.
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Sugar Waxing
Sugar waxing aftercare
Sugar waxing is gentler than traditional wax, but your skin still needs a calm recovery window to reduce irritation and prevent ingrowns.
48 hours
- Avoid tanning / direct sun exposure
- Avoid pools and hot tubs if skin feels reactive
- Do not pick at bumps
2–3 days later
- Begin gentle exfoliation if skin is calm
- Moisturize consistently
- Focus on ingrown prevention
Do not exfoliate immediately after waxing. Wait until skin has calmed before introducing exfoliation.
Recommended products
CeraVe SA Body Wash
Salicylic acid body wash to help keep skin smooth and pores clear between waxes, once your skin has calmed.
View ProductPFB Vanish + Chromabright
Roll-on care for ingrown-prone areas and post-wax bumps after the skin has settled.
View ProductCeraVe Moisturizer
Daily fragrance-free moisture to support your barrier after waxing.
View ProductGrooming
Body grooming aftercare
Even when hair is trimmed rather than removed from the root, skin can still become irritated from friction, clipping, sweat, and regrowth.
Aftercare guidance
- Keep area clean and dry
- Avoid friction from tight underwear or clothing
- Use gentle cleansing
- Moisturize lightly if skin feels dry
- Avoid over-applying oils to acne-prone body areas
- Exfoliate lightly only if regrowth causes trapped hairs
Quick tips: Fresh grooming + sweat + friction = irritation. Breathable fabrics help. Do not aggressively scrub freshly groomed skin.
Recommended products
CeraVe Body Wash
Fragrance-free cleansing that respects the skin barrier on clipped or trimmed areas.
View ProductCeraVe Moisturizer
Light daily hydration without fragrance for post-grooming comfort.
View ProductPFB Vanish
Targeted roll-on for ingrown-prone zones once skin is no longer reactive.
View ProductLaser Hair Removal
Laser aftercare
Laser hair removal can leave the skin warm, reactive, and temporarily more sensitive, so cooling and barrier-friendly care matter most.
First 24–48 hours
- Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam, and workouts
- Avoid sun exposure
- Avoid scrubs, acids, retinoids, and active exfoliants
- Avoid picking or rubbing treated skin
- Use cool water and gentle products
Ongoing care
- Protect treated skin from sun per your provider’s guidance
- Moisturize with bland, fragrance-free products
- Do not wax or tweeze between sessions
- Shave only if instructed / appropriate for your treatment plan
Do not use strong acids, retinoids, or harsh exfoliants immediately after laser sessions unless your provider says it is appropriate. Use active products like salicylic acid only after the skin has fully calmed (typically 24–48 hours).
Recommended products
CeraVe Gentle Body Wash
Fragrance-free body cleansing that won’t strip skin while it’s recovering from laser.
View ProductCeraVe Moisturizer
Daily barrier support with a simple, fragrance-free formula after sessions.
View ProductSpray Tan
Spray tan aftercare
Spray tan aftercare is all about preserving the finish: less friction, less water exposure early on, and the right moisturizing routine afterward.
Immediate aftercare
- Avoid water during the development window
- Avoid sweating, gym, steam, and rain if possible
- Wear loose, dark clothing
- Avoid rubbing the skin
First rinse
- Rinse as directed by your technician
- Use lukewarm water
- Avoid harsh soaps on first rinse unless instructed otherwise
Ongoing maintenance
- Pat dry, don’t rub
- Moisturize daily
- Avoid long hot baths
- Avoid aggressive exfoliation until ready for removal/fade
- Hands, underarms, and friction zones may fade faster
Hydrated skin holds a spray tan better than dry, neglected skin.