"The glyceryl rosinate is the wax and the titanium dioxide is the buffer-together they work as a team," she explains.
Bliss wax poetic skin#
Waxes with shea butter, chamomile, and beeswax are some ingredients Morgan Rabach, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, suggests for every skin type, including the most sensitive (our Best Overall pick, the Bliss At-Home Waxing Kit, contains chamomile flower oil and apricot oil to moisturize and soothe the skin).įrom a professional waxer's standpoint, Jodi Shays, who is also a licensed esthetician, loves the ingredients glyceryl rosinate and titanium dioxide in her waxes. Cream-based options are gentler on the skin but equally as effective at grabbing and removing hairs, she says.Įspecially if you're a beginner, look for waxes that have hypoallergenic and sensitive skin-safe formulas. What to Look for in Home Waxing Kits Cream-Based WaxesĪccording to Hogue, sugar- or honey-based waxes are much tackier (like the GiGi All Purpose Hair Removal Hair Wax), and as such, adhere to the skin more strongly which can translate to more discomfort.
Jodi Shays has been a licensed esthetician and waxer in California for 20 years, and is a member of Byrdie's Beauty and Wellness Board. is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City and member of Byrdie's Beauty and Wellness Board. Ready to take matters into your own hands? Below are the best home waxing kits. Make sure that any hair you’re waxing is at about the length of a grain of rice and remember to always pull the wax or strips against the direction of the hair growth, Hogue adds. “Doing this allows the wax to better reach and grab the hairs you’re trying to remove and creates a dry, oil-free area, which ultimately makes waxing more effective,” she explains. “Exfoliate with a scrub or loofah glove to remove all the dead, flaky skin from the surface,” suggests Danielle Hogue, licensed esthetician and MyHare product consultant. But not these options, which offer all of those pros without the cons.Ī few top tips that can help make your DIY waxing process all the more effective: One, prep the skin, first. The overall cons? Salon waxing can get pricey, while at-home options can be complicated, messy, and often painful. (Oh, and for many people, the more regularly you wax, the finer your hair becomes and the longer it takes to grow back.) Plus, it can be done all over the body, from your brows to your bikini line. There’s no denying that waxing is an extremely effective way to remove unwanted hair by yanking the hair out at the root, the results last much longer than shaving. 
Depilatories are effective but can be messy and smelly. Laser hair removal is permanent but costly. Shaving is quick and easy but needs to be done often. When it comes to the wonderful world of hair removal, any and every type of technique inevitably comes with its own set of pros and cons.
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