It is important that your esthetician know any medications that you are taking and/or any skin products that you are using. This can ensure a safe and successful waxing experience.

If you are taking or have taken any of these medications within the past three months, we need to talk. Please call me before scheduling an appointment:

Accutane (Acne medication)
Adapalene (Acne medication)
Alustra (Retin A)
Antibiotics
Avage (Tazorac – Acne medication)
Avita (type of Retin A)
Clindamycin
Differin (Acne medication)
Doxycycline
Erythromycin
Isotretinoin (like Accutane)
Madifloxicine
Metronidazole
Minocycline
Renova (Retin A)
Tazarac (Acne medication)
Tazarotene (like Tazorac)
Tetracycline
Tretinoin (like Retin A)

These medications may cause the skin to thin or to be extra sensitive to waxing. Thin, sensitive skin can lift with the wax. If you have taken Accutane within the last year it is not advised to wax for one year after you have stopped taking this medication.

If you are currently using any of the following products, they can cause the skin to be overly sensitive. Please inform me prior to your appointment.

Other Acne medications not listed above
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic)
Topical Antibiotics
Retinol
Salicylic Acid
Exfoliants/Laser Peels/Microdermabrasion

If you are taking a medication or using a product that has changed your skin in any way, and you are unsure about the safety of waxing, please talk to your doctor first. Hopefully we can work together to make your waxing experience a great one!