Wax and tan...?

Question

I'm going for my legs waxing on Friday at 6pm, can I apply fake tan the same night? x

Answer 1

if you are going to a salon for the waxing ask them for some advice before fake tan using self tan that night. I think that you might be advise to wait 24 hours before applying any self tan due to the fact that the pores are open, and it may irritated the skin on the legs and part of the aftercare advice would be not to apply any perfume products for 24 hours as it could lead to an allergic reaction. So the best thing would be to ask the person doing the waxing for advice about self tan.

Answer 2

I'd give it some time for the waxing to settle down as sometimes even shower gel can make your skin react but if you really really need to I'd exfoliate so you get rid of all the wax before you apply the tan that way you won't get a streaky effect

Answer 3

i would def. say no. its a bad idea. they tell u that u sldnt apply make up until a day after u get eyebrows waxed, this is just the same. the pores in your skin will b very much open after waxing, putting tan on your skin will block your pores and a spots will occur because of this.
also, products on sensitive imflamed skin after waxing can really sting

Answer 4

yes sure u can but it might go a bit streaky because the wax was on before but it will still gon on but u would be better applying more than one layer of tan

Answer 5

hi
im a beauty therpist and i would strongly advise you not to. i have done it myself like 12 hours later and my legs have been fine but some girls get a reaction as the folliciles are still open making it more likely to cause ingrown hairs wait until the next day to be safe

Answer 6

I don't think so its good idea, as your skin will be very sensible after waxing and you could get a reaction, wait at least 24 hs.

Answer 7

a fake tan, yes. avoid extra contact with the sun. the sunless tan might irritate your skin a bit, but if it's unbearable, wash it off.

Answer 8

i doubt it as it will take inconsistantly because you will have taken naturally occouring oils from your skin in diferent levels!!!

not bad for a bloke heh and no i dont wax but the mrs did and tried the same thing.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

fake tan's a bit footballers wives isn't it? what's wrong with pale and interesting, works for madonna, nicole, scarlett et al - much more chic