The Biggest Hair-Removal Mistakes

Photo by: David Stesner

MISTAKE: LEAVING SKIN VULNERABLE
Accutane and retinols work only if you use them religiously-but there's one important reason to halt your routine: getting a wax. Cindy Barshop, owner of Completely Bare Spas, says you should stop using Accutane the week before your appointment (the same goes for using a retinol anywhere you'll get a wax). They can make skin fragile, so the wax could take off layers of skin along with the ... more 

Photo by: David Stesner

MISTAKE: LEAVING SKIN VULNERABLE
Accutane and retinols work only if you use them religiously-but there's one important reason to halt your routine: getting a wax. Cindy Barshop, owner of Completely Bare Spas, says you should stop using Accutane the week before your appointment (the same goes for using a retinol anywhere you'll get a wax). They can make skin fragile, so the wax could take off layers of skin along with the hair.

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