You’ve done the right prep, you showed up to your waxing appointment in time, and you sat through the pain with just the occasional wince. You may feel like a superstar walking out of your session, but the work doesn’t just end there. After a wax, your skin becomes sensitive and is prone to redness and irritation. Plus, there’s also the occasional ingrown hair that shows up and just refuses to go away, too. The fix? Two to three days after your wax is the perfect time to exfoliate. Your skin would have started recovering from the session, and it’s the best way to prevent ingrown hair and remove any dead skin cells. Avoid using harsh scrubs – instead, hydrating sugar scrubs are a great, gentle alternative. Use them two to three times a week while your hair regrows to make sure that no ingrown hair or bumps show up. PS: If you do have to step out into the sun, be sure to liberally lather on an SPF.