Numbing Cream For Waxing

Numbing cream for waxing works by blocking pain signals in the area it has been applied to from reaching the brain. It contains two active substances: lidocaine and prilocaine. These are local anesthetics that only target the specific area of skin to which they are applied. The area will be numbed for up to 2 hours, gradually becoming less effective after that as it begins to wear off.

Make sure you know before the procedure exactly where you’ll need to apply the cream on your skin. As soon as you’ve applied the numbing cream for waxing, the active ingredients will start to be absorbed into the skin. It is most effective 30-60 minutes after application so keep this in mind that if you’ve got an upcoming appointment, you’ll need to apply it roughly an hour before.

In order to ensure maximum numbing, please DON’T DRINK ANY FORM OF ALCOHOL within 24 hours of your procedure, or the numbing may not be as effective or long lasting.

Please spot test the day prior to use on a small area that’ll be waxed the next day, especially if you have sensitive skin, for 10-20 mins on a small area to ensure that your skin doesn’t become inflamed. Some minor localised redness is normal.

Steps for use:

1. Wash and exfoliate the area to be waxed thoroughly with soap, water and exfoliator to remove dirt and dead skin. This will help the cream to penetrate. Dry off the area completely.

2. Apply a thick amount of numbing cream (2mm thick) to the area and rub in thoroughly.

3. Cover with cling film. The heat under the plastic wrap helps activate the cream and keeps the cream from drying out.

4. Leave cream and wrap in place for 90 minutes before procedure.

5. After 90 minutes, remove the cling film and wipe the cream away with paper towel and you’re ready for your pain free waxing!

Numbing cream has a wide range of uses as well as waxing. Most commonly, it is used to reduce unbearable pain during medical and cosmetic skin procedures. These include: Tattooing, Laser Hair Removal, Waxing, Injections, Blood tests, Vaccinations, Dermal Fillers, Permanent Makeup, Piercings and other cosmetic skin treatments. It can be used to numb any area of the body so the potential possibilites for it are endless! 

Numbing cream is suitable to be used by all ages. So while adults may use numbing cream for waxing, it is also a great way to help your child face needles with confidence. From blood tests to jabs for a foreign holiday, needles are an inevitable part of your child’s life. Not forgetting the many immunisations they’ll need for school, including HPV vaccination at 12-13 years of age. With numbing cream, their stresses and fears around needles can be greatly reduced. 

Numbing cream for waxing remains effective for around 2 hours after application. After this, it will gradually become less effective and sensitivity will start to return to that area of the skin. Keep in mind that it should be applied at least 30-60 minutes before a treatment for it to have maximum effect during the procedure. This means that timing is crucial when it comes to applying numbing cream for waxing. You don’t want to apply it too late, but also not too early so that it begins to wear off during your procedure. 

If you’re going for a bikini wax for example, you may want to apply it when you get to the salon, in case the appointment before runs over or any other unexpected delays occur.

Like all medicines, numbing cream for waxing can cause some minor side effects, although not everyone will experience them. A mild reaction (paleness or redness of the skin, slight puffiness, initial burning or itching) may temporarily occur in the area where the cream is used. This is common and should disappear in a short while. If you experience any troublesome or unusual effects, stop using it and check with your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.

If you know that you are prone to having sensitive skin, please test just a small amount first. Keep in mind that some minor localised redness is normal.