Upper lip wax burn! Help.

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Giselle P.

Jul 25, 2016

Giselle P.

I got an upper lip wax yesterday which left me with a really bad burn. Yesterday it was red all day. Today I applied some alo vera gel from an actual plant and it turned into a redish dark brown color. Is this a good sign, should I keep applying aloe vera? What can I do to speed the healing process? How long will it take to heal? Thank you.

Brook A.

Jul 25, 2016

Brook A.

I think you should stop and consider shaving, just not with leg razor. Buy "The Tinkle" I know, weird name, but it's a facial razor. :)

Isabella S.

Jul 25, 2016

Isabella S.

I don't know about the burn and the color but when I get burns from removing hair I apply lavender. Hope this helps!

Diana T.

Jul 25, 2016

Diana T.

You should see a doctor - if it's 3rd degree burns then you need a prescription topical treatment to help it heal - otherwise it may never heal on its own - otherwise you should put anything on it - just rinse with lukewarm water for 20 minutes to help stop infection - any products you put on it could make it worse.

Diana T.

Jul 25, 2016

Diana T.

*should not put anything on it.

Cyrenna E.

Jul 25, 2016

Cyrenna E.

Giselle P. Don't be afraid of lip waxing from this experience. Every time you go ask if the waxed can test the wax temp on your wrist >you will know if it is too hot for you. consult with your doctor as someone else has said. The aloe Vera should be safe to use. As when it is better healed lavender would be good too.

Marleen B.

Jul 26, 2016

Marleen B.

It looks like it's already healing & scabbing over. You could put some neosporin on it (they make one with a pain reliever in it). But I would let it breathe at night to speed up healing.

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