

That doesn't mean you shouldn't still take a closer look at the ingredients list, though. The stinky strips from back in the day are also now a thing of the past, with formulas that are much more advanced and gentle and include skin-loving ingredients. Scary as it sounds, at-home waxing has its perks, the most obvious being that it saves you major $$ when it’s a DIY job instead of seeing a pro. “The most important thing to be aware of is that at-home waxing is not without risk and that you can damage your skin with home waxing kits.” “It's important to use the safest and gentlest wax kits available to avoid irritating, burning and potentially scarring your skin.” says Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, FAAD, dermatologist and clinical assistant professor at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center.

When getting a wax, it's crucial that you get started on the best foot, especially if you're doing the job on your own and using an at-home wax kit. Of all the hair removal methods out there-and there are many- waxing probably takes the cake as the one that's not only the most intimidating, but also the most painful.
