The goal is to create a multifunctional, leave-on exfoliating gel specifically designed for waxing aftercare that helps address:
- Ingrown hairs and dead skin buildup.
- Dark spots and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Dryness and rough skin texture.
- Inconsistent exfoliation routines.
- Irritation caused by harsh physical scrubs.
As a licensed esthetician specializing in Brazilian waxing, I constantly educate my clients on the importance of exfoliation. However, not everyone enjoys traditional scrubs, and some clients find them too abrasive, messy, or irritating.
I would love to see Waxness develop a lightweight, fast-absorbing, non-sticky exfoliating gel formulated for all skin types and skin tones, including sensitive and melanin-rich skin.
The formula would ideally be fragrance-free, free of abrasive particles, and designed to gently exfoliate while providing hydration and supporting the skin's natural moisture barrier.
I would especially love for this product to focus on both helping prevent ingrown hairs and improving the appearance of hyperpigmentation, since these are two of the most common concerns I see among my waxing clients.
Ideally, it would be suitable for external bikini-line skin, underarms, legs, arms, buttocks, and other waxed areas.
I envision a product that combines gentle exfoliation, ingrown hair care, hydration, and improvement in the appearance of uneven skin tone, all in one simple step.
The goal would be to develop a formula suitable for use several times a week, depending on individual skin tolerance, with clear instructions to avoid freshly waxed or irritated skin and intimate mucosal areas. Appropriate testing across skin types and tones would be important.
No harsh scrubbing. No rinsing. Just simple, effective waxing aftercare designed with every skin type and skin tone in mind.
Monica Perez
Licensed Esthetician | Brazilian Wax Specialist
Owner, High Maintenance Skin LLC
Pilsen, Chicago, Illinois
Idea by Santa Monica P., Wax Specialist · 5 days ago
An item that we ALL have and need but in matching scents to the scented waxes or even something new! (But I'm really pushing for white strawberry and blueberry milk)
Plenty of hard waxers have made the switch to soft wax. The problem now is that we have these big hard wax pots collecting dust.. BUT if you were to make a BIG CAN for a 5 pound pot we could still utilize the pots and keep using our favorite soft waxes!
Idea by Gyrallene d., Wax Specialist · 10 days ago
It would solve the guesswork of knowing when hard wax is ready to remove.
Wax thatâs pulled too soon can still be soft or sticky, making removal messy.
Especially any new waxers or training this would be good!
It wouldnât replace temperature checks, but to know when the strip is ready to pull
Hi! Its Ivana Rivera :) (Hard Wax Solutions) I have spoken to many Sugarist's recently and they are all asking for a MEDIUM SUGAR. If you alter the water content in the strong paste you will be able to soften the HARD sugar slightly, which will stop individuals from having to mix the soft and the hard together to get a Medium Paste. The hard paste is very hard, and i struggle to take it out without warming. This may alleviate the need to warm it, and the need to mix soft and hard together.
They would not necessarily solve a problem but thought it would be a cute idea for different holidays for example Valentineâs Day-hearts, Halloween- bats, witch hats, candy corn, Christmas- Christmas trees, etc. Or we can even maybe just do little designs for different holidays but the size that the wax beads are already maybe a bit bigger since they are a bit on the smaller side. Thank you for your time!
