Aftercare 101
Keep It Calm. Keep It Smooth. Keep It Consistent.
Your intimate skin treatment was designed to care for the delicate external skin of the bikini and intimate area, targeting concerns such as ingrown hairs, congestion, irritation, uneven texture and the appearance of discoloration.
Because this area naturally experiences more friction, moisture and hair removal, thoughtful aftercare is especially important.
Important: Our intimate skin treatments are for external skin only. Products recommended for the bikini area should never be applied internally or directly to vaginal or other mucosal tissue unless specifically designed and medically recommended for that use.
Always follow any personalized aftercare provided by your esthetician.
The guide
This guide may apply to:
A targeted treatment for the external bikini/intimate area designed to address concerns such as:
For clients receiving bikini hair removal combined with targeted post-wax skin care.
For clients receiving Brazilian hair removal combined with targeted post-wax skin care.
Depending on your skin and treatment plan, your service may incorporate professional cleansing, gentle exfoliation, extractions, soothing treatments, masks and other appropriate modalities.
If your service included waxing, chemical exfoliation or another more intensive modality, follow the most restrictive aftercare instructions provided by your esthetician.
Day one
Freshly treated intimate skin can be temporarily more sensitive than usual.
These responses should gradually settle.
For the rest of today:
Do
Avoid
The first two days
Think cool, clean, dry and low-friction.
Avoid
If the treated area is red, sensitive, freshly waxed or exfoliated, we recommend avoiding sexual activity that creates friction against the treated skin for approximately 24–48 hours or until the area feels completely calm and comfortable.
This is about protecting freshly treated external skin from unnecessary friction and irritation.
The week ahead
As your skin settles, you can gradually transition back into your normal intimate skin-care routine.
Do not exfoliate while the area is:
Once the skin has returned to its normal baseline, you may gradually resume the exfoliating or ingrown-hair products recommended by your esthetician.
Depending on the treatment performed, this may be approximately 3–7 days, but more intensive exfoliation may require a longer pause.
AHAs, BHAs, retinoids and other corrective products should only be reintroduced once the skin is fully comfortable and intact.
Never apply professional-strength exfoliating or corrective products to internal vaginal tissue or mucosal areas.
Do not shave over skin that remains irritated, tender or peeling.
If you wax regularly, wait until your next appropriately scheduled waxing appointment rather than attempting additional hair removal while the skin is recovering.
Expectations
Depending on the treatment performed, you may temporarily experience:
These responses should generally improve rather than worsen as your skin recovers.
When to reach out
Please contact Complexion Co. Skin Studio if you experience something significantly different from the expected response discussed during your appointment, including:
If you're concerned about your skin, contact us before attempting to exfoliate, extract an ingrown hair or apply additional corrective products.
Symptoms involving the vagina or internal genital area—including unusual vaginal discharge or odor, internal itching or burning, sores, painful urination, pelvic pain or other symptoms that appear unrelated to the external skin treatment—should be evaluated by an appropriate healthcare provider.
Difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, fainting or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction require immediate medical attention. Call 911 or seek emergency care.
Contact us about your aftercare
Questions about your aftercare? Reach out — we'd rather you ask.
Maintenance
Healthy-looking intimate skin is built through consistent, gentle care.
Use a mild cleanser appropriate for the external skin. Avoid harsh soaps, aggressive scrubbing and unnecessary fragranced intimate products.
Once you're cleared to resume exfoliation, use your recommended ingrown-hair or exfoliating treatment at the recommended frequency.
More product and more frequent exfoliation do not necessarily create faster results and can increase irritation.
Keep the external skin moisturized with an appropriate, non-irritating product.
When possible, choose breathable underwear and clothing and be mindful of repetitive friction in areas prone to irritation or discoloration.
Avoid digging, squeezing or attempting to remove deep ingrown hairs yourself. Picking can increase inflammation and contribute to discoloration or scarring.
If waxing is your preferred method, maintaining an appropriate waxing schedule can help keep your routine consistent.
Home care
Your esthetician may create a home-care routine based on your individual concerns.
Cleanse
For keeping external skin clean without unnecessary stripping or irritation.
Shop This Product — Coming SoonPrevent + Refine
For helping manage recurring ingrown hairs, bumps and follicular congestion once the skin is ready for exfoliation.
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For clients working to improve the appearance of post-inflammatory discoloration and uneven-looking tone.
Shop This Product — Coming SoonHydrate
For maintaining soft, comfortable external skin and supporting the skin barrier.
Shop This Product — Coming SoonOnly use products as directed and on the areas for which they are intended. Stop using a product and contact us if you develop unexpected irritation.
Booking
For ongoing intimate skin maintenance, treatments are often recommended approximately every 4–6 weeks, depending on your skin, hair-removal schedule and concerns.
may benefit most from consistent professional treatments combined with appropriate home care.
Your esthetician will recommend a schedule based on your individual skin and goals.
Membership
Make Intimate Care Part of Your Routine.
If Brazilian waxing and intimate skin treatments are already part of your self-care routine, our Silky Intimates Membership makes maintaining your results simple.
Rather than waiting until ingrown hairs, congestion and texture become noticeable again, your membership helps keep you on a consistent professional-care schedule.
Designed for clients who want ongoing hair removal and targeted intimate skin care.
Your membership includes:
1 Silky Intimates Service + 1 Intimate Skin Refinement every 4 weeks
A consistent routine designed to help maintain smoother, clearer-looking, well-cared-for intimate skin.
Contact us about your aftercare
Questions about your aftercare? Reach out — we'd rather you ask.
