It may seem absurd, but the reuse of depilatory wax is more common than you might think. In order to save money, many beauty centers and salons reuse the wax that has already been used, heating and straining to remove waste, and reusing it on other customers.
The practice, of course, is prohibited by ANVISA (National Health Surveillance Agency) and endangers the health of clients. Check out some precautions that should be taken when performing hair removal outside the home.
What are the risks?
Wax should be discarded immediately after use. This is because the material carries hair, skin remnants and even other secretions from the previous client. Sometimes the removal of hair causes even small bleeds, which can also be left in the wax that has been removed.
According to dermatologist Helena Zantut, the greatest risk of reused wax is contracting contagious diseases such as acuminate codiloma, genital herpes, fungi, bacteria, allergies and viruses such as hepatitis C and AIDS.
Important care
The dermatologist points out that some care must be taken when shaving in beauty centers. The first step is to look for a reliable establishment and make sure it will be serviced by a qualified professional.
Another important point is related to hygiene. Observe if the containers and spatulas are disposable, if there is good asepsis of the devices, use of gloves and if the place has ANVISA supervision.
Finally, try to find out about the wax used in the establishment. It is not possible to sterilize the wax, even in the case of hot wax, it is not heated enough to eliminate the bacteria present. Therefore, under no circumstances can it be reused.
Some hair removal clinics already allow the client to take the used wax home and dispose of it on their own, all to ensure that the site will not reuse it to others.
How to know if the wax is reused?
Some tips can help you understand whether or not the wax is recycled. Here are some easy-to-see signs:
- Brittle wax: When the wax breaks easily when pulled or does not come out completely, this may be a sign of reuse;
- Dark wax: new wax is usually light and darkening as it is reused;
- Harder wax: when reused, the wax becomes less elastic and takes longer to dry on the skin;
- Single Trash: Make sure that all waste is thrown in one litter or two baskets: one for wax and one for spatulas, gloves or cotton. Separate discarded wax may be a sign of reuse.
Tips for a perfect shave
Hair removal is not usually a very pleasant process. To minimize pain, make the procedure safer, and get better results, check out the tips below:
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