Parissa Quick & Easy Wax Strips For Face & Bikini

Azulene Oil: soothes & softens skins, prevents ingrown hair.

Ideal For: beginners, touch-ups & travel.

Contains: 16 (8 x 2 sided) strips, 8 ml oil.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Read instructions & cautions before use.

 




Other Ingredients:
wax: glyceryl rosinate (pine resin), ricinus communis (castor) oil, cera alba (beeswax).
azulene oil: isopropyl myristate (vegetable source), tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), azulene, menthol.

Directions:
Do a patch test
Always do a patch test on area to be smoothed & wait 24 hours. If no irritation occurs, continue.
Depending on your purchase, use large strips for legs & body, smaller strips for face, underarm & bikini.

Do not clean skin
Skin should not be cleaned before using product.

Warm product
Rub a double strip between your hands.

Separate strips
Slowly separate into 2 strips.

Press on
Smooth down sticky side of Wax Strip firmly onto skin in direction of hair growth.

Zip-off immediately
Hold skin taut below strip with one hand. Use other to grasp lower end of strip & quickly zip-off in opposite direction of hair growth. Keep strip/hand as close & parallel to the skin as possible.

Repeat
The same strip may be used several times.

Bikini Line
Trim bikini hair to 1/2" (1 cm). Area is sensitive so use small strips. Bend leg outward, stretch skin with one hand & with other hand strip-off against hair growth.

Upper Lip
Keep lips taut over teeth throughout process. Work on only 1/2 of area at a time. Smooth on strip from centre to corner & zip-off towards centre in one quick motion. Apply pressure to stripped area to minimize discomfort. Soothe & cool area with ice cube.

Underarm
Place arm behind head as far back as possible to keep skin tight. Check direction of hair growth as it varies. Work on upper and lower half of underarm separately.

TIPS: Previously shaved hair is strong & resistant. Wait 2 weeks or until hair is 1/4" (1/2 cm) long before first use.
In hot weather or when perspiring, apply talc sparingly.

Always Press-On in direction or hair growth. Strip off in opposite direction.

To minimize discomfort, keep skin tight throughout treatment.

Pull strip back along itself in one quick motion. Never peel off slowly. The faster the strip is removed the better the results.

Do not apply the strip more than once in the same area during any given treatment.

CLEAN UP & AFTERCARE
Clean any excess wax remaining on the skin with Axulene Oil or any other type of oil (mineral, baby or vegetable).

Apply Azulene Oil daily to retain smoothness, prevent ingrown hair and boost skin cell regeneration. Large spray bottle of Parissa Exfoliating Oil sold separately.

Inhibit ingrown hair further by bathing with Parissa Exfoliating Gloves.

High skin sensitivity may occur after first use & decreases with ensuing use as hair weakens.

Skin often turns pink & spotty after hair removal, but should disappear in a few hours. If irritation perisits, discontinue use.

Regrowth varies per person, appearing anywhere from 2-6 weeks.

Store your strips flat in their box in a cool, dry area.

Warnings:
COMMON SENSE CAUTIONS
Do not use on skin treated with Retin A, Accutane, Glycolic Acid or Alpha Hydroxy products.
Do not use on sensitive, sunburned, irritated or injured skin. Avoid vericose veins, moles and warts.
Do not use alcohol or astringents before or after waxing.
Do not use beauty products immediately after waxing.
Do not use deodorants or antipersperants for 24 hours after underarm application.
Do not sunbathe before or after waxing.

Improper use such as pulling the strip up and away from the skin, not keeping skin taut during waxing, or reapplying product over the same area will cause irritation, bruising or skin lifting.