How to Remove Veet Wax from Skin

Co-authored by Melissa Jannes and Janice Tieperman

Last Updated: February 15, 2023 References

Wax can be a great way to remove body hair, but what are you supposed to do if it sticks to your skin after the fact? Don’t worry—we’re here to help. We’ve put together some wax removal remedies that you can make with household items, along with official suggestions recommended by Veet. Keep reading to see if any of these tips and tricks can alleviate your sticky situation.

1

Baby oil

Baby oil effectively clears away leftover wax.^{[1]
X
Research source} Soak the end of a cotton pad with baby oil and place it directly on top of your waxy skin. Hold it in place for up to 40 seconds, and then try wiping away the wax.^{[2]
X
Research source}

2

Hot water compress

Hot water helps get rid of the excess Veet wax. Soak a clean rag in hot (but not scalding) water. Drape the warm, wet cloth over your waxy skin and let it sit for a minute or so. The warmth of the water should make it super easy to rub away the wax without any extra fuss.^{[3]
X
Research source}

3

Petroleum jelly

Rub a thick layer of petroleum jelly over the extra wax to clear it away. Let the jelly sit for at least 4 minutes. Then, rub away the product with a clean cotton ball or cotton pad. This little wipe-down should get rid of any pesky wax residue.^{[4]
X
Research source}

4

Ice

Ice dries out the wax and makes it easier to remove. Cover the ice cube in a clean rag and press it over the wax for 30 seconds or so. Then, try peeling off the wax in small bits.^{[5]
X
Research source}
- Never touch your skin with plain ice, or else you might get an ice burn.^{[6]
  X
  Trustworthy Source
  National Health Service (UK)
  Public healthcare system of the UK
  Go to source}

5

Water

Use water to clear away any leftover Veet Sugar Wax. Dip your hands or a washrag in some clean water. Then, rub all over the waxy skin with your wet hand or wet rag to get rid of the residue.^{[7]
X
Research source}

6

Perfect Finish wipe

Wipe off any extra product from Veet Wax Strip Kits with a Perfect Finish wipe. Veet Wax Strip Kits come with Perfect Finish wipes, which are designed to clear away any leftover residue. Just remove the wipe from its packet and rub it over any sticky, wax-covered sections of skin.^{[8]
X
Research source}
- Veet Perfect Finish wipes are made with mineral oil, which works really well to clear away wax.

Expert Q&A

Question

How do I get rid of thick layers of wax?

Melissa Jannes
Licensed Esthetician & Brazilian Wax Educator
Melissa Jannes is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Maebee's Beauty Studio in Philadelphia, a single practitioner space providing quality services with individualized attention. Melissa is also a National Educator for Universal Companies. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in both New York and Pennsylvania. Melissa won the "Best of Beauty" award from Allure magazine in 2012 for the quality of her bikini waxing.

Melissa Jannes

Licensed Esthetician & Brazilian Wax Educator

Expert Answer

Scrape off thick layers of wax using an applicator. Then, massage more oil onto the area to remove the rest of it.

Warnings

Veet advises against using water, soap, or alcohol to remove any wax residue from Veet Wax Strip Kits.^{[10]
X
Research source} Alcohol isn’t mentioned in the safety instructions for Veet Sugar Wax—still, you’re probably better off not using it.

⧼thumbs_response⧽
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0