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How to Get Rid of Veet Wax on Your Skin Quickly Download Article A complete guide for removing excess Veet hair wax Co-authored by Melissa Jannes and Janice Tieperman
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This article was co-authored by Melissa Jannes and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. 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. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in Pennsylvania. This article has been viewed 53,618 times.
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.
Easy Ways to Remove Veet Wax
Apply baby oil to the wax with a cotton ball.
Cover the wax with a warm, wet cloth.
Spread a thick layer of petroleum jelly over the wax.
Dry out the wax with an ice pack.
Use water to wipe the wax off your skin.
Wipe off extra wax with the Veet Perfect Finish wipe.
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Baby oil effectively clears away leftover wax.[1]XResearch 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 Expert Source Melissa JannesLicensed Esthetician & Brazilian Wax EducatorExpert Interview
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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.
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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.[3]XResearch source
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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.
Never touch your skin with plain ice, or else you might get an ice burn.[4]X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK)Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
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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.[5]XResearch source
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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.[6]XResearch source
Veet Perfect Finish wipes are made with mineral oil, which works really well to clear away wax.
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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. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in Pennsylvania. 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. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 6
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Before waxing, trim down any hair that’s more than 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) long. This way, you won’t have as much leftover wax to deal with.[7]X Trustworthy Source American Academy of DermatologyProfessional organization made of over 20,000 certified dermatologists Go to source Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Veet advises against using water, soap, or alcohol to remove any wax residue from Veet Wax Strip Kits.[8]XResearch source Alcohol isn’t mentioned in the safety instructions for Veet Sugar Wax—still, you’re probably better off not using it. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Baby oil effectively clears away leftover wax.[1] 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] Advertisement 
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. 
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.[3] Advertisement 
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. 
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.[5] Advertisement 
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.[6] 
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. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in Pennsylvania. 
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