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Does waxing lighten skin?

Published in Beauty and Skincare 1 min read

No, waxing does not lighten skin. Waxing is a hair removal method that removes hair from the root, but it does not affect the pigmentation of the skin.

How waxing works:

  • Waxing involves applying a layer of hot wax to the skin, which is then removed with a strip of cloth.
  • The wax adheres to the hair and removes it from the root.
  • This process does not affect the skin's melanin production, which determines skin tone.

Other hair removal methods:

  • Some hair removal methods, such as laser hair removal, can lighten skin by targeting melanin in the hair follicles.
  • However, waxing does not target melanin and therefore does not lighten skin.

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