how to remove wax from skin - #28753
I am feeling kinda stressed about something that happened during my candle-making hobby. I got a bit too into it and ended up spilling hot wax on my arm, and now there are these annoying wax spots on my skin! I’ve tried waiting for it to harden and then peeling it off, but it's just not working. It’s like the wax doesn’t wanna budge! I’ve looked online for how to remove wax from skin, but most sites suggest using oils or rubbing alcohol, and honestly, I’m kinda scared to try that. What if it irritates my skin more? My friend said using a warm cloth might help, but I don’t really know how long to do that before trying to peel or scrape again. Also, how to remove wax from skin without making it worse? I don’t wanna wreck my skin! I’ve also read about using lotion afterward to soothe, but what kind? Ugh, I’m just worried about the damage. If anyone has any tricks on how to remove wax from skin safely, I’d love to hear! Thanks in advance for any tips!
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