Product Review: Relax & Wax No Scream Cream
I have been getting regular bikini waxes since my early 20s, and, even though I didn't exactly enjoy the process, I tolerated it pretty well. It became routine. Until I got pregnant. Suddenly, a simple bikini wax became a date with torture. It is absolutely brutal. Pregnancy just makes you that much more sensitive. So when I spotted Relax & Wax No Scream Cream at a local salon, I snapped it up immediately. At $15.95 for 1 oz., it's not cheap, but anything that can alleviate the pain is well worth it. Here's the scoop:
Wax made a pleasure with this gentle, safe anesthetic.
Description: Wax your bikini line, or any other area without the pain! No Scream Cream brings you a topical anesthetic that alleviates exhausting wax-related pain that doesn't interfere with standard wax formulas. Safe, natural formula numbs waxing area for a painless experience easily and is ideal for all skin types.
Recommended Use: Apply 30 - 45 minutes prior to waxing.
Active Ingredients: Benzocaine 20%
My experience: The first time I used this, I didn't give it a fair shot, because I didn't apply it early enough for it to kick in by the time the wax rolled around. I didn't notice any difference that time. The second time, however, I followed the directions and applied plenty of the cream half an hour before the wax. Sadly, it didn't seem to work at all. There was absolutely no improvement. As a matter of fact, my esthetician said I seemed more sensitive. I don't think this had anything to do with the cream, but I do know that it didn't work for me the second time. I am going to give it one more try before giving up (what do I have to lose) but I am afraid that raging pregnacy hormones are too much of a challenge for a simple topical anesthetic. Unfortunately, I can't recommend it, but I am going to give it another try post-baby.
Have you tried No Scream Cream? If so, I would love to hear what you thought!
Wax made a pleasure with this gentle, safe anesthetic.
Description: Wax your bikini line, or any other area without the pain! No Scream Cream brings you a topical anesthetic that alleviates exhausting wax-related pain that doesn't interfere with standard wax formulas. Safe, natural formula numbs waxing area for a painless experience easily and is ideal for all skin types.
Recommended Use: Apply 30 - 45 minutes prior to waxing.
Active Ingredients: Benzocaine 20%
My experience: The first time I used this, I didn't give it a fair shot, because I didn't apply it early enough for it to kick in by the time the wax rolled around. I didn't notice any difference that time. The second time, however, I followed the directions and applied plenty of the cream half an hour before the wax. Sadly, it didn't seem to work at all. There was absolutely no improvement. As a matter of fact, my esthetician said I seemed more sensitive. I don't think this had anything to do with the cream, but I do know that it didn't work for me the second time. I am going to give it one more try before giving up (what do I have to lose) but I am afraid that raging pregnacy hormones are too much of a challenge for a simple topical anesthetic. Unfortunately, I can't recommend it, but I am going to give it another try post-baby.
Have you tried No Scream Cream? If so, I would love to hear what you thought!
posted by The Beauty Insider @ 10:56 PM
1 Comments:
At February 28, 2009 6:57 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Hi,
I read your comments about No Scream Cream and I have to ask how you applied it? The key to the product numbing and reducing the pain an average of 80% is all about the application. Please don't rub the cream into the skin a like a lotion. Rub it onto the skin until it becomes thick and white then STOP! Leave it alone and let it absorb into the skin. As the cream absorbs into the skin it will numb it. Although the cream will absorb into the skin in about 5 mins it wont be ready to wax the bikini area for 40-45 mins and 20-30 for face and underarms. Good luck with the next wax and let me know if this helps :-)
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