- Please note that waxing does have certain side effects such as skin removal, redness, swelling, tenderness, etc.

- Retinoids and waxing are both forms of exfoliation. For regular retinol users- who generally have fewer dead skin cells on their skin- lip, eyebrow, or any facial waxing can strip away part of the epidermis, resulting in abrasion. Hold off on waxing in your first few weeks of using retinol.