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Rica Cotton Milk Pre-Wax Gel - Professional Skin Prep for Waxing

Rica Cotton Milk Pre-Wax Gel - Professional Skin Prep for Waxing

Rica Wax
Cotton milk pre-wax gel that cleanses and conditions the skin for optimal wax adhesion and a cleaner service result.
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A professional pre-wax skin preparation gel with cotton milk from Italy’s number one professional wax brand — cleanses and conditions the skin surface for optimal wax adhesion and a cleaner service result.

What It Is

Rica Cotton Milk Pre-Wax Gel is the first step of a professional Rica waxing service. Applied before the wax, it cleanses the skin surface of oils, residues, and impurities that would otherwise reduce wax adhesion — and conditions it with cotton milk proteins that leave the skin surface in the ideal state for the wax to bond effectively to the hair rather than the skin.

A clean, well-prepped skin surface means better wax performance, fewer passes, and a more comfortable service for the client. Cotton milk proteins also provide mild conditioning that reduces friction during application.

Key Ingredients

  • Cotton Milk Proteins: Gently cleanse and condition the skin surface for optimal wax adhesion. Reduce surface friction and improve the overall service experience.

How To Use

  1. Apply to the area to be waxed before the service.
  2. Massage gently and allow to dry — the skin should feel clean and slightly taut.
  3. Proceed with your chosen Rica wax formula.
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Good to Know

Showering doesn't remove body oils the same way a targeted pre-wax cleansing gel does. Skin naturally produces sebum continuously — even clean skin has a surface oil layer. The Cotton Milk Gel is formulated to remove that layer specifically, creating the taut, clean surface that allows wax to bond to the hair shaft rather than gliding over the skin.
Yes — it's the universal pre-wax step for the full Rica range. Use it before any of the liposoluble strip waxes or the Brazilian Film Wax. One prep product for the entire Rica system.
Allow it to fully dry — the skin should feel clean, slightly taut, and not tacky. This typically takes 30–60 seconds depending on the amount applied and the temperature of the room. Don't rush to wax over a wet gel.
No — once fully dry, it leaves an invisible, clean layer. There's no product residue that would interfere with wax adhesion. The slightly taut feeling is from the skin being properly cleansed, not from product sitting on the surface.
Yes — cotton milk proteins are gentle and non-irritating. The gel is suitable for all skin types as a pre-wax prep step, including sensitive skin.
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