Medications an esthetician needs to be aware of before a waxing service include all of the following examples EXCEPT:

• A. Vitamins
• B. Antibiotics
• C. Anticoagulants
• D. Retinoids

Answer: (A)

Safety considerations around medications before a waxing service center on how certain drugs affect skin sensitivity, healing, and bleeding. Antibiotics can increase skin sensitivity and reaction to waxing, sometimes with photosensitivity or irritation, so it’s important to note any antibiotic use and monitor the skin closely. Anticoagulants raise the risk of bleeding and bruising during waxing, so they require caution and often medical clearance before proceeding. Retinoids, whether used topically or systemically, can thin and driest the skin, making it more prone to micro-tears and irritation from waxing, which may necessitate delaying waxing or adjusting technique. Vitamins, on the other hand, do not typically introduce these direct waxing risks, so they are the exception in this set.