[header] How to treat wax burns [title] Submerge the burn in cold water for up to 20 minutes. [step] The first step with a wax burn is to cool the skin. Fill a sink, bathtub, or wash basin with cold water and soak the burn for at least 5, but preferably closer to 20, minutes.
[header] How to treat wax burns [title] Submerge the burn in cold water for up to 20 minutes. [step] The first step with a wax burn is to cool the skin. Fill a sink, bathtub, or wash basin with cold water and soak the burn for at least 5, but preferably closer to 20, minutes.
[substeps] If the burn is on your face, soak a towel in cold water and apply it to your face. You can also use an ice pack to cool the burn. Do not remove the burn right away, as this could result in further scarring. [substeps] If the burn does not disappear within a couple of minutes of submerging it, apply a layer of petroleum jelly or melted wax. The colder the water is, the deeper the burn will be. [substeps] If the burn is on tissue other than your skin, it may be more serious than a wax burn. [title] Wipe away as much as possible with a paper towel. [step] To make your wax burn more permanent, you'll need to remove as much wax as possible from the surrounding skin.