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Post Waxing scar

hey i waxed my face with rivaj wax strips 2 days back.. My face was all red after that n it didnt resolve even after one day.I thought some wax is left behind so i rubbed it with olive oil n it messed up my face.. n some skin also came off with it.. I look horrible.. I em v depressed right now.. Some red lines r stil on my face. Wil they ever go away?? what do u guys recommend me for that scarring n redness ?? Any ointmnet to apply?
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I would venture to guess it's just an irritation and it will go away, but may take some time.  If you have anything like a healing balm (I get a type from a company called Lemongrass that I love)- you can put that on it to see if it helps.  You can also try something like Vitamin E oil.  
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