Hair Removal 101 – Pros And Cons Of Shaving Your Underarms

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Shaving is the easiest and painless method to remove unwanted hair. It helps you get rid of those unwanted hair fast and not at all painful. All you need is a razor and a block of hair.

There are certain disadvantages of shaving your underarms. One of the most common is the ingrown hair problem. This is the condition where the hair curls back into the skin causing irritation and the dimpling. This can happen with the first shave especially if you have sensitive skin.

Idermabrasion, is a cosmetic surgical procedure (a.k.a. chemical peel) that is used to smooth out the dimple-causing surface of the skin.

Pros

Cons

Using this technique does not require you to invest a lot of money and it is done only once at a stretch. It is a minimizing factor when compared to medical treatments like laser or electrolysis, as the results of ingrown hair treatment are expected to last about a week.

This method is a proven irritation dissolver and is commonly used by women to cure underarm cellulite.

The result keeps for a week or more depending on the skill of the technician and your skin condition.

It is suitable for all skin colors.

Men with sensitive skin should not use this method.

This is very effective on small areas, like lips, hands and legs.

It last for a few days up to a week.

Cons

Have to repeat, you will feel stubble for a few days.

It is not suitable for women with very sensitive skin

It can irritate very sensitive skin such as acne prone skin.

It would cost you a lot of money at about $100 per ounce.

What should you know

As the saying goes, knowledge is power. Well, the hair removal method you choose should depend on your skin type to ensure it would be useful and not harmful to your skin. The method you use would also depend on your budget. Ultimately, the best thing you can do is to consult a specialist before choosing any method.

And if you are going to, blindly, follow any advertisement you find online, you would not only be wasting your time and money, you would also be damaging your skin. Painless hair removal can be achieved without the need for shaving or expensive topical creams.

Today, there are many choices of hair removal methods. But few of us know about all the details on how to take care of our skin and ensure it would remain healthy. Whether we are a man or a woman, it is important to explore the advantages and disadvantages of each hair removal method. Doing so will ensure that our body is free from harmful substances and free from reports of irritations or allergies.

For example, you can find creams that remove body hair. But the big question is if these creams are safe. The answer is yes, for these creams are derived from natural plants. But the big question is if these natural materials are produced in the right A to Z concentration levels the answer is also yes. But if you are not sure about that, you should not use them.

Another disadvantage comes from the fact that these hair removal creams are only effective for women and for some men, and they are not effective for you if you are a man. Another disadvantage is that you may not be able to find the best product as the market is not regulated, and there are many products that are said to be effective but only ended up disappointing. The best advice that can be given for finding the best product is to do some research, read reviews and consultations, and meet with those who have tried them to get honest opinion.

The laurel creams are succeeded in removing hair effectively and permanently by the use of chemicals that dissolve protein structures that cause hair growth. After you use it for a certain period of time the growth reduces and eventually you no longer have to make use of the cream. But the question still remains how long the results will last, how does it compare to other treatments, and how much does it cost?

Apart from all these, the laurel creams are also very easy to use and can be done from the comfort of your own home. It is also not time consuming and you can apply it wherever you think it is necessary.

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Hair Removal 101 – Pros And Cons Of Shaving Your Underarms
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