How to get rid of facial hair permanently. Cosmetological methods at home

Regardless of the color, facial hair negatively affects the appearance of women, creating an outwardly unkempt image. It is impossible to get rid of them forever, but it is quite possible to slow down the growth of hairs.

This can be done with the help of cosmetic procedures, as well as improvised items and special preparations. Knowing the rules for carrying out the listed manipulations, a woman can transform her face, getting rid of excess hair, even at home.

Is it possible to get rid of facial hair permanently?

Getting rid of facial hair forever is impossible from a physiological point of view. Unwanted vegetation appears on areas of the skin of men and women, where there are hair follicles, which are extremely difficult to completely stop functioning.

Despite this, marketers claim that some of the most expensive cosmetic procedures, in particular, photoepilation or laser hair removal, can solve this problem once and for all.

In fact, after completing a course of such procedures, the work of hair follicles only slows down significantly, the hairs become thinner and "burn out", which in total creates a feeling in a person that vegetation in unwanted areas of his body no longer appears.

The main disadvantages of photo and laser hair removal are:

• high cost for a course consisting of 10 procedures;
• a large number of contraindications.

  

If a person cannot afford to pay more than 5-7 thousand rubles. for temporary disposal of unwanted vegetation or overly worries about his health, he is advised to opt for home methods of removing facial hair.

It is often necessary to conduct beauty sessions at home, but they practically do not require costs (financial and physical).

Facial Hair Removal Masks

On the shelves of shops selling modern cosmetics, you can find a large number of masks from famous brands for facial hair removal. Their price range varies from 200 to 4,000 rubles.

In order not to waste money, professional cosmetologists recommend that women try their homemade products before buying an advertised product. means, the composition of which is as natural and simple as possible:

Plucking

Plucking unwanted facial hair has been practiced for decades. Despite the widespread prevalence of this procedure, modern cosmetologists recommend abandoning the traditional manipulation carried out with tweezers.

The main disadvantages of this procedure are:

• a high level of pain in the procedure;
• trauma (if the hair is not properly captured with tweezers, a wound appears on the skin);
• the likelihood of contracting an infectious disease (for example, when using a non-sterile instrument or in the absence of timely measures to disinfect the skin after the formation of a wound);
• an increase in the thickness of the hairs appearing after the procedure, as well as a change in their color to a darker one.

Along with a number of disadvantages, supporters of the conservative method of removing facial hair also note the advantages of the process in question.

The positive aspects include:

• the speed of getting rid of vegetation;
• simplicity of the procedure algorithm;
• low cost;
• no direct contraindications for hair plucking.

A modern, safer analogue of the traditional hair plucking with tweezers is the removal of vegetation with a thread.

The algorithm of the procedure involves the implementation of the main steps:

1. Cleanse the skin with a lotion or toner that does not contain oil components.
2. Steam the area of ​​the skin to get rid of unwanted hair.
3. Pat dry the skin with a paper towel, thus removing excess moisture.
4. Tie the ends of 2 threads together and take them in hand so that an eight forms between the fingers holding the "tool".
5. At the same time, spread your fingers on one hand and squeeze on the other.
6. Repeat step 5 the required number of times until the unwanted hairs disappear completely.
7. Apply a thin layer of a soothing gel to the skin.

Depilatory cream

A high-quality depilatory cream can help get rid of facial hair (permanently reduce the rapidity of its growth). Such a cosmetic product should have a mild effect and hypoallergenic components in the composition. Otherwise, frequent use of the cream can lead to the formation of small acne in the area of ​​hair removal, as well as excessive dryness of the skin.

The principle of using depilation products is as simple as possible:

1. With a special spatula, apply the creamy substance to the area of ​​the face with unwanted vegetation and distribute it evenly on the skin.
2. Withstand the composition on the face for 10-20 minutes, depending on the brand of a particular product (the duration of the cream on the face is determined by the manufacturer's recommendations).
3. Using a spatula, remove the cream from the skin against the direction of hair growth.
4. Wash off the remnants of the product by washing with running water at room temperature.
5. Apply a soothing gel with anti-inflammatory extracts such as chamomile to the treated areas of the skin (usually comes with the product and involves using it after each depilation procedure at home).

Depilatory cream, provided there are no contraindications, can be used without restrictions as needed. It is important to keep in mind that the longer unwanted hairs are, the faster and better the product will remove them.

Epilator

To remove facial hair with an epilator, you must use a special attachment or device designed exclusively for the delicate removal of unwanted hair. Most of these devices can be used in 2 modes: dry (use in normal conditions on dry skin) and wet (use in the shower).

In order for a woman to have the opportunity to get rid of unwanted vegetation, the manufacturer suggests that she use different attachments, depending on the area of ​​the skin to be treated (for example, a nozzle for removing hair over the upper lip or a nozzle for cutting sideburns).

The main advantages of this type of skin smoothing procedure are:

• the possibility of widespread removal of unwanted vegetation (including in the nose);
• the ability to remove hair, regardless of their actual amount;
• minimal likelihood of skin irritation;
• long-term preservation of the result after the procedure (up to 3 weeks).

The only downsides to using an epilator are:

• high degree of painfulness of the procedure;
• preservation of slight swelling of soft tissues after hair removal for 3-4 hours.

Spring

To get rid of facial hair (forever impossible) at home, you can use a mechanical spring-epilator. This is the simplest design commonly used by Asian women.

Such an adaptation came to Europe relatively recently and still causes a lot of skepticism from modern women. Its principle of operation is based on the removal of hairs due to their falling between the metal rods of the spring.

To get rid of unwanted hair completely with a handheld epilator, you must:

1. Bend the spring so that it forms a "U" shape.
2. Position the epilator so that the spring is directed towards the woman's face, slide it over the skin against the hair growth.
3. For the best result, it is recommended to repeat step 2 from 7-10 times for one area of ​​the skin.

Among the objective advantages of using a spring to create a smooth skin are:

• high efficiency (up to 100% removal of unwanted vegetation on any part of the face);
• ease of use;
• the ability to carry out the procedure at home without outside help;
• compact design;
• low cost.

Wax, resin and shugaring

Epilation using natural remedies is actively used by modern women who look after their appearance.

Wax, resin and sugar paste, due to their sticky consistency, are able to capture the maximum amount of unwanted hairs, removing them from the hair follicle by the root. This principle of creating a smooth skin ensures the preservation of the effect for 3-4 weeks.

Regardless of the type of "paste" used, the procedure for removing unwanted vegetation implies the following basic steps:

1. Cleanse your face by removing not only cosmetics, but also impurities.
2. Degrease the skin (hypoallergenic talc is usually used for this purpose).
3. Using a cosmetic spatula, apply the adhesive to a small area of ​​the skin in the direction of hair growth (incorrect application of the vegetation remover can lead to the formation of ingrown hairs).
4. After putting on gloves (so that the sticky mass does not stick to your fingers), remove the dried-up area of ​​the composition by pulling it with a sharp movement against hair growth.
5. At the end of the procedure, apply a thin layer of a soothing agent (usually with hypoallergenic ingredients in the composition) to the skin and let it absorb on its own.

After epilation with wax, resin or sugar paste, it is undesirable to use decorative cosmetics for 12 hours. Otherwise, irritation may form on the skin, which manifests itself in the form of a large number of small colorless acne tightening the skin.

Pharmacy preparations

You can get rid of hair in certain areas of the face with the help of pharmaceutical preparations. Means, the composition of which includes antiseptic components with a drying and disinfecting effect, can permanently change the condition of the skin.

Their use in excessive amounts can lead to burns of the skin, on which the method of suppressing the activity of hair follicles is built.

Cosmetologists distinguish among drugs with aggressive chemical properties:

• iodine;
• potassium permanganate;
• ammonia;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• Rivanol solution and so on.

The most common "recipes" for hair growth are:

Folk remedies

Folk remedies can help get rid of facial hair by permanently changing its structure. The components of such formulations are usually natural herbs and botanicals that mildly affect the hair follicle. For this reason, traditional methods for achieving smooth skin must be used regularly.

The most effective folk remedies are:

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Pain relievers

Considering that the most effective hair removal procedures involve painful sensations, cosmetologists recommend pre-applying additional anesthetic agents to the skin. In the vast majority of cases, pain relievers are creams and gels for external use.

They must be used according to the generally accepted algorithm:

1. Steam the skin from which unwanted vegetation is to be removed.
2. Remove excess moisture with paper towels.
3. Massage the pain reliever in a thick layer.
4. Cover the product with a piece of cling film (necessary to minimize the risk of water entering the treated area).
5. Allow the preparation to penetrate into the pores of the skin, leaving it on the surface for 40 - 90 minutes, depending on the brand of the particular product.
6. Remove the bandage, remove any remaining anesthetic and treat the skin with an alcohol-free disinfectant.

Cosmetological methods for removing facial hair

The most effective cosmetic methods for removing facial hair are:

• laser hair removal (point effect on the hair pigment with a narrow beam of light);
• photoepilation (done through the use of broad-spectrum lamps);
• electrolysis (destruction of a part of the hair follicle using an electrode).

Despite the fact that the fact of a significant slowdown in hair growth and changes in their structure is proven in practice, professional procedures for achieving skin smoothness have a number of contraindications:

• pregnancy;
• lactation period;
• age up to 18 years (contraindication is associated with the instability of the hormonal background at this age);
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• hypertension 2 and 3 degrees;
• high blood sugar;
• infectious skin diseases;
• oncology.

To get rid of facial hair, you should carry out regular beauty treatments at home.

Despite the fact that it is impossible to make the skin smooth forever, it is possible to slow down the growth rate of unwanted hairs, as well as change their structure and color, in different ways, choosing the most suitable among which is necessary only after the woman's skin condition has been assessed by a professional dermatologist.

Article design: Mila Friedan

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