How to get rid of body hair permanently. Folk remedies, cosmetic procedures

Humanity has long been looking for ways to get rid of body hair forever, for example, the Queen of Sheba removed her hair with wax. Smooth, velvety skin has always been appreciated by both women and men. Removing unwanted vegetation is often not only a tribute to aesthetics and fashion, but also to tradition.

In the Middle East, there is a traditional ritual for removing hair from a woman before marriage and throughout marriage.

Why does body and face hair grow

Hair growth is laid by nature in both sexes, as a means of protection from temperature extremes and mechanical influences on the skin. In men, the hairline not only enhances the thermoregulation of the body, but also retains male hormones, which contain a pheromone that attracts the opposite sex.

The hairline is formed during the period of intrauterine development of the fetus and has a name - lanugo. After birth, after 1-3 months, it is replaced by thin fluffy hair, and during puberty, the thin fluff becomes tough. The degree of thickness, stiffness and growth of hair depends on genetic predisposition.

The hereditary factor affects the body's hormone production, and hormones directly affect hair growth. The degree of hair growth of the skin in men depends on the level of male hormones androgens and testosterone, if a woman has these hormones increased, then her hair will also actively grow. Doctors have identified several pathologies in women that increase body hair growth.

Also, the following factors affect the rate of hair growth:

1. Age - the older a person gets, the slower hair grows.
2. Stress - stress and depressive conditions reduce the rate of hair growth.
3. Improper nutrition - the use of unhealthy foods, alcohol and lack of vitamins negatively affect the growth and health of hair.
4. Season - hair grows faster in summer due to improved blood circulation.

Hair Removal Methods

How to get rid of body hair permanently - this question is extremely relevant for women with hormonal disorders, due to which hair grows on the face or chest. According to surveys, women are more likely to use body depilation for beauty, as smooth skin looks attractive. Men resort to depilation due to facial irritation after shaving.

Modern technologies offer several different ways to get rid of body hair permanently: chemical, mechanical, creams and many others.

Chemical depilators

Chemical hair removal is a method in which depilatory creams are used. The composition of these creams includes sodium thioglycolic salt and potassium and calcium hydroxides, the chemical effect of these components on keratin destroys the hair structure, thereby dissolving it.

Depilatory creams do not affect the hair follicles, so the smoothness of the depilated skin areas will only last 3-5 days. Chemical depilatories do not affect hair growth or thickness and will only be temporary.

But they have advantages:

1. Painlessness... Suitable for sensitive skin.
2. Leaves no irritation... The cream contains substances that care for the skin.
3. Simplicity... The method does not require special skills.
4. Availability... The cost of the depilatory cream is from 200 rubles.

Before using the depilatory cream, the following recommendations should be considered:

1. Carefully read the instructions and composition to eliminate the risk of allergic reactions.
2. Make a test - an allergy test. Apply a little cream to the crook of the arm and monitor the reaction for 2 hours.
3. Do not use the cream on damaged skin areas (wounds, scratches).
4. Do not sunbathe for 2-3 days after using the cream.

Instructions for use:

1. Apply the cream to the skin in a thin layer using a spatula.
   
2. Wait 15-20 minutes.
3. Remove the cream with a spatula and rinse off the residue.
4. After 1 hour, apply a moisturizer to the skin.

Mechanical hair removal

Mechanical hair removal methods include hair removal machines. They are divided into 2 types: facial hair removal machines and body depilatory machines. Body depilatory machines work on the principle of tweezers, their design includes rotating plates or vibrating springs that grab the hairs and pull them out by the roots.

The machines can run on batteries or from the mains. The functions of the machine can have several speed modes and additional attachments. The process of depilation with a machine is very painful, so manufacturers make attachments with vibrating spikes or cooling strips that reduce painful sensations. After depilation with a machine, the hair will not grow for 2-3 weeks.

Depilatory machines have the following advantages:

1. Low price.
2. Ease of use, you can do hair removal at home.
3. Compactness.

The disadvantage of the machine is the soreness of the procedure and often ingrown hairs under the skin. To remove hair with a machine, their length should be 0.5-1 cm. Before use, the skin must be cleaned with a scrub and dried. To reduce pain, you can use lidocaine spray or menthol essential oils. After the procedure it is recommended to treat the skin with an antiseptic.

Bepanten (D-Panthenol) cream can be used to reduce skin irritation. For 3-5 days after the procedure, you should refrain from visiting the bath, sauna and long exposure to the sun.

The cost of depilatory machines is from 1200 rubles.

The facial epilator is a wire spiral with comfortable handles. To remove hair, the epilator is folded in a U shape and rotated. The spring compresses and grabs the hairs, pulling them out by the roots. The glide of the epilator should be against hair growth.

This epilator does not require a mains connection or batteries. It is small in size and easy to care for, just wash it with water and dry it. Just like with depilatory machines, hair removal is painful, and hairs may grow under the skin. It is better to use an epilator for the face in the evening or before going to bed, as the skin will turn red and irritation may appear.

Preparation and application:

1. Steam the skin and clean it with a scrub.
2. Dry the skin.
3. Bend the spring and slide it over your face against hair growth.
4. Treat skin with alcohol-free antiseptics or hydrogen peroxide.
5. After 15-20 minutes, apply a moisturizing or nourishing cream.

The cost of a face epilator is from 150 rubles.

Medical hair removal

How to get rid of body hair permanently - for this you can resort to laser hair removal. The laser beam heats up the melanin-containing cells in the hair, causing the bulb to break down. Often a hair has a "duplicate" bulb, so more than one procedure is required to completely remove hair.

Since the laser affects melanin, the effectiveness of hair removal will depend on the contrast of the skin and hair so that the laser beam is absorbed by the melanin from the hair and not from the skin.

There are 4 types of lasers suitable for different skin types:

Pros of laser hair removal:

1. Does not cause severe painful sensations.
2. Does not damage the skin.
3. Hair does not grow for a long time (up to 5-6 years).
4. Simple preparation for the procedure, you only need to grow hair 3-5 mm.
5. Short duration of the procedure. For example: facial hair is removed in 10-15 minutes, in the bikini area 15-20 minutes, leg hair removal - 1 hour.

With severe pain, it is possible to use local anesthesia, for example, lidocaine spray or lidocaine gels. During the procedure, you must protect your eyes by wearing dark glasses. According to statistics, it takes 6 to 15 treatments to completely remove hair.

Laser hair removal has a course nature, after one procedure it is difficult to draw conclusions about the effectiveness. The interval between sessions will be 3-4 weeks, after 3-4 sessions the hair will begin to grow much more slowly, and the interval can be increased. During the break, hair removal can only be done using a razor or depilatory creams.

It is important not to use:

1. Waxing.
2. Shugaring.
3. Electrolysis.
4. Tweezers.
5. Depilatory machines.

You cannot remove hairs from the root, otherwise the hair follicle will be restored and the hair will grow again. After the procedure, special agents are used to reduce irritation of the skin. 7 days after removal, it is necessary to moisturize and nourish the skin. For severe irritation or burns, use Bepanten ointment.

After the procedure, it is not recommended:

1. Stay in the sun for a long time or visit the solarium.
2. Visit a sauna or bath.
3. Take medication.
4. Remove burn crusts.

Average cost of laser hair removal:

1. Full legs - from 10,000 rubles.
2. Armpits - from 1500 r.
3. Bikini area - from 2500 r.
4. Face - from 1000 r.
5. Hands - from 7000 r.

Photoepilation

How to get rid of body hair permanently - using the photoepilation method, which is considered the most effective way. With photoepilation, hair is removed using high-pulse light.

The melanin contained in the hair shaft and hair follicle absorbs light waves. The hair and the bulb are heated to a temperature of 75-80oC, as a result of which the blood supplying the follicles coagulates, depriving them of nutrition. After that, the follicle dies and the hair falls out.

Photoepilation has advantages:

1. Versatility. Removes all types of hair except gray.
2. Large exposure area, up to 5-6 sq. cm.
3. The result is noticeable after 2-3 procedures.
4. High level of safety of the method.
5. Painlessness of the procedure.
6. Ingrown hair does not occur.
7. Minimal risk of infection, since the method excludes contact with the skin.
8. Short duration of the procedure, from 5 to 30 minutes.
9. Suitable for removing hair from all areas of the body.

Photoepilation treats some diseases and skin pathologies:

1. Hemangioma.
2. Telangiectasia.
3. Hypertrichosis.
4. Hirsutism.

It is easy to prepare for photoepilation, just grow your hair 1-2 mm. There is no need to use cosmetics on the day of the scheduled procedure. Long hairs are shaved 2-3 days before the procedure.

Hair does not need to be shaved if removal is carried out on the following areas:

1. Back.
2. Breasts.
3. Hands.
4. Belly.
5. Neck.
6. Face.

The preparation of these areas of the body for depilation is carried out by the specialist who conducts it. Do not sunbathe or visit the solarium 3 weeks before photoepilation. After a session of photoepilation, you should not visit the bathhouse, sauna, swimming pool. Take a hot bath, sunbathe and use a self-tanner.

The results of this method will be noticeable after the first session, the complete course can get rid of unwanted vegetation forever or for a very long time.

Bioepilation

How to get rid of body hair forever - this question has been asked by mankind since ancient times, the first mentions of hair removal were found in the annals of Ancient Egypt. Nefertiti removed her hair using a method known today as shugaring. Mention about another method of bioepilation - waxing, is also found in the manuscripts of the ancient Egyptians and dates back to 1150 AD.

Shugaring

The sugaring method is based on hair removal with a paste made from sugar. The paste has the ability to penetrate deeper into the base of the hair follicles, so it can effectively remove hairs from 2 mm in length. The method is absolutely safe and hypoallergenic, as it consists of natural products.

The principle of operation is that the heated paste is kneaded and applied to the epilated area against hair growth. After the paste hardens, it is sharply torn off in the direction of hair growth. Sugar mass for shugaring is easy to cook at home or buy ready-made.

Sugaring pastes are divided into 3 types:

Lemon Juice Pasta Recipe:

1. Cook 8 tbsp. sugar, 2 tbsp. water and 2 tbsp. lemon juice.
2. Mix ingredients and put on low heat.
3. While stirring, bring to a boil, making sure that the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Put a little sugar syrup into a prepared container with cold water. The resulting ball should be easy to flex with your fingers, but not flow.
5. Remove syrup from heat and cool to 37-38oC. The paste is ready to use.
6. Excess pasta can be stored in the refrigerator in a container with a tight lid. Warm up in a microwave oven before use.

Shugaring has advantages:

1. Safety. The low temperature of the paste eliminates burns.
2. Skin care. Sugar paste not only removes hair, but also has an exfoliating effect.
3. The method eliminates hair ingrowth under the skin.

Preparation for the procedure:

1. Do not use scrubs the day before your procedure.
2. Do not sunbathe or use the solarium.
3. Do not use creams before the session.

Removal procedure:

1. Cleanse the skin with soap. Dry.
2. Apply talcum powder.
3. Apply a paste against hair growth. Wait for the paste to harden.
4. Remove the paste in a sharp motion in the direction of hair growth.
5. Treat the skin with an antiseptic.

After the shugaring procedure, the hair will not grow for 2-4 weeks. Armpit hair grows faster and may need to be removed after 2 weeks. In the bikini area, repeated removal will be required after 10-15 days. The cost of a finished paste for shugaring is from 400 rubles.

Shugaring cost:

1. Bikini area - from 500 r.
2. Armpits - from 350 p.
3. One hand - from 500 r.
4. One leg - from 200 p.

Waxing (waxing)

With this method, the hair follicle is not destroyed, but only the hair shaft is removed. With this method, the hairs are removed along with the root. The painfulness of the procedure will depend on the pain threshold.

Before the removal procedure, you need to carry out preliminary preparation:

1. By the day of depilation, the length of the hairs should be 4-6 mm.
2. 2-3 days before the date of the procedure, you need to cleanse the skin with a scrub, then do not use nourishing or moisturizing agents, as they will create a protective film on the skin.
3. Avoid chemical peeling of the skin one week before depilation and 10 days after depilation.

Wax depilation is divided into 3 types:

You can remove hair at home with any kind of wax. To use hard wax in briquettes, you need a wax melter, a wooden spatula and cloth napkins. Warm wax (melted in the microwave) requires cloths and a waxing spatula.

Before using wax, an allergic reaction test should be done: apply a little melted wax on the bend of the arm, observe the reaction for 24 hours.

If there is no allergy, then you can start the procedure:

1. Melt the wax, prepare cloth napkins.
2. Disinfect skin and sprinkle with talcum powder.
3. Apply wax with a spatula along the hair growth.
4. Apply a cloth to the wax. Smooth out.
5. Wait until the wax hardens, remove the napkin against hair growth.
6. Treat with disinfectant.
7. Apply moisturizers or nourishing creams to soften the skin.

After depilation, you should not sunbathe and swim for 12 hours. Within 48 hours, refuse to visit the bathhouse, sauna. To achieve absolutely smooth skin, 6-7 waxing procedures are required. The skin will remain smooth for 2-3 weeks. The interval between procedures must be at least 10 days.

By applying wax depilation, the growing hair will become thinner and thinner. It is recommended to use lotions and tonics that slow down hair growth. The cost of wax for depilation of a bank with a volume of 300-400 ml from 400 rubles.

Average price for wax depilation:

1. Leg hair - from 600 rubles.
2. Bikini area - from 500 r.
3. Armpits - from 250 r.

Traditional methods

When choosing a way to remove hair from traditional methods, it should be borne in mind that some components can cause allergic reactions or negatively affect skin health. Therefore, the selected remedy is first recommended to be tested on a small area of ​​the skin in order to monitor the reaction.

If a rash, irritation or burning sensation occurs on the skin, this prescription should be discarded.

Potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate) is a simple and cheap way to remove hair, but it must be used with caution, since a high concentration of potassium permanganate in the solution can lead to skin burns. Also potassium permanganate can stain the skin.

Potassium permanganate in solution penetrates the hair follicles and burns them, as it is a strong oxidizing agent. Hair falls out, after this procedure the hair grows much thinner and softer. It will take 1-3 months to remove them permanently.

Method:

1. Dissolve the potassium permanganate crystals on the tip of a knife in a glass of warm water.
2. Strain the solution, as undissolved crystals cause chemical burns.
3. Use this solution to wipe the skin with unwanted hair.

This method removes hair on the legs and armpits; this method cannot be used on the face, since the skin is very dry.

Ammonia, castor oil, iodine and alcohol are an effective folk hair removal method, for which you need to mix the following components:

1. Medical alcohol (vodka) - 70 gr.
2. Ammonium alcohol - 10 gr.
3. Iodine - 3 gr.
4. Castor oil - 10 gr.

The resulting liquid is colorless and does not stain the skin. You need to use it twice a day, rubbing the skin with unwanted hair. This should be done daily until the hair stops growing.

“Rivanol” 1 is a simple and effective method, for it you will need to buy the drug “Rivanol” in a concentration of 1: 1000 at the pharmacy. With this tool, you need to wipe the skin with unwanted hair, every day, 1 time a day. After 6-8 days, the hairs will begin to thin and fall out. Rivanol does not irritate the skin and does not cause burns.

Walnut shells will help remove unwanted vegetation permanently. The shell is burned, and the ash is mixed with water, until the consistency of a thick slurry. This mixture should be applied to the epilated area of ​​the skin and kept for 15-25 minutes. For the best effect, walnut ash should be applied three times a day. The course of this method is 1 month.

The next method requires green, unripe grapes and lemon juice. Juice is squeezed out of a bunch of grapes and mixed with 1 tbsp. lemon juice. This mixture is used to wipe the skin with unwanted hair. Grape juice slows down hair growth and contributes to the destruction of the follicle, and lemon juice discolors hairs and prevents skin irritation. You can apply this mixture 1 time daily.

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Contraindications to hair removal

All types of hair removal are contraindicated for the following diseases:

1. Infectious diseases of the skin.
2. Oncological formations in the place of unwanted vegetation.
3. Allergic reactions in the area of ​​hair removal.

Hair removal is carried out with caution in case of diseases:

1. Psoriasis, eczema.
2. Diabetes.
3. Epilepsy.
4. Pregnancy.
5. Phlebeurysm.

Chemical hair removal is not indicated in the case of:

1. Intolerance to the components of the drug.
2. Allergy.
3. Wounds, scratches.
4. Bronchial asthma.
5. Kidney disease.
6. Lactation and pregnancy.

Mechanical hair removal is contraindicated in case of:

1. Infectious diseases.
2. Inflammatory processes.
3. Diabetes.
4. Phlebeurysm.
5. Oncological diseases.
6. Wounds, scratches.

Laser hair removal has the following contraindications:

1. Pregnancy period.
2. Oncological diseases.
3. Diseases that cause skin pigmentation (vitiligo, melanosis).
4. Taking antibiotics, antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs.
5. Recent sunburn.
6. Photodermatosis.
7. Tattoos in the area of ​​application of the method.
8. Herpes.

Photoepilation is contraindicated in the following cases:

1. Infectious diseases of the skin.
2. Allergy.
3. Phlebeurysm.
4. Diabetes.
5. Heart diseases.
6. Herpes.
7. Photodermatosis.
8. Epilepsy.
9. Hyperteriosis.
10. Recent sunburn.
11. Tattooing.
12. Skin pigmentation.

Waxing has the following contraindications:

1. Skin diseases.
2. Herpes.
3. Allergy to wax and its constituents.
4. Moles, warts.
5. Scratches and cuts on the skin.
6. Ulcers.
7. Pregnancy and lactation period.
8. Diabetes.
9. Autoimmune pathologies.
10. Oncological education.

Shugaring is not recommended in the following cases:

1. Taking antibiotics.
   
2. Viral diseases.
3. Wounds, scratches.
4. Infectious diseases of the skin.

How to slow down the growth of hair on the body, face

You can slow down hair growth with inhibitors. Inhibitors are chemical agents that contain active ingredients that slow down the function of the follicle, or partially destroy it.

Hair growth will be slowed down due to substances:

1. Formic or phenolic acid.
2. Extract of unripe walnut, hyacinth.
3. Citrus essential oils.
4. Glycerol.
5. Allantoin.
6. Arnica.

Possible complications after hair removal

Complications after hair removal can be caused by inept procedure or non-compliance with the rules of conduct and preparation.

The most common negative consequences:

1. Dehydration of the skin. You can eliminate this problem by using moisturizers.
2. Mechanical damage to the skin, with careless use of machines - depilatory, wax or sugar paste.
3. Ingrown hairs under the skin.
   
4. Burns. With the wrong method of laser hair removal, or after visiting a bath (sauna) after hair removal.

It is recommended to choose the method of permanently getting rid of body hair for health reasons, since even medical hair removal and procedures (photoepilation, waxing) carried out by specialists have their own contraindications.

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