Facial Hair Removal: Tips to Do It Yourself
For most women with PCOS, having facial hair (and more than most other women) is a fact of life which, unfortunately, we cannot avoid. Those dark hairs seem to crop up in places you’d least expect and grow back far too rapidly. To alleviate the pain of having them professionally removed, here are some tips for do it yourself facial hair removal.
While most of us use tweezers to remove facial hair around the eyebrows, some use this implement to remove hairs on the upper lip and under the chin as well. Painful? Yes. But the hairs grow back more slowly because you are plucking out the root as well.
If your hair is dark in nature, and you would rather not use tweezers, an excellent method is to use crème bleach. This lightens excess dark hair and lasts quite a long time. In fact, it is a great alternative to plucking a sensitive face.
Another method commonly used is waxing. While it is a bit painful, it is an effective way to remove hairs from the upper lip and/or facial area. Home waxing kits are available in abundance; and it should be noted, that most home kits use cold wax to prevent burning.
You can also try sugaring or a sugar wax. The difference between a sugar wax and a regular wax is that the sugar is water-soluble therefore hairs are removed easier by simply using water.
Another popular way of removing hair is by using a facial hair removal cream. This will not last as long as waxing or plucking but is pain-free and effective, but be sure to spot test the cream beforehand to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.
Whether you pluck, bleach, or wax, removing facial hair is a necessary evil. Be sure to use the best method your type of skin, sensitivity, and facial hair. Either way, while it has to be done, the process should be as painless as possible.
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