Removal of Unwanted Hair and Treatment

Unwanted Hair Removal: Treatments and Care Afterwards

We may love our hair for the color, length, style, texture, and beauty, but we don't love it, when appears in places we prefer not to see. Understand how human hair grows, before proceeding to eliminate unwanted hair. Human hair consists of three parts: The Bulb is the base of the hair follicle that produces the hair, the shaft, and hair follicle itself. The Bulb, and shaft are embedded within the skin. On the surface is the hair. Best results to remove hair, by destroying the hair follicle, and the bulb where germination of hair begins. Surveys have shown that 80 percent of women and 50 percent of men have unwanted hair. Caused by genetics or other reasons including testosterone treatment. There are many solutions to remove unwanted hair, some less painful then others, and some less expensive. Everyone has there own preference, some treatments work better for others or a combination. Outlined below, are the various types of hair removal techniques.

Depilatories: Fast and inexpensive hair removal method. Depilatory preparing a liquid or lotion application to remove unwanted body hair from skin surface. Chemical substance containing high degree of acidity, including Sodium Thioglycolate or Calcium Thioglycolate, reacts with the protein of the hair, and causes hair to break down. Application placed on the skin between five to fifteen minutes, and then removed or washed away. During the process, dead skin cells are removed. Giving the skin soft, and smooth feel. Ideally used on the legs, underarms, and bikini area. Drawbacks include: Allergic skin reaction from chemicals, messy application, and unpleasant odor.