Hair Removal – Overview

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Readers of this blog may not have heard of machines that can perform intense pulsed light hair removal at home. These devices are actually quicker and much more efficient than expensive appointments with a hair removal specialist.

There are three popular brands of machines for intense pulsed light hair removal. Shoppers should try to find the Remington i-Light first, because it lasts the longest out of all the light pulse machines.

For anyone who hasn’t heard about intense pulsed light hair removal, also known as IPL hair removal, the process is similar to that of laser hair removal. The pulse device uses light energy to damage parts of the hair follicle, so that the hair is less likely to grow back. Most devices works best on light people with dark hair, because the light texture of the skin’s melanin is less likely to absorb heat from the pulse. Unlike lasers, the intense light pulse emits a pulse of light at specific wavelengths to further reduce any possible damage to the skin.

The Remington is one of the few unisex devices that will work for both men and women. It is also more suitable for people with light shades of skin. Keep in mind that even though the i-Light works with dark skin, it is more likely to cause damage to the skin because the dark pigment of the melanin tends to absorb more heat.

The Remington i-Light also will not remove hair permanently. This may disappoint people who are looking for a quicker and less painful way to keep the hair from growing. However, it still removes hair for about three to four weeks before the hair grows back again. This is a much longer duration than machines in other countries, such as the Boots Smooth Skin iPulse and the Phillips Lumea. The hair also looks thinner and less noticeable than it would if the person shaved it off.

The iLight is the least expense IPL light devices that is currently for sale in America, costing only $250. There are quite a few competing brands with intense pulsed light machines, but these devices have not been approved by the FDA thus far. The iLight’s light bulb is also more reasonably priced than bulbs for other machines. Currently, replacement bulbs cost only $25, which is much cheaper than the $40 to $50 bulbs for competing brands.

The only significant problem with the i-Light is that the bulb covers a smaller surface area than other IPL devices. So far, the device will only remove hair from an area of two square centimeters of skin. Thus, hair removal will take much longer for larger areas of skin, such as the legs or the chest. The bulb also will only last for about 1,500 pulse flashes. Also keep in mind that the machine tends to overheat very quickly.

In spite of these problems, the Remington i-Light is currently the best IPL machine that is specially designed for at-home use. Most of the other machines on the market look like unwieldy computer machines in a science lab. The i-Light, on the other hand, has a sleek, curved design and an attractive metallic finish. It is surprisingly inexpensive, making it very attractive for consumers who are looking for long-lasting hair removal on a fairly tight budget. This device is currently on sale at amazon.com, so shoppers may want to look into owning an i-Light.

Avon is one of the leading companies in designing products for personal beauty care. Now the company has added a hair removal cream in their selection.

Although the new Skin-So-Soft hair removal cream is not an all-natural lotion, it has a much fresher scent than other competing brands.

Technically, Skin-So-Soft provides very substantial results compared to other depilatory creams. After applying a heavy amount of Skin-So-Soft body lotion, users can simply wipe the hair off with a warm, wet washcloth after only three minutes. This will especially surprise people who would normally leave the lotion on for the full 10 minutes.

The lotion also smells much milder than other hair removal products. Although it still has an artificial chemical odor, the fragrance is much more bearable than people might expect. This Skin-So-Soft selection only costs about $8 to $10, so it is probably much easier to find than other less popular brands.

Not every Avon hair removal line item is as aromatically elegant as the body lotion, however. The Skin-So-Soft Fresh & Easy facial hair removal cream has a slightly nastier alkali odor that might disgust women who prefer sweeter smells. Fortunately, the cream costs only $5. Women can simply try it for themselves without having to empty their entire wallets.

The facial cream also creates quicker results than the body lotion. One woman who tested the cream reported that the product could remove hair in only two minutes and three seconds. Other testers removed their facial hair nearly as quickly as this woman. Hands down, this is a special cream that anyone would want to keep in their medicine cabinet to remove obnoxious mustaches and other bothersome facial hair growths.

Avon’s Skin-So-Soft brand has gained a strange reputation for the alternative uses of its beauty products. For instance, some people have used the lotion as a mosquito repellant. Others have applied it on sink faucets to remove hard water stains.

No one has reported on any particular secondary uses for Skin-So-Soft hair removal lotions and creams. However, most people would probably only use Avon’s products for their intended purpose in the first place, to remove hair.

People may want to steer clear from one particular Skin-So-Soft item that claims to reduce the rate of hair growth. The Fresh & Smooth hair minimizing antiperspirant deodorant doesn’t provide substantial measurable results. The deodorant makes hair much softer. It smells fresh and clean. However, it doesn’t exactly minimize hair growth.

Avon’s hair removal lotion and facial hair removal cream are remarkable products though. Both of these products are available at low prices on amazon.com and various other stores. Both of them also smell better than many other depilatory creams and lotions. People shouldn’t have any reason not to try out Avon’s Skin-So-Soft lineup at least once.