Smooth Summer Skin - Your options

Tis the season that makes us much more concerned about body hair. So what are your options for smooth summer skin? Here are the pro's and con's from some the available choices:

In the last few years laser has become a very popular hair removal treatment. Laser passes over the skin destroying the hair folicle. It works best on fair skin with dark hair. The treatment leaves a bit of a tingling or pinching sensation. It's not unusual for the skin to take on a red appearance. Laser does require multiple treatments and it is not a permenent solution. It is also a little bit on the pricey side, running around $300.00 a treatment.
Electrolysis has been around for years. A thin filament is inserted into the hair folicle which the sends an electric current through to zap the hair root. You'll feel a quick zapping pain which is very tolerable. The bikini areas can be much more sensative. Because each hair folicle is treated individually it can take over a year for a complete treatment. Pricing can vary but is rounding around $60.00 hour.
Waxing has also been around for years. A thin layer of either hot or cold was is spread onto the area that is being treated and is removed with a cloth strip. Feeling can range from a slight burning to intense pain. Waxing needs to be done every 2 to 4 weeks and costa around $10.00 a treatment.
Shaving is cheap but requires continuous maintenance. It simply removes the hair at the skins surface. The upside is it is painless.
Depilatory uses a substance called thioglycolate which is mixed with calcium or sodium hydroxide. The result is the hair being broken down at the root. It is pain free, however a patch test for allergies or sensativities is an absolute must. It takes up to 15 minutes for the creams to work, but in most cases only a few minutes. Lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Cost is around $5.00 per treatment.

There are some new products on the market that are certainly worth checking out. Veet has introduced a bladeless razor that works with cream hair removal. Schick has introduces the first four headed razor for women. Sally Hansen has introduced a new wax hair remover enriched with marine extracts to soothe the skin.

What ever your choice. Be good to your skin this season and remember to moisturize. Your skin is part of your fashion statement. Smooth glowing skin will make you look younger and refreshed.

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