So I have been using Simplique but I have to use it at least every 3 days and the battery runs out pretty quickly... My upper lip hair isn't too thick, but it's dark and that's why I get rid of it. I have very fair, VERY sensitive skin and gave up on depilatories b/c they left my skin red for 2+ days after use and were very painful... I tried different brands and they never removed all the hair, even when it was on for the max amount of time. I would try waxing but doesn't it have to grow a certain length? Plus I'm not too crazy about the ripping off part and that it can cause the skin to sag when you're older. I am def not willing to shell out the big bucks for electrolysis/laser removal, plus I've heard bad things about it. What should I do? Is there a really good brand of cream that will do the trick that won't leave my skin bright red?
2007-01-09 06:32:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Hi! I wax my legs and underarms on a monthly basis so I am a big fan of wax even though I have extreme sensitive skin. The wax will leave me with little bumps for one day whereas depilatory creams and shaving leave me with bumps for several days and dry, itchy skin as the hair tries to grow back.
However, I do not wax nor use depilatory creams on upper lip area. That skin is just to sensitive. I've learned to dull the area with ice (holding an ice cube to area for about a minute) and then just tweezing. It takes longer than waxing...but at least it lasts a long time (and the pain is about the same)...and I have less issues this way with my sensitive skin.
If you do go for the wax though, by the kind that hardens by itself rather than the kind you need to pull off with a paper strip. I have been told that this a more "natural" form of wax that actually gets more hair. Plus...you can reuse it by simply remelting it.
Good luck!
2007-01-09 06:59:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as universally good brand. What is good for someone is intolerable to other. Try applying the hair removal product on a small surface of skin, and if tolerated well, after 24hrs apply on the area you want to treat. Follow the application instruction, rinse of thoroughly and apply some high quality lotion afterward. However if you compare the funds necessary for like 10-15 years of chemical depilation or waxing, laser might not seem so expensive after all.
2007-01-09 06:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by Vesna G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try laser hair removal.
There are home laser hair removal kits like the Rio. It uses a safe 808nm diverging diode based laser system. The main difference between the Rio and a salon laser is that it can only treat one hair at a time whereas the salon laser will treat an area of about 1cm squared.
2007-01-10 23:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by Furball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried nair. they have a sensitive skin cream. waxing isnt bad i have really really sensitive skin. waxing will leave a red patch for a couple hours but will go away by the next day. the best time to do this is in the evening at home. so by time you wake up so wont notice anything. unless you go to a salon. but honestly. it you hair isnt to dark. cut it. yes just trim it like hair on your head. you cant see stubbles and you wont see the hair either.
2007-01-09 07:10:12 · answer #4 · answered by Candy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using a wax or cream specifically designed for faces. They will have less chemicals in it. Use a hair remover review website like, http://www.depilatorys.com/
2007-01-10 18:51:35 · answer #5 · answered by Brett Takamatsu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to a salon where they use a technique called threading. It works very well.
2007-01-09 06:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by ishamo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU DONT LIKE TO WAX IT THAN JUST BLEACH IT TRY
SALLY HANSEN
2007-01-12 04:56:38 · answer #7 · answered by le233@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋