Skin Exfoliation Advice the woman beauty tips
• If you carry out skin exfoliation regularly with a loofah or mesh sponge after waxing or
shaving, you’ll take off the thin layer of skin that’s trapping the ingrown hairs and set them
free.
• A loofah is a natural bath sponge taken from the fibrous interior of the loofah plant. The
loofah’s natural fibers stimulate circulation and remove dead skin cells. They can be used
with soaps, creams, or lotions when performing skin exfoliation.
• Wet the loofah and squeeze to soften if preferred, then gently massage the skin,
especially dry, rough areas.
• Do not use the loofah on broken skin.
• Some beauty advisors believe using a loofah once a week for skin exfoliation is enough
to keep the area exfoliated. Exfoliating too much will dry the skin and leave it sensitive
and susceptible to ingrown hair.
• After using a loofah be sure to keep it in a well ventilated place where it can dry
completely. A loofah left damp can become a breeding ground for bacteria and increase
the risk of infection when it is used.
• Additionally use a gentle scrub cleanser once a week to prevent ingrown hair.
• Keep the area hydrated and moisturized using body milk or body oil, which will soothe the
skin after exfoliation.
Summary Chart for Quick Comparison
Note: Time before regrowth shown in ‘Duration’ column is only approximate depending on an
individual’s rate of hair regrowth and density of hair to start with.
Method Suitable Body Areas Duration
Electrolysis Facial areas, underarms,
arms, legs, back, bikini line Permanent
Laser Facial areas, underarms,
arms, legs, back, bikini line Permanent to semi-permanent
Depilatories
Arms, legs, bikini line. For
facial areas use specially
formulated depilatories
Two weeks
Hair Inhibitors Facial areas, underarms,
arms, legs, back, bikini line
Many months, sometimes
permanent.
Shaving
Underarms, legs, bikini line.
Not suitable for women’s facial
areas
Three days
Sugaring Facial areas, underarms,
arms, legs, back, bikini line Three to six weeks
Threading Facial areas only: eyebrows,
upper lip, chin Three weeks
Tweezers
Eyebrows, chin. For those less
sensitive: bikini line and upper
lip
Three to eight weeks
Waxing Facial areas, underarms,
arms, legs, back, bikini line Three to six weeks
Attitudes to Body Hair and Background to Hair Removal
Some surveys indicate that as many as 80% of women and 50% of men have unwanted hair on
various parts of their body – thus the fantastic demand for ideal hair removal products.
Some hair removal salons report an increasing interest in hair removal from men. They often
want hair removed from between the eyebrows, around the outside of the ears, and the
shoulders.
Women often want hair removed from the lip, chin, eyebrows, and neck, bikini line, abdomen,
breasts, forearms, and underarms.
Sports enthusiasts want smooth bodies to cut down on wind resistance. Male cyclists and
swimmers want hair removed to give them speed and an edge on the competition.
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