Facial Hair Removal

When your body experiences a hormonal imbalance it reacts in ways in which you can not anticipate. One prime example of hormone-induced physical change in a woman is the sporadic growth of facial hair, predominantly on the cheekbone, jaw lie or under the chin. Unlike hair that grows naturally on your head these stray hairs can appear much courser and darker, and be identified easily if they grow through in a prominent area. Such physical alterations are problematic in more ways than one as they can affect hygiene and reduce skin quality, which in turn, breeds confidence and self-esteem issues.

There's nothing wrong with just wanting to get rid of unsightly hairs if it is affecting you on a physical or emotional level. Cream formula Vaniqa is medically proven to help counteract the growth of unwanted facial hair in women.

Is facial hair removal necessary?

According to a survey of 1,000 women carried out as part of a recent health and beauty campaign, 95% agreed that the removal of facial hair is necessary step for improving quality of life. Almost one-third of women with unwanted facial hair are said to suffer clinical depression, 1 in 4 believe facial hair has stood in their way of a promotion, and more than 40% say it has been a stumbling block for continuing a relationship.

What causes excess facial hair growth?

The appearance of excess hair on the chin and around the lips, and to a lesser extent the chest, is a condition known as hirsutism, which affects a considerable number of women in the UK. This female condition has a variety of causes, most of which relate to excess androgen production and hormonal imbalance.

Facial hair removal may be necessary choice if excess hair starts to grow through during and after treatment for other health conditions. Medications that use testosterone, anabolic steroids, danazol and metryrapone can cause excessive facial hair growth in women. You may also experience this problem as a result of the following health issues:

• Genetics
• Ovarian/ adrenal tumours
• Cushing's syndrome
• Hyperthecosis
• Puberty
• Pregnancy
• Metabolic disorders

What facial hair removal treatments can I use?

When considering facial hair removal you should ask is it economical, pain-free, safe for use, convenient and long-lasting before making a purchase. Below are five of the most frequently used facial hair removal procedures.

A technique employed to destroy the follicles beneath the skin surface to stop hair from growing. The average course of treatment consists of 6 to 8 sessions, after which unwanted facial hair may be completely eradicated.

In between treatments, you must shave rather than pluck or wax the affected area of skin, which may be painful. Laser is not effective on blonde, white or grey facial hair.

IPL is short for Intense Pulsed Light, which involves various light wavelengths instead of a single wavelength (laser therapy). This too must be continued for at least six (and up to ten) treatments, with a duration of one to three months in between.

After the full course of treatment hair should cease to return, or at best, come back finer.

Though a less painful procedure than the laser IPL is costly (£300+) and can not guarantee results.

During electrolysis treatment the hairs receive an electric shock through a fine, sterile needle that is inserted carefully into the follicle. This is a permanent hair removal process as the supply of blood and oxygen to the hair, killing it.

It too has its drawbacks, you will need more than 12 sessions, which could prove to be costlier than other treatment methods depending on the severity of your problem. Hair in sensitive areas of the face such as the upper lip can take up to ten hours to clear of hair and may cause extreme pain.

Cream formulas can be applied topically twice daily to significantly halt the growth of unwanted hair during the gap between each laser, IPL or electrolysis session. Thousands of women use topical cream in addition to these permanent methods to increase results.

Vaniqa is the only FDA approved treatment for hair reduction in women. This topical cream is developed specifically for slowing the production and severity of facial hair problem, usually around the lips and on the chin.

How can I order facial hair removal products online?

If you are in need of a reliable, medically approved facial hair removal treatment, then Vaniqa may be the right choice for you. Vaniqa cream can be prescribed to you by a UK doctor within 24 hours.

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