Facial hair remover for sensitive skin

[squirrelchops]

Hi all,

I usually bleach my upper lip area as am a little hairy as found the removal creams irritated me and don't fancy waxing.

However, looking in mirror I think i am getting a bit hairier (a la hercule poirot LOL)...NOt. Anyway, just wondered if anyone has recommendations for any removal creams for sesitive skins please.

Price not an issue really as soothing my skin is worth the £££ on this one!!

cheers.

[Keeping Motivated]

Have you heard of the Epicare? Its a tool that you remove the hair with yourself. If you look it up online there is a video that shows how it works. I am not sure if it is suitable for sensitive skin but I am sure the website will tell you. I use it and its really quick and easy I really like it.

[frankie1star]

I have very sensitive skin, and the odd hair, I have taken to having electrolysis. The machine I found best to use is the Apiliss, I believe they use it at Tao clinics. Although, locally I have found others using it who are cheaper so I go there.

I used a beauty therapist once, for electrolysis, she was like a butcher and I would often come away bruised, (literally bruises would appear the day after), you have to be careful that you find someone who is gentle.

Another treatment I have tried at a therapists is something chemical, cant remember the name, but didnt find that terribly successful. It wasnt like a depilatory cream, but I guess it had the same effect, although it was sold to me as something much better. I sound a completely hairy monster, I am not just obsessed with the odd stubborn hair. I considered laser but I am too fair, and dont be fooled into thinking they can dye the hair so it become effective, it doesnt work.

[lindsey toffee girl]

try an epliator it will work out cheper it last longer though it will hurt, they have plenty on QVC I thik they do a pink one for about £12

[freyasmum]

The problem with the removal creams is that you can build up a sensitivity to them, even if you were fine the last time you used it - I used one once and I had to wear a skirt for about a week! Anytime my leg rubbed against any fabric, it was like hot needles being pressed into my legs :(

I know you said you weren't keen on waxing (I won't lie, it is one of the more sensitive areas) but if you find that's the only solution, find someone who does hot/non strip waxing - this is much gentler to the skin than the more common warm wax.

What happens is that the wax is applied to the skin (generally after the application of a little oil, which further preserves the integrity of the skin) and left to set, then it's removed. You don't tend to get the erythema which is common with the warm wax.

[Cazza]

try an epliator it will work out cheper it last longer though it will hurt, they have plenty on QVC I thik they do a pink one for about £12


Would this not be a little harsh for your face???:confused: