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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Bioepilation is the process of removing the skin of the skin with the use of wax, phytomass or sugar mass (shugaring). Especially popular is the procedure among the female, since it allows you to quickly get rid of hair, for example, on the legs or in intimate areas and for a long time to maintain the smoothness of the skin.
The procedure of bioepilation can be carried out with the help of warm or hot wax. The latter, as a rule, is used for the removal of facial hair, in the armpits, in the bikini zone. The composition of this wax includes resin pine, almond oil, lemon, rubber impurities. Wax heats up to the necessary temperature and when contacting the skin expands the pores, in connection with which the removal of hairs is carried out as quickly as possible. Wax is applied to the dried skin in the direction of hair growth, and their elimination is carried out by pulling in the opposite direction.
The composition of warm wax includes special emollient ingredients that allow it to heat up at a low temperature. Such a wax is applied to the skin during the growth of hair, then covered with a specially designed for this purpose tissue or paper, which are subsequently removed along with the hair cover. Use such a wax in the presence of fine hair.
At the end of the procedure, the remaining amount of wax is removed with the help of cleaning oils, which also help to remove unpleasant sensations on the skin. Further, the skin is treated with antiseptics and means for slowing hair growth.
Bioepilation of bikini
Bioepilation of a bikini is carried out by hot wax or phytosols at length of hairs in intimate zones more than five millimeters. Wax is applied to the skin, covered with a special strip of paper, which is then removed with a sharp movement, thereby removing the hair covering in the peripalic region.
After removing all unwanted hair, the surface of the skin is treated with an emollient and soothing cosmetic lotion, as well as a means of slowing down the further growth of the hair. Bioepilation bikini lasts about twenty minutes.
The effect obtained from this procedure is instantaneous, the surface of the skin becomes perfectly smooth. It should be noted that during the bio-epilation of a bikini for the first time, there may be slight discomfort on the skin, which, however, with each subsequent procedure is reduced. After bi-epilation bikini, hair growth in the intimate zone slows down by about thirty to forty percent.
Women who plan to conduct bioepilation of the bikini zone should be convinced of the absence of contraindications to the procedure, such as inflammation on the surface of the skin, the presence of any damage or neoplasms on it, gynecological diseases and the period of menstruation. There are also systemic diseases in which bioepilation is contraindicated: for example, diabetes mellitus, cardiac pathologies, high blood pressure and some others.
Before doing bioepilation of bikini, consult a specialist about the expediency of the procedure.
Bioepilation of deep bikini
Bioepilation of deep bikini is the removal of hair in the most delicate areas: in the pubic region, labia and buttocks. For the procedure, wax is used, to achieve maximum effect, the length of the hair should be about four millimeters. After wax bioepilation, the smoothness of the skin in the intimate areas lasts about three weeks.
If you decide to do bioepilation of a deep bikini for the first time, you should consider that the procedure initially can cause uncomfortable and slightly painful sensations. With each subsequent procedure, pain sensations decrease as a result of thinning of the hairs.
It should be taken into account that for carrying out bioepilation in intimate areas there are a number of contraindications, including pregnancy, gynecological diseases, menstruation period, etc., which should be asked by a doctor who will determine the bio-epilation in your case.
Bioepilation with wax
Bioepilation with wax is carried out with the help of hot or warm wax to remove the hairs on different parts of the skin: on the legs, hands, under the armpits, the bikini zone, and also on the face. The hair bulb is not damaged, only the hair shaft is affected.
After about 3 weeks after bioepilation with wax hair begins to germinate, but they are no longer so stiff and with each subsequent procedure are removed less painfully. The procedure of bioepilation with wax can be carried out only in the absence of contraindications. As auxiliary devices for bio-epilation use special wipes. In the area of deep bikini, as well as on the face, the hairs are removed without the use of napkins.
Hard wax is made from pine resins with the addition of rubber and vegetable oils. This type of wax after application to the skin promotes the expansion of the pores, which allows you to effectively remove hair and provides an ideal smoothness of the skin. Wax is applied to the surface of the skin as the hair grows, then covered with a special napkin, which is then removed by a quick movement in the reverse side of the hairs, which allows them to be effectively eliminated.
The composition of soft wax, in addition to pine resins, includes special softeners.
The procedure is carried out according to the same scheme as with hot wax. At the end of the procedure, the surface of the skin is treated with oils and lotions, neutralizing the wax residues and soothing the skin.
After bioepilation, the skin should also be treated with a means of reducing hair growth.
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Bioepilation with sugar
Bioepilation with sugar (shugaring) allows you to eliminate even barely noticeable hairs and make the skin perfectly smooth without the slightest risk of irritation of the skin.
Undoubtedly, such a positive effect is achieved only with the high quality of the materials used without adding colorants and perfumes. Before carrying out bioepilation with sugar, talc is applied to the skin to dry it and prepare it for the procedure. Further, the surface of the skin is covered with a dense layer of heated sugar paste in the direction opposite to the growth of the hair. After that the thickened mixture is removed together with hairs, and the skin is smeared with soothing lotion.
Bioepilation with sugar can be carried out on any areas of the skin, including the face. When carrying out such a procedure it is possible to achieve not only the smoothness of the skin, but also the cleansing of the skin, making it more tender. The maximum effect of bioepilation with sugar is noted with the length of the hairs from four to five millimeters. If the hairs are much longer, the procedure can be accompanied by pain.
Smoothness of the skin after bioepilation with sugar persists from one to one and a half months. The procedure for hair removal takes from five to thirty minutes, depending on the area of the body where bioepilation is performed.
Bioepilation with resin
Bioepilation resin is carried out with a mixture of natural origin on the basis of honey with the addition of plant components. Before the epilation, this remedy does not need to be heated, which makes it quite convenient to use.
Honey gum can be used to eliminate hairs on any skin areas, including face and intimate areas. One of the ingredients of phytosmoly for hair removal is walnut, which helps slow down the growth rate of hair. Smooth skin after bioepilation with resin persists for two to three weeks.
Bioepilation of axillary basins
Bioepilation axillary cavities allows you to remove unwanted hairs in the armpits and maintain the smoothness of the skin for fourteen to twenty days. The most common method of bioepilation of axillary depressions is waxing. To do this, a layer of heated wax is applied to the underarm area, after which it is removed along with the hairs that have been grown.
After the procedure, axillary cavities are treated with a softening lotion and a means to slow down hair growth. Bioepilation of the axillary cavities allows to give not only an aesthetic appearance, but also more comfortable sensations in this area.
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Bioepilation of the upper lip
Undesirable growth of hairs on the face is undoubtedly a problem for a woman, causing a lot of discomfort, causing discomfort and disrupting the aesthetics of the face.
When hair appears over the upper lip, bioepilation will come to the rescue, allowing to effectively remove all unwanted hairs in this area. The cause of hair growth over the upper lip may be genetic factors, hormonal imbalance or a thyroid gland or gynecological disease.
To get rid of the hair over the upper lip, when performing bioepilation, sugar, phytomol or wax can be used to effectively remove the hairs on the face with minimal risk of irritation on the skin.
Before the beginning of the procedure, the face is cleansed, the skin is treated with talc and antiseptics. After that, hot wax (sugar or resin) is applied to the problem area, then the frozen mass is removed along with unwanted hairs. The remaining amount of wax is removed with lotion, after which special means are applied to the skin, dulling the growth rate of the hair.
The effect of the procedure is maintained for two to three weeks. With the repeated procedure, the hairs will be softer, which will remove them more quickly and painlessly.
When bioepilyatsii over the upper lip with resin or sugar paste, discomfort sensations are less pronounced, and the effect can last from four to five weeks. During the day after the procedure, it is recommended to avoid being in the sun, it is also not worth visiting the sauna and using cosmetics.
In case of skin lesions, inflammation or infection, neoplasms, herpes, diabetes mellitus, and allergic reactions to wax or resin components, bioepilation is not performed.
Bioepilation of the feet
Bioepilation of the feet is quite popular among female people, as it allows you to quickly and effectively get rid of unwanted vegetation in this area and make the skin smooth and beautiful. Unlike men, in women, the hair on the legs is not the norm and significantly violates their aesthetics and attractiveness. Especially relevant is the procedure in the summer, when the legs are bare every day and should look perfect. To help in this situation comes the bioepilation of the legs, allowing for three to four weeks not to remember the phenomenon of hair on legs.
To remove hair on the legs with bioepilation apply warmed wax, which is superimposed on the skin of the legs in the direction of hair growth, and then quickly removed in the opposite direction. After all the hairs have been removed, the wax residues are scraped off with lotion, and the skin is smeared with a special agent that helps slow the growth of the hairs.
Bioepilation at home
Bioepilation at home with the help of wax requires certain precautions. If the hair removal procedure is carried out with hot wax, you should carefully monitor the temperature of its heating, in order to avoid the occurrence of a burn. To prepare a warm wax mass, the wax is heated in a water bath, but this mixture cools down rather quickly, so it needs to be heated several times. It is also possible to carry out the procedure with cold wax, for which it is softened with hands and then applied to the skin.
After solidifying the wax mass, it is removed from the surface of the skin along with the hairs grown in the direction opposite to their growth. Next, the skin should be disinfected and lubricated with soothing lotion.
Bioepilation at home can also be carried out with the help of sugar mass or phytomass. If you decide to do bioepilation, it is best to trust a qualified specialist to get the maximum effect without the risk of negative consequences.
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Contraindications to bioepilation
Contraindications to bioepilation include varicose veins, skin diseases, the presence of moles, wounds or other formations on the surface of the skin. Contraindications for bioepilation include thrombophlebitis, heart disease, a tendency to increase blood pressure, diabetes, herpes and other infections. Before making bioepilation, specify the list of contraindications from the specialist.
Reviews about bioepilation
Positive feedback on bioepilation allows us to highlight several significant advantages of this method of removing unwanted hair, such as absence of irritation on the skin, thinning of the hair and subsequent slowing of its growth, as well as the availability and speed of the procedure.
The procedure can last from five to thirty minutes, depending on the area of the body where bioepilation is performed. The effect of the procedure comes instantly and lasts from two to five weeks.
Prices for bioepilation
Prices for bioepilation differ depending on the duration of the procedure, as well as on what part of the skin the hairs are removed. Prices for bioepilation vary from 70 (the area above the upper lip, whiskey, cheeks) to 450 hryvnia (back, bikini, deep bikini) and also depend on the skill level of the master and the quality of the materials used.
Prices for bioepilation can be clarified directly in the cosmetology clinic, in which you decided to conduct such a procedure.
Deep bioepilation
Deep bioepilation can effectively remove unwanted hairs in the most delicate intimate areas (near the labia, pubic, buttocks) and maintain the smoothness of the skin for two to three weeks after it.
Hair removal in intimate areas can cause a certain discomfort and slight pain. However, with each subsequent procedure, discomfort is reduced, as a result of the fact that the hairs become thinner and easier to remove.
Deep bioepilation, or a Brazilian bikini, can be carried out with the help of wax, sugar mass or phytomol. To conduct such a procedure should be exclusively in the cosmetology center in the absence of damage to the skin and other contraindications.