Hair removal at home

The paradoxical phenomenon is a fashion for hair removal, on the one hand, many people dream of dense lavish hair, if it is a hair on the head, on the other - they want to get rid of hair in other parts of the body, and it does not matter whether it is in the salon or hair removal in home conditions. The main thing is the result, and that for a long time, and if it does, forever.

History is silent about who was the pioneer in the field of hair removal. This claim applies to the ancient Egyptians, Hindus, Greeks and Romans, especially those who lived in the Middle Ages, when the ladies got rid of eyebrows, and the slightest fluff on visible parts of noble bodies was considered an unacceptable disgrace. Exceeded all the English nobility of that time, following the example of Queen Elizabeth, many of her admirers epilated the forehead almost to the very back of the head. It is obvious that the role of the hair covering protecting a person from temperature influences has lost its significance for a long time, and from an aesthetic point of view "hairiness" has turned into an undesirable phenomenon. Since then, centuries have passed, but the fashion for smooth skin has remained, in addition, there are many new, high-tech ways to help remove hair, if not forever, then for up to 10 years. Basically, these are salon procedures that require the skill of the cosmetologist, time and material means of the client. In addition, the concept of "hair removal" should be divided into two fundamentally different categories - depilation and depilation. Despite the fact that the palm tree and the title of "pioneer" in the field of neutralization of vegetation on the body does not belong to the French, the word epilation comes from the French epiler - tweezers. In the cosmetology dictionary, depilation is the disposal of only the superficial hair shaft, and hair removal is the removal of the hair along with its root, the follicular structure. Accordingly, hair removal seems to be more effective and seems to guarantee a long-term result, but epilating the skin does not mean that the hair will stop growing, it is possible only with the help of modern laser technologies available only in the salon conditions.

Are there any more affordable ways, known since our grandmothers, to make the skin smooth and clean, like a baby's? It turns out that such recipes are not only preserved, but still very popular.

How to do hair removal at home? There are more than 50 methods that involve the use of simple devices, special creams, essential oils, acids, plants, medicines, food, and also quite exotic means.

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Hair Removal Recipes at Home

Recipes for hair removal at home are not just a lot, there are a lot of them today. The list of methods of home hair removal includes both ancient "grandmother's" methods, exotic recipes, and quite modern means, such as cream depilatory or wax strips. General principles of ways to neutralize hair growth can be divided into 4 categories: 

• Physical methods.
• Mechanical methods.
• Chemicals.
• Laser depilation.

What hair removal recipes at home are most effective, how to choose the right option? This question is asked by many women, in this sense a huge assortment becomes a problem, not an advantage. In order to determine which way is best used, let's try to analyze all the pros and cons of the most popular types of hair removal:

Method of hair removal	Operating principle	Pros	Disadvantages
Razor	Removal of the stem, the follicle remains intact and produces new hair growth	Simplicity, accessibility	With a constant use of shaving, hair can become stiffer, darker. Nestoykiy result - the hair is visible on the 2-3 th day. There is a risk of ingrown hairs. It is not recommended to use shaving in intimate zones (bikini)
Cream for hair removal	Chemical destruction of the hair shaft	The procedure does not require a lot of time, it is effective in emergency situations, when you need to quickly ensure the smoothness of the skin.	You can not use eyelids for the zone. The result is short - no more than 7 days. An allergic reaction is possible, a preliminary test is needed
Wax, wax strips	Wax reduces the activity of the follicle, which is removed along with the stem	Result is stable until the 21st day. With the constant application of the method, the hair begins to grow thin, stop growing	The procedure is accompanied by painful sensations. There are contraindications - diabetes, varicose veins, pregnancy, neoplasms on the skin (moles, papillomas)
Epilator for household use	Removal of the hair follicle and stem during rotation of the epilator disc	A good, stable result up to 14 days, simplicity and relative safety	Before the procedure, the skin should be prepared - degrease, steaming. Primary hair removal can cause painful sensations
Shugaring	Capture and removal of hair bulb, stem	Natural, bioavailable, good, stable results up to 3 weeks. It is washed off with plain water	The procedure is painful, takes a lot of time, requires skills. Relative contraindications - diabetes
Removal of hydrogen peroxide	Chemical impact on hair shaft, hair becomes thinner, lightens, slows growth	Fast, affordable procedure	Peroxide does not work well on a dense structure of hair, especially dark color
Salon procedures - laser hair removal, photoepilation, ELOS-therapy	Hardware impact on the follicle and the hair shaft	All mixtures, devices, instruments are repeatedly checked in terms of safety, in addition, hair removal in the cabin takes 1.5-2 times less time than home hair removal. Resistant, sometimes perennial effect	Each salon procedure has one relative disadvantage - the cost of the course. However, some ladies prefer to grant the right to remove hair to a specialist, get a guarantee of the result and save such a valuable temporary resource.

From more exotic, and sometimes even strange for our enlightened age methods, so popular are such recipes for hair removal at home:

• Hair removal with iodine.
• Epilation with lime.
• Application of dope in depilation.
• Epilation with antimony oil.
• Hair removal with turmeric.
• Hair removal by nuts.
• Epilation with the help of potassium permanganate.

It is obvious that a modern woman will prefer more civilized methods, such as removal using a household appliance - a depilator, cream, wax strips and other proven and really practical methods. It should be noted that the effectiveness of any recipe is directly related to the degree of "hairiness", that is, the density of the hair and the temperature at which the procedure is performed. Some solutions penetrate better to the follicle, if there are practically no rods on the surface of the skin, in addition, warmed, steamed skin, open pores allow the drug to act at a sufficient depth, hence, to achieve a more stable result.

Hair removal with wax

Bioepilation - a few options to neutralize the growth of hair with viscous mixtures, this category includes hair removal with wax. A similar method was used by our ancestors, especially they were fond of oriental women, since any vegetation on the body was considered a purely male prerogative. The principle of action is fairly simple, although it is accompanied by painful sensations. Centuries passed, but the compositions of the mixtures practically did not change. Consider the advantages and some disadvantages of hair removal with the help of wax: 

1. Positive aspects of wax epilation: 

• The method can be used at home.
• Hair removal with the help of wax occurs quite quickly.
• Waxing, also called wax epilation, gives a stable result for 2-3 weeks.
• If boldness is enough, wax depilation can be used for 2-3 years, then the hair can stop its growth completely.

2. Nuances that can be considered negative, including contraindications: 

• You can not use those who have a history of diabetes, varicose veins, papillomas, moles in the treated areas of the skin.
• Epilation with wax can cause irritation in women with sensitive skin.
• The procedure is rather painful, not every lady withstands it with honor.

Removal of wax is carried out using several types of mixture: 

• Warm, soft wax, which is made from resins, actually beeswax, sometimes honey. Also, soft wax may include antiseptic or anesthetic components. Such a wax opens the pores well due to thermal effects, but its use is more uncomfortable than other kinds of wax. In addition, a soft wax is difficult and long dissolves in a liquid medium, so you have to remove it with the help of special tools that you need to buy in salons. At home it is convenient to use wax strips, which are available for free sale. The relative disadvantage is the prohibition of repeating the procedure during the day, respectively, one body segment will be already smooth, while others will remain with the hair. Resourceful women uninhabited remains of the hair are epilated using creams or household appliances (epilators, razors and so on).
• Hot solid wax has its advantages and disadvantages. The basis of hot wax is the resin of coniferous trees, less often oil products. Essential oils are added to the formulation, which provide antimicrobial action and prevent excessive sticking of the mixture to the skin. Hot wax is most often used in salon conditions, since the process of its heating requires special thermometers and containers.

How to care for the body after waxing?

First of all, it is necessary to prevent the ingrowth of hair ends into the skin, this can be done with inhibitor mixtures, which not only exclude the possibility of ingrowth, but also slow the growth of new hair rods. Also effective are scrubs, sparing peelings, which help the skin integuments to be updated.

Hair removal with wax, waxing requires a prepared, clean, skimmed skin, in addition to each area of the body you need to apply a certain kind of wax. Therefore, at home, it is best to use strips to remove hair on the legs. All other parts of the body are best entrusted to cosmetologists, that is, to visit the salon. Professional waxing involves the anesthesia of working areas, post-epilation, which significantly reduces the risk of irritation and various complications.

Hair removal peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is a well-known antiseptic that helps to treat wounds and cuts. There were times when with the help of hydroperite women were dazzling blondes, today there are other ways of bleaching hair on the head. But peroxide is still popular, including in hair removal procedures. More precise will be the definition of "discoloration of unwanted hair on the body with the help of peroxide", since the peroxide can not be completely removed from the hair shaft. All you need to do is buy a bottle with H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) in the pharmacy, moisten a cotton swab or a cotton swab to clean the ears and lubricate the area of the body. The more often the body will be treated with peroxide, the faster the hair will lighten, in addition, they will gradually become thin, brittle, and therefore will grow slower.

There is a more effective prescription that includes hydrogen peroxide and ammonia, it is suitable for processing large areas, for example, legs, which are difficult to lubricate with a point sticks with a point sticks. The composition can be prepared on its own, its only negative is the unpleasant specific odor that ammonia gives: 

• 50 ml of hydrogen peroxide.
• 5 drops of ammonia.
• Shaving cream, preferably neutral, without perfume additives, an exception can only be made for menthol.
• Mix everything in a glass container until smooth.
• Apply with a swab on the scalp and stand for 15-20 minutes.
• Wash off with warm water.
• Repeat the procedure daily for a week.

Hair removal with iodine

This method is quite exotic and radical. Removing hair with iodine is, first of all, a mass of minuses that outweigh a small number of pluses: 

• It is possible to burn the skin, as a rule, it happens in 75%.
• In addition, that the hair will be removed, the skin will acquire a specific shade for a long time, therefore, during all the numerous procedures it is necessary to sit at home and not show itself to the eyes of others.
• Iodine often causes an allergic reaction.
• Do not experiment with iodine in removing facial hair, very high risk of irritation and even burns.
• Iodine overdry the skin.

To finally dissuade the readers in the minuses of misuse of iodine, we offer a brief description. The first concentrated portion of iodine two centuries ago was given to the French chemist Courtois. Since then, scientists have found many valuable and useful properties of this chemical element from the group of halogens. However, within the framework of the discussed topic, it is necessary to note the extremely high ability of iodine absorption, its property to quickly concentrate and cause a toxic reaction in case of an overdose. Given that our body already contains a certain amount of iodine, its external application is rather risky. In addition, iodine can cause dermatitis, hives and even a specific acne - iodism. Such a high degree of risk neutralizes all the small benefits of hair removal with iodine. Although some daredevils still try this mixture for hair removal: 

• 1, 5 ml of iodine.
• 2 ml of ammonia.
• 30 ml of medical alcohol.
• 5-7 ml of castor oil or other base oil.
• Everything is mixed up to neutralize the specific color of iodine.
• The mixture is applied to the hair with a swab twice a day for 10-15 minutes for 2-3 weeks.

Of course, this recipe is good because it does not stain the skin, but a rattling mixture of alcohols raises doubts. Even if the hair and cease to grow, the skin is likely to be over-dried and it will have to be treated.

Hair removal by potassium permanganate

Kalii permanganas or potassium permanganate is an effective and simple antiseptic with a powerful oxidizing property. It is this ability that is used in the treatment of all kinds of wounds, burns, and potassium permanganate is used even as an antimicrobial agent in agriculture. It would be more accurate to write - it was used, since recently there is no manganese in free sale. First, pharmacists found out that it is not as safe as previously thought, besides, manganese is very easily ignited. Even a small crystal, trapped in the mucous membrane, can cause a serious thermal burn, coming into contact with protein compounds. Therefore, during the preparation of the mixture listed below, you must be very careful and make sure that all of the manganese is dissolved completely.

The recipe, according to the fans of this method, is very effective in the bikini zone. In 15 liters, enough hot water (up to 38-40 degrees) dissolves a quarter of a teaspoon of potassium permanganate. Then you need to try in any way to take a bath with the resulting solution. Sit in hot water should be at least 25 minutes, repeat bath procedures will have to daily before going to sleep until the desired result. The obvious drawbacks of this method are obvious: hot baths are not shown to everyone, make the right concentration, do not overdry the skin very hard, the skin acquires an unpleasant color, it is practically impossible to buy manganese. The conclusion is one - to use more affordable, safe, practical ways of hair removal at home.

Strips for hair removal

Wax strips - this is a disposable device for epilation at home. The top layer of strips is covered with a viscous dense material, which carries out hair removal, capturing the rod, and sometimes even the hair bulb. The composition of the strip can be different and intended for the skin of different types - from normal, mixed to sensitive. Often hair removal strips contain antiseptic components, essential oils, vitamins and moisturizers.

How do wax bands work?

The use of strips for epilation is very simple, all instructions can be read on the package. Briefly, before removing, it is necessary to warm up the strip a little by hand (between the palms), then it is applied to the prepared skin area and spreads in the direction of hair growth. The skin should be clean, dry and preferably defatted (wipe with lotion or alcohol). After a certain time, the strip is sharply torn off in the direction opposite to the growth of the hairline. The procedure is quite painful even after repeated use, so some women pre-lubricate the skin with an anesthetic. In addition, removal of wax strips does not mean 100% elimination of all hairs, the remaining, the surviving rods will have to be pulled using tweezers. The sticky mixture after striping off is removed with napkins that are attached to the wax agent, and it can be removed with any vegetable based oil. Strips have undeniable advantages - they are easy to use, safe and can be used even for those who have varicose veins. However, in comparison with the removal of hair with hot wax, the strips are inferior as an epilation. In a word, each woman herself is determined with the choice of means, including the choice of wax strips, among which the most popular are the following: 

1. Strips Turbo by Byly are suitable for neutralizing hair in the bikini zone. The wax contains an extract of green tea and mint, which help to anesthetize the process and reduce the risk of irritation.
2. Strips of Silium containing aloe extract are suitable for almost all areas that need epilation. In addition, these strips work well and very carefully with very sensitive skin.
3. Extremely popular Veet strips, which eliminate unwanted hairs at the same time delicately and reliably. The only nuance, this remedy is not suitable for the face, intimate area and chest. 
4. Cliven strips are suitable for very sensitive areas of the skin - face, bikini zone. In addition to beeswax, the producers included a softening jojoba oil and sweet almond extract.

Removing hair with ammonia

Ammonia Caustica soluta or ammonia was also known to the ancient Roman scientist, the Arab alchemists, later ammonia was used as a dye. Since the beginning of the last century, ammonia salts have acquired a new form - alcoholic and have been used in many areas - from agriculture, pharmacy to military production. To women, ammonia is known as an emergency aid for syncope, but most often it is found in hair dyes. The property of ammonia to destroy the structure of the hair shaft helps the pigment to penetrate into the hair and be fixed there, this characteristic can be used in another sense - with epilation.

Remedy for hair removal with ammonia: 

• 1 teaspoon of ammonia (alcohol).
• 1 tablespoon of vodka or medical alcohol.
• 5 drops of iodine.
• 1 teaspoon grape seed oil (you can take any refined oil or castor oil).
• All mixed in a vial of dark glass with a lid (shake).
• Regularly wipe with a mixture of hair growth zone, preferably twice a day.

Fans of this method claim that after a month the hair becomes thin, brittle, and after 2-3 months cease to grow. Cosmeticians are skeptical about this, since the alcohol base and iodine action can have a negative effect on the skin condition, it becomes overdried, stiff.

Hair removal with alcohol

When a woman is interested in how hair removal works with alcohol, she most likely understands that this is not about hair removal, but about slowing hair shaft growth and weakening the activity of the hair follicle. All alcohol tinctures are inhibitors of hair growth, therefore, such a preparation can be prepared on its own or purchased at a pharmacy. Alcohol as a monoproduct, helping to cope with hair, is not used for the following reasons: 

• Risk of overdrying, skin degreasing.
• A remote result that no one can guarantee. Hair can not grow only during alcohol procedures, as soon as rubbing with alcohol ends, the follicle is restored and produces growth of the hair shaft.

Plants, substances that slow hair growth, which can be insisted on alcohol: 

• Saffron.
• Turmeric.
• Green walnut.
• Partitions of dried mature walnuts.
• Lily bulbs, hyacinth.
• Omeg or spotted hemlock (the plant is very poisonous).
• Datur or datura is an ordinary (poisonous plant).
• Seeds of nettle.
• Seeds of poppy seed.
• Juice of milkweed (tincture).
• Shells of pine nuts.

As for hemlock or dope, it is better to buy the tinctures ready and treat them very carefully, make sure that the substance does not get into the mouth and eyes. Tincture of the seeds of nettles or partitions of nuts can be made independently. To do this, take 0.5 cup of active substance and 2 glasses of alcohol, which acts as a good preservative and degreasing component. The way of applying, removing hair with alcohol, is very simple. After epilation, the treated area of the skin is rubbed twice a day with tincture. This must be done regularly, until the hair slows down and grows weaker. Safe is considered a monthly course of systematic wiping, then necessarily a break is also made for a month. The course can be repeated.

Silky skin and hair removal

Silky skin - "silk skin". It is about her dream of many women in search of the ideal way to remove hair. In the modern market of epilation means there are several options for Silky skin products: 

• Cream depilator Silky skin.
• Abrasive pads Silky skin.
• Silky skin lotion, slowing hair growth.
• Roller deodorant Silky skin, which destroys microbacteria, smells and replaces the growth of new hair.

Shaving gel Silky Skin from Johnson

In general, all these products, despite the fact that it belongs to different manufacturers, are united by one common name and the purpose is to remove and prevent hair growth. As a method of directly wobbling procedure of hair removal, it is possible to mention such products: 

1. Depilatory cream Silky Skin for hair removal. Designed for epilation of the bikini zone, legs and underarm area. The cream contains thioglycolic acid, which destroys the structure of the hair shaft. 
2. Silky Skin-pads. This is a set of comfortable abrasive pads made of plastic and a grinding part. The principle of action is a delicate peeling, which gradually depletes the hair shaft. In addition to affecting the scalp, the pads perfectly scrub the skin, it becomes smooth and silky. The set has two convenient holders and 10 disks, which can be changed as they are erased. Large disks work with legs, hands, a bikini zone, small ones - with armpits or face. One set, according to the adherents of this method, is enough for a whole year.

Ipl Hair Removal

Intensive Pulse Light is translated as intense pulsed light, that's what the hair removal process Ipl is called. What does this mean and how does it work?

IPL-method is, in fact, photoepilation, the history of which began in 1990 in Sweden. Engineer Gustavsson, specializing in medical technology, invited dermatologists and cosmetologists to use their own invention not only for epilation, but also for restoring the structure of the skin. It took 10 years, and only at the beginning of the XXI century, IPL as a technology received the right to widespread distribution and use. The company that owns the patent has produced a lot of devices that work on the basis of the impact of pulsed light, in principle the concept of IPL unites many types of impulse epilation, whether it is photoepilation or hair removal with laser. The principle of action is based on damage to the hair bulb, which is destroyed by light pulses. In this case, the skin remains not only intact and safe, but also heals and rejuvenates.

Can I use the IPL method at home? It turns out, perhaps, although more recently, photoepilation was carried out only in cosmetology salons. Since the method is absolutely safe and works with all types of skin and hair types, the manufacturing company has released an epipro for home use. Using a high-tech IPL device, you can remove from 150 to 180 hair in just a few seconds.

What training is required? 

• The skin should be clean and dry.
• Before the procedure, you can not use self-tanning and it is better not to sunbathe at all, IPL technology works more efficiently with light skin.
• To achieve a faster result, the hair should be shaved off beforehand in order to "open" the way to the follicle for the pulse.
• Which zones can and can not be operated? The device is most effective in working with a bikini zone, with armpits, chest, back, legs. The device is not used to remove facial hair.
• Can there be irritation, redness of the skin? A slight irritation is possible in women with sensitive light skin, but discomfort and redness occur within 1-2 hours.
• Very rare complications in the form of swelling, swelling in the area of operation of the device. These phenomena are permissible and pass through the day.
• After photoepilation can not sunbathe for 2-3 days and it is best not to visit the open sun at all. Before going outside, the skin should be protected with a protective cream with UV protection.
• After epilation, do not go to the pool to avoid skin irritation with chlorinated water.
• Repeat the procedure can be every 2 weeks until the desired result. If the first hair removal has gone without complications, it is possible to re-process the hair after 2 days, but it's better to take a break, at least for a week.
• After the procedure, the skin should be treated with a moisturizer without alcohol and aromatic fragrances.
• Between the sessions of photoepilation do not do waxing, shugaring and other epilation procedures, except for the use of depilatory cream or a razor.

Formic acid for hair removal

Formic or methanic acid is the basis of formalin, hence its effect on hair growth is similar. Formic acid is used not so much to remove hair, as to slow down their growth and as a powerful antiseptic after the epilation procedure. In pure form, the acid can not be used, it is too aggressive, even poisonous, it is added to the oil base and the so-called formic oil is obtained. The greatest concentration of acid is found in eggs, which are collected mainly in Asian countries, where they produce a coveted product. It is unlikely that someone from the fair sex will want to independently look for an anthill, to stir it up with a special device, then carefully separate the eggs, carry them out and generally engage in such a laborious and unsafe process. Therefore, it is best to buy a ready-made product, one bottle is enough for 1,5-2 months.

Regular application of the oil with formic acid at the first stage leads to an increase in the time between epilations, that is, prolongs the effectiveness, and then the follicle activity is blocked, and the hair rods simply do not appear, the hair does not grow. Those who have already tried the acid say that it does not irritate the skin and even makes it smoother and silky. The agent is applied to the area of the skin where the hair has been removed, it should be kept for no more than 15 minutes, then washed off. If no allergic reaction or other uncomfortable phenomena are observed on the skin, ant oil should be applied again for 3-4 hours. Some ladies are even more practical, they add 8-10 drops of oil to the base neutral cream (a normal Children's well suited), thus obtaining a double or even triple portion of the medicinal product. Such a cream acts more delicately, and it can be applied daily.

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Hair removal with citric acid

Lemon and lemon juice has long been used in procedures for the removal of hair follicles. First of all, due to the discoloration of the hair shaft and the acid structure that destroys it. Removing hair with citric acid in our time is practically not applied due to the high risk of skin damage. More often, citric acid is part of the cream-inhibitors, that is, those that slow the appearance of new hair after hair removal. Nevertheless, on the women's forums and sites there are still recipes and recommendations on the use of lemon. We will not lag behind, but we immediately stipulate that the methods listed below are not absolutely safe, yet acid is an aggressive element that can cause irritation and an allergic reaction.

• A way that many people call "French." There is a myth that graceful French women in the last century used slices of lemon after they shaved off the hair on the body. Lemon juice not only slowed the growth of new hair rods, but also suppressed the activity of the follicle. They say that after 2 months of such rubbing, the hair becomes thinner, and after half a year they stop their growth completely.
• Hair removal with citric acid and honey. You should prepare a mixture of 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Apply a tampon to the skin area in the direction of the growing hair. Leave for 10-15 minutes, rinse with running water. Similar procedures need to be repeated no more than 2 times a week for 14 days (only 4 times). If there is no result, it is necessary to continue applying the honey-lemon mixture for another 2 weeks. The product can cause allergies, since both lemon and honey are reaction-provoking components.
• A mixture of flour and lemon juice. In 100ml of purified water, add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1-1.5 tablespoons of flour. The mixed compound is applied in the form of applications to washed skin, after 15 minutes it is removed. The composition is suitable for removing hair over the upper lip, on the legs, but not in the bikini zone (there may be irritation)

In addition, lemon juice is an invariable element in the sugar mixture, almost all types of shugaring involve the inclusion of lemon in its composition. Note that all recipes use citric acid extracted from fresh lemon, that is, juice, rather than a dry concentrated mixture.

Hair removal with pumice stone

Perhaps there is no more known way to neutralize vegetation on the body than pumice. It was used for a long time as a scrubbing, abrasive method, moreover, not only the hair was removed, but also the horny skin, for example, on the heels.

Removing hair with pumice stone is also quite popular today, although this method is considered aggressive and is not suitable for delicate skin and sensitive areas. The principle of operation is simple - the skin and hair are exposed to friction, the hair shaft becomes weak, thin, gradually collapses. If the follicle is also weak, then complete cessation of hair growth is possible. The method of epilation with pumice is used on the legs, while the skin should be moisturized. It is best to rub your legs during bath procedures, when the pores are open, the skin is sufficiently saturated with moisture. Practitioners of such a long-time method of women say that regular procedures for 2-3 months cause hair follicles to "freeze". Removal of hair with pumice stone can not be done daily to avoid irritation, skin damage. Efficiency is achieved not at the expense of frequency, but systematic.

Hair Removal by Resin

Resin for hair removal - this is an ancient tool and method, which has remained popular up to our times. Removing hair with resin was also used by the legendary Cleopatra, which was famous for its soft and smooth skin. In principle, resin hair removal is the same waxing, the same principle of action and almost the same level of discomfort in the form of pain. Although hair removal with tar is considered less painful, since the composition pre-opens the pores and more gently grabs the hair follicle.

How to make a composition, make a resin? 

• You need honey, which prepares the skin, removes toxins from it and is the base for the resin.
• You need walnuts, the best shredded to a very small state (pounded). Nut grind prevents ingrown hair, gently scrub the skin, and its oils penetrate inside and block the work of the follicle.
• Need a grease of pine trees, which binds all the components and "clings" to unnecessary hair.
• All ingredients are taken in equal amounts, mixed.
• The mixture is applied to the prepared clean, dry skin and left for 2-3 minutes, less than 5 minutes. It all depends on the structure of the hair.
• After the due time, the mixture is washed off with warm water

What advantages does hair removal have with resin? 

• Relative painlessness, especially in comparison with wax depilation.
• Effectiveness. Hair does not grow for 3-4 weeks.
• Safety at the expense of natural components.
• Availability and use at home.

Hair Removal Honey

Honey in epilation was used by our ancestors. If before the skin just rubbed with honey, waiting for the hair to stick together and they can be pulled out, then modern recipes assume more gentle methods of affecting the human body.

Hair removal with honey: 

• 250 g of honey (not liquid consistency).
• Half a glass of lemon juice (not acid).
• 250 g of sugar of sand.
• Everything is mixed, lemon juice is added and heated on a steam bath.
• The composition must be constantly stirred until the sugar and honey dissolve completely.
• Cool to a tolerable temperature.
• Apply the taught mixture in the form of small strips on clean, dry skin.
• Top with strips of fabric, smooth and leave for 5-10 minutes.
• After a while, tear the tissue strips away from the hair growth.

Advantages of removing unwanted hair with honey: 

• Natural ingredients.
• Effectiveness - the hair is removed together with the follicles by 70-80%.
• Persistent effect - up to 3 weeks.
• Availability. The composition can be prepared independently.

Relative cons:

• The procedure is rather painful.
• Allergic reactions to honey or lemon are possible.
• Hair is not removed, the rest must be removed by other available means.

Hair removal with lemon

Lemon contains acid, so it is suitable as a means of destroying the structure of the hair. It should be recognized that acidic effects on the hairline are considered quite an extreme method, as it can cause skin irritation and an allergic reaction. Therefore, most often hair removal with lemon involves using it as a component, rather than a mono-agent.

Recipe for hair removal with lemon juice: 

• 200 grams of sugar.
• 100 ml of lemon juice.
• 50 ml of castor oil.
• 50 ml of water.
• 5 drops of lavender essential oil.
• In the sugar pour the juice of lemon, water, put on a slow fire, better at the steam bath.
• When the sugar dissolves and becomes golden, gradually cast a castor oil.
• Heat the mixture for another 5 minutes and cool.
• At the end add the essential oil.
• The mixture is applied to clean areas of the skin, after 5-10 minutes is removed using cotton cloth.
• The composition is intended for use for a month, twice a week.

Removal of hair with lemon is also called the "French" method, although there is no reliable confirmation that the French women used it. Legend has it that the beautiful Parisians every time after epilation wiped the skin with a fresh, cut lemon. As if this contributed to the prolongation of the result of hair removal and prevent ingrowth of hair.

Ammonia for hair removal

Ammonia or ammonia is used as a component in the mixture for hair removal. Ammonia aggressively acts on the structure of the hair, especially in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide or iodine.

The recipe for the use of ammonia № 1: 

• 1 bottle of hydrogen peroxide.
• 2 ampoules of ammonia.
• 5 ml of alcohol.
• All mixed and applied with a cotton swab point to small areas of the skin where unwanted hair grows.
• The mixture is washed off with water after 5-10 minutes, it is possible earlier, it all depends on the individual reaction.

Such a compound is very aggressive and can cause irritation, so it is better to use it first on your feet, on a small area.

Ammonia for hair removal, prescription number 2: 

• 1, 5-2 g of iodine.
• 30 ml of alcohol medical.
• 2 g of ammonia (ammonia).
• 5 ml of castor oil.
• Mix everything until the discoloration of iodine.
• Apply the mixture with a swab once a day on clean, dry skin.
• The procedure should be repeated daily for 2 weeks until hair disappears completely.

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Papain for hair removal

Carica papaya or papain is an active enzyme, hydrolase, which is prepared from papaya tree. Papain has long been used in cosmetology as a remedy for hyperpigmentation, as a delicate exfoliant. Like all enzymes, papain is aggressive in contact with minerals and calcium, so before using papain to remove hair, you need to test for a possible allergic reaction.

It is believed that all substances containing enzymes, or being such, block the growth of hair well. Papain is really an excellent inhibitor, which is used as a post-epileptic. The enzyme is able to penetrate deep into the skin, reduce the activity of the hair bulb and disrupt the nutrition of the rod. Regular treatment of epilated areas leads to a complete cessation of new hair growth, especially if you use papain after bath procedures, the codes are all open. In addition to the inhibitory effect, papain is good in such properties: 

• Soft scrubbing effect.
• Alignment of the structure of the skin.
• Anti-cellulite effect.
• Reducing the intensity of pigmentation.
• Anti-varicose action.
• Anti-inflammatory effect.

How to prepare the composition? 

• 45-50 ml of water.
• Xanthan - 1 gram.
• Papain - 1 gram (dissolve in one drop of water).
• Ascorbicum - 1 ml (solution).
• Nicotinic acid - 1 ml of solution.
• Extract of calendula or chamomile - 5-6 drops.
• Extract, extract of aloe - 5 g.

You need to add water to xanthan (guar), get a gel-like substance, then dilute all the acids and papain in the water. Enter into the gel a solution of acids and papain, mix. Apply the mixture immediately after the depilation procedure, but not more often 2 times a week. A slight burning or tingling is permissible, as well as a temporary reddening of the skin. Regular application of the enzyme mixture ensures prolongation of the epilation result for at least 1 week.

Hair removal with lime

Among the rather unconventional and provocative recipes in all senses, there is such a thing - hair removal with lime. Of course, for the purposes of acquaintance, we will cite the epilation recipe with quicklime, but persistently advise this and limit oneself, read and try to analyze the whole danger of such a sophisticated way of hair removal.

Recipe for epilation lime number 1: 

• 100 milliliters of juice of the milkweed (poisonous plant).
• 50 grams of hydrated lime.
• 50 grams of crushed aloe leaves or aloe juice.
• All mix and insist about 6 hours.
• Applikatsionno put on the right places (except the face) and wash off after 15-20 minutes.
• After the procedure, the skin must be moistened with neutral cream (baby).

The recipe for the removal of junk vegetation No. 2: 

• 10 grams of quicklime ground CaO (lime).
• 10 grams of calcium salt of sulfurous acid or, more simply, calcium sulphite.
• 10 grams of potato starch.
• Mix everything, add water until a mushy consistency is obtained.
• The mixture is applied to the sections of the hair.
• After 20-30 minutes the mixture is removed with the help of warm water.

At once we pay attention to spurge and calcium sulfite. Euphorbia is an unequivocally poisonous plant to make juice out of it, you need to work with gloves, and in general it's good to think whether you need to do this. Calcium sulphate is a food additive from the infamous list of harmful substances E, there passes a sulfite called E 226. There is a rate of use of E 226 in the preparation of certain types of products where calcium sulfite acts as a preservative. Obviously, in the above recipe, it also contributes to the "conservation" of the growth of the hair shaft, while lime aggressively destroys the structure of the hair. Minuses from the use of calcareous epilation mass - overdried skin, irritation, allergic reactions are possible, and even dermatitis. Therefore, it is better to take advantage of more sparing methods, which today are plenty.

Soap for hair removal

Earlier, during the Middle Ages, women did use soap to remove hair. And they did this, in the literal sense of the word, not sparing their lives, or rather, the skin. The necessary places on the body were abundantly soaped and exposed under the scorching sun. It's not known how effective this extreme method was with respect to the hairline, but one can guess what happened to the skin.

Today, on female forms, you can also find old recipes that involve the use of household soap, which includes an increased concentration of alkalis. As you know, the skin and hair feel normal with a certain acidic environment, and the aggressive action of alkali helps to reduce the work of the hair bulb and slows the growth of hair.

Manufacture of the drug - Cape: 

• Grate laundry soap - 1 tablespoon of shavings.
• Ashes from the burnt shell of nuts (preferably cedar) - 2 tablespoons.
• Mix everything and add 1 tablespoon of very hot water, stir again.
• In the paste obtained, according to the author of the prescription, the alkaline medium is very high - up to 10-12 PH.
• The mixture is applied to the areas to be depilated.
• After 10-15 minutes the composition is washed off.
• The procedure is carried out daily, once a day until visible hair weakening.
• Then the weakened hair is carefully removed either by tweezers or by a depilator.

In addition to this sophisticated method, there is also a simpler, recently acquired soap Remolan, the composition of which is not disclosed, but the presence of glycosides, alkaloids and flavonoids is indicated. Most likely, such a powerful sedative union "lulls" the hair follicles and reduces the rate of hair growth.

Acrynol for hair removal

Acrynol or rivanol is a lactate of ethacridine, a means for disinfecting, healing wound surfaces. In addition to other properties, etakridin is able to coagulate protein structures, which is used in the field of epilation, as an antiseptic and inhibitory agent.

Acrynol for hair removal should be used as a 1% solution, other forms of this drug can not be used. The method of application is very simple - cotton wool is moistened with acrynol and lubricated the necessary skin areas daily until hair growth stops. The procedure should be done only once a day, it is safe, since the remedy is simply not capable of irritating, or damaging the skin. Very seldom there are allergic reactions, therefore it is possible to test acrinol on an inconspicuous part of the skin. The solution is very effective when removing unwanted vegetation over the upper lip, on the chin. The relative minus of acrynol can be considered its gradual effect, it does not remove the hair in one session, as when using a cream or depilatory. However, painlessness, antiseptic and disinfecting properties outweigh the discomfort of expecting results.

In some sources, there are warnings about the external use of a solution of acrynol. It is not recommended for use in the presence of kidney disease, inflammatory processes, in all other cases it is absolutely safe.

Vinegar for hair removal

What only do not use resourceful women, solving problems, including with hair removal. Vinegar is really used in hair removal, but not to neutralize the hair shaft, and after it, as a means of preventing ingrowth growing roots. Especially effective in this sense is apple cider vinegar, the properties of which were known to ancient Romans and Egyptians. It was used as a wound-healing agent, added to medicinal drinks and decoctions. Vinegar for hair removal, more accurately after epilation, softens the upper layer of the skin, helps exfoliate dead cells, reduces the activity of the hair follicle, and, consequently, slows down hair growth. In addition, the product containing vinegar has an antibacterial property, simultaneously nourishes the skin due to the content of amino acids, minerals and antioxidants. Ideally, such a phenomenon as ingrown hair, should be absent, but if it comes to home procedures, then technological mistakes are inevitable. Also, every woman has individual, specific features of the structure of the hair or skin, so care after epilation is very important. The composition with vinegar can be prepared independently, you can also buy a ready-made product from a series of professional care in specialized shops or salons.

Preparation of anti-ingrown hair: 

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
• 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil.

Mixing components by fast rotational movements, it should be noted that it will be difficult to do this, the mixture will turn out to be inhomogeneous. Apply immediately after the hair removal application method, it is better with a cotton swab or a cotton pad. Rub and rub the product is not possible to avoid excess skin irritation. If there is no allergy to honey, you can prepare another recipe: 

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
• 1 teaspoon of honey.
• 0, 5 cups of purified water at room temperature.

All mixed and applied to the skin with light movements. The procedure should be repeated daily for a week, the composition is applied only to clean, preferably moistened skin.

In some sources, you can find tips on hair removal, including on the face, using a mixture of sugar, vinegar and zelenka. The author of this article considers such recommendations not just useless or exotic, but also extremely dangerous from all points of view. Especially in our time, considering all the progressive novelties of the 21st century and the elementary common sense of the readers. Agree that there is no need to expose yourself to such stupid experiments, when there are a lot of other, safer and painless methods of hair removal.

Hair removal with wine vinegar

Wine vinegar belongs to the category of natural vinegars and contains flavonoids, aldehydes, tartaric acid. Due to the composition and possible removal of hair with wine vinegar, more precisely, their weakening, arresting the development activity of the hair shaft.

This wine vinegar can be red or white, depending on the type of grapes. Given that the natural product is obtained after 10-12 years of aging, it is extremely difficult to find it. That vinegar that is sold is most likely a fermented wine and contains many undesirable ingredients.

Wine vinegar is used as an element in the composition of the depilatory: 

• 1 kilogram of sugar.
• Zelenka (a standard vial).
• Half a glass of water.
• 125 milliliters of wine vinegar.
• Add vinegar to the water and pour the liquid into the sugar.
• Cook the mixture on a very slow fire, constantly mixing to the state of syrup.
• Gradually add the green (1/3 vial).
• The cooled syrup is poured into a glass container covered with polyethylene.
• Cooled "clay" knead and parts are applied to the skin.
• A minute later the clay is torn off against the growth of hair.
• So act on all parts of the body on which to remove hair.

An alternative to wine vinegar can be no less useful - apple, which can also enter as a component in the composition of hair growth inhibiting agents.

Visit for hair removal

Visit or more precisely Wizzit is a device for home hair removal, getting rid of unwanted hair. With this small device, you can quickly and effectively remove hair from the bikini, legs, and armpits, and you can also use the device for facial hair removal and even to correct the shape of the eyebrows, which is important. Effectiveness provides a painless removal of not only the hair itself, its stem, but also the hair bulb.

The portable device works with the help of batteries, it is very compact and fits in any handbag, so Wizzit is indispensable in travel. Reviews about this depilator are completely different, it all depends on the purpose and tasks that the woman is going to solve with the help of the Wizzit device. If the degree of hairiness is great, the hair is thick, stiff and dark, you will need not one, but a whole series of procedures. If the hair structure is normal, they are rather thin, then the process will be painless and the result will last up to two weeks. The principle of action of Wizzit is similar to the action of all tweezers, so some discomfort when removing is possible.

Pros, which the epilator "Visit" has for hair removal: 

• Compactness, light weight of the device.
• Effects on hard-to-reach areas of the body.
• Ability to use for epilation of the front zone, bikini zone.
• Relative painlessness.
• Democratic price.
• A nice bonus is that the kit also includes a road manicure kit.

There are also features, contraindications when using the device Wizzit: 

• The epilator is not used to remove hair in the nasal cavity.
• The skin before epilation should be clean and absolutely dry.
• With care, Wizzit should be used when correcting eyebrows.
• The device is not recommended for use on those parts of the body where there are birthmarks, papillomas, warts.
• Do not perform epilation on irritated skin, as well as inflammation, scratches or wound.
• Producer recommends the use of Wizzit in diabetes mellitus, immune diseases, hemophilia.

Hair removal at home - not only saving money on salon procedures, but also quite large costs, mostly temporary. If a woman has an unlimited amount of free time and a great desire to independently conjure over the manufacture of "magic" compounds, then home hair removal will be successful. However, it should be remembered that there are no universal prescriptions, the skin and hair structure of each lady is individual, if the first epilating experiments fail, it is best not to risk and turn to cosmetologists.