Show your legs!
12.5.2017
Translation: machine translated
Summer is finally here! Shorts, light dresses and bikinis are on the agenda. These days, beautiful, hair-free skin is almost a motto. Smooth legs, neat underarms and a flawless bikini line can all be achieved with the help of different hair removal methods. Here's a short guide giving you an overview of the different hair removal products - for a hairless summer!
Longer or shorter-lasting results
When choosing a hair removal method, the result is decisive: depending on whether you shave, wax or opt for pulsed light, the skin will remain hair-free for longer or shorter periods. This sensation of softness and the pleasure of smooth skin can be achieved with all techniques, only the durability varies. Discover the main differences between hair removal methods and find the one that's right for you.
The shave: 1 to 2 days of gentleness
Most importantly, do you need it to go quickly? Then we recommend shaving with a lady's or wet shaver. The hairs on the surface are cut with blades. However, the hairs continue to grow and the first ones reappear after 1 to 3 days. If this is the only way to get rid of hair, then you need to use it almost every day. It's important to change your razor blade regularly, because if they're dull, shaving is less effective and causes skin irritation more easily.
Tip: exfoliate before shaving to open the skin's pores and prevent ingrown hairs. Moisten the areas to be shaved with warm, but not scalding, water. Warm water also opens the pores and makes the massage more pleasant and effective - scalding water closes the pores.
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The depilation: 1 to 4 weeks of smoothness
For anyone who wants to invest a little more time in getting rid of hair and isn't too cosy, epilation is a good solution. The epilator pulls out the hair, in the best case with the root. Admittedly, this process is a little painful, but it gets rid of the hair for 1 to 4 weeks. Regular application is supposed to reduce hair regrowth. In the meantime, there are devices that promise gentler hair removal, for example with built-in massage rollers that calm the skin.
Make absolutely sure you clean your epilator properly. The hairs left in it are nutrients for bacteria.
The waxing: 1 to 4 weeks of gentleness
With waxing, the hair is pulled out with the root. Hot wax, which is particularly suitable for larger areas, is heated in a bain-marie or microwave and applied to the area to be waxed. A strip of cloth is then applied to the wax and pressed in the direction of hair growth, before being removed with a sharp movement in the opposite direction, taking the hair and wax with it. Waxing at home takes time and courage - being afraid of the pain doesn't really help. But as the hairs are, ideally, removed with the root, you have several hair-free weeks ahead of you.
Tip: to soothe irritated skin after the treatment, it's advisable to moisturise it with an unscented lotion or cream, or an oil to nourish it.
*IPL treatment: over 4 weeks of softness
For softer skin for longer, IPL technology is recommended: the innovative pain-free hair removal method. During pulsed light hair removal, the light pulses are absorbed by a pigment present in the hair called melanin and transformed into light energy. This heat is then transmitted to the hair root, activating the resting phase of the hair follicle. Hair falls out naturally and regrowth is slowed down. So your skin stays soft and clear for longer. As white and blond hair have no melanin, IPL technology only works on dark hair or hair with dark roots. IPL hair removal is not suitable for dark skin. The area to be treated must be freshly shaved, clean and dry before using the flashes.
The various pulsed light epilators differ initially in their application. Some models can only be used on the body and others can also be used on the face. Secondly, they differ in terms of the number of light pulses, intensity levels and treatment surface. Changing cartridges or diagnosing skin type are other possible functions.
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Cinzia Memper
Category Marketing Manager
cinzia.memper@digitecgalaxus.chDiscovering foreign countries and cultures and tasting coffee or other delicacies is what I enjoy most when I travel. My home is decorated with little gems I find in thrift shops and at flea markets. When I’m having one of my big DIY moments, my creativity is unleashed. Both the mountains and the seaside restore my inner balance. With a snowboard or surfboard under my feet, I’m happy.
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