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If you are contemplating on the best way to remove facial hair, we have the answer: it’s waxing. For a long time now, women have tried threading, bleaching and plucking their facial hair. None of these are satisfactory methods, at least not as much as waxing. If you are sceptical about waxing your face, you must read on – 1 It gives long lasting results. The point of using wax is to remove hair from the root. The hair shaft has to rebuild itself from scratch to be able to grow out of the skin than before – and this can take about three to four weeks. This simply means that waxed hair takes about four weeks to regrow – that’s a long time between waxes! 2 It exfoliates and nourishes the skin. The best waxing products are not just adept at pulling out the hair, but also at helping the skin. The best cold wax strips designed for facial hair removal take into account the fact that facial skin is delicate and thinner than the rest of the skin on the body. So each ...

Athlete’s foot or tinea pedis is a fungal infection which infects the foot, especially on the toes and bottom of the foot. With increased use of public swimming pools and showers, this fungal infection is on the rise now and generally affects the male population more. The fungus thrives and rapidly multiplies in moist and warm atmospheres.  Athlete’s foot appears red and causes the skin to become dry. As the fungal infection increases, the scales become visible on the dry skin. Athlete’s foot causes the reflex action of scratching which makes the infection worse and also spreads to other parts of the body. The transmission of fungus is by direct or indirect contact. When people come in contact with contaminated clothes, contaminated surfaces like the showers or locker room floors and personal belongings of the infected person, then they contract this disease. So how do you get rid of this dangerous fungus from your body? Here are eight effective ways to get rid of...

Warts or Veruccas are growth on the skin caused by the Human PapillomaVirus (HPV). Warts are found on the top surface of the skin. The HPV virus enters the skin through some cut or wound and grows to form a wart, and this can appear anywhere on the skin. These virus infected warts are flat and appear grayish or white. It has a well defined outer boundary. They appear as clusters when they spread. Plantar warts: When warts appear on the feet in places like the soles, heels or toes they are called plantar warts. Since the leg bears the weight of the whole body, the warts are pushed deep into the skin and become very painful. Warts are supplied with blood through blood vessels, and these vessels appear as dark dots in the center. Physical examination is enough for a doctor to ascertain that the skin is infected by warts.  What is the reason to get a wart? Wart is easily spread from person to person by coming in contact with the Human Papilloma Virus. So what are the sou...

It can get really difficult to remove hair from sensitive skin. But there are some easy remedies you can try. Those with sensitive skin make their peace with a lot of things that the rest of the world takes for granted. Many cannot get massages or use soaks containing essential oils. They cannot spray perfume directly on their skin and have to spray it on their clothes. They cannot wear certain fabrics that cause chafing. And most cannot use personal hygiene products without developing unpleasant side effects. Even those products that claim to be gentle on the skin may contain synthetic substances that irritate sensitive skin. Hair removal products like hot wax and depilatory creams often fall under this category. Those with sensitive skin find it risky to shave as well, since the razor blades can irritate the sensitive skin and cause chafing and itching. But women with body hair and sensitive skin are not doomed to retaining the hair because their skin does not allow a...

Get the low down on giving yourself a bikini wax at home – yes, you really can! Every woman has different skin and hair composition than another. If one has luxuriant hair on her head, another has hair fall. While one has smooth skin, another has to struggle against body hair. And while some have hair only on their limbs, others have a raging bikini line that peeks out of the sides of their underwear! Women who need to remove the hair from their bikini line often go the salon to get it done. It is not advisable to use shaving razors on the sensitive skin in the area, since the stubble is prickly and itchy and can make you uncomfortable. You could use depilatory creams to remove the hair, but it often grows back within a few days. The best long term hair removal option is waxing. As time consuming as it is, most women still prefer to go to the salon to get a bikini wax. But did you know that you can give yourself a bikini wax at home? More to the point, do you know ...

For any woman, unwanted hair is a constant struggle for lifetime. There are a number of traditional ways of hair removal that include using a depilatory or hair removal cream, tweezing, shaving and most famous waxing. When we talk about waxing, a number of horrifying memories flash back to us. The time when you got the first waxing session or the time you wanted to have some adventure and tried bikini wax. Those pains, agony, burning sensation and sometimes irritation and itching are not worth the effort and result. In the last few years, the technological advancements in cosmetic treatments have outgrown the expected pace. We have a number of laser hair removal treatments available in the market which can stop or at least substantially reduce the re-growth of body hair. Though laser treatment is considered as a permanent solution to body hair, few stubborn strands of body hair do grow back and require a follow-up session. Unlike waxing, the laser treatment does not pull...

There was a time when a man who spent ample amount of time in the bathroom was seen with suspicion. Thankfully, the time has changed and now it is understandable that even the men want to look good and try to stay well groomed to showcase best of their personality. There are now dedicated experts who advise, give their opinions and suggest a manageable change in lifestyle, diet, and use of products to the men who want to look better than others. Most of the men do not like spending a fortune on the grooming products. Rather they prefer to have a routine which should be quick and simple in order to be presentable. It is all about maintenance of what you have and alter what may make you look bad like bad hair or puffy eyes. We have compiled a list of 7 habits that a well-groomed man follows to stay presentable and at his best. 1.        Visit barbers : Generally, the frequency of the trip to a barber should be once in a month. Having a trus...