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Acne: 10 Most Common Myths
What we think we know about acne is steadily being replaced by what scientists are learning. Meanwhile, many myths continue to circulate and endure. Clearing up some of the misunderstandings about acne is what this article is about.
Myth #1: Acne...
Brush your skin and keep acne away
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Hair Removal Options
Simple fact or a cruel joke, but as men age, they get less hair where they want it and more hair where they don't. Excessive, patchy or ill-placed body hair can be the bane of any man, fortunately today's average guy can add hair removal to his regular grooming routine. De-foresting options abound, the most popular of them are listed below:
SHAVING
A centuries old process common to virtually every man on earth, hair removal is immediate, but grows back almost as quickly.
Pros: Inexpensive, convenient and non-invasive.
Cons: Very short-term; razor burn, subject to ingrown hairs and bleeding at the shaky hand of the fearful.
WAXING
Hot wax is spread on, capturing the hair, when cool it is removed with a yank of a fabric strip. Cold wax or hard wax does not require the fabric strip and is best on shorter, thinner hair in smaller sensitive areas. Waxing is fast, efficient, immediate and provides longer term results than shaving.
Pros: Quick and cheap; lasts longer than shaving (3-4 weeks).
Cons: Messy, painful, also rashes or acne breakouts may occur.
ELECTROLYSIS
An electrical current is emitted from a probe that is inserted into every hair follicle to permanently destroy the root. Electrolysis is the most effective process for removal of unwanted hair. Look for a certified and very experienced Electrologist when considering this option.
Pros: Permanent.
Cons: Painful, expensive, time-consuming and results totally dependent on the skill of your Electrologist.
LASER HAIR REMOVAL
Lasers destroy hair follicles by targeting the melanin within. The light beam passes through skin into the hair while energy is transformed into heat disabling the hair follicle. This Procedure should only be performed by a licensed plastic surgeon, or dermatologist. Maintenance visits may be required.
Pros: Effective, faster and less painful than electrolysis; last 3-6 months.
Cons: Expensive, potential burning or scarring, and once again must be performed by a highly experienced professional.
INTENSE PULSED LIGHT
This next generation of technology promises better results than lasers by using concentrated bursts of wide-spectrum, multidirectional light. The manufacturers claim it is suitable for a wide range of skin types and hair colors.
Pros: Effective; faster and more precise
than lasers; near permanent.
Cons: Very expensive, new technology, not available everywhere.
CHEMICAL DEPILATORIES
If you can't stand the thought of yanking your hair out by the roots, shocking or burning out your hair follicles, then depilatory creams and foams offer an alternative. Hair-removal creams are composed of acids that actually dissolve hair just below the surface, but the strong chemicals can irritate skin, especially if you leave the stuff on too long.
Pros: Quick, easy and cheap; not painful like waxing.
Cons: Unpleasant odor to some; may cause skin irritation.
SUGARING
An ancient method of hair removal that originated in Egypt; sugaring is an alternative to waxing for highly sensitive skin. A sugar paste is applied at body temperature and removed with cotton strips or directly with the hands.
Pros: All-natural, gentler on skin than waxing.
Cons: Not effective on men's beards.
THREADING
Another ancient hair-removal method still used widely throughout the Middle East to remove unwanted facial hair. 100% cotton thread is used to entwine the hair, which is lifted from the follicle. The practice, while not as common as other methods in the U.S., is effective and precise.
Pros: Great for those allergic to wax
Cons: Time-consuming and moderately painful removing more than
a single strand of hair.
EPILATORS
Early models used coils of wire that grabbed indiscriminately, and as subtly as a tractor. Newer models like the Silk-Epil use rows of tiny tweezers, which cause (relatively) less pain, and at least one model actually includes an ice-pack attachment to numb your targeted body parts.
Pros: Cleaner and quicker than shaving or waxing, can last for weeks.
Cons: Can produce irritated skin, ingrown hairs and the sight of grown men crying.
Give any one of these a try and you can say "Hair today, Gone tomorrow" and feel good about it.
About the Author
Jolene is a licensed barber, cosmetologist, and salon owner, specializing in men's grooming for over 20 years. Educating and researching with her clientele on the latest in hair and skin care, she developed her own line of men's products; "Face Tools" and "Tattoo ReNew". Jolene's latest endeavor is her ecommerce site, appearancesformen.com, featuring new product, trends, advice and Q&A articles.
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