Hair Removal

Where is excessive hair most likely to grow?

Excess hair can appear on any part of the body in women, but is particularly common on the:

• Neck
• Face
• Chest – particularly between the breasts
• Abdomen – generally in a vertical line running from your pubic hairline to your belly button
• Thighs

The most effective way to remove unwanted hair is through hair removal treatments.

What causes excessive hair growth?

Hirsutism, or excessive hair growth, is caused by an imbalance of hormones. In particular, it’s associated with an increase in male sex hormones called androgens. Sometimes it’s also caused by becoming super sensitive to androgens.

Hirsutism is also a common symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women.

Women of any age can experience hirsutism. In younger women, it’s a common experience in those with PCOS. However, it’s more common overall in those who’ve undergone the menopause.

What hair removal treatments are available?

Various hair removal treatments are available, including options for use at home and those performed at spas or beauty salons. Some common hair removal methods used include;

• Waxing
• Shaving
• Epilating
• Plucking

Do these methods work?

All these methods of hair removal work to some degree, but they require time, patience, and, in some cases, tolerance of pain. Unfortunately, methods such as shaving don’t have a lasting effect, and for women, particularly those who are severely affected by excess hair, they must be repeated.

Expense

If you’re going to a spa or beauty salon, it can be costly, awkward, and embarrassing.

Some women also use bleaching to try to make their hair less visible. Other women find that taking the contraceptive pill can help to curb the symptoms of hirsutism (although this treatment option is only available for women who are still having periods).

Vaniqa clinically proven

Vaniqa cream has been found to be a particularly effective hair removal treatment. It can be used in conjunction with existing methods and helps reduce the frequency of waxing, shaving, plucking, or using an epilator.

Moreover, this FDA-approved cream has been clinically proven to help decrease hair growth rates in eight weeks, making life with hirsutism easier.

Vaniqa works by blocking the enzymes involved in hair growth. It can be applied twice a day, either before using your usual moisturiser or before applying makeup.