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Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:17 pm  |
I was watching hsn a few days ago & saw Serious Skin Care had this product called Laser in a Bottle that was suppose to get rid of facial & body hair. It's not that big of an issue for me, but the tiny peach fuzz at the edges of my face by my hairline are just starting to bother me. I've never considered waxing/shaving b/c I was concerned about hair/fuzz growing back thicker. Jennifer said that her hair grows back less.
I went to check the reviews before purchasing, and the reviews on MUA & hsn for this product weren't very good.
Does anyone know of such a product that will remove facial hair, but now cause it to grow back thicker? |
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Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:44 pm |
| use a razor and shave it. the hair wont grow back thicker or darker, and its a great exfoliator. |
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Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:13 pm |
| I would reconsider waxing. My experience with waxing is that it actually reduces the amount of regrowth that you get over time. It takes a while for that to happen, but it definitely doesn't cause the hair to grow in thicker. |
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Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:20 pm |
| if your prone to breakouts or have sensitive skin... dont wax your face |
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:03 am |
| I tried the shaving thing but the bf could feel it when he smooched me and it was too embarassing. |
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:28 am |
| waffle wrote: |
| I tried the shaving thing but the bf could feel it when he smooched me and it was too embarassing. |
What you grew stubbles?! 
I (saying this with crimson face) tried shaving a couple times (because of y'alls here  ) and though I was skeptical at first, I think it actually works at exfoliating without the dreaded thicker regrowth aka stubbles. |
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:34 am |
I tried the Face Laser and the Body Laser or whatever it is called and found it irritated my skin. So I cannot recommend those products at all.
But I can recommend something else. I have peach fuzz "sideburns" and a little fuzz above my lip. The absolute best way to remove it I have found are these little wax strips called "Sally Hansen Wax Remover Strip Kit for Face, Eyebrows & Bikini". No irritation at all. I have been using it for a few years, and the hairs do seem to grow back sparser and finer. Super cheap and you get a bunch of strips. |
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:03 am |
leidon--don't shave, like waffle says, it's too weird!
i would try carekate's recipe for shave minimizing oil, just apply a little each day and i think the peach fuzz should be less noticeable. |
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about to hit my 40s, retin-a user, differin, LRP |
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:01 am |
| skincareaddicted wrote: |
leidon--don't shave, like waffle says, it's too weird!
i would try carekate's recipe for shave minimizing oil, just apply a little each day and i think the peach fuzz should be less noticeable. |
Different things work for different skin. Everyone's skin is different. Having said that, I do shave every other day. No stubble, can't feel it. If I forget to shave it shows when I use foundation 'cause the fuzz doesn't let the MMU "sit" right. Admittedly rarely do I use foundation.
But, I shave for the exfoliation benefit. It really makes my skin soft and smooth. And I'll tell you that it has made a HUGE difference in those little "icepick" scars I have on my cheeks. They are getting narrower and shallower all the time.
JMHO
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:18 am |
On the weekend I shaved my face.
Astonishing to me, but true.
Due to the various threads about it here as an exfoliation, I thought I'd just do my forehead, but I'm not a cautious person and I just enjoyed the weirdness and shaved my entire face.
It's thursday pm now and I have no stubble.
Thankfully. |
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:20 am |
That's good news.  I'm glad that you're pleased with the results. |
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:55 am |
Oh heavens! I've been shaving my face for 45 years and it hasen't fallen off...yet 
No one thing works for all but it is good to give something a try if it sounds like it could help you. Don't ever NOT do something just because it sounds odd or you've never thought of it before. We would never learn anything with that attitude would we.  |
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:05 pm |
I also have been shaving because waxing irritated my skin. I do not see stubbles.
I also occasionally wax but now first
use baby powder or cornstarch (tip from another thread here). That eliminates the irritation. |
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Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:06 pm |
| Pachouli wrote: |
I tried the Face Laser and the Body Laser or whatever it is called and found it irritated my skin. So I cannot recommend those products at all.
But I can recommend something else. I have peach fuzz "sideburns" and a little fuzz above my lip. The absolute best way to remove it I have found are these little wax strips called "Sally Hansen Wax Remover Strip Kit for Face, Eyebrows & Bikini". No irritation at all. I have been using it for a few years, and the hairs do seem to grow back sparser and finer. Super cheap and you get a bunch of strips. |
I also use this for my facial hair and legs.. Love it!! Very easy to use! 
You can also try those facial trimmers that use batteries. My sister has the Panasonic one. Very easy to use for her as she is allergic to waxing and stuff..
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-ES2113PC-Pivoting-Facial-Groomer/dp/B0009DT39C/sr=8-3/qid=1169751888/ref=sr_1_3/102-4513453-0236118?ie=UTF8&s=hpc |
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Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:13 pm |
| skincareaddicted wrote: |
leidon--
i would try carekate's recipe for shave minimizing oil, just apply a little each day and i think the peach fuzz should be less noticeable. |
Ooooh. I didn't know carekate had a recipe for a shave minimizing oil. Thanks for the tip. I know that Serious Skin care had a product that was suppose to be a growth inhibitor that they sold along with their laser in a bottle. But, I'm acne prone & wouldn't want to put that on my face.
Okay, just hearing ONE person's experience with stubble has definitely convinced me NOT to shave my face. With my luck, I could be one of the 1/100 who do get stubble from shaving. Not willing to take that chance! I read good reviews on the SH waxing strips. I was trying to decide b/w the strips & using the Veet for sensitive skin & decided to go with the depilatory b/c I have had problems in the past w/ingrown hairs with waxing. Has anyone tried this method on their face? |
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Sun Jan 28, 2007 7:53 pm |
yeah, I would also like to know if anyone has used a cream depilatory. I am a stubble victim, which is kind of weird since I'm really not even that hairy.
but I wouldn't say don't try it at all -- it wasn't visible on me, I just was too embarassed to makeout with mustache stubble...it was like a constant reminder, "OH HEY YOU HAVE A MUSTACHE, REMEMBER????"
so yes, anyone tried veet or whatever? |
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Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:59 pm |
| Another shaver here. I developed a lot of peach fuzz from using retin-a. It was soft and blonde, but out in the sunlight it looked weird and noticable and my makeup did not go on smooth. It's much easier than waxing or depilitories. I don't get stubble or thick dark regrowth. Sometimes I use a razor, but mostly I use one of those electric razors that are supposed to be for the "private" areas. It's very gentle and leaves my face totally smooth. |
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Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:15 am |
| I have that hair too and I'm really pale with black hair so it really shows up. I tried waxing and I broke out like crazy! I do NOT recommend trying that. I recently purchased some razors (the ones you use to shape eyebrows) and I've been using them on my entire face for about a week...I use it every other day or so and its working like a charm. It also makes you makeup go on so smooth...I'm loving it. I think those chemicals that remover hair are really harsh...used them on my eyebrows and upper lip for years. |
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Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:11 am |
| jsmd wrote: |
| Another shaver here. I developed a lot of peach fuzz from using retin-a. It was soft and blonde, but out in the sunlight it looked weird and noticable and my makeup did not go on smooth. It's much easier than waxing or depilitories. I don't get stubble or thick dark regrowth. Sometimes I use a razor, but mostly I use one of those electric razors that are supposed to be for the "private" areas. It's very gentle and leaves my face totally smooth. |
I didn't know that Retin a stimulates facial hair growth? oh no! |
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Mon Jan 29, 2007 12:56 pm |
| jsmd wrote: |
| Another shaver here. I developed a lot of peach fuzz from using retin-a. It was soft and blonde, but out in the sunlight it looked weird and noticable and my makeup did not go on smooth. It's much easier than waxing or depilitories. I don't get stubble or thick dark regrowth. Sometimes I use a razor, but mostly I use one of those electric razors that are supposed to be for the "private" areas. It's very gentle and leaves my face totally smooth. |
I've never heard that about retin-a; are you sure that it causes hair growth? |
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Mon Jan 29, 2007 3:17 pm |
| Yes, a side effect can be an increase in facial hair. It doesn't give you dark thick hair, but can increase the peach fuzz. My doctor said the increase in the peach fuzz on the sides of my face was from the retin-a but warned that waxing or using a depilatory on skin that has been exposed to retin-a could cause great irritation since retin-a skin is more sensitive. I have read that many women apply it to their hairline if they are having a thinning hairline, but it grows in more of a whispy baby hair consistency. Some apply Roagine and retin-a. |
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Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:13 pm |
| ^^ yes, I have heard of that combo, but check with your dermatologist first. Also, my sis is trying shaving but she gets some stubble you can feel. She thinks hers is due to other hormonal issues which will get better with time and the health changes she's doing. She also tried laser treatments, but due to the same issues, it didn't last long. The doctor that does the laser said for her to shave, not wax. I'd try an inconspicuous area first and wait and check for stubble before doing this on large areas. |
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Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:45 pm |
| I would try professional waxing. It works the best, I would never shave. I use renova but I don't put in on the areas that is waxed. I do it myself, I go to Sally's and buy Hemp wax put it in the microwave for 120 seconds. wax the area the immeadiatly apply babyoil and don't wash it off for 30 minutes, it calms the skin. to do it yrself is hard at first, afterall no one want to hurt their self. then I tweeze whatever is left. |
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Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:57 pm |
| jsmd wrote: |
| Yes, a side effect can be an increase in facial hair. It doesn't give you dark thick hair, but can increase the peach fuzz. My doctor said the increase in the peach fuzz on the sides of my face was from the retin-a but warned that waxing or using a depilatory on skin that has been exposed to retin-a could cause great irritation since retin-a skin is more sensitive. I have read that many women apply it to their hairline if they are having a thinning hairline, but it grows in more of a whispy baby hair consistency. Some apply Roagine and retin-a. |
Wow! That is so interesting! Thank you for explaining. |
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Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:02 am |
| draqulet wrote: |
| I would try professional waxing. It works the best, I would never shave. I use renova but I don't put in on the areas that is waxed. I do it myself, I go to Sally's and buy Hemp wax put it in the microwave for 120 seconds. wax the area the immeadiatly apply babyoil and don't wash it off for 30 minutes, it calms the skin. to do it yrself is hard at first, afterall no one want to hurt their self. then I tweeze whatever is left. |
I waxed an area I used Renova on and suffered as a result.  It took a week to recover from the mishap. |
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