Epilating – Smooth and easy hair removal method
Women have been using a variety of hair removing methods like shaving, waxing, plucking, and tweezing, but the experience is painful and not as expected. Fortunately, epilation can be the answer to this issue because hair gets eliminated from the root.
What is epilation?
Epilation removes unwanted hair just like waxing—-from the roots! Unlike waxing, after some practice and knowledge to epilate correctly the pain is hardly there. It can be done anywhere or anytime without any mess like waxing.
You need an electric epilator, which is designed with a raised surface including a rotating disc that grips the hair and pulls it out with the roots. Choose an epilator device that rotates speedily, so the process is quick and comfortable. Phillips has introduced a variety of compact epilators for dry and wet situations as well as different hair types. Check the Phillips female epilator collection on myredrhino.com.
- Philips Corded compact epilator BRE224/00 – For legs
- Philips Corded compact epilator BRE275/00 – For legs, 4 accessories
- Philips Satinelle Essential Corded compact epilator BRE235 – for legs & sensitive areas, one-accessory
- Philips Satinelle Essential Corded compact epilator BRE285/00
Benefits of using an epilator
The key benefit is you can get smooth skin to enjoy for two to three weeks, which is impossible with depilatory creams or shaving or waxing. It is because the hair gets removed from its follicles. Unlike waxing, short hair can effectively be eliminated with the epilator.
Epilation results in the regrowth of body hair over time. Your body hair growth gets thinner softer and soon disappears as you persist in using an epilator. All epilators are not designed the same. For example –
- For facial hair, Philips Lumea Advanced IPL – Hair removal device SC1997/00 is the best.
- For thick hair choose an epilator with strong motor and tweezer heads,
- Philips Satinelle Essential Corded compact epilator BRE285/00– For legs
Using an epilator is safe to eliminate the undesired hair from your under arms, legs, hands, and pubic area. In the start, you will feel a little pain but soon you will learn how to use it correctly and enjoy smooth skin without the pain.
How to epilate correctly?
Preparation matters
For best epilating results, skin exfoliation is a must. Exfoliation helps to eliminate the dead skin cells as well as prevent the hair from turning inward [ingrown hair] when it starts to regrow. For facial hair removal with an epilator exfoliate with suitable scrub. You face needs to be clean from makeup or skincare product before the epilating starts.
Before starting to epilate, check the hair length. Epilate works wonders on hair not more than 5 mm long. Epilating with any of the suitable Phillips wet & dry epilators you can extract hair that is 4 times shorter than waxing. The epilators have trimming comb attachments, so trim the hair to optimal length. You can exfoliate even after trimming the hair first before you move to epilating.
Proper usage of an epilator for optimum results
Phillips epilators are simple to use, so first, choose the appropriate attachment. For hair removal underarms, bikini area, or face there is a special cap. You can choose the Philips Lumea Advanced IPL – Hair removal device SC1997/00 and remove hair from chin, sideburns, upper lips, bikini area, belly, and underarms confidently. It offers a 4cm²treatment window for quick application on large leg areas.
Position the epilator on the skin surface at a 75° angle. Move slowly against the hair growth direction. Tighten the skin with one hand, so the hair gets pulled out comfortably.
Never move the epilator too quickly because hair can be left behind. Start on a low setting and gradually increase until you can tolerate it.
Post epilation care
Treat the new smooth skin with gentle exfoliation to clear the skin surface and prevent ingrown hair regrowth. Apply a suitable moisturizer to give the skin softness and glow. It will also lessen any irritation you may experience. In case there is redness it will soon go away. You can even use a cold compress to numb the skin after epilating.
Valuable things to remember
- Epilate at night because some can experience skin irritation or redness after hair removal.
- Epilate with wet/dry epilator right after warm shower or bath because the pores will be open and hair will be soft.
- Epilate when you are warm, especially when you are susceptible to goosebumps. Due to goosebumps, the epilator head cannot touch a flat skin surface, which can cause hair to break halfway rather than from the follicles.
- If you have sensitive skin or want to remove hair from sensitive regions then use a numbing cream. You get a good chance to epilate with less or no pain.
- During menstrual bleeding, epilators hurt more because the women’s tolerance level is vulnerable. However, after 4 to 5 days, she will notice less pain.
- Some women also struggle with decreased sensitivity during ovulation because of hormone increase. She will need to monitor that sensitivity phase every month so they can easily bear the hair removal pain during epilating.
- Never drink soda or coffee 6 to 8 hours before epilating because caffeine can increase the pain sensation.
How to clean the epilator?
Never forget to clean the epilator thoroughly with clean water after each use. Every hair trapped in the tweezers needs to be removed because it can harbor bacteria. If you overlook proper cleaning of the epilator head it can turn into a paradise for germs to thrive that can transfer on your skin the next time you use it.
Separate the epilator head from its body and hold it under running water. Use a toothbrush to eliminate residual hair. Rinse it thoroughly with clean water. Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and sanitize the epilator device. Allow it to dry thoroughly before you store it in its pouch or bag.
Equipped with the knowledge of removing hair correctly with an epilator, you can enjoy smooth and hairless skin!