Removing Unwanted Hair With Electrolysis: Common Questions

ByTeresa Ann Pickard

Before we jump right into talking about removing unwanted hair with electrolysis, let's take a look at a definition.

What is Electrolysis?

According to Dictionary.com the definition of electrolysis is:

The destruction of hair roots, tumors, etc., by an electric current.

Pretty simple and straight forward, but let's expand on the definition a little bit. It's a way of removing unwanted hairs from the body or face using an electrolysis device known as an epilator. These devices use chemical or heat energy to get to the root of the hair, also known as the growth center, and destroy it. Once that is done, tweezers are used to easily remove each individual hair.

What Causes Unwanted Hair Growth?

Everyone deals with hair growth. It's just one of those things that life throws at us. Hormones play a major role in hair growth and it can also be hereditary. Aside from those two causes, different illnesses and drugs used to treat them can stimulate hair growth, creating unwanted hair.

Of course not all hair growth is a bad thing or unwanted - it has its place like on the head or under men's arms, etc. For the sake of this article, we're referring to undesirable growth on parts of the body like a woman's upper lip, bikini line, neck and chin, arms and legs. In that case, electrolysis may be the right solution for you.

How Many Electrolysis Treatments Will Be Needed?

The best way to answer this question is that removing unwanted hair with electrolysis will vary from person to person. Generally speaking, it's going to take several treatments to permanently remove hair from a particular problem area. These visits are ideally done once a week at first then spaced out after a few sessions. Each session can be as quick as 15 minutes or as long as one hour, depending upon the client's schedule, finances and area to be cleared.

Does Electrolysis Hair Removal Hurt?

The next thing you're probably wondering is whether or not these treatments are painful. That's actually one of the top myths about electrolysis. So, does it hurt? Well, in most instances there should not be much discomfort at all. The most common pain associated with these treatments is a bit of tingling. In some instances, a topical anesthetic may be used but generally the discomfort is so minimal that it's not needed. Some sensitive individuals may take an ibuprofen pill (such as Advil) before their appointment.

Now you have some basic information about removing unwanted hair with electrolysis. A qualified, certified electrologist should always be willing to answer your other questions to help you make an informed decision, too.

If you are looking for a permanent solution to unwanted excess hair growth, you owe it to yourself to look into electrolysis. In the Atlanta area, I offer free consultations by appointment. Call me at 770-495-1833 or visit Elite Electrolysis http://teresapickard.com in Duluth, Georgia.

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Are These Common Ingredients in Your Health and Beauty Products Safe?

ByKristen Anders

To keep health and beauty products, such as cosmetics, soaps, and lotions, safe for human use and effective, preservatives and other chemicals are added. However, in recent years the safety of some of these ingredients, despite decades of use, has been questioned, especially by companies selling all natural products. Here's a look at three common ingredients called into question and what scientific studies say about their safety.

Parbens

Parbens, including ethylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben, act as a preservative not only in cosmetics, but also in foods. This common preservative added to hundreds of cosmetic products can be absorbed into the body through the skin. There's growing concern that parabens may be linked to cancer because of a 2004 study in the "Journal of Applied Toxicology" that reported finding breast tumors with parabens. However, parabens in the body is not a new discovery, so finding it in tumors does not mean it caused the cancer. Studies following the 2004 study failed to show that parabens actually cause cancer, leading the FDA to still consider this a safe and effective preservative.

Sulfates

Sulfates are mostly found in cleaning agents such as shampoos and toothpaste. It's also found in food and water. The sulfates are the cause of the lather created by soaps, but also work as a surfactant. As a surfactant, sulfates remove dirt and grease. Some claim that sulfates can cause cancer. Concerns over sulfates have led it to be extensively studied. And like parabens, these studies have not resulted in a cancer connection. In fact, the FDA, American Cancer Society, and governmental health organizations around world have stated that although sulfates can irritate the skin and eyes, it is considered a safe cleaning agent and not a carcinogen.

Triclosan

Triclosan is another preservative added to cosmetics to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. Its effectiveness is without question and has even shown to prevent gingivitis when used in toothpaste. However, its safety is a bit of a mix bag. Studies have shown triclosan may increase the risk of producing antibiotic resistant bacteria and in animal studies has shown to be a hormone disrupter. What this means for humans is unclear however, but it has gotten the attention of the FDA and EPA which called for more studies and a final review set for 2013. This extensive review of all the research regarding triclosan and human health will determine if changes in the regulation of triclosan will be required to protect human health.

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