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Questions and Answers About Laser Hair Removal

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Questions and Answers About Laser Hair Removal

What occurs during the laser hair removal procedure?

The area to be treated is cleansed before the treatment then a numbing gel is applied which takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to work. During the procedure, everyone in the room must wear protective eyewear.  During the procedure, the skin is held tight and treated with a laser. Many patients describe the laser pulses as a feeling of warm pinpricks or snapping a rubber band against the skin. Hair is removed with a laser by vaporizing it. This results in small plumes of smoke with a sulfur-like odor. The duration of the treatment is determined by the size of the area to be treated. The upper lip can be treated in a matter of minutes. If you’re having a large area to be treated, such as your back or legs, this may take longer than an hour. Laser hair removal

What do I need to do following laser hair removal?

All patients must protect their skin from the sun to avoid possible side effects. For this purpose, dermatologists may recommend a sunblock.

Is there a period of inactivity?

No, it does not typically require any downtime. Your treated skin will be red and swollen immediately following laser hair removal. Despite this, the majority of people resume their normal activities.

When will I be able to see the results of laser hair removal?

You will notice results immediately following treatment. The outcome varies according to the patient. After the first treatment, you can anticipate a 10% to 25% reduction in hair. The majority of patients require between two to six laser treatments to altogether remove their hair. After the treatments are completed, most of the patients do not notice any hair on the treated skin for several months, if not years. When hair regrows, its thickness is visibly reduced and looks finer and lighter in color.

How long will the results last?

The majority of patients remain hairless for months, if not years. When some of the hair grows back, it will almost certainly be less noticeable. A patient may require maintenance laser treatments to keep the area hair-free.

What are the possible negative consequences?

The most frequently reported side effects are mild and last between one and three days. These adverse effects include the following:

  • Discomfort 
  • Inflammation
  • Rosacea

When is it safe to undergo another laser hair removal treatment?

This varies according to the patient. Hair removal is frequently accomplished through a series of laser treatments. The majority of patients can benefit from laser hair removal once every four to six weeks. When it is safe to proceed with another treatment, your dermatologist will advise you.

Also read: BENEFITS OF LASER HAIR REMOVAL

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About the author:

Germie Alderite is a Registered Medical Technologist in the Philippines. She is currently studying Doctor of Medicine in the said country. Germie worked in an Adventist Wellness Center for a year before entering Medical School. She believes that many transgress the laws of health through ignorance, thus, people need instruction. They need to be impressed with the importance of making their knowledge a guide of life. Physician has many opportunities both of imparting a knowledge of health principles and of showing the importance of putting them into practice.

BAKBLADE 2.0: Does It Really Work Well?

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BAKBLADE 2.0: Does It Really Work Well?

Some men are lucky enough to have less body hair than others. This can be chalked up to genetics and race — generally, European, Caucasian, and Middle Eastern men have more body hair than African, Asian, and American men. Sadly, I have a lot of body hair on my back and especially on my chest, making it painstakingly difficult to remove those in hard-to-reach places. And I can’t ask someone to do it for me. So when I saw the BAKBLADE body shaver, I was raring to try it and see if it works. I know a lot of men who would benefit from this BAKBLADE 2.0 review.

What is BAKBLADE?

Shaving is one of the very few routines that we men do all the time. We do it every single day ever since we hit puberty but finding a good body shaver is difficult. Some are too small and not designed to shave at different angles. Others require electricity or batteries to operate. And don’t get me started on razor burns and cuts.

The BAKBLADE 2.0 is an ergonomically designed back and body shaver to help you have a smooth, fuzz-free body. There’s no need to resort to painful waxing or asking other people to shave your back for you. The easy grip and adjustable handle prevents slipping and lessens the effort that you have to exert while shaving. Additionally, it can also be used on wet and dry skin without the fear of razor cuts or burns. You can finally change your perception of how to shave your back with this tool.

Features and Benefits

As soon as I saw this shaver, I couldn’t wait to try it out. Luckily, I didn’t shave yet so I was able to see if it truly is effective for this BAKBLADE review. I have a lot of hair on my chest and back, and quite a bit on my arms and legs. Here are the features that I liked best about this men’s back shaver.

S-shaped handle. The ergonomic design of the handle makes it easy to grip. It also allows you to shave hard-to-reach spots at different angles so no patches are left. This design is patented so no other men’s body shaver has this unique shape. I was able to remove all hair on my back plus my arms and legs without straining too much.

DryGlide technology. As much as I want to shave, I despise razor burns and cuts that come after the process. Even if I use the best-selling shaving cream brands in the market, I still get those painful nicks. So I was glad to know that they invented the DryGlide technology that allows you to shave with a wet or dry body. I tried three variations: I shaved a patch with water, a patch that’s completely dry, and a patch with shaving cream. Surprisingly, all three methods worked well and I didn’t get any cut in the most sensitive spots.

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Y-Brush: Your Best 10-Seconds Deep-cleaning Mouthpiece Toothbrush

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Y-Brush: Your Best 10-Seconds Deep-cleaning Mouthpiece Toothbrush

FasTeesH, manufacturer of the new Y-Brush, claims its new toothbrush is able to clean teeth 12-times faster than a standard toothbrush thanks to “proven technology and intensive work in R&D”.

According to FasTeesH many people have admitted to brushing their teeth less than twice a day. On average they don’t brush their teeth for long enough, less than the two minutes recommended by oral healthcare professionals.

Why was the Y-Brush developed?

Benjamin Cohen, CEO of FasTeesH, explains: “Today, people think of teeth brushing as a strenuous and tedious chore. The current daily routine has become speedy and inefficient. Yet, people should take dental hygiene very seriously since it has extensive repercussions on one’s general health. FasTeesH created Y-Brush to improve the current situation.”

He continued: “Thanks to its innovative technology Y-brush is able to brush all teeth simultaneously. It ensures an efficient clean in only 10 seconds. Although its effectiveness seems inconceivable, it has been proved by numerous in-vivo and in-vitro trials.

About The Y-Brush

“The product required almost three years of R&D with the help of health professionals. Y-Brush functions like an electric toothbrush. A handle activates a brush with sonic vibrations, but its head is in the shape of a ‘Y’ allowing complete coverage of all the teeth. Different sizes have been designed to fit children and adults.”

The brush is covered with nylon bristles inclined at a 45° angle. It is claimed to ensure the thorough removal of dental plaque on the teeth and along the gum line by recreating the Bass method of brushing recommended by dentists.

Mr Cohen said: “To this day, nylon is the only material which has proven its efficacy in terms of dental plaque removal. This being the reason why it is used on most of today’s toothbrushes, rather than silicone or other materials.”

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5 Common Beauty Blunders

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5 Common Beauty Blunders
  1. Beauty Conditioning your hair all over: After shampooing, people always condition their hair to restore moisture and make it smooth and silky. However, a common error made here is that they apply the conditioner liberally throughout their hair. Bear in mind that a conditioner is intended to be rubbed into the hair, not on the scalp!
  2. Spraying perfume on your clothing: Perfume is intended to be sprayed on the skin, not on clothing. Not only does perfume stain your clothes, but when the scent of the clothes is combined with that of the perfume, an unpleasant odor results. Try to avoid!

3. Not checking the neck’s skin when applying moisturizer, cream, make-up, or anything else: Generally, people apply moisturizer, cream, make-up, or anything else only up to the chin. This is a grave error, as the neck contributes to the overall beauty of the face. Not only is it visible through your clothing, but the skin on your neck is much thinner and more delicate than the skin on your face. Avoid ignoring the neck.

  1. Using a moisturizer around the eyes: Moisturizer is used to hydrate and maintain the softness and suppleness of your skin. However, when used around the eyes, it increases puffiness and makes you appear tired and sleepy. Avoid using a moisturizer near your eyes.
  2. Showering excessively: Some people prefer to shower for an extended period and believe in being completely clean, with all soap and shampoo wholly removed from their body. However, excessive scrubbing and cleaning deplete your body’s essential oils and moisture.

Also read: What Are the Causes of Dandruff?

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About the Author:

Germie Alderite is a Registered Medical Technologist in the Philippines. She is currently studying Doctor of Medicine in the said country. Germie worked in an Adventist Wellness Center for a year before entering Medical School. She believes that many transgress the laws of health through ignorance, thus, people need instruction. They need to be impressed with the importance of making their knowledge a guide of life. Physician has many opportunities both of imparting a knowledge of health principles and of showing the importance of putting them into practice.

A Worthy Obsession with The FOREO IRIS EYE MASSAGER

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A Worthy Obsession with The FOREO IRIS EYE MASSAGER

You all know I am a huge fan of everything FOREO Iris Eye Massager. I am obsessed with their beauty devices and cleansers. I have been extremely lucky to test out a wide range of their products and I have enjoyed every single one of them.

Packaging

FOREO does amazing packaging that are very compact and practical. Inside the packaging, you get the Foreo Iris Eye Massager, Warranty Card, Charging Cable, Instructions Manual and a very handy Travel Pouch. Along with these, you also get a 2-year warranty and a 10-year quality guarantee. It’s important to register your device on the FOREO website to get them started. I have travelled with it in its original packaging with no issues. I received the shade Petal Pink which matches so well with my Foreo Luna Mini.

What does the Iris Eye Massager do?

FOREO describe the Iris Eye Massager as a high technology eye care device. This device uses a unique technology inspired by fingertip tapping eye massages. This unique technology makes it far more effective than manually massaging the eye contour. The Iris Eye Massager has a soft and smooth silicone design which is curved in a way that fits perfectly in the eye contour in readiness for a good massage. It is absolutely body safe, hypo-allergenic and free of BPA so it is ideal for use around the delicate eye area. It is made from non-porous, medical-grade silicone which resists bacteria build-up. I was absolutely intrigued about this device when I first saw it and to think a device could massage my eye contour effectively with little effort on my part made me delighted. I usually use finger taping motions to massage my eye creams around my eye contour.

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Makeup Alley App

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Makeup Alley App

Makeup App: The first rule of Makeup Alley is you do not talk about Makeup, and I broke that rule, disastrously. It lurked on Makeup Alley, the premier website for beauty addicts to review and discuss products, for the better part of a decade, starting when I was an acne-smattered high school student with stretch marks on my stomach. Makeup, it seemed, held the key to my becoming a more beautiful person, if I was willing to pony up for the products users raved about.

It found some small miracles as a result of cross-referencing the site during every beauty run I made — Mario Badescu Drying Lotion really does treat zits the way celebrities say it does, Band-Aid Blister Block is a genius chafing solution on brutal summer days. That’s part of the mad genius of Makeup Alley: No matter how much stuff you have, you’ll keep coming back to the site to learn about the latest and greatest so you can buy even more.

Despite the evolution of the beauty industry, Makeup Alley continues to hum along as it always did thanks to an intensely close-knit group of users. Even if you’re not a Makeup Alley poster or lurker, you’re likely still a part of its far-flung network: Makeup Alley’s SEO is so crazy-good that its review pages are often among the top results when you Google beauty products. Go ahead, try it.

Hara Glick and Elky Mart founded Makeup Alley as a place to host product reviews and beauty forums in February 1999.

Read full story on Makeup Alley 

 

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Teeth Whitening Kit with LED Light – 1 Year of Whitening

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Teeth Whitening Kit with LED Light – 1 Year of Whitening

Our teeth whitening kit contains everything you’ll need to achieve full enbrightenment. Behold, 2 full whitening treatments (a year’s supply) plus our LED whitening accelerator light. The blue LED wavelength accelerates our Bright Boost™ formula, so you could see your brightest brightness even faster. Now go forth and shine.

  • 8 pens for 1 year of whitening
  • 2 full 1-week treatments
  • Results last up to 6 months, per 1-week treatment
  • Up to 9 shades whiter in just one week*
  • Same enamel-safe whitening agent used by dentists
  • Helps remove years of tough stains

*Results when used as directed. Results may vary

Details
  • 8 bright on premium whitening pens (2 full whitening treatments)
  • Hands-free, smartphone-powered LED accelerator light, so you can brighten on the go
  • 20-LED light for maximum results
  • Android- and iPhone-compatible
  • Low battery consumption
  • Professional-quality teeth whitening at home
  • Cool mint flavor
  • Fast-absorbing
  • No-mess brush applicator

Directions
  • Make sure to brush your teeth before starting – it’ll help the teeth whitening absorb better.
  • Remove the cap and slowly twist the bottom of the pin until you see a droplet of gel form in the brush.
  • Brush the gel on your 6 top and 6 bottom front teeth in a circular motion. The gel will foam and penetrate your teeth. Continue to slowly twist the bottom of the pen to dispense more gel as needed until your 6 top and 6 bottom teeth are covered.

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LICE COMBS AND HOW YOU SHOULD USE THEM

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LICE COMBS AND HOW YOU SHOULD USE THEM

One of the options for treating your child’s lice infestation is to comb them out with a high-quality metal lice comb. Combing can be a highly effective method if you’re very careful and consistent about doing it.

Lice combing can be done in addition to applying over-the-counter lice treatments such as permethrin or pyrethrin, or on its own. What you need is a good lice comb, an effective technique, a lot of persistence, and a child who will tolerate the procedure.

A lice comb is a good diagnostic device, too. Studies have found that a lice comb is the best tool for finding live lice.

How to find a Good lice-removal comb

A high-quality lice comb has long, fine, metal teeth that are very close together. Some experts say not to bother with plastic combs or the ones that come in the lice medicine packages. The best combs are available online (or possibly at your local drugstore) and from lice salons.

Good combs to try include the Nisska (German-made, stainless steel), about $24, the Nit Free Terminator, around $13; and the LiceMeister, about $10.

You may hear about electronic combs, but according to Richard Pollack, a lice expert at the Harvard School of Public Health, the electronic versions probably offer no advantage over a traditional, well-designed lice comb.

Getting ready for a comb-out

Once you’re ready to comb, set yourself up in an area with good, strong light. You may want to be in the bathroom or even outside if there’s good daylight.

What to have on hand:

  • A regular comb
  • Conditioner or detangler
  • A metal lice comb
  • Clips or barrettes to hold sections of your child’s hair
  • A plastic bowl to clean the comb
  • Paper towels to wipe comb
  • A cloth towel to place around your child’s shoulders
  • Videos, handheld games, books, or other distractions for your child

Read Complete Article at How to use Lice Combs

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What Are the Causes of Dandruff?

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What Are the Causes of Dandruff?
  1. Scalp that is greasy

If you notice red, greasy skin with a yellow scale-like appearance, this is almost certainly the case. The small scaly patches associated with seborrheic dermatitis typically appear in areas that produce much oil, such as the scalp, brows, nose, and groin. On the scalp, these yellow flakes are more noticeable than dandruff.

  1. Showering Rituals

While we understand that dry shampoo is a beautiful thing, you should still make time for a good old-fashioned wash now and then. We’re talking about a couple of times a week to prevent oils and skin cells from accumulating and possibly causing unwanted flakes.

  1. Sensitivity to Products

Are you prone to breakouts? That almost certainly means your scalp is as well. Exercise caution when selecting scented products that contain ingredients that may irritate your skin. Choose a hypoallergenic substitute that will leave you feeling just as fresh.

  1. Seasonal Changes

We’re not sure about you, but we find the change of seasons quite depressing. After all, nobody wants to say goodbye to summer. Along with putting an end to summer Fridays, the drastic temperature change results in scalp issues. When temperatures fluctuate between hot and cold and vice versa, the abrupt change can result in dry skin which can be the reason you are facing dandruff issue.

 

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About the Author:

Germie Alderite is a Registered Medical Technologist in the Philippines. She is currently studying Doctor of Medicine in the said country. Germie worked in an Adventist Wellness Center for a year before entering Medical School. She believes that many transgress the laws of health through ignorance, thus, people need instruction. They need to be impressed with the importance of making their knowledge a guide of life. Physician has many opportunities both of imparting a knowledge of health principles and of showing the importance of putting them into practice.

5 COMMON MISTAKES THAT COULD RUIN YOUR SKIN

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5 COMMON MISTAKES THAT COULD RUIN YOUR SKIN

The following are my favorite acne-scar prevention tips! Inform your friends, children, or everyone, because this is critical skin mistakes information.

  1. Getting Rid of Your Pimples

Many people believe that popping a pimple will help it heal. Still, it can aggravate the situation by pushing all the bacteria and pus deeper into the skin, causing additional irritation and redness. Moreover, popping a pimple applies pressure to your delicate skin; a permanent scar may form in its place.

  1. Using Excessively Heavy Makeup

While a full face of makeup can be the ultimate mood booster, it’s worth noting that excessive makeup can clog pores if it’s caked on.

  1. Repetition of Ineffective Skincare Routines

I understand that you may feel shackled to the face wash and night cream you’ve been using for the last decade. And while you may swear by its magical abilities, allow me to pose an honest question. Are your breakouts still occurring? If the answer is yes, this is a severe indication that those products have failed you for an extremely long period. After establishing that, it’s time to toss them! You need to use products that help heal the skin and eliminate breakouts and acne scars!

  1. Ignoring Inflammation 

Given your new understanding of how acne scars form, it’s critical to remember the source of acne: Inflammation. Thus, the only way to effectively combat acne scarring is to eradicate Inflammation at its source, much like a weed in our front yard that ruins everything. Dermatologists have stated that Inflammation can cause collagen to be damaged to the point where healthy tissue is replaced by thinned-out scar tissue, resulting in an indentation in the skin. What does this entail? The first step toward preventing acne scars is to eliminate Inflammation! Finding an anti-inflammatory product is critical, and if it also helps with scarring, it’s a win-win situation!

  1. Messing With Your Skin 

As a result, we have all been guilty of touching our faces excessively. It usually begins with our palm resting lightly on our cheek, an occasional forehead rub, or the classic hand-leaning-against-the-chin. However, all of these factors can contribute to bacteria spreading from your hands to your face. However, did you know that it can also cause severe irritation to your skin?

Yes, that’s true!

About the Author:

Germie Alderite is a Registered Medical Technologist in the Philippines. She is currently studying Doctor of Medicine in the said country. Germie worked in an Adventist Wellness Center for a year before entering Medical School. She believes that many transgress the laws of health through ignorance, thus, people need instruction. They need to be impressed with the importance of making their knowledge a guide of life. Physician has many opportunities both of imparting a knowledge of health principles and of showing the importance of putting them into practice.

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