It’s convenient and time-saving, sure. But, the benefits of laser hair removal far exceed its immediate cost. For those of us looking for a more permanent solution to ...
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It’s convenient and time-saving, sure. But, the benefits of laser hair removal far exceed its immediate cost.
For those of us looking for a more permanent solution to unwanted body hair, laser hair removal is fast emerging as a viable option. Compared to other hair removal methods, such as waxing or shaving, laser hair removal is a far more practical alternative, offering more lasting results.
In recent years, laser hair removal has become a lot more popular as the technology that was once very expensive and exclusive is becoming more accessible to more, if not most, people.
Laser hair removal benefits
Some of the benefits of laser hair removal are obvious. You’ll always be ready for a pool party and never have to shrink away from wearing that little black dress. But even the overt, more superficial benefits aside, laser hair removal has many other, less apparent gifts.
Laser hair removal can result in up to 90 per cent reduction of hair regrowth. In the case of shaving or waxing, hair regrowth starts almost immediately or after a month. However, at the end of your laser hair removal treatment, you’ll require basic touch-ups and maintenance only a couple of times a year. So, you don’t have to subject yourself to the monthly appointment with your neighbourhood parlour aunty. That’s a lot of hours (not to mention the probing questions) saved.
Long-term saving is one of the many laser hair removal benefits. Lesser upkeep also results in lower costs. While a single waxing appointment will cost you significantly less than an appointment for laser hair removal, it is a recurring cost that you’ll have to bear substantially longer. The convenience of laser hair removal aside, the cumulative cost of the treatment will be less than that of waxing.
Laser hair removal can help reduce acne and breakouts, especially on the face. No matter how thin, body hair traps oil, dirt, and even dead skin cells, making it a breeding ground for bacteria that can lead to acne.
Laser hair removal removes clogged pores and reduces acne and breakouts while eliminating unwanted hair. So, if you have acne-prone skin, laser hair removal offers a double advantage!
To be sure, laser hair removal treatments will leave your skin ever so slightly inflamed. So, it would be best if you weren’t going out in the sun immediately. But barring a few basic after-care steps, you don’t require much downtime following a laser hair removal treatment. So you could be back to your routine almost immediately after.
Less body odour is yet another laser hair removal benefit. When you eliminate hair on your body, especially in your underarms, you also reduce the amount of sweat that gets trapped on your skin. Just by that, a laser hair removal treatment could lead to lesser body odour.
However, laser hair removal cannot be a solution to body odour. You could do well with a doctor’s consultation if you suffer from body odour issues.
Razors, epilators, and even waxing can lead to ingrown hair. Laser hair removal treatment rids you of all that trouble because it simply burns out the hair follicles!
Laser hair removal treatment also stimulates the production of collagen.
You probably know this, but collagen is one of the primary building blocks for our muscles, tendons, hair, and skin. Collagen is what keeps our skin from sagging and keeps it looking younger.
A boost in collagen production does not just help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines but also gives your skin a more youthful look.
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