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"   The conflicting advice for going fuzz-free can be a minefield to navigate. If hair removal means more to you than a quick shave in the shower, you need to be clued up on the dos and don&amp;#039;ts of depilation. Industry insider, Remington&amp;#039;s hair removal expert Dr Barbara Kubicka, sorted the fact from the fiction for us to make the process a little smoother\u2026 Myth 1: You should squeeze and tweeze in-grown hairs Busted: The best treatment method is to exfoliate skin, allowing the hair to push through naturally, rather than coil under the skins surface. You should always see a doctor at any sign of infection. Myth 2: Always apply moisturiser or oil after epilating and waxing to soothe skin Busted: This blocks pores leading to irritation, spots and red patches. Aloe Vera is a great natural option to soothe skin following treatments. Myth 3: IPL or laser hair removal treatment results are permanent Busted: They are long term treatment options, but they require maintenance to keep the results. An at-home product like the Remington i-Light Pro is a great way to maintain salon results at home quickly and easily. Myth 4: A tan doesn&amp;#039;t affect a laser or IPL treatment Busted: The increased pigment in skin when we have a tan, fake or not, can increase the likelihood of burning when using an intense light of laser treatment. This is why it&amp;#039;s always important to check skin&amp;#039;s suitability before any kind of IPL or laser session. Myth 5: Dark skin tones are safe to have IPL treatment Busted: IPL technology isn&amp;#039;t suitable for darker skin types as the targeted light is attracted to the pigment in skin, which can ultimately lead to burning. However, clinics and salons contain advanced lasers which are suitable for certain darker skin types so get advice from professionals. Myth 6: I can wax and/or epilate in between laser or IPL treatments Busted: The hair needs to be targeted in the growth stage and with waxing and epilation the follicle is removed, not allowing the hair to reach this stage in its growth cycle. Shaving is the only option in between IPL or laser hair removal sessions. Myth 7: There&amp;#039;s no effective way of reducing pain when epilating Busted: There are two main pieces of advice to reduce pain when epilating. Firstly, you can numb the skin with ice or a numbing agent. Secondly, try to epilate often. This weakens the hair meaning it can be removed more easily. Myth 8: Hair-removal creams are suitable for sensitive skin Busted: Many hair removal creams available on the high street contain harsh chemicals which can irritate the skin. Waxing and shaving are slightly less harsh on skin, however the &amp;#039;tugging&amp;#039; mechanism can inflame pores leaving them open and vulnerable to further irritation. More beauty tips and advice: HOW TO GET A SEXY - AND SAFE - SUNTAN 10 TIPS TO ALWAYS AVOID FAKE TANNING MISTAKES 5 QUICK TRICKS TO MAKE YOUR HAIR LOOK LONGER "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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