Whish Introduces the Pampering Shaving Ritual

Whish doesn't want you to think of shaving as a dreaded chore. Instead, you should think of it as a pampering ritual in six easy steps.

Step 1: Cleanse the legs with Three Step Body Wash. This unique aloe-based formula is designed to moisturize, cleanse, and soothe, rejuvinating dull skin.

Step 2: Exfoliate: The Three Whishes Sugar Scrub is so mild you can use it BEFORE shaving. This is important because its exfoliating and moisturizing properties perfectly prepare the legs for an ideal shave. Oh, and don’t expect the runny, greasy mess typically associated with sugar scrubs, Three Whishes has no preservatives and holds its consistency for up to a year.

Step 3: Shave Crave shaving cream is the ultimate in luxury shaving for women. This cream is rich, moisturizing and provides the smoothest shave possible without nicks or cuts. It’s also the only prestige women’s shaving crème that is chemical free.

Step 4: If you have super fast growing hair, then Shave Savour Hair Inhibiting Gel is for you. While we think you’ll now love and look forward to shaving, our gel was shown in a clinical study to reduce hair growth by 26% in 28 days. It’s also such an intensive light moisturizer that it’s perfect to apply after a day in the sun. For pure, decadent moisturizing use the triple anti-oxidant Three Whishes Body Butter. This rich lotion restores lost collagen, firms’ legs, and seals in essential anti-oxidants.

Step 5: The bane of any great shave is unsightly bumps. Banish them forever with Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum. Clinically proven natural ingredients prevent bumps and ingrown hair. It also restores the suppleness of your skin and weakens hair follicles, inhibiting future growth. Unlike drugstore products, there are no chemicals and foul smelling alcohol overtones.

Step 6: Relax and enjoy checking out how sexy your gams are now that you’ve perfected the Whish Pampering Shaving Ritual. Who knew shaving could ever be such a fun indulgence?

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Ultimate Hair Removal Guide Pt. 3: Depilating Lotions

Depilatory creams are simply chemicals that transform hair at or slightly below the skin's surface into a gelatin-like mass which is then removed along with the chemical.

That's the semi-scientific explanation, anyway. Typically, these chemicals are in the form of a lotion which is applied and allowed to sit for about five to ten minutes before removal. It's important to remember that this isn't a permanent solution, and will require almost as much effort as shaving, since the hair isn't removed at the follicle as it is with tweezing or waxing.

If you suffer from ingrown hairs, especially in the bikini area, this method of hair removal might give you some relief. Part of the reason for this is that you don't have to use it as often as shaving. Also, when a razor is used to remove hair at the surface, it often regrows as a sharp point which is much more likely to curl in and become imbedded in another pore in the skin. With this method, the hair grows in with a blunt edge. Not that ingrown hairs are eliminated, but you may find you have significantly less.

The hardest part of using depilatory cream is the waiting. Application is as easy as putting lotion on, but sitting in one spot without messing up the application can be tricky. Removal is extremely easy.

I heard they smell. Is that true?

Yes, most of the lotions on the market do have a strong smell. This is due to the alkaline nature of the chemicals used. These chemicals are typically barium sulfide, sodium sulfide, calcium hydrosulfide and strontium hydrosulfide. Many products claim that they have a pleasant smell, but this is usually due to added perfumes.

Are they dangerous?

There have been reports of chemical skin burns and other problems with these lotions. However, following product directions closely will mostly prevent these kinds of problems. Formulations have been created for different areas of the body; for example, a formula created for the face will be much more gentle than a formula created for the bikini line. Both hair and skin are different in these areas.

How do I use them? Are they hard to use?

Typically, you apply the lotion as a thick paste on the skin and allow it to sit for seven minutes or so. Then you wipe away with a washcloth or tissue. Some products come with a remover, such as the Veet Rasera Bladeless Kit, which looks like a straight blade but will not cut the skin, only assist in removing the remaining hair.
So which ones do you recommend?

I can say honestly that most of these lotions are the same. There are different formulas for different needs, and some of the best ones I've found include:

• Veet Rasera Bladeless Kit for legs and larger areas. The "blade" really does help remove hair much easier than just a washcloth.
• Extra Strength Creme Hair Removal For Face by Sally Hansen is an excellent formula for facial hair.
• If you have a sensitive bikini area, Nair Sensitive Bikini Cream might be your best bet.
• For use in the shower, Nair Shower Power products look interesting, although I haven't tried them yet.

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PFB Vanish Skin Treatment: Taming the Ingrown Hair Problem

Fighting with ingrown hairs is an ongoing problem for many people, after all, most of us don't stop shaving because it's winter. And it's not just women with this problem, either. Many men suffer from ingrown hairs due to shaving.

Wouldn't it be nice to just not have the problem anymore? I know. Until they come up with something that eliminates it alltogether, I keep searching for things that will keep the problem on the minimal side. PFB Vanish is one of those products that just might help.

I've talked about ingrown hairs before, and one of my suggestions was products that contain salicylic acid. PFB Vanish has both salicylic acid and glycolic acid, both excellent ingredients to help keep that surface layer of skin cells from trapping the hair under the skin.

PFB Vanish, $19.95 at Folica.com.

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Pesky Ingrown Hairs

It's that time of year again, where we start baring part of our bodies that haven't seen the light of day in six months. And so we start prepping, tanning, shaving, and exfoliating.

Unfortunately, all that new shaving can lead to a common concern: ingrown hairs. Many adults suffer from this in some form or another, especially in areas that are shaved often. Essentially, the hair is shaved leaving a sharp edge which then curls back into the same hair follicle as it grows. As this happens, the body responds with an inflammatory reaction, often in the form of raised red bumps, some of which can also itch or even hurt. What you may think is a pimple is actually an ingrown hair - the two look the same sometimes.

So, how do you treat the bumps you have? The preferred method is to use a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) such as salicylic acid (one of my favorite beauty ingredients EVER) on the area. They have the ability to actually penetrate into the plugged follicle and slowly release the hardened proteins. If you're feeling as if it needs to come out NOW, you can try removing the hair yourself. Start with a warm compress on the affected area for a few minutes. When the skin has softened enough, use tweezers to remove the ingrown hair from the area. If you can't get to the hair, please don't dig at your skin. Put a salicylic acid product on it, and leave it alone. It will eventually go away on it's own, or you can try again another day.

Preventing the bumps is key. This is where excellent exfoliation comes into play. Use gentle exfoliating products with salicylic acid and a washcloth or shower puff. You can even find special products for exfoliation, such as brushes and mitts. Try shaving in the direction of the hair growth, although that isn't always an option for people with curly, coarse hair - in other words, the person who is most prone to ingrown hairs! Instead, try alternative ways of removing hair such as depilatory creams or waxing. Both of those will drastically reduce your ingrown hairs.

Permanent hair removal is also an option, if it's in your price range. Many people have excellent success with laser hair removal.

A few products that you must have for shaving, if you are prone to ingrown hairs:

• Bikini Kitty's Clean Up Kit: Complete kit for bump-free shaving. Includes Smooth Shave Gel, No Nick Razor Oil to apply to your single-blade razor, Everyday Magic Spray for daily exfoliation, and a brush for physical exfoliation. $39.95
• Veet Hair Removal System with Bladeless Tool: a fast-acting depilatory cream with a razor-like tool for physical removal with no sharp blade. $7.99
• no!no! Hair Removal System: Conducts a gentle pulse of heat to the hair, removing it and possibly reducing hair density. Has an odor, and can be cost prohibitive. $250
• Bliss Poetic Cosmetics Waxing Kit: Popular do it yourself in the privacy of your own home waxing kit. Includes everything you need to wax. $45
• Emjoi Gently Gold Caress Hair Removal System: Highly rated epilator with "pain reduction" technology. $59.95
  

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