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Learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Traditional Chinese Medicine Western and Chinese medicine
differ in the way an illness or disease is viewed. While Western
medicine tends to treat the effects of the illness or disease,
traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emphazizes on...
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Hair Removal by Waxing - Hot and Cold Waxes
Waxing is an effective method of removing large amounts of hair
at one time. With hot waxing, a thin layer of heated wax is
applied to the skin in the direction of the hair growth. The
hair becomes embedded in the wax as it cools and hardens. The
wax is then pulled off quickly in the opposite direction of the
hair growth, taking the uprooted hair with it. Cold waxes work
similarly. Strips precoated with wax are pressed on the skin in
the direction of the hair growth and pulled off in the opposite
direction. The strips come in different sizes for use on the
eyebrows, upper lip, chin, and bikini area.
Waxing is a temporary method of hair removal which removes the
hair at the root. New hairs do not grow back in the waxed area
for three to eight weeks. Almost any area of the body can be
waxed, including eyebrows, face, bikini area, legs, arms, back,
abdomen and feet'. But don't be fooled into thinking that waxing
is for women only. Today's fashion trends have men waxing their
bodies for cosmetic reasons, and many athletes such as
bodybuilders and swimmers have been waxing for years.
The concept of waxing to remove bodily hair can be traced all
the way back to ancient Egypt where the wives of Royalty and the
well-to-do looked at hair removal as a way to remain young and
forever beautiful. That concept continued throughout the world
with the Greeks and Turks as well.
Most waxes are comprised of some proportional mixture of
paraffin or beeswax, natural oils or fats, and a specially
designed resin to help the wax adhere to the skin. Some brands
of wax add Vitamin E or other supplements. If you think that you
might want to try waxing, the first step, whether you are a male
or female, is to decide if you want to use the 'hot' or 'cold'
wax technique.
The hot wax method involves heating the wax to a comfortable
temperature. A thin layer of wax is spread onto the area to
be
treated in the direction of the hair growth. Once the wax is
cooled it is quickly torn off, in the opposite direction of the
hair growth, and the hair is removed with it. With the cold wax
process, strips of cloth are pre-coated with wax. You apply the
strips to the area to be treated, rub the strips in the
direction of hair growth, and then pull the strips off quickly
in the opposite direction. Although hot waxing techniques are a
bit more messy than cold wax ones, many people find that the hot
wax gives better results.
Post Waxing Skin Treatment
You can apply a non-perfumed moisturizer to the treated area if
you want to. Moisturizers that are fortified with Vitamin B
and/or Aloe vera are also good. Avoid the following activities
for at least 24 hours after waxing:
- Swimming
- Using a Spa or Hot Tub
- Sunbathing
- Applying perfume, aftershave or deodorant to the treated area
Always check to make sure that the hot wax is below scalding or
burning temperature before applying. People with diabetes should
consult a doctor before waxing. Never wax over sunburned skin or
peeling skin, lesions or infections, moles, warts, skin
abrasions, rashes, or varicose veins. Never wax the eyelashes,
nose or ear hairs, nipple hair, or hair which is growing
directly on the genitals (bikini area is okay). Waxing is a
great solution for the temporary removal of unwanted hair if
you're tough enough to stand a little pain. Some hair removal
experts recommend professional waxing for the best results.
About the author:
Copyright 2005. Bridget Mwape writes for the Chemist's UK
Website at: http://www.chemist-uk.org.uk
/ and she's also a regular contributor to the Discount
Pharmacy Website at
http://www.discount-pharmacy-online.org.uk/
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