General Hair Removal: Preventing Ingrowns and Scarring

General hair removal can lead to painful ingrown hairs and scars if not done correctly. From sugaring and turmeric methods to managing unwanted facial hair in women, proper exfoliation and ingredient awareness are essential for smooth skin.

Sugaring for Facial Hair Removal

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Mwenya Kasonde

Hair removal, especially from the face, is a personal process. As the unwanted hair is on the face, women are likely more careful about the type of treatment used compared to removing hair on the legs; any aftereffects and the overall effectiveness of the procedure are more carefully considered.

Mwenya Kasonde is a freelance writer who specializes in writing for the health and beauty disciplines. She has been writing professionally since 2006, and writes primarily for LIVESTRONG.COM. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and is currently preparing a manuscript for her first comprehensive guidebook to depressive illness.