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Easy Greening: Hair Removal

posted by Annie B. Bond Jun 26, 2008 7:00 am
Easy Greening: Hair Removal
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By the Care2 Staff.

It’s bathing suit and tank top season and that means unsightly-hair awareness. Unfortunately most salon waxes are petroleum-based, store-bought depilatories contain ingredients thought to be possible carcinogens, and disposable razors clutter up the planet. Try these eco-friendly solutions instead! We include a super-sweet DIY body-sugaring formula, and links to some great new products to try.

According to the Environmental Working Group, some cream depilatories contain suspected carcinogens combined with absorption enhancers that will actually help your body to absorb the carcinogens better. Plus the fragrances can contain hundreds of synthetic chemicals that make many people sick.

Salon waxes are usually petroleum-based and the process is painful, to say the least.

Shaving leaves stubble—and a lot of fallout at the landfill: More than 2 billion disposable razors dumped every year really add up!

EASY GREENING DIY

Instead of salon waxing, try this great home formula instead. Those who have tried it say that it is a bit less painful than conventional waxing and it’s soooo sweet:
Ancient Egyptian Body Sugaring Formula

After sugaring or shaving, try Annie’s Luscious Moisturizing Shaving Cream formula.

EASY GREENING ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

If you decide to wax at a salon, be sure to find one that uses non-petroleum waxes, like Aveda’s Plant Wax formula, which uses natural floral waxes, beeswax, essential oils, and soothing emollients.

The Parissa Body Sugar formula is gentle on the skin.

This cute-as-a-tree-frog Wally Rubber Shower Razor attaches to your shower or tub wall. It’s made of sustainably-harvested rubber and is cruelty-free.

Or try these razors with handles made of recycled yogurt containers: Preserve razors can be recycled when you’re done.

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Dina M.

Sugaring is the best way to go for us who are used to waxing, just more expensive (as if waxing is not, because it is too!)
It's fast, sugaring AND waxing-and as far as the red bumps go for some, it takes a few visits before they go away. I am waiting for my spa to start the ever popular sugaring process and for now, waxing is still my first choice.

Kimberly Hartsfield

thanks, very interested in using nonchemical methods that really work!

Caralien S.

I recently re-discovered my 20+ year old Epilady--it still works wonderfully for my legs. I used to wax my other parts, and may try that again considering the cost of replacement blades. While I appreciate the idea of going "au naturale", it's not me.

Gladys G.

Why all this obsession with hair removal? Go natural!

Lori D.
  • Lori D. says
  • Apr 12, 2008 5:39 PM

WHAT ABOUT THE PROCESS OF DOING THE ACTUAL HAIR REMOVING IN THE OH SO SENSITIVE BIKINI AREA? ANY ADVICE DOs AND DONTs?

Vinay Kumar

The method of sugaring is better process than waxing; it removes the hair without pain. While searching for hair information I found this site http://www.findhairhelp.com/ which helped me to find out treatment centers and specialists.

Jessica Alice H.

i have a huge issue with plastic and was talkin g to my boyfriend the other day and he decided that hes not going to buy a shavor again but obviously i still have to shave but im never going to buy a pen unless its recycled. does anyone know of any natural product i can use after shaving as i tend to get a rash on my legs after shaving.
Jessy

Khulood A.

I love sugaring.. its better than waxing actually, and great for your skin comparing to other things like razors or machines.. it removes the hair and also removes dead skin :)

Shelley O.

Instead of waxing or sugaring, try buing an hair removal device such as Braun's epilady. It works really well - as well as waxing. It takes about the same amount of time and leaves the same red bumps for the rest of the day, but then is fabulous!

maryann b.

I buy the Preserve razors, they are ok. I've had better, I've had worse as far as shaving goes. I continue to buy them because they can be recycled.

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