Page 59 - Women’s Health - Australia (February 2020)

skin rehab

Hair

today,

gone

tomorrow

DIY hair removal doesn’t
have to be complicated.
Introducing the quick, easy
and effective moves to get
you fuzz-free in a flash.
ZAP IT

The idea behind intense pulsed light, or
‘IPL’ to its mates? To deliver an intense
burst of light to the hair follicle, damaging
the root and stopping hair from growing.
The benefit of an at-home device (such
as Go Bare IPL Hair Removal Handset,
$269) is the low cost-per-use and
convenience. It’s lightweight, too.

WAX LYRICAL

A wax strip takes dead skin and hair from
the root, which can result in it growing
back slower and finer. Try Marzena
Natural Body Wax Strips ($11, pack
of 20) – they’re bio-compostable,
making them a planet-friendly option.

A CLOSE SHAVE

Gillette Venus Extra
Smooth Sensitive Razor
with Skin Elixir ($15.99)
stars an ultra-soothing
lubrication strip, which
creates a barrier between
the blade and your skin
for a smoother glide
that won’t nick. Oh, and
tempted to dry shave
YOU WANT after spotting a missed
Party-ready patch (damn you, ankles)
colour – stat! as you’re running out the
door? Stop! “Shaving is
Go for: an instant tan, like Sportsgirl a form of exfoliation, so
Body Glow ($12.95). This one comes doing it on dry skin will
with a summery scent and sweet impair the skin’s [barrier]
almond oil, which is rich in nourishing and cause dryness and
vitamin E. For best results, “prep by sensitivity,” says facialist
exfoliating first to remove old tan Vaia Pappas. So no
build-up and dry skin,” says Barnett. cheeky shortcuts, okay?