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The Alternatives

The Alternatives to Lightening Cream

On average all have to be repeated every 4-6 weeks.

  • Shaving

    Cons: Shaving can cause nicks, cuts, and skin irritation, commonly known as razor burn. Hair regrowth will have a blunt tip instead of its natural, tapered tip, which makes the hair regrowth more noticeable. Ingrown hairs are a common side effect of shaving.

    Pulling or Plucking

    Cons: Plucking out a strand of hair can hurt. Some hairs are stubborn and require multiple attempts to pull out. It is only recommended for removing single strands of hair. For some people, pulling out hair can become a compulsive disorder, known as trichotillomania.

    Waxing

    Cons: Hot wax can burn your skin and should be used with caution. Side effects of waxing include pain, skin burns, red bumps, irritation, ingrown hairs, infection, and torn skin.

    Sugar Waxing 

    Cons: Sugar waxing can be painful and have side effects similar to waxing, including skin irritation, redness, and ingrown hairs. Like waxing, people should avoid sugaring within six months of taking isotrentoin, a medication for cystic acne.

  • Tweezing

    Cons: Tweezing can be very time-consuming and isn’t very effective for hairier body parts, like the legs.

    Electrolysis

    Cons: Electrolysis can hurt and has other side effects and risks, including infection, keloid scar formation, hyperpigmentation (darker patches of skin), and/or hypopigmentation (patches of lighter skin).10 It’s not immediately effective and can be costly.

    Threading

    Cons: Threading is difficult to perform on yourself, so you will likely need to pay a professional. It can hurt as much as waxing and take longer, so you will need to endure the pain a little longer. It can also leave skin red and irritated, but generally not as irritated as waxing.

    Laser Hair Removal

    Cons: Laser treatments must be repeated to see consistent results. Hairs that are destroyed by the laser are gone, but new hairs can grow. You may experience discomfort, swelling, and redness similar to a sunburn on the treated area. Laser hair removal should only be performed by a licensed professional and can be costly. When not done properly, laser hair removal can cause burns, permanent changes to your skin color, and scarring.