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Guest RachaelAnn

I wasn't sure which board to put this in. I thought this was the correct one, but if not please forgive me.

I have several questions that I have been trying to figure out, that are eluding me so I figured I would try my luck here.

1) Does anyone know how to get rid of a double chin?

2) What is better for facial shaving. An electric razor, or a regular razor and shaving cream?

3) What is the best way to "cure" razor burn? Especially on your legs.

4) What are the benefits of waxing as opposed to shaving?

5) Is there anything that can be done for a receeding hair line?

6) Is there anything I can do for extremely oily skin?

7) Any recommendations for adult acne?

That is all I can think of at the moment. Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out here.

Rachael

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Hi Rachael,

See my replies in line below! :)

1) Does anyone know how to get rid of a double chin?

Only exercise/diet or lipo/platysmaplasty (neck reduction) or similar.

2) What is better for facial shaving. An electric razor, or a regular razor and shaving cream?

It depends on your skin, hair and technique. And of course, what you're most comfortable with. I always use an electric shaver (a three head Philishave - n.b. it's different from the Philishave below). I guess it's a case of try it and see.

3) What is the best way to "cure" razor burn? Especially on your legs.

That's tricky. I have that problem too, but on my face. If I shave regularly it's less bad. You could try a Philishave bodygroom . I've got one and think it's fantastic for legs, under arms, bikini line, tummy etc. You could have laser hair removal on your legs.

4) What are the benefits of waxing as opposed to shaving?

Waxing removes the hair at the root and so when it regrows the hair is a new hair and not a hair that has just been cut off. Consequently the regrowth feels less stubbly at first. Waxing should last longer than shaving. Some say that waxing can cause more ingrown hairs, but I don't know. Personally it seems like too much hassle and expense compared with shaving.

5) Is there anything that can be done for a receeding hair line?

Yes. Start finasteride as soon as possible, or possibly avodart (use under the care of a competent physician for either). You may also consider minoxidil. Surgically, there are hair transplants of different sorts and scalp advancement.

6) Is there anything I can do for extremely oily skin?

Try different soaps. When I've had a oily face in the past, I've favoured Cuticura soap (a bar). I'm not sure if it is available in the US, but I bet something similar is. I used it morning and night. But it is very drying. You might find something better (and less harsh) in a shop like The Body Shop . Oestrogen will also make your skin less oily.

7) Any recommendations for adult acne?

You may be best consulting a physician if you have adult acne. It may be beneficial for you to take one of the antibiotics that are widely used for acne.

Hope that helps :)

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Guest KellyKat

Hi

I find that an electric is better than shaving with a blade. The foil helps protect the little bumps and rises on your skin that would be irritated by a blade. As for the razor burn - on face I wash with cold water too close up pores then use sensitive skin lotion. As for the legs I wipe them down with a cold cloth after washing and shaving. Seems to help close up those pores without that cold dip. Any good lotion with aloe then worked in. Hope this helps KK :)

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Guest EmilyA

I've been using a regualar razor for shaving and lately it's been going good. I used to get really bad razor burn but now I change my blades a lot more frequently (about every few days) With my legs and other body hair I just had to break the habit of obsessing over every hair. I'd get irritated because I'd try to get every one every time. If there are a few stubborn ones I just leave them, let me skin heal, then get them next time around.

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Guest Jean Davis

Hi Rachael

Well I shave with an electric shaver and usually don't have much of a problem if I shave every day. But if I happen to miss a day for some reason I usually have to use a Pre-Electric Shave Lotion so I don't irritate my skin. The only draw back is you have to wash off the Man scent you get from the lotion. :lol:

LUV

Jean

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