What is Peach fuzz on face?

Peach fuzz, also known as vellus hair, is a kind of facial hair that's shorter, softer, and finer than your body hair. It can be found all over the face, including the chin, cheeks, forehead, sideburns, and upper lip region.

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What causes peach fuzz on face?

It's completely normal and healthy to have a little down on your face. The amount of peach fuzz hair is due to genetics. But if you find that the hair has grown a little more than it should and appears darker or coarser than before. This can be due to different factors:

• Hormonal imbalances

• a pregnancy

• Consumption of drugs (anabolics, steroids)

• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

• Heredity

• Age

But in many cases, the reason for the increased peach fuzz hair on the face is not determined. Please note that hair changes may indicate a big health issue. If you notice you have excessive hair growth, it's worth seeing your doctor for assessment and getting the necessary treatment.

Do you have thick hair on your face and chin? Are you suspicious of having PCOS? Check this article to diagnose whether you have PCOS and how to remove PCOS facial hair. 

Is it good to remove peach fuzz on face?

Yes. Getting rid of peach fuzz on the face actually helps acne. Peach fuzz can cause acne and it can also prevent your face from getting the glow. In addition, there is no need to worry that this behavior will be harmful to your health. Even though peach fuzz serves the purpose to help regulate body temperature and acting as conduits for perspiration wicking, it's still ok to remove this facial vellus hair. This is because you don't need to keep peach fuzz around when you live in a modern society with air conditioning and heating.

How to remove peach fuzz on face?

Annoying facial hair can be removed using different methods. We present eleven approaches and show its advantages and disadvantages.

Option 1: Shaving

• Pain level: moderate

• How long will the result last: 2-3 days

Average cost: range from $0.8-$3.3/shave. It's estimated that disposable starts from $5 to $20 can be used four times, A shaving cream and oil will cost between $5 and $30.

Pros & cons:

Shaving seems to be a good and cheap option if you want to easily and quickly get rid of the peach fuzz all over your face. With a razor blade and soap or cream, you are good to go.

But shaving will only last 1 or 2 days, so you will have to include it in your daily routine. "It's not recommended to shave every day, which can increase the risk of cuts, shave burns, irritation, and dryness on the skin", dermatologist Neal Schultz, MD said, "And don't shave your face if you have acne-prone skin. This might break whiteheads, leading to acne scars."

How to shave peach fuzz on face?

You can choose a specific face razor that will have a blade that is less irritating to the skin than a conventional razor for the body. Clean your face and dry it completely. Apply shaving cream in an upward motion. Tighten the skin with your fingers to avoid cuts and make movements in the direction of the hair rather than against it. Then apply a moisturizing and soothing cream.

Does shaving peach fuzz make hair grow thicker or faster?

The answer is no: it is a visual and tactile illusion. A hair grows by the root and becomes thinner towards the tip (so the razor only touches the tip). When you shave it, you cut it clean at the base of the skin, where it is widest. Suddenly, the "new tip" of the hair is wider. And, since it was cut at an angle, it is rougher to the touch. Visually, it looks darker because it is thicker, and because it hasn't had time to be (slightly) lightened. As for the amount of hair, it is fixed at birth, so it cannot increase. On the other hand, it can be duplicated: we then have two stems in the same bulb.

Option 2: Dermaplaning

• Pain level: mild

• How long will the result last: 3-4weeks

• Average cost: run between $150 and $250 each. It depends on the locality and expertise of the technician you choose.

Pros&cons

Dermaplaning is one of the safest and effective ways to remove unwanted facial hair. Similar to shaving, it uses a painless and much less intrusive blade than a razor blade to gently scrape peach fuzz. Dermaplaning also rids the skin of any build-up of dead cells, which can help make your skin look smooth and eliminate the fine wrinkles. Just like exfoliation, it removes any barrier that would prevent your treatment from penetrating, which means that your products often work much more effectively after treatment.

Side effects of dermaplaning may include slight redness of the face in the hours, but this is minimal and painless. Another possible side effect is uneven skin pigmentation on the treated area, but this remains rare and disappears over time.

How to dermaplane your face at home?

Dermaplaning is safer when done by a dermatologist. However, it can also be done safely from the comfort of home with the correct tools. Be sure to choose a blade designed with a replaceable, sharp, and professional peach fuzz razor.

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Prepare your skin with a gentle facial cleanser. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. While your skin is still wet, hold the razor at a 45-degree angle to remove fine hairs and peach down. Shaving against the current in an upward motion can help you get rid of stubborn hair, but be careful! It is much easier to cut yourself this way.

How to treat your face before and after Dermaplaning appointment?

At least a week before your appointment, be careful not to be in the sun for a long time as UV damage could make the session painful and compromise the results of the treatment.

Since your skin is vulnerable after dermaplaning, you should apply an anti-redness moisturizer or vitamin C serum to the skin. You need to avoid touching your face immediately and keep your skin clean with a gentle cleanser morning and night, which may reduce the risk of possible infections. If possible, don't wear makeup. When the facial hair grows back after several weeks.

Option 3: Waxing

• Pain level: very severe

• How long will the result last: 3-6 weeks

• Average cost: $45-$80 for full face, $15-$25 for eyebrows, $10-$15 for upper lip or chin, $16--$20 for sideburns.

Pros&cons

Waxing allows you to pull the hair out along with the roots, so the hair removal lasts longer and the skin remains smooth, in addition, the hair later grows weaker. Unlike shaving the hair, waxing doesn't cause the sharp tips of the hair to curl back into your skin. In that way, waxing is better than shaving to prevent ingrown hairs.

However, wax is not highly recommended for more sensitive skin, as it could irritate and redden the skin. It is less effective on a face with short peach fuzz than on parts of the body with thicker and long hair, such as pubic hair. 

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How to wax your face at home?

Tips: In any case, if you choose to wax any area of ​​your face with wax, it is best to use cold wax strips that are not as aggressive as hot wax.

Before applying your wax or cream, sanitize the skin with an alcohol-free solution. Then make sure that it is not wet so that the texture adheres well. Apply wax in the direction of the hair. Let the wax harden for 30 seconds, then remove it with a sharp blow against the grain. After waxing, remember to pass an antiseptic solution on the skin. Finish by applying a soothing cream.

Option 4: Sugaring

• Pain level: very severe

• How long will the result last: around 3 weeks

• Average cost: $15

Pros&cons

Sugaring uses natural composition, which contains no resin or chemicals. It, therefore, presents no risk, even for the most sensitive or allergic skin types. As it is used lukewarm, it does not burn the skin and is easily removed with water, with a warm, damp towel. Unlike waxing, sugaring pastes to each hair rather than the skin. Therefore, when the hair is pulled out sharply, the skin is not bruised. Sugaring can be used on fairly short and fine hairs and promises three weeks of tranquility. Over time, the hair will grow back thinner, softer, and less often. 

If you have very thick, coarse facial hair, sugaring might not be for you. While sugaring is so gentle, you would need extra power to extract hair cleanly from the roots. Otherwise, there is a risk of folliculitis or hair bumps in the area. And there are other side effects like swelling, rashes, sunburns, or cold sores.

How do you make your homemade sugar wax?

In a saucepan, combine the equivalent of two glasses of powdered sugar (50 grams), half a glass of water, the juice of half a lemon and two tablespoons of honey. Heat over low heat until you obtain a homogeneous golden-colored dough. Using your fingers, check the texture. If it is thick and flexible, the sugar wax is ready. Pour it on a flat surface to let it cool.

Sugar wax keeps very well in an airtight jar. Before each use, you just need to re-heat it for a few minutes in a double boiler, or a few seconds in the microwave, being careful not to burn yourself.

What should you do before and after the sugaring appointment?

Before your appointment, you should avoid exfoliation, tanning, or hot bath, as these might make your skin dry or sensitive. At the end of each of your hair removal sessions with sugaring, consider applying hydrocortisone cream or a cool compress. It can help soothe possible irritation and reduce bumps.

Option 5: Threading

• Pain level: severe

• How long will the result last: 2-5 weeks

• Average cost: $15-$45

Pro&cons:

Fast, precise, and inexpensive, threading hair removal allows you to pull out several hairs (even short ones) at one from the root and to draw a nice shape of eyebrows or a beautiful line of beard (and yes, both men and women use it!). Threading is better for small areas like the upper lip, chin. In addition, hair regrowth becomes finer and slower. Not to mention that it limits small pimples and other ingrown hairs.

While some people praise the technique, others complain about the pain it causes. It all depends on the person's skin and pain tolerance. Some people think threading is more painful in their opinion than waxing. Normal since with the wax in a few strokes it's over. The thread takes a little longer. Besides, it is normal for the skin to turn a little red after your appointment, but it should be slight and disappear after a few hours. Last but not least, due to its technical difficulty, it is not recommended to attempt threading alone at home, unless you demonstrate great dexterity or have been trained by a professional.

What should you do before and after threading?

On the day of your threading appointment, don't use any exfoliating product or cosmetics on your facial skin to avoid post-procedural irritation. Before you start the facial hair threading process, make sure to rub ice cubes on your face or wash your face with ice-cold water. This will make your skin numb and reduce the pain of threading.

After threading your face, you can apply aloe vera lotion to make your skin less red and fresher.

Option 6: Hair removal cream

• Pain level: pain-free

• How long will the result last: 2-3 days

• Average cost: $12-$15

Pro&cons:

Unlike the electric epilator or wax, hair removal cream does not pull the hair out at the root. As the root of the hair is still present, the regrowth is quite fast, around 3 to 5 days, or a short week. Although these ingredients are generally safe, hair removal cream is not suitable for all skin types so there is a risk of allergic reactions, such as redness of the skin, bumps, and itching.

How do you use hair removal cream?

Make sure you have a facial hair removal cream. These products are available in gel, cream, and lotion form. While these creams can remove hair from any part of the body, some creams are designed specifically for facial hair. This means that they smooth, exfoliate, and hydrate the face as well.

If this is your first time using a hair removal cream, do a patch test and apply a small amount of the cream to your skin. Wait at least 24 hours after a patch test before applying the cream to larger sections of your face. If this is your first time using a hair removal cream, do a patch test and apply a small amount of the cream to your skin. Wait at least 24 hours after a patch test before applying the cream to larger sections of your face.

After the patch test, here is how to proceed. Apply a layer of cream to unwanted facial hair. Let the cream sit on your face for about 5 to 10 minutes. Use a damp cloth to gently wipe off the cream and remove unwanted hair. Rinse your face with water and dry it with a towel.

Option 7: Bleaching

• Pain level: pain-free

• How long will the result last: 8 weeks

• Average cost: $3-$15

Pros&cons:

First of all, if your peach fuzz hair is difficult to catch because is too short, numerous, and less pigmented than other hairs, benching is a quick and easy solution that helps make unwanted hair less visible without the need for shaving or waxing. The second benefit is that blenching is safer than heavy-duty hair removal treatments like laser, waxing, or shaving. It is always the only alternative for people who has a tendency towards hyperpigmentation and scarring. Lastly, the price of this method is affordable, there are enough brands that every woman can find one that will suit her, and the effect can last up to 8 weeks.

This technique will not remove the hair from its bulb or cut it, but on the contrary, leave it where it is and remove all or part of the melanin it contains. And be careful, not everyone can have their hair discolored. If you have dark or tanned skin, the hairs turn white when they fade and will therefore be more noticeable. Since these are chemicals that are used to bleach body hair, sensitive and reactive skin types cannot use this method.

How can I blench my facial hair at home?

Before bleaching, you should clean your face with cold water and mild soap to get rid of dirt and oil. Otherwise, the oil will cause the bleach not to stick on the vellus hair.

To use bleaching creams, you must apply a fairly thick layer on the facial hair to be bleached. Some brands sell two tubes, a bleach phase and an activator phase, which you need to mix together beforehand. Leave on for the time indicated on the instructions, in general, this is between 10 and 20 minutes. It is important to respect the duration indicated so as not to burn your skin, because the bleaching cream, although it can be used on the face, remains a chemical product that can irritate your skin. Then rinse off the cream with plenty of clean water to remove all residue. Usually, it only takes one application for the peach fuzz to be completely discolored.

After your bleach face, it's recommended to apply soothing aloe vera gel and ice packs, making the redness go away and removing sore skin.

Option 8: Plucking

• pain level: very severe

• How long will the result last: 4-6 weeks

• Average cost: around $20

Pros&cons:

Plucking is one of the oldest depilatory methods that exist, even so, it is still done today. This method is usually done on the eyebrows, upper lip or to remove any unwanted hair that you do not want. It is one of the simplest and cheapest methods out there, you only need good tweezers, correct lighting, and a magnifying mirror. This hair removal can be done at any time and quite quickly.

On the other hand, we also find its disadvantages: it can cause the hair to become ingrown, so you have to use the tweezers only on hairs that are long enough to be well held and pull gently so as not to break them. If it is not done carefully, or several hairs are caught with the tweezers, it can cause considerable pain and cause quite annoying irritations, especially if it is done in very delicate areas such as the upper lip.

How to pluck facial hair without pain?

Before you begin, apply a hot towel to your face for about 5 minutes. Lighten the skin well. Use your fingers to stretch it out so you don't unintentionally pinch the skin with the tweezers. You should hold the hair as close to the base as possible, not at the tip so that it does not split or slip. And finally, pull the hair in the direction of hair growth. 

After plucking, apply a cool compress, with a moisturizing and soothing effect to finish plucking with tweezers.

Option 9: Electrolysis

pain level: severe

How long will the result last: permanent after 8 to 12 sessions

Average cost: $200-$400 per session

Pros&cons

Electrolysis is the only permanent and effective way to get rid of peach fuzz on the face. It involves sticking a needle into the skin and literally electrocuting the area in hopes of destroying a single hair follicle. It is designed for blonde, red and white hair that is not possible with other hair removal methods such as laser hair removal or IPL, as their effectiveness depends on the amount of pigment they carry.

Electrolysis is more expensive compare to other hair removal methods, including laser hair removal. As with any other hair removal method, certain adverse skin reactions can occur, including redness or swelling of the treated area, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and the appearance of small scabs or scars. Electrolysis really is a painful procedure. It may make you a bit uncomfortable, but with advances in technology, newer methods are getting smoother.

Option 10: Laser hair removal

• pain level: mild

• How long will the result last: 10 years or more after 8 to 12 sessions

• Average cost: $250-$400 per session

Pros&cons:

Here too we use laser hair removal, which is much more durable. Depending on how thick your hair is, you need to go several times and over a long period of time before you finally achieve permanent hair removal. Laser hair removal will allow you to remove hair from areas such as the cheeks, upper lip, chin, forehead, nose, between the eyebrows, etc. It is less painful than the traditional hair removal methods and prevents ingrown hairs.

lt is important to note that the laser is only effective in those who have dark facial hair and fair skin. Don't go there if you have very light and gray hair. Because the laser heat source is targeting the pigment like that found in darker hair. Light hair doesn't have enough pigment to attract the laser's heat. Laser hair removal is very pricey due to the high acquisition cost of the machine. There are many side effects such as pain, redness, burns, hyperpigmentation.

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Option 11: IPL hair removal at home

• pain level: mild

• How long will the result last: 6-12 months after 6-8 sessions

• Average cost: $200-$500 for 10 years of flash time

Pros&cons:

You can also reduce peach fuzz permanently using at-home IPL hair removal devices. In contrast to laser hair removal, IPL is applied through a broad spectrum of light with multiple wavelengths. Because of this, IPL hair removal is less accurate or powerful than laser hair removal, but this is what makes it suitable, safe, and painless for use at home. In addition, IPL laser hair removal handsets are not as expensive as laser hair removal. You can buy an IPL device for $200-$500 and use it over 10 years, which is the price you pay per laser treatment. 

• From this article, you can read more about IPL hair removal benefits

IPL, also like a laser, is not suited to all skin types and can't work on darker skin types. And it's not that effective to remove lighter hairs. Besides, several sessions are necessary, although the total number of these will depend on the characteristics of the hair that each person presents.

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