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Laser hair removal is a popular solution for unwanted hair removal. It’s a non-invasive, fairly comfortable, and permanent solution for ridding the body of hair. It offers freedom from shaving and waxing, which are painful and inconvenient and can add up in expenses over the years.
Laser hair removal also has many advantages outside of hair removal. These include healthier, smoother skin and a lower risk of injury and irritation. Another often-overlooked benefit is reduced body odour! While this may not be the intended purpose of laser hair removal, many enjoy it once they finish a round of treatments.
Read on to learn more about the link between laser hair removal and reduced body odour.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Laser hair removal works by applying a concentrated beam of light to the target area. The pigment in hair follicles absorbs the light, transforming it into heat, which destroys the hair follicle and stunts hair regrowth.
After several sessions, hair growth will stop completely, and you won’t have to worry about it anymore. At most, you may need occasional touch-up sessions.
There are plenty of reasons why so many people choose laser hair removal, as it comes with many benefits when compared to alternatives:
- The procedure is virtually painless
- It’s safe and extremely low-risk
- It’s safe and effective on almost all skin types, including tanned and darker tones
- Three wavelengths are used for the most effective coverage
- It damages only the hair follicle while keeping the surrounding skin safe and healthy
- It’s quick and convenient, much more so than waxing
In addition to permanent hair removal, you’ll also experience other benefits once treatments are over. This includes smoother and healthier skin, no more ingrown hairs, financial savings, and more.
Laser Hair Removal and Body Odour
Another, sometimes unexpected result of laser hair removal is you may find that body odour is significantly reduced. Many find this refreshing and it’s especially good news for those who enjoy being active and/or sweat more excessively than others.
Contrary to popular belief, sweat itself doesn’t smell like much. The bacteria that clings to body hair causes the unpleasant body odour we’re all so familiar with. Thus, by eliminating the bacteria, you eliminate the smell.
Reduced Bacteria For Better Body Odour
A mass of hair in areas of the body that sweat creates the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. When combined with sweat that also clings to body hair, this can omit a variety of organic compounds that smell quite bad. This is where body odour comes from.
The most common culprit is the armpits, but body odour can potentially come from other areas of the body. It all depends on the individual, but eliminating unwanted body hair in multiple areas can significantly reduce or even eliminate body odour!
Of course, many people rely on deodorants and antiperspirants to eliminate body odour. Many of these products are effective, but it’s a very temporary solution. For most, these must be applied daily or close to it.
In addition to the inconvenience, many of these products are filled with cheap and harmful ingredients. It can be hard to discern which ones are healthier; even then, the higher-quality choices are often more expensive. Just like saving you money on shaving and waxing supplies/services, this can also save you money on expensive odour-fighting products.
Botox for Sweating
All of that being said, laser hair removal doesn’t stop you from sweating in the first place. However, certain Botox treatments can address this and stunt production, thus further curbing the issue.
Botox also comes with plenty of other benefits, especially when combined with laser hair removal. When you book a free consultation, we can discuss a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan combining our various services!
Who is a Good Candidate for Laser Hair Removal?
While laser hair removal is highly sought after for permanent hair removal, it has many other benefits for your skin and overall health. One of them is the reduction and possible elimination of body odour, and some people specifically seek this treatment with these additional benefits in mind.
Overall, laser hair removal is considered very safe as it’s noninvasive, gentle, and virtually painless. However, some precautions must be taken, as not everyone is a suitable candidate for it.
For example:
- Extremely light and fine hair will not respond well to treatments. This doesn’t mean you can’t have it done, but it may take significantly longer to reach results than the average person.
- Out of an abundance of caution, if you’re pregnant and/or nursing, you should wait until you’re finished to have laser hair removal.
- If you have or have had skin cancer, you may not be a good candidate
- If you have keloid scars in the desired treatment area, it may not be advisable to treat that area.
- If your skin is sunburned or otherwise irritated, it’s best to wait until this has passed to receive laser hair removal treatment.
If you’re at all unsure whether you’re a good fit for laser hair removal services, don’t hesitate to call and ask. We’re happy to answer your questions, or we can set up a proper consultation where our skincare professionals can look at your skin and discuss options in person.
Achieve Clean, Fresh Skin With Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a wonderful treatment that goes so far beyond permanent hair removal. While the convenience and financial savings of having smooth, hair-free skin is often the primary goal, your skin will thank you in several ways. From no longer suffering ingrown hairs, to greatly reduced body odour, you can live your life free an
Our state-of-the-art laser hair removal device is suitable for just about anyone and offers one of the most comfortable treatments on the market. Please don’t hesitate to contact us today, and we can get you started on the path to smooth, healthy, hair-free skin in no time!
