Peach fuzz, also known as vellus hairs, are fine, light fuzzy hairs that can appear anywhere on your body. Their producing follicles can be permanently disabled with laser treatment to reduce or even completely disable this form of body hair growth.
There are various treatments available to remove facial vellus hair, including waxing, bleaching and laser hair removal. An experienced practitioner can assess your skin complexion and hair type to select an approach which will deliver optimal results.
Shaving
Shaving is a fast and inexpensive solution, but it comes with risks such as razor burn, ingrown hairs, skin irritation and dark patches of stubble (pseudofolliculitis barbae). If shaving makes you nervous or you have unsteady hands, consider other solutions such as depilatories that heat up hair follicles to discourage growth or electrolysis that permanently destroys them.
Waxing and sugaring provide an alternative to shaving that won’t leave red, swollen and sore skin behind – both remove hair at its source, leaving your skin smooth and clear. Both techniques require some advance preparation and patience though as you must wait until your skin reaches an appropriate sensitivity level before applying a waxing strip or sugar paste on your face.
Dermaplaning, which involves scraping the surface of your skin using a sterilized surgical scalpel to remove the vellus hairs, is another alternative treatment option available to you. Dermaplaning is less painful than shaving and may help prevent ingrown hairs while improving product absorption into facial skincare regimens.
Remember that these methods of removing peach fuzz may not work for everyone, particularly those with darker skin or hair. Before trying any of the procedures listed here, it’s best to seek professional advice and speak to a dermatologist or professional in regards to your specific case. Tanning should also be avoided prior to laser hair removal appointments since natural and artificial tanning may make laser less effective or cause side effects; when meeting with the practitioner it’s also important to be honest about expectations and goals for the procedure so they can give an accurate account as to what to expect and costs involved as well as how effective treatments cost over time.
Depilatories
Depilatory creams have been developed to assist in the removal of peach fuzz for smooth skin surface. These products use chemical reactions that dissolve proteins found in hair so they’re easily wiped off when used on sensitive areas like your face. Some also include exfoliating properties to leave you with soft skin.
If you prefer an easier, quicker solution at home than taking on razor shaving yourself, try a facial shaver designed for contours of the face. Resembling lipstick or mini-loopers in size and design, these devices can be safely used around delicate areas like eyebrows and cheeks; there may even be options that provide safer alternatives than tweezing!
Bleaching peach fuzz can also help eliminate peach fuzz. Although not technically considered hair removal, many find bleaching lightens peach fuzz significantly, making it less noticeable. Bleaching kits can be purchased over-the-counter; just be sure to select an effective product suitable for your complexion; too much exposure could result in discoloration and sensitivities so be careful how often you apply it!
Waxing, which works by extracting hair at its source, is another effective solution to dark peach fuzz removal. Waxing kits may be purchased for at-home use; salon visits should seek a skilled esthetician experienced with waxing procedures. Another alternative to waxing is threading; this involves passing thin thread loops over skin in a twisting motion to pluck individual strands out one by one using thread loops; however this takes much more practice and may irritate skin in sensitive areas.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels use a solution of chemicals applied directly to the skin to exfoliate damaged layers, leaving behind smoother, brighter and healthier-looking skin. They’re perfect for combatting sun damage, discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles and scarring as well as stimulating collagen production – protein that keeps skin firm and youthful-looking.
Your doctor may suggest light, medium or deep chemical peels depending on the areas that need treating. A light peel typically utilizes alpha hydroxy acids such as glycolic, lactic and fruit acid to exfoliate skin surface layer; treating fine lines and uneven tone while producing results over a number of days. No downtime required!
Medium peels remove more skin cells from both the epidermis and dermis layers of the face, helping with acne, dark spots, and wrinkles. Regular application is recommended to maintain results.
Deep peels involve stripping away the top layer of skin to expose deeper dermis layers, and are used to correct more extensive sun damage, lines and wrinkles as well as scarring. Trichloroacetic acid penetrates more deeply than most acids used for chemical peels and is considered one of the main workhorses in terms of peel effectiveness. A deep chemical peel may cause persistent redness for months afterward as your body sheds old cells; therefore this form of chemical peel should only be undertaken if you’re experienced in performing them yourself – typically, an anesthesia will be needed before going under its power!
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a skin-rejuvenation technique used to clear acne, reduce clogged pores and lessen discoloration, sun damage and fine lines. A professional uses a handheld device called a microdermabrasion machine to blast crystals across your face to exfoliate dead skin cells away. Although this may sound harsh or uncomfortable, most people describe the experience similar to being scratched by an angry cat’s tongue, or experiencing an intense facial massage session.
Microdermabrasion uses crystals to extract peach fuzz and any underlying skin damage, helping to reveal smoother complexion. The procedure can be carried out at either a salon or clinic by licensed skin care specialist; for at-home use there are kits available as well; however it’s essential that first consult a dermatologist about any treatments conducted without one being performed by professionals.
Dermaplaning is another popular solution to remove peach fuzz on the face, using medical grade blades to exfoliate away any unwanted vellus hair that often leads to “peach fuzz”. This painless procedure takes approximately an hour at a salon or clinic and may leave mild redness or sensitivity following treatment. Note that dermaplaning treatments should only be performed in conjunction with other services, such as chemical peels. Furthermore, it must not be used on active acne or inflammatory skin conditions that have no evidence of improvement. Furthermore, specific advice between treatments must be adhered to regarding how soon you can have another session as well as post-treatment skin care instructions.
Electrolysis
Peach fuzz refers to the tiny baby hairs that appear on your upper lip, cheeks and chin and are completely normal; however many women wish to remove them for a more refined appearance or make-up application purposes. While shaving and depilatories may work on other parts of your body, taking off peach fuzz from facial areas may prove more challenging due to the sensitive nature of facial skin.
Electrolysis is one way of eliminating unwanted peach fuzz, though this treatment should only be undertaken by licensed professionals. According to Cleveland Clinic, electrolysis involves inserting a thin wire into each unwanted hair follicle before passing an electric current down it to destroy and prevent further growth. Unfortunately, electrolysis requires numerous sessions over an extended period – often lasting one year or more before showing results.
Dermaplaning, using a sterilized scalpel to scrape off the top layers of facial skin. This procedure exfoliates, helps minimize acne scars, and gets rid of vellus hairs – but be wary when selecting this option as too much skin damage could leave your complexion looking uneven or red.
Hyperpigmentation is another side effect of dermaplaning that could occur as a result of scratching or picking at microscopic scabs that form after treatment, so to minimize this risk Green recommends limiting sun exposure and using topical retinoid cream prior to an appointment. She also suggests seeking a consultation prior to scheduling treatment sessions so as to get an understanding of how the procedure will feel and the number of sessions necessary for full results; discomfort typically feels like a pinching or pricking sensation during treatment sessions.
