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Laser Hair Removal  has come as a breakthrough in the Aesthetic industry as it provides a permanent solution to unwanted hairs. The Science Behind It: It works on the principle of Selective Photothermolysis i.e. it targets the melanin in the hair, thereby making it thinner with every session. It generally gives 20% reduction in hair width with every session, but the results are totally subjective from person to person. There are generally various types of lasers like Diode, IPL, Alexandrite which help in Laser hair removal. There are few facts about the laser hair removal which you should know before going for it: 1. It is a Permanent Hair Reduction and Not Removal : Laser Hair Removal helps to reduce the hair diameter with every session but they do not completely remove them. The end result is generally hairs which are very fine(vellus hair) like the size of your facial hair. 2. Darker the hair, Better it is : As the Laser targets melanin in the ...

A SUNBURN is a form of Radiation burn that results from an overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiations. It generally affects Skin Types I-III or people who are very fair. It can be easily protected by the use of sunscreen. There are certain things to consider when using a sunscreen like:  -  Always use a physical sunscreen,  -  Reapply every 2-3 hours and  -  Always use physical protection as sunscreen does not prevent tanning. Apart from sunscreen, there are many easy and natural quick fix for Sunburn. Here, I present you 5 quick fixes for Sunburn: 1. Ice It Down :  Try to cool the sunburn area with ice wrapped in a cloth as much as possible. The ice will help to reduce inflammation by constricting(narrowing) of the blood vessels. Thus, the redness decreases and so does the burning and pain sensation. 2. Aloe Vera :  Aloe Vera has excellent cooling and healing properties. So just grab a fresh aloe leaf or aloe vera gel and r...