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How To Remove Body Hair - Simple and Effective Ways
Be it a man or woman, body hair is natural also unwanted by many. Since shaved arms and legs are a trend these days, most women and some men find it a nuisance. There are several methods to remove body hair which include natural remedies, chemical treatments and physical treatments. Some work for a few days or weeks whereas others give permanent results. Continue reading for all you need to know on how to remove the unwanted hair on your body.
Easy Ways To Remove Body Hair Naturally at Home
If you’re looking for methods on how to lose body hair naturally without the use of any artificial ingredients, these work well:
1. Raw Papaya
Papayas are loaded with nutrients that are excellent in maintaining the health of the skin, and as a bonus, they contain papain which is an enzyme that can break down hair follicles and help with hair removal. What’s amazing about using papaya is that it’s also nourishing for the skin, making it suitable for people with sensitive skin. Therefore, as a hair removal and nourishing agent, papaya is one of the best natural options out there.
To make the hair removal pack, you will need one raw papaya and one raw turmeric root. Using a knife, peel the skin and cut small cubes into the papaya's flesh. Then, using a fork, mash the cubes into a juicy pulp in a bowl. Pick up a small turmeric root and grate it with a fine grater or blend it into a powder. Alternatively, you can also use organic turmeric powder available in stores. Add a small amount of turmeric to the papaya pulp and mix well. Apply the paste and gently massage it over the skin. Allow it to stay for 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Repeat the remedy twice a week until the hair starts to thin. You can then wax or shave to remove the hair that’s left.
2. Turmeric
Turmeric is a natural remedy that has been used for hundreds of years by women to remove facial hair. Turmeric has multiple health benefits because of its antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It’s also rich in a powerful antioxidant curcumin which helps in reducing inflammation and fighting bacteria, thus making it an effective hair removal agent.
To prepare this pack, you will need organic turmeric powder, gram flour and sesame oil. Turmeric powder can be made by blending raw, dry turmeric in a blender until it becomes a fine powder. Alternatively, you can source it from organic remedy outlets. To make the hair removal paste, mix equal amounts of turmeric powder and gram flour in a bowl. Add sesame oil until it forms a thick paste. Apply the paste over the areas of the body with unwanted hair and allow it to stay for 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water and remove the paste with a gentle scrubbing motion. You will notice that the hair comes off along with the paste. Repeat once a week for best results.
3. Egg, Cornstarch and Sugar
The idea behind using this remedy has to do with the properties of raw eggs. They dry up into a sticky, waxy substance that traps hair and works like a perfectly natural mask. Adding corn starch and sugar speeds up the drying process and makes it easier to rip the mask out. Since eggs are natural and nourishing at the same time, this remedy can be used safely for full body hair removal by both men and women.
To prepare the mask, crack open one egg into a bowl and add one tablespoon of sugar and half a tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir and mix well until it is a uniform, and smooth paste. Apply the paste over the skin and hair and allow it to dry for about 25 minutes. Peel off the mask removing the hair in the process. Repeat it once a week for best results.
4. Oatmeal and Banana
Scrubs are a great way to remove body hair and have been used for centuries to achieve fast and effective results. Oatmeal’s grainy texture makes it an excellent exfoliating agent which not only removes hair but also dead skin cells. As commercial scrubs can have a drying effect for people with sensitive skin, a paste made of oatmeal and mashed banana is an excellent solution. Oatmeal exfoliates the skin while the banana keeps it moisturised and nourished.
To make the paste, you need to blend one ripe banana with two tablespoons of oatmeal. Apply this paste over the areas with unwanted hair and massage gently for 15 minutes. Wash off with cool water and allow it to dry naturally. This paste is good for removing hair in sensitive areas such as the face as it is gentle, hydrating and rich in antioxidants.
5. Sugar, Honey and Lemon
This remedy works similar to a paraffin waxing procedure to remove hair by making use of sugar’s sticky nature. A mixture of sugar and honey is a natural alternative to paraffin wax and simultaneously nourishes the skin along with removing hair. Lemon helps in bleaching and reduces hair re-growth in the long run.
To prepare the remedy, mix equal parts of sugar, honey and lemon juice in a metal bowl that can be heated. Heat the mixture over any source of heat until the sugar becomes a thick syrup. Add small amounts of water to control the syrup’s thickness to suit your needs. If it becomes too thin, you can add cornstarch. Apply a thin layer of cornstarch over the skin you’re about to wax to prevent the mixture from sticking to the skin. Using a wooden or plastic spatula, apply the molten mixture over the hair in the direction of its growth. While the mixture is still warm and sticky, place a waxing cloth strip over it and let it cool and harden. Rip off the mixture to remove hair like regular waxing.
Other Ways To Get Rid of Body Hair
Here are other popular methods for removing body hair:
1. Laser
Laser treatments are fast becoming popular as a procedure for removing hair from the body permanently. Men who have lighter-toned skin and dark hair especially go for it. Laser works by delivering highly concentrated light to the darkly-pigmented part of the hair follicle. The damage caused by it stops the hair from growing back. It works on hair follicles that are in the active growing phase, which means only about 10 to 30 per cent of the hair can be treated in one session. Multiple sessions are needed for the treatment to yield permanent results and in most people, it is about four to seven sessions. You can use laser hair removal for the chin, upper lip, underarms, sideburns, arms, legs and also bikini area. To get the best out of it, you shouldn’t wax or tweeze your hair for at least four weeks before the procedure and avoid getting tanned in the sun.
2. Electrolysis
Electrolysis can be used as an effective treatment to remove hair from places where waxing and shaving are not suitable such as nipples, chin, sideburns and eyebrows. The procedure uses an ultrathin needle that is inserted into each hair follicle to deliver an electrical current. The current destroys the growth centre in the hair follicle so that the hair can then be removed manually. This procedure is used to remove body hair permanently and works on all skin tones and hair colour. Electrolysis is also the only procedure that’s recognised by the FDA as a permanent hair removal method. It is not as popular as laser treatment however, due to the process being slow and painful.
3. Threading
Threading is a popular method used by women to remove hair on the face. The procedure is done by a trained practitioner who uses a twisted piece of thread and runs it over the skin to trap hair in the thread and pull it out from the roots. It is an efficient and hygienic way to remove hair from the face without the use of any chemicals or potentially harmful treatments. Unlike waxing, threading requires very minimal contact with the skin; therefore, it is a clean procedure for those who want to avoid chemicals. It can, however, cause short-term redness of the skin and acne breakouts for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
4. Waxing and Sugaring
Waxing is the most popular of the hair removal methods. It involves applying a layer of heated wax over the hair and a smooth cloth on top. The cloth is ripped away when the wax dries up, thus pulling the hair out from the roots.
Sugaring works similarly. In this procedure, a cool sugaring gel is applied over the hair to pull them out. It’s done commonly over arms, legs, armpits and bikini area, and the effects last for two to four weeks. As you get your hair waxed, over time, the hair bulb sustains damage by repeatedly being pulled out at the root. This makes it grow thinner over time and less dense. Since waxing involves the use of heated wax, it can cause short term redness or rashes for people with sensitive skin. Sugaring, on the other hand, is gentler, and there’s no risk of burns. Both the methods can hurt, however.
5. Hair-removal Cream
The hair-removal cream method is similar to shaving, but unlike in shaving where a razor cuts hair strands, the cream works by dissolving the hair chemically which is then wiped off. This is the easiest way to remove hair and ideal for those who are prone to cutting themselves while using a razor. It can be done at home but consumes more time than shaving. The first step is to check whether you have an allergy to it as some people experience itching, tingling or a burning sensation followed by rashes and other allergic symptoms. Apply a small amount of cream to the back of your hand and wait for five minutes. If you don't show any allergic reactions, proceed with removing some hair on your lower leg. Apply the cream and leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes and scrape off with the plastic scraper that comes with it. You do this before a shower and observe the area overnight to ensure no irritation appears. Avoid using the cream around the face, breast and genitals even if you’re not allergic to it.
6. Dermaplaning
Dermaplaning is a simple process where dead skin cells and hair is shaved off gently with the use of a scalpel by a practitioner. It’s normally done on the face and is safe and painless. There is a belief, however, that it would make the hair grow back thicker. The hair which grows back can feel coarse after the shave due to it being sliced at a steep angle. The results can last for a day to a week.
Hair removal can be done either at home or by a professional. Experiment with each before settling on one that is most suitable for you.
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Toys for a 7-month-old Baby
Your baby is becoming independent, from crawling around to recognising and picking up his favourite toy. He is learning the concept of controlling the environment whilst having fun with it.
As your baby starts to creep and crawl, encourage these movements by placing toys a little further away from his reach. This way you can tap into his curious mind, challenge him, and keep him active by being playful. While developing his own unique personality, here are some baby toys for 7-month-olds to help with his cognitive growth.
Shape Sorter Toys
The shape sorter toys are designed to help develop your baby’s fine motor skills. Not only is your baby familiarizing himself with different shapes, but memorizing them by correctly fitting each three-dimensional shape into its corresponding hole.
1. Skill Development
It boosts his self-esteem upon getting the right block into the right hole.
If your baby tries to insert a square block into a triangle-shaped hole, he may start to brainstorm a solution, thereby using problem-solving skills.
Your baby is exposed to blocks with a different number of sides, thus making them different shapes. This helps your little one develop hand-eye coordination.
2. Recommended Toys
Building blocks
Shape toys with colours to match
Soft fabric blocks
Action / Reaction Toys
Babies at seven months reach a new level of discovery, wonderment and creativity. They are drawn to different sounds and respond accordingly. Your baby will be fascinated with toys that make sounds, produce lights or move upon pressing different coloured buttons.
1. Skill Development
These toys help in the cognitive development of your baby.
It also refines motor development if the toy moves slowly, thereby helping your baby to crawl.
2. Recommended Toys
Building blocks
Toys that produce lights and sounds by pushing buttons
Squeaky toys
Soft Stuffed Toys
These toys, in particular, can be your baby’s favourites since they can be cuddled with. Babies can explore such toys in a very safe way. These toys don’t cause any damage when chewed, squeezed or thrown around.
1. Skill Development
These toys will help your baby get a better sense of grasping the toy.
With many soft toys to choose from, your baby can recognize different soft toys based on its texture, shape and weight.
Your baby might want to play with a particular soft toy, carry it around or may even want to sleep with it. This is a sign of attachment in the baby, thereby showing his increasing socioemotional development.
Soft toys can be your baby’s best friend and comfort in times when he feels tired or is placed in a situation where he has to cope with change. Your baby feels a sense of love with regard to his soft toys.
2. Recommended Toys
Stuffed Animals
Soft puppets
Soft Books
Colourful Dolls
Noise and Flashy Toys
Your little one will be attracted to this toy as it moves, emits light and makes sounds. It’s a fun way to introduce music and dance to your baby.
1. Skill Development
Enhances motor skills as your baby will respond to the music by jumping.
These toys have a lot of buttons which will teach your little one about different sounds upon pressing respective buttons.
2. Recommended Toys
Toys that have many buttons, which, upon pushing, emits colourful lights and sounds.
Toys that rattle or have bells.
Squeaky toys.
Building Blocks
These toys help your baby stay active and creative.
1. Skill Development
Enhances creativity and cognitive skills while building different structures.
Develops motor skills like picking, placing etc.
2. Recommended Toys
Blocks with projections, for assembling and building structures
Wooden blocks with numbers and alphabets on them
Squeaky blocks
Push Toys
These toys not only will have your baby entertained but also help in his physical development.
1. Skill Development
Enhances motor skills
Enhances hand-eye coordination
Helps your baby to walk
2. Recommended Toys
Baby walkers
Toys with wheels like cars, wagons etc.
Toys that can roll easily like balls
Moving and Rolling Toys
Apart from exercising your baby’s brain, exercising his body is equally important as well.
1. Skill Development
Enhances motor skills
Hand-eye coordination
Enhances flexibility and speed
2. Recommended Toys
Baby Walkers
Balls with bells
Walker wagons
Role Playing Toys
These kinds of toys help your baby understand different actions or roles while imitating them.
1. Skill Development
A better understanding of the environment and how grown-ups operate.
Enhances communication
2. Recommended Toys
A cricket bat and ball
Having a pretend conversation on a toy phone
Toy doctor set
Bath Toys
Sometimes babies don't really enjoy bath time. However, this can become a fun activity by putting in a few rubber toys in the tub.
1. Skill Development
Your baby can learn how toys float on water.
Exposure to heavy toys sinking in water.
2. Recommended Toys
Rubber Ducks
Toy ships or boats
Sea creatures figurines like dolphins, whales etc. (Age appropriate ones only)
Books and Puzzles
Books and puzzles are learning tools that can enhance your baby’s cognitive development.
1. Skill Development
Problem-solving
Hand-eye coordination
Memory development
Fine motor development
2. Recommended Toys
Puzzles with very large pieces
Building blocks
Books which have little buttons that produce different sounds, depending on the topic
Household Items
Babies often enjoy and prefer playing with day-to-day items lying around the house. Anything they find is treated as a toy.
1. Skill Development
Improves motor skills - like crawling towards an item.
Your baby will learn the names of different items as he plays with it.
2. Recommended Toys
Baby wipes container - Place a scarf into the container, allowing the baby to pull it out.
Basket - Direct your baby into putting toys into the basket. This will help his hand-eye coordination.
Place bowls of different sizes with toys in them to help your baby learn to grasp, transfer toys into another bowl, etc.
Balls
This is a simple yet dynamic toy, with its multiple actions that range from rolling to bouncing, and being something that's easy for throwing and kicking. These benefits can help your baby develop essential skills from a very young age.
1. Skill Development
It enhances his motor skills while crawling for the ball.
Your baby can develop hand-eye coordination through the ball bouncing, rolling etc.
2. Recommended Toys
Softballs that rattle / light up
Light big rubber balls
Hollow plastic balls
Toys to Handle and Manipulate
Such toys bring about a spark in your baby’s creative mind and build up his communication and imagination through play. These are bright, colourful and have different textures.
Skill Development
Enhances cognitive skills since your little one will learn about different shapes and colours.
Ability to have control over toys like brushing a toy doll’s hair.
Recommended Toys
Puzzles with giant colourful pieces
A toy tea set
Colourful ring toy
What Do Age Recommendation Labels on the Toys Mean?
Purchasing toys for children can be particularly challenging for parents. There are so many to choose from but are those toys suitable, safe and appropriate for your little one? Age labelling of toys is a guided method to help you make a wise choice based on your baby’s developmental needs. These are some pointers reflecting on the importance of age labels on toys:
Reflecting how safe the toy is for your baby
These toys go through testing, ensuring that they have not been made using any toxic material
Ensuring that the toys are unbreakable to a high degree
No choking hazards
Excellent knowledge of child development
Finding out the popularity of the type of toy for a certain age group
Based on age groups, some prove to be educational toys for 7-month-old baby.
Safety Tips for Babies
Make sure you choose an age-appropriate toy for your little one based on his development and interest.
It’s always better to buy toys that are easy to clean since babies have the habit of putting anything they find into their mouth.
Any plastic wrapper around the toy must be discarded as there could be a risk of suffocation.
The toys must be inspected for sharp edges. Stuffed animals can be made of metal wires.
Any toy which is broken must be discarded immediately to prevent injuries.
If your baby is under age 1, choose toys that are light, soft, and colourful and made from non-toxic materials.
Your older child must be taught to keep his toys away from his younger siblings, especially if those toys are made from smaller parts.
Do not leave them alone with toys during bath time as they could drown if left unsupervised.
How to Help Your Baby Learn While Playing?
Your baby will start communicating with you through gestures like nodding, pointing and waving. At this age, babies learn as they crawl. Exploration is key. Apart from crawling, they are capable of sitting straight on their own and try to get to the standing position by holding on to furniture. To help enhance the learning experience for your baby, here’s what you need to do.
Read books to your baby which are colourful and with interesting illustrations. Point to the objects in the book that your baby sees on a daily basis in the real world.
Teach your little one action songs like “Itsy Bitsy Spider” or “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”.
Allow your baby to grab and explore household items within reach.
Take your little one for a walk in the park and point to different objects to help him connect words and the image.
Communicate with your baby by responding to his sounds.
Offer your little an assortment of foods that have different textures.
How to Choose the Best Toys for Your 7-month-old Baby
At seven months, your baby isn’t content to lie in one place. He wants to move around and explore for himself. Early childhood development revolves around exploration and experimentation. There is a lot more to think about while choosing the right kind of toy for your little one as in influences early developments. Here are a few picks for your baby to play with:
Toys that serve as teethers are perfect since your baby is due for his first tooth.
Toys that engage your baby in a high chair while you are finishing up chores.
Floating, squirting and squeaky bath toys make bath time fun for little ones. It develops his motor skills as they try to grasp these toys.
Toys that are mentally challenging but not frustrating to your little one.
Toys must be purchased from a reliable company and should be long-lasting and age-appropriate.
It is essential to encourage your baby to learn, stay creative and feed his curiosity. He is at an are at an age where they want to physically explore his surroundings. These fun ways of engaging with your baby contribute to long-term benefits of mental and physical development.
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