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How to Remove Underarm Hair - Easy Tricks and Home Remedies
Summers are here, and it is time to wear our sleeveless, short and breezy summer dresses! With it, however, comes the buggery of keeping the body sans the annoying body hair, including your underarms. Well, hair removal on other parts of the body still does not cause as much treachery as the underarm hair as it is one of the most delicate areas of our body. However, in this post, we shall be talking about some easy tricks and home remedies that can ease your underarm hair removal woes. Read this post to learn more!
Simple Ways to Remove Underarms Hair
Here are some simple ways of removing underarms hair:
1. Using an Epilator
One of the easiest and most convenient options for getting rid of unwanted underarm hair is using an epilator.
What You Will Need
Epilator
Any moisturizing gel
What to Do
Take a warm water bath to soften the skin. This makes hair removal less painful and easier.
Raise and stretch your arm and keeping the epilator at 45 degrees, start removing the hair by keeping the epilator settings on the lowest mode.
Move the epilator in all directions of the hair growth to remove hair.
Apply the gel to soothe the skin.
Pros
Gentler than waxing
Efficient and fast
Hair does not grow back soon
Cons
It may result in ingrown hair
It is painful
2. Waxing Underarm Hair
Underarm hair wax is one of the most widely used options of removing underarm hair.
What You Will Need
Wax
Wax Strips
Talcum powder
Wooden spatula
Moisturizer
Towel
What to Do
Wash the underarm area with warm water and mild soap to soften the skin.
Wipe and apply powder.
Heat wax in the microwave or wax heater.
Raise the arm and stretch the skin.
Using the wooden spatula spread the wax in the direction of hair growth.
Keep the wax strip and press it firmly on the wax.
Remove the strip against the direction of the hair with one quick motion.
Repeat until all hair is removed.
Clean the underarm with water to remove the traces of wax and moisturise the skin.
Pros
Hair takes longer to grow again
Gives a smooth texture to the skin
Helps in exfoliating the skin
Cons
May lead to ingrown hair
It is painful
3. Using a Razor
If you are looking for painless ways of trimming underarm hair, well, a razor is a great option for you!
What You Will Need
Razor
Body wash/shaving cream
Body lotion
What to Do
While in the shower, use a body wash to lather around your underarm area.
Shave the underarm area in the direction of the hair growth by raising your arm. If you do not have very sensitive skin, you can shave in the opposite direction of the hair growth for a close shave.
Rinse with water, pat dry and apply moisturiser to soothe the skin.
Pros
Does not cause any pain
Helps in exfoliating the skin
A faster way to remove hair
Cons
May darken the underarm skin
May cause ingrown hair
Hair grows back within a few days
4. Using Depilatory Creams
There are many hair removal creams that are available in the market that can help in removing unwanted underarm hair. However, a patch test is recommended if you have sensitive skin.
What You Will Need
Depilatory cream
What to Do
Using a mild soap or body wash clean your underarm area and pat dry.
Apply the cream and leave for the stipulated time.
Clear off the cream using the depilatory spatula.
Wash the area with cold water and pat dry.
Apply lotion to moisturise the skin.
Pros
No pain
Not messy
Hair removal in a few minutes
Cons
Such creams are usually very smelly
May darken the skin
May cause ingrown hair
5. Using Tweezers
If you do not have dense hair growth in your underarm region, you can opt for plucking the underarm hair too.
What You Will Need
A good pair of tweezers
Aftershave lotion
Towel
What to Do
Get into the shower and take a bath with warm water. This helps in aiding hair removal by softening the skin.
Rub the underarms with a towel to exfoliate the region.
By lifting and stretching your arm upwards, start tweezing the hair in the direction of the hair growth.
Apply aftershave lotion as you finish.
Pros
Better than waxing as it causes lesser pain
Hair takes longer to grow back
Cons
May cause ingrown hair
Takes long to remove hair
Causes pain
Natural Remedies for Underarms Hair Removal
Apart from the above-mentioned ways, there are some natural remedies that you can opt for underarm hair removal. If you are looking for ways on how to remove underarm hair naturally, well, here are some tried and tested remedies that you can try:
1. Honey and Lemon
This combo works effectively in getting rid of underarm hair! The moisturising properties of honey and the lightening properties of lemon also benefit the underarm skin too. This may work as a great permanent armpit hair removal home remedy if used on a regular basis.
What You Will Need
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoon honey
A towel
What to Do
Take both the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Wash the underarm skin with a mild soap and water. Pat dry.
Using your fingertips, take the mixture and apply liberally on your underarm region and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
Take the towel, soak in warm water and use the warm towel to wipe off the mixture from the skin.
You can do this 2-3 times a week.
You can leave the mixture overnight and wash it in the morning.
Pros
Good for the skin
Hair density decreases with regular usage
Cons
It only thins out hair
May not result in complete hair removal
It does not show results at once
2. Turmeric Paste
If you want to know how to get rid of underarm hair in a natural way, try using turmeric paste for the same.
What You Will Need
4 to 5 tablespoons turmeric powder
3 to 4 tablespoon rosewater or milk
A soft washcloth
What to Do
Take turmeric powder; add rosewater in it to make a paste of a smooth consistency. Add more rosewater if required.
Take a warm water bath or wash your armpits with warm water and soap. Pat dry.
Using the tips of your fingers apply the turmeric paste on your armpits and let it sit on the skin for half an hour.
Soak the washcloth in warm water, squeeze extra water. Wipe the underarm area with the cloth. You can wash your underarms if you wish.
You can use this remedy every day or on alternate days.
Apply the paste at night and wash it in the morning for best results.
Pros
Gentle on the skin
Reduces the density of the hair growth
Cons
It only thins out the hair
It does not cause complete hair removal
It is time-consuming
It does not show immediate results
3. Turmeric and Papaya
This mixture is great for removing hair in an all-natural way and without causing any pain for discomfort.
What You Will Need
3 to 4 tablespoons raw papaya
1 to 2 tablespoon turmeric powder
A towel
What to Do
Take grated raw papaya in a bowl, add turmeric powder it and mix well.
Apply the mixture on your armpit skin and massage the mixture on the skin using small circular motions.
Leave the mixture on the skin for 15 to 20 minutes.
Soak the towel in warm water; ring the towel to expel extra water.
Use the towel to scrape off the mixture from the skin.
Do this every day for the best results or you can do it on alternate days too.
Make sure to use raw papaya and not a ripe one because raw papaya helps in breaking down the hair follicles, thus preventing the hair from growing back.
Pros
Causes no pain
Gentle on the skin
Cons
Does not work effectively in removing the hair
It only reduces the density of the hair
4. Cornstarch and Egg White
Here is an easy and no-fuss remedy for removing armpit hair.
What You Will Need
½ tablespoon cornstarch
One egg
1 tablespoon sugar
What To Do
Break the egg in a bowl, separate the yolk from the white and discard.
Add cornstarch and mix well to make a smooth paste.
Add sugar and mix until it dissolves completely.
Wash the armpit skin with warm water and pat dry.
Apply the egg mixture in the direction of the hair growth.
Once the mixture dries up, peel it off in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
Follow this procedure once or twice a week for reducing hair growth.
Do not add egg yolk as it may affect the efficacy of the remedy.
Pros
Nourishes the underarm skin by gently exfoliating it
Thins the hair growth
Cons
Leads to partial hair removal
The remedy smells bad
These are some easy ways of removing underarm hair at home. We hope you will make use of some of the ways to get rid of the unwanted hair and flaunt your beautiful sleeveless dresses!
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Knee Pain During Pregnancy
During pregnancy there are a lot of changes that take place in your body. Due to these physical changes, it is normal to experience knee pain and sore joints during pregnancy. This is pain is because of the extra weight your body is carrying which puts pressure on your joints.
Knee Pain during Early Pregnancy
You will continue gaining weight throughout the nine months of your pregnancy. This will exert pressure on your uterus, joints, and ligaments leading to the start of knee pain during early pregnancy and the first trimester. Hormonal changes also play a key role in causing sore knees during early pregnancy.
Types of Knee Pain during Pregnancy
Here are some different types of knee pain during pregnancy –
You may experience dull and continuous pain in your knees which may be occurring due to an injury to your ligaments and soft tissues. The pain can get sharper if your knee is stabbed by something sharp
You may experience a pain in your knees which may be occurring if you stand or walk for too long resulting in achy joints
Causes of Knee Pain during Pregnancy
Several reasons can cause knee pain during pregnancy. A few of them are listed below:
Hormonal changes - During the third trimester, hormones are released to loosen up the pelvic ligaments and tendons in preparation for childbirth. They not only loosen up ligaments in the pelvic area but also cause looseness in other ligaments and tendons, including around the knees. The kneecap may not exactly track right, resulting in knee cramps while pregnant.
The strain on veins – Pregnancy may increase strain or pressure on your veins in your knees and legs, causing knee pain
Weight gain – The most common cause of knee pain during pregnancy is the gradual increase in your weight. It will put a strain on your knees, especially in case it is your first baby as your body will not be used to supporting the extra weight.
Excess work out – If you exercise too much during your pregnancy, knee pain can develop. Exercises like squats are beneficial during pregnancy but also weaken the knees. Make sure to perform knee strengthening exercises as well after squatting.
Injury – In some case, your knee pain can actually be the result of an injury like a strain or fall, and not because of your changing body. If you experience extreme knee pain, then consult a doctor immediately as it might be a serious injury.
Excess walking or standing – Sometimes knee pain can be just due to excess walking or standing throughout the day. Your knees will be forced to carry the weight for longer periods of time that way and you will develop pain.
Calcium deficiency – Calcium deficiency in your bones can also be the cause of knee pain in pregnancy
Changed point of gravity – If you move or exercise too much during pregnancy, your body switches its centre of gravity and put unbalanced pressure on your knees, causing pain.
Complications Associated with Pregnancy Knee Pain
If not checked, knee pain during pregnancy can cause future complications:
If you suffer from knee pain during pregnancy, you stand a risk of developing osteoarthritis later which is a degenerative joint disease which occurs due to wear and tear of cartilage around the knee. This disease will cause joint stiffness, locking of knee joints and severe pain.
Too much extra weight will put pressure on the knees and cause damage to the protective cartilage and ligament around the joints. This can cause difficulties with walking, bending and running in the long run if left unchecked.
How Knee Pain is Treated during Pregnancy
Knee pain is usually due to one of two reasons – either due to an injury or due to effects of your pregnancy. The former needs medical intervention but the latter can be treated in the following natural ways –
Knee strengthening exercises can help in treating the knee pain
Eat calcium-rich foods to sustain and balance the amount of calcium in your body
Check not to put on excess weight
Try placing a heating pad or ice pack on your knees for some relief
Keep your feet up most of the time and take plenty of rest
Consume more omega-3 rich foods and herbal supplements in with your daily meals. For this, remember to consult a doctor first.
Home Remedies for Knee Pain in Pregnant Women
The good thing is that these pains will subside after you have delivered your baby. But till then, here are a few home remedies to alleviate your discomfort –
Try low impact exercises to strengthen the muscles in your knees. Of course, you will have to consult your doctor before you try any of the exercises at this time.
Wear well-cushioned shoes. Padded shoes absorb shock and protect your knees as well.
Sit with your feet propped up, this will give immediate pain relief as the weight is off your legs
Look for a knee brace. These things support your ligaments and tendons, especially if you have swollen knees during pregnancy
Make sure you are not overeating and gaining weight unnecessarily. It is normal to put on 35 pounds in pregnancy.
Stick to a good diet and do not over-indulge during your cravings. Stick to a healthy diet to control your weight. This is the best way to prevent knee pain during pregnancy
Ask your doctor if you can take small doses of acetaminophen during pregnancy
Massage therapy can help joint pain and stiffness
Splints may be used, particularly in the hands and feet to provide relief
How can you Prevent Knee Pain during Pregnancy?
You can do very little to prevent natural knee pain during pregnancy, until and unless the pain is due to an injury. Here are some things you can do to try and prevent it –
You can try hot or cold packs to ease the pain from sore joints.
Always consult with a doctor before taking over-the-counter medication. Doctors usually allow acetaminophen for analgesia during pregnancy.
Some herbal supplements can be used to prevent joint pain after a doctor consultation
Include foods rich in Omega-3 in your diet to prevent joint pain
Take adequate rest to give your knees and joints a break
When to Consult a Doctor?
Being overweight during pregnancy will mostly lead to knee pain. The pain also may be caused by some other reason and you need to know when to go to a doctor:
If your knee pain is not due to any injuries, the best option to find out the actual reason is to take a medical opinion from your doctor.
If you have been around anyone who has been infected by the erythrovirus (also called the fifth disease), you must go immediately to a doctor as a risk of birth defect is associated with it. This is a rare phenomenon so there is no need to panic.
Knee pain is just one of the many changes that your body will experience during and after pregnancy. But with the simple methods listed above, you will be able to make it through your pregnancy with minimal knee pain.
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She was on cloud nine, happy like never before. She could not believe her eyes, after 6 years of marriage, at last, she was pregnant. Normally red colour indicates danger, failure for students etc. But today was the second time red colour filled her life with happiness:
The first time was when she married her love of life and he used red colour to fill her maang....
And today the red colour was about to bring another angel to her life …
Being a parent is ultimate happiness, fullness for a woman and a man becomes a father apart from being a son, a husband and a brother.
So, Bhavna was all set to give the news to her mother and mother-in-law and as expected, they both were very happy but had an orthodox approach towards life. Every day lectures begun as in:
• Don’t tell to anyone ( nazar lag jayegi )
• Just eat healthy food
• You are just a kid, you should listen to us
• Don’t listen to the doctors much
• Don’t go for regular ultrasound checkups
• Don’t eat too much… etc etc etc..
In situations li,ke these we have no option but to listen to our moms as their suggestions are ostensible at least according to them.
So, Bhavna carefully followed the Dos and the Don'ts. It was all going well. Weeks and months passed by, she was in her 5th month now. Moms became more obstinate towards the do’s and the don’ts’. At times it became difficult for Bhavna to breathe in such an atmosphere. She had:
• Terrible mood swings
• Urge to eat sweets developed
• Wanted more of fried food
• Wanted to eat late night food
• Wanted to go out of the house
But, but, but.... continuous reminders from her moms stopped her in doing all the above so she started being quiet, she confined herself to home. Her darling husband was seeing all this. He took the initiative, met her doctor, sought permission for three days to take her to a nearby place as a change for her. They were out for a drive.
She was quiet,"he noticed”.
She saw the ice-cream stall , "he noticed”.
She saw Burger King, “he noticed”.
He just gave a cute smile, but she could not understand. And then suddenly he applied the brakes, the car stopped, they were parked in front of a hotel.
She was surprised.
As they checked in, more surprises waited for her.
The room was beautifully decorated. A smile was on her face and he was waiting for it. When she went near the bed, what she saw brought tears to her eyes.
• Chocolate ice- creams
• Jalebi, burfi, laddu (sweets)
• Fries, tikkis
• Shakes specially mango shake
• Chocolates etc etc…..
All she did was hug her loving husband tightly like never before and cry like a small child. He was relaxed as he could see her subdued emotions come out. “She ate like a pig” with tears rolling down her cheeks, but of course those were of contentment.
They spent quality time together. She was buoyant like never before, the kid in her was back. After three days of enthusiasm and eagerness, they were back to normal routine. The Dos and Don’ts started again but...
She was normal and took it in a caring way as in love of her moms towards the little one that was about to come to this world...
Of course they also cared a lot for the would-be mom ..
Now it was the 9th month, impatience was easily visible on everyone’s face. Whole family was together to welcome the little one. Doctor had told any day, any minute, any second. Time passed in the blink of an eye and a cute little boy was her hands.
She was crying with joy.
Everyone was on the seventh heaven not because it was a boy but because ....
• Mother was absolutely fine.
• It was a normal delivery.
• Baby was healthy.
• No complications in the 9 months of pregnancy.
• Grand moms were contended as their daughter listened to them.
• Husband was overwhelmed with joy as he was able to bring a smile of contentment on her face in those three days and it paid him well.
• Above all, she was happy as she was fine and all were happy.
There were no regrets from her side to listen to her beautiful experienced moms. She is a blessed soul with a cute little boy in her life and a wonderful family from both sides.
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Breast milk has that magic which no medication has for your baby. It helps in the brain development of the baby. Breastfeeding a baby can strengthen her immune system and protect her from various infections and allergies. Breastfeeding a baby can also make her smarter.
You should breastfeed your baby for the first six months of her life and even after that. This way, your baby will get all the nutrients required for her development. In the first 6 months, her only source of nutrition will be breastmilk. So as a mother, you should try to increase breast milk production by having some nutritional foods like fruits, jeera, vegetables, grains, garlic, etc. Plus you need to avoid certain foods or eat them in limited amounts as these foods can make your baby gassy and lead to colic. The foods you should avoid include beans, dairy products, spicy foods, etc.
I am a mother of a ten-and-a-half-month-old girl and I still breastfeed her. She takes my milk mostly at night and sometimes twice a day. I tend to avoid to breastfeed her during the day so that she learns to eat solids properly. I will suggest the same to all the mothers that after starting solid foods make sure to breastfeed your babies less during the day.
Being a new mother, you will have restless nights as you will have to wake up in the middle of the night to breastfeed your baby, but you know that breastfeeding is an amazing experience. It can strengthen your bond with your baby. So enjoy this phase and have a good time with your little ones.
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Kids when come up with confidence and willingness then they learn vital skills and seek for more and more new opportunities.
Either Academics or Non Academics they always act as an active performer. Disciplinary lifestyle and Smart upbringing results as a child who is freely trying to do new things regardless of its consequences.
On the other hand some of kids are scared and unsure of themselves. They are never ready to participate into any activity which is a part of their growth and development.
Its very important to create a change in our mindset.
We need to make hundred percent positive results in terms of speaking and expressing their views. Further we can always be there to help them and advice them wherever required.
Not allowing the kid to be more expressive or participative create a lot of sensitivity in the development of a child. Even if he or she wants to try something parents or guardian do not permit them to be strong and sensible.
Following are the different techniques to build courage in kids:
1.Encourage them with what they already are.
2.It's alright not to be perfect all the time .
3. Allowing kids to express their emotions.
4.Compassionate listening and acceptance towards there emotions.
5.Providing examples to try new things.
Being brave is standing up for something you believe in. We cannot simply force or push any kid to act courageously .
Every shoe doesn't fit equal yo everyone , we need to understand the process as well. Taking easy and simple steps to build their level of confidence and later they will begin to perform every task on their own. It simply allows them to embrace life because without courage 'Happiness is nothing but all about illusions'.
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A. This is a place which is associated with parenting if you have any questions associated with parenting I can help you with that but if you have any associated with your orders kindly check with the concerned department that they can give clarity about these things
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what it mean??? and should I start intercourse
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A. since you are right follicle is 18 mm yes of course you can start with your intercourse for conception as in 1 to 2 days
their maybe rupture of the follicle by which your sperm should be present there for conception
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A. for babies less than 6 months may not be a problem. small babies will be having lot of gas because of various reasons it is advisable to do burping of the baby immediately after feeding please give colimex DF drops to the baby they are safe
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A. I cannot assist you on that because other things are also associated with the particular particular report so I think it’s better that once a gynaecologist is available she’s going to take up your query and she will be able to give you a better clarity as per the situation
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