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The hairs, like any other part of the body are present to fulfill their roles.In nature, nothing is created without reason. The elimination of hairs, especially those of women, was created with the industrialization.This is just one more way for industries to increase their sales.Still and always buy to throw, consume and overconsume.Shorter product life, grreater money incomes.
The myths
BODY HAIR ARE NOT HYGIENIC: Contrary to popular belief, the hairs are not dirty and are not odorous. They help fight several types of aggression, such as infections. The body hair are made from the same material as hair, eyebrows, eyelashes and nails, either based on keratin. However, these are not considered improper and no popular thought forces us to tear off the skull, eyelashes and eyebrows.
BODY HAIR ARE INESTHETIC: As mentioned in the beginning, this point of view was created by the industries and their advertisements. You just have to try to get rid of it.
BODY HAIR CAUSE AND REMAINS ODORS: Any type of hair is made from keratin and have no smell. Perspiration is composed of water, toxins and minerals and have no smell either. It's the bacteria that create odors, when they develop in an unaerated area, such as armpits. These bacteria feed on the toxins released by sweat. It's THIS process that gives off an unpleasant odor.
The truths
REMOVING HAIR IS A FALSE NEED: Capitalism is there for that, creating complexes to encourage buying. Industries and their advertisements create the false need and the demand. Propaganda through fear and complexes is what works best, because that's ensures loyal consumers. Make the product almost vital and unanimous to have a buyer dependent on it.
SHAVING AND WAXING ARE POLLUTANTS: The disposable razor's plastic takes several years to decompose. In addition to being dangerous for workers and animals, the razor clog the dumps. The chemicals contained in creams and depilatory wax are difficult to decompose and pollute the water. They disrupt the endocrine system (hormone system), increase the risk of cancer and contribute to the death of marine and terrestrial animals.
BODY HAIR PROTECTS AGGRESSIONS: They help the skin to protect itself from aggressions, such as infections, because they regulate bacterial populations. They protect against UV rays, pollution, dust, etc.
SHAVE AND WAXING IRRITATE THE SKIN: The razor removes the moisture barrier and a layer of the epidermis. NO to the rasp effect! In the long term, shaving leads to dry skin and darker, stiff hairs. The toxic products found in commercial depilatory creams and waxes attack and dry the skin.
METHODS TO PREFER
Whether you decide to eliminate your body hair or not, you must feel comfortable with your choice and your body. The judgment of others is superficial and therefore unimportant. You take actions for your well-being don't feel forced to anything!
HOMEMADE SUGAR WAX - Recipe HERE! Zero waste, natural, non-toxic, doesn't dry, quite painful, lasting hair removal of 2 to 4 weeks.
ELECTRIC EPILATOR Zero waste if repaired when broken, does not dry, painful, lasting hair removal 2 to 4 weeks.
TWEEZER Zero waste, not dry, rather painful, lasting hair removal for 2 to 4 weeks.
CLIPPER Zero waste if repaired when broken, does not dry, without pain, small hairs, appearance of hair after 1 or 2 days.
If you feel your skin irritated after removing your hair, you can apply room t° tea bag, and then the gel of one aloe vera leaf or organic drinkable aloe gel. Follow with coconut milk, cream or oil helps nourish and moisturize the skin.
