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How Much Time Do You Waste Shaving Your Legs?

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How Much Time Do You Waste On Shaving Your Legs?

Time is the one resource that we can never get back. Time, once spent, is gone forever. That’s why tedious chores that have to be done over and over again are so frustrating. Take, for example, shaving your legs. If you want to have soft, smooth skin, then you have to make the extra effort to regularly remove unwanted hair. But hair always grows back, so no matter how often you shave, you’ll always have to shave again later. How much of your life does this tedious, sometimes painful, task take up?

Shaving Legs Can Take Up Several Days Of Your Life

The most common area of the body shaved for women is, of course, the legs. The amount of time spent on shaving legs will, of course, vary from woman to woman. There are a lot of factors: how course and dark your hair is, how quickly it grows back, your shaving skills, how young you were when you start shaving, and the age you reach where shaving might not be as important.

So let’s say that a woman spends roughly 10 minutes shaving her legs every other day. Every other day means that this hypothetical woman would shave for 10 minutes a day for 182.5 days of the year, for a total of 1,825 minutes spent shaving per year. Translated into hours, that’s roughly 30.4 hours a year spent shaving. Many women start shaving in their teen years. Some women, as they age, are fortunate enough to have their body hair become very sparse and lightly colored, meaning they have the option to stop shaving altogether. Assuming our hypothetical woman starts shaving her legs when she is in her teens and is able to stop shaving in her 60s, she spends roughly 50 years of her life shaving. This makes for roughly 1520 hours in her lifetime spent shaving, or 63 days.

63 days spent on shaving is a lot of time – and that’s just for your legs! This doesn’t factor in if you frequently shave your underarms, bikini line, or other parts of your body. When you consider that you could hypothetically be spending over two months of your life tediously shaving  your legs, you may find that laser hair removal is a better way to spend your time and still get smooth legs.

Laser Hair Removal Permanently Reduces Unwanted Body Hair

Stop wasting your time on shaving – opt for laser hair removal instead. Laser Smooth Company offers quality laser hair removal in Gresham. We offer laser hair removal for various types and location of body hair. Our services are available to men and women alike. In a matter of weeks, you will find yourself with permanently reduced body hair and never have to pick up a razor again. Et voilà! That’s two more months of your life you can now bank!

Get Rid of Unwanted Body Hair for Good

Laser hair removal is the only way to permanently remove unwanted body hair and give your skin that fresh, smooth feeling year-round. Laser Smooth Company offers the best laser hair removal services in the Gresham area. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanent hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon. We are waiting for your visit.

Contact us or call (503) 867-6386 for your free consultation today!

 

What Hair Can Laser Hair Removal Get Rid Of?

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Permanently Reduce Unwanted Body Hair with Laser Hair Removal

Aren’t you tired of nicking yourself with razors or the painful process of ripping unwanted hair out via waxing? Isn’t it a chore to have to remove body hair you don’t want again and again as it grows back? There’s only one way to permanently reduce unwanted body hair – laser hair removal! Laser Smooth Company offers quality laser hair removal services to Gresham and surrounding communities.

What Hair Can Be Removed by Laser Hair Removal?

The success of laser hair removal depends upon a number of variables, such as hair and skin pigmentation, as well as coarseness of the hair. Lasers used for permanent hair removal emit wavelengths of light that are absorbed by the pigments in your hair. If the hair is coarse, or if the surrounding skin is lighter than the pigment of the hair, the pigment in the hair will better absorb the heat from the laser, thereby destroying the hair follicle.

That said, Laser Smooth Company offers a range of options for laser hair removal and always offers free consultations to those looking for advice.

Hair Removal by Treatment Area

Laser Smooth Company offers laser hair removal packages based on three treatment areas – small, medium and large. The areas that fall within each category are arranged as such:

Small Treatment Areas

Underarms, hands, feet, areolas, bikini line, happy trail, chin, forehead, sideburns, upper lip, lower lip, jawline, ears, anterior neck, posterior neck

Medium Treatment Areas

Upper arms, lower arms, upper back, lower back, chest, stomach, shoulders, buttocks, men’s beard line

Large Treatment Areas

Full face, Full Arms, Lower Legs, Upper Legs, Brazilian, Full back, Chest & Abs

Get Rid of Unwanted Body Hair for Good

Laser hair removal is the only way to permanently remove unwanted body hair and give your skin that fresh, smooth feeling all year long. Laser Smooth Company offers the best laser hair removal services in the Gresham area. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanent hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon. We are waiting for your visit!

Contact us or call (503) 867-6386 for your free consultation today!

 

 

6 Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

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When you treat your skin right, it will treat you right in return. Your skin is a living organ, and it is bound to change over time. Being attentive to changes in your skin and adjusting your skin care routine is important for maintaining smooth, healthy skin for years to come.

1. Use a Gentler Face Wash

As you get older, skin tends to become less oily and more sensitive, so switching to a gentle face wash that doesn’t dry out your skin is a healthy choice. Avoid aggressive scrubbing, as a rough touch can irritate sensitive skin and accelerate aging. Clean in gentle, circular motions.

2. Start Using Retinoids

Discuss with your doctor the benefits of retinoids, a stronger prescription form of Vitamin A. Over time, your skin uses the protein that keeps it looking lifted and smooth, collagen. The lack of collagen leads to wrinkles, but a retinoid can help combat this. Gentler forms, such as retinoid creams, are available over the counter. Be advised, though, that taking benzoyl peroxide at the same time as retinoids can make the retinoids less effective, so avoid using both at the same time.

3. Upgrade Your Sun Protection

Regularly using sunscreen with SPF 30 and higher is highly recommended to protect the skin. All the better if you stick to moisturizing sunscreen creams and avoid alcohol-containing sprays and gels that can dry out your skin. You can also look for sunscreens that contain antioxidants to protect the collagen in your skin.

5. Use a Richer Face Cream

Oil glands naturally become less active as you age, so replacing the function they once fulfilled with regularly moisturizing can help prevent wrinkles. A richer face cream will help trap more water against the skin. You can also use face cream down you neck and upper torso to moisturize the skin there.

6. Watch What You Eat

Every part of your body is affected by your diet – and your skin is no exception. There are many ways to adjust your diet to promote good skin health. Avoid anything that can dehydrate, like alcohol. Avoid foods high in sugar and white carbohydrates which can age you faster by breaking down glucose. Instead, opt for more protein in your diet, including foods like fish, lean meats, beans, and legumes to help build strong collagen. Research into healthy diets, and you’ll keep both your skin and the rest of you happy and healthy.

Laser Hair Removal is the only method of Permanent Hair Removal for Smooth, Healthy Skin

Laser hair removal is the only way to permanently remove unwanted body hair and give your skin that fresh, smooth feeling all year long. Laser Smooth Company offers the best laser hair removal services in the Gresham area. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanent hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon. We are waiting for your visit!

Contact us or call (503) 867-6386 for your free consultation today!

 

Protect Your Skin by Wearing Sunscreen Year Round

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With spring warming the air and summer not far behind, you may find yourself wanting to reach for the sunscreen to protect your skin. The truth is, sunscreen can help you year round and you could wear it any time you plan to be out in the sun. Although invisible, harmful UV rays are present all year, so applying sunscreen all year gives you more thorough protection.

What Does UV Light Do to Your Skin?

There are two types of Ultraviolet, or UV, light – UVA and UVB. UVB causes sunburn and skin cancer, while UVA penetrates deeper into the skin and causes the changes we see with aging. You’ll want to find a sunscreen that protects against both forms of UV light, so look for sunscreens labeled “broad spectrum.”

There is a third form of ultraviolet light, called UVC. UVC is the most dangerous type of radiation, but it is usually not a concern as it rarely gets through the Earth’s atmosphere. UVC radiation has, however, been found in some tanning lamps and welding torches. All the more reason to stay away from tanning beds!

How the Sun Ages Your Skin

The sun will inevitably cause signs of aging on the skin, but those who don’t use sunscreen will see a more intense result. Photoaging, a term used to describe the signs of aging that gradually develop on the skin, is the result of cells being damaged by UV and unbalanced levels of elastin. When your skin tries to repair itself, the result is uneven, causing wrinkles and other forms of skin aging. You skin will also have depleted levels of collagen, which is what gives your skin elasticity. The melanin in your skin, which colors your skin as well as protects it from the sun, can also build up in specific places, giving you age spots.

Keep your skin happy and healthy by giving it the protection it needs all year. You’ll feel better and look better with just a little extra care for your skin.

While Protecting Your Skin, Get Rid of Unwanted Body Hair with Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is the only way to permanently remove unwanted body hair and give you skin that’s fresh and smooth all year. Laser Smooth Company offers the best laser hair removal services in the Gresham area. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanent hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon. We are waiting for your visit!

Contact us or call (503) 867-6386 for your free consultation today!

 

How Laser Hair Removal REALLY Works!

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Laser Hair Removal Permanently Reduces Unwanted Body Hair

Shaving and waxing are a pain – both figuratively and literally. Shaving risks razor burn, cuts, and skin irritation. Waxing, of course, is never comfortable. Ripping hair from your skin hurts no matter which way you go about it. And the worst of it is that you’ll never be through with either of these tasks. So long as you want smooth, hair free skin, you’ll have to repeat shaving and waxing over and over – until you decide it’s time for laser hair removal.

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

Put simply, the aim of laser hair removal is to disable hair follicles from producing hair, resulting in permanent hair removal. Laser Smooth Company uses the advanced Light Sheer Duet Laser. The technical term for the process used by this laser is Selective Photothermalysis, also known as target destruction. his involves raising the temperature of the target high enough to damage the viable hair cells without damaging the epidermis and the surrounding tissues.

As the Light Sheer Duet Laser is applied to your skin, a vacuum gently draws your skin into the hand piece. You will feel the vacuum sensation more than the pulse of light that follows. Your skin is stretched thin, and hair is pulled closer to the energy source.

The stretching of the skin aids in the hair removal process. Lasers used for hair removal are absorbed by pigments in the hair. If the hair is coarse, or if the surrounding skin is lighter than the pigment of the hair, the pigment in the hair will better absorb the heat from the laser, thereby destroying the hair follicle. Vacuum pressure blanches the skin but constricting vessels, meaning more of the laser’s energy will be directed to the hair follicles and away from your skin.

The lasers are drawn be the melanin in your hair down to the follicle, where heat builds up. This damages the hair follicle’s ability to regrow. Following follicular destruction, the debris of these cells will shed out and will fill with dermal fibers after approximately 1 month. Because each individual hair cell on the body can be found in a different stage of growth (anagen, catagen, or telogen), the process of permanent hair reduction can take between 4 to 8 treatments spread out over 4 to 6 weeks between each treatment.

Opt for the Only Permanent Laser Hair Removal Option with Laser Smooth Company

Laser Smooth Company offers the best laser hair removal services in the Gresham area. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanently hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon. We are waiting for your visit.

Contact us or call at (503) 867-6386 for your consultation today!

 

How to Care for Oily Skin

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Overly-oily skin just isn’t fun. Leaving your face shiny in an unflattering way and making you feel unclean, even just shortly after you’ve cleaned it, are just a few of the nuisances of oily skin. Unfortunately, there’s nothing that can put a complete stop to your skin producing too much oil. There are, however, ways in which you can control oily skin. Try the tips below to help keep your oily skin from undoing your good skin day.

Use a twice daily treatment of cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. You’ll want to look for cleansers that have ingredients which dissolve excess sebum. Cleansers that contain sulfur, salicylic acid, or tea tree oil are good options. Glyoclic acid is another good ingredient to look for. It helps to improve the skin’s overall tone and texture. After you have cleansed, use a mild toner that is alcohol-free to remove impurities your cleanser may have missed. Lastly, apply a light, oil-free moisturizer.

Use an astringent every other day. An astringent can help to tighten the pores and further remove oil. However, astringents also contain high levels of alcohol, many people find them to be overly harsh. To avoid over-drying your skin, these should be used at most only every other day. Never use them after you’ve exfoliated your face.

Exfoliate once a week. Something that people with oily skin types commonly suffer from is clogged pores. Exfoliating can help with this. Be sure to be gentle when applying the scrub to your face so as not to irritate the skin.

Apply a facial mask once a week. Facial masks offer your face a deep-cleansing that can reduce shine for days. Clay masks are good for soaking up excess oil, and masks containing honey or shea butter will be more soothing on the skin and prevent it from drying out. If you find the masks are still drying out your face, try applying only to areas that are most prone to oiliness.

After removing excess oil, remove excess hair! Everyone has unwanted body or facial hair. The good news is that you can get rid of it without the torturous process of shaving or waxing over and over again. Opt for laser hair removal instead—the only option to permanently reduce unwanted body and facial hair.

Laser Smooth Company offers the best laser hair removal services in the Gresham area for both men and women, in all areas of the body. We feature the Light Sheer Duet, the newest and most innovative Laser Hair Removal system. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanently hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon. Call today for a free consultation! (503) 867-6386.

We remove hair from here, down there or anywhere.

 

 

Tips to Relieve Dry Skin

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Is your skin often too dry? Do you find yourself with itching, irritated skin? When your skin’s natural barriers aren’t enough to keep it hydrated and healthy, you may have to aid your skin in keeping its moisture.

Prevent dry skin after bathing or showering. Dry skin can often become worse after cleaning yourself. Soaps and hot water naturally break down your skin’s defenses. You can negate some of the drying effects of bathing, though. Be sure to keep the bathroom door closed while showering or bathing and limit your time in the shower or bath to 5 or 10 minutes. Use warm rather than hot water. Be sure to wash with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser. Apply enough cleanser to remove dirt and oil but avoid using so much that you see a thick lather. Blot your skin gently dry with a towel—don’t rub. Re-hydrate your skin by applying a healthy amount of moisturizer immediately after drying your skin.

Swap out lotions for ointments and creams. Lotions can be too harsh on dry skin. Ointments and creams are less irritating. When considering a cream or ointment, looks for products that contain an oil such as olive oil or jojoba oil. Shea butter is another good alternative to lotion. When looking for a skin product that works for your dry skin, also consider looking for these ingredients: lactic acid, urea, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, glycerin, lanolin, mineral oil, and petrolatum.

Wear a lip balm. Lip balms are good for preventing your lips drying out, but look for one that doesn’t irritate you. If you feel a tingling sensation after applying the lip balm, switch to one that doesn’t cause a reaction.

Use cleaning products that are gentle and unscented. Some products are simply too harsh for dry skin. Don’t use deodorant soaps, or soaps that contain alcohol, fragrance, retinoids, or alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). These products can break down your natural oils too much. Give your skin a chance to recover those oils by avoiding these products.

Wear gloves. If you suffer from dry skin, you’ve likely noticed when your hands feel dried out. Gloves can protect your hands against this. If you’re going out in the cold, glove up. If you’re going to do something that requires getting your hands wet or, worse, exposes them to chemicals, greases, or other such substances, wear gloves.

Moisturize the air. Get a humidifier for your home or see if there is a humidifier system attached to your heating system.

Celebrate your healthy, hydrated skin with laser hair removal. Your re-hydrated skin will feel even better once your remove unwanted, unsightly body hair. If you’re interested in permanently reducing unwanted body hair, opt for laser hair removal with Laser Smooth Company!

Laser Smooth Company specializes in Laser Hair Removal for both men and women in all areas of the body. We feature the Light Sheer Duet, this is the newest and most innovative Laser Hair Removal system. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanently hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon. Call today for a free consultation! (503) 867-6386.

We remove hair from here, down there or anywhere.

 

 

Daily Showers – Too Much for Your Skin

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It wasn’t all that long ago, historically speaking, that daily bathing would have been incredibly difficult. The advent of indoor plumbing and the water heater has made what was once a luxury into something easily accessible for modern society.

Are DAILY SHOWERS a GOOD THING?

People can, and for the most part do, indulge in daily bathing and showering with warm, soothing water.

But should we?

Logically, one would think that the more you shower, the cleaner you are. However, while regular showering is important for personal hygiene, showering too frequently can actually damage your skin.

Showering breaks down the protective horny layer of your skin. Your outermost protection consists of a layer of hardened, dead skin cells held together by lipids. This layer, known as the horny layer, protects the layers of living cells beneath it while the lipids, a type of fatty compound, help maintain the moisture of your skin.

Soap and hot water work to dissolve lipids. Scrubbing hastens this process. More frequent showers equals more damage done to this later. It is even possible to strip away this layer entirely, exposing the sensitive skin underneath. Therefore, showering too often can lead to dry, cracked, sensitive skin.

Rubbing yourself off with a towel after showering can be damaging to your skin, too. The scrubbing motion further damages your protective layer, especially if the towel is rough. Few of us have time to air dry, but if you must use a towel to dry then make sure it is soft and that you pat yourself gently.

Everyone’s skin is different, so showering may not effective everyone the same. Still, skipping the occasional shower can be good for your skin. If you worry about damaging your skin or you find yourself feeling more sensitive after showering than you like, then you can protect yourself by using warm rather than hot water, switching to softer soaps, and applying moisturizer after each shower.

Another way to treat your skin is to give yourself the gift of living body-hair free! If you’re interested in permanently reducing unwanted body hair, opt for laser hair removal with Laser Smooth Company!

Laser Smooth Company offers the best laser hair removal services in the Gresham area for both men and women, in all areas of the body. We feature the Light Sheer Duet, the newest and most innovative Laser Hair Removal system. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanently hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon. Call today for a free consultation! (503) 867-6386.

We remove hair from here, down there or anywhere.

 

 

Start Fresh This Spring for Summer Smooth, Hair-Free Skin!

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Spring is a time for renewal and fresh starts. Spring brings an opportunity to commit yourself to something new, to starting over. Spring also brings the start of warmer weather.

Which is why now is the perfect time to opt for laser hair removal! Visit Laser Smooth Company to get that smooth, hair-free skin you crave without having to go through the pain and repetition of waxing or shaving over and over again. Shaving is bothersome and time-consuming at best, and at worst results in in-grown hairs, cuts, scratches, and scabs. Waxing is no walk in the park, either—often leaving skin red and irritated well after the initial hair-pulling.

Laser Smooth Company wants to offer you the best alternative there available—laser hair removal! Laser hair removal is the only option that permanently reduces unwanted body hair.

Laser Smooth Company can aid you in removing hair from wherever you need it most. We offer a wide range of service options based on the type of treatment area and the amount of treatments you want to sign up for. Whether you’re looking for a small treatment, such as underarms, neck, or individual facial areas, or large treatments such as upper or lower legs, full facial, or chest and abs, Laser Smooth Company will help you achieve the professional results you desire, leaving you with smooth, hairless skin.

Starting laser hair removal treatments now also means you’ll be ready bare your smooth, beautiful skin come summertime! Treatment areas, on average, require between 4 and 8 treatments, and each treatment will be spaced between 4 to 8 weeks apart, depending on the treatment area. The sooner you begin your laser hair removal treatments, the more time you’ll have to enjoy your smooth skin this summer.

Laser Smooth Company offers the best laser hair removal services in the Gresham area. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanent hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon. We are waiting for your visit.

Contact us or call at (503) 867-6386 for your free consultation today!

 

5 Natural Beauty Tips for Any Type of Skin

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Oftentimes you can find alternatives to expensive, store-bought skin care items with things you have in your home already. Not only do these natural skin care items promote skin health, but they can save you time and money as well.

Use chilled tea bags to fight tired, puffy eyes. Start by briefly steeping 2 green, black, or chamomile tea bags in hot water for less than a minute. Next, remove the tea bags from the water and chill in a small bowl in the refrigerator. Once chilled, place 1 bag over each closed eyelid. Leave on your lids for 5 to 15 minutes.

Brighten your lips with raspberries and coconut oil. First, warm 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a small saucepan on low heat until it liquefies. Next, remove from heat and add fresh or frozen red raspberries. Mash berries and blend until smooth. Place the mixture in a small glass container and refrigerate until firm. Use clean fingers or a lipgloss brush to smooth over lips. Make a fresh batch every few days for bright and healthy lips.

Get soft skin with a blend of pomegranate, raspberry, and sweet almond oil. Mix together equal parts pomegranate seed oil, raspberry seed oil, and sweet almond oil. This antioxidant-rich mixture will naturally leave your skin hydrated and glowing. Apply after cleansing or after putting on makeup. Apply by placing 3 to 6 drops of the oil mixture in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together to warm the oils. Then, with your fingertips gently press the warm oil into dry areas of your face or areas where you have fine lines and wrinkles.

Hydrate your skin with coconut water. Start your morning with a glass of fresh unsweetened coconut water and follow up throughout the day by drinking filtered water. At meals, include skin-hydrating foods such as wild salmon, avocado, olives, and coconut.

Eat wild salmon to prevent sun damage. In addition to being hydrating, salmon helps your skin in other ways. Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant that helps protect skin from the harmful effects of UVA sun damage, acting almost like an internal sunblock. This antioxidant is found in seafoods such as salmon, krill, shrimp, lobster, crabs, and crayfish, as well as in supplement form. Enjoying several servings per week of wild salmon and seafood and consider taking a supplement every day—especially during sunny times of the year—can help prevent skin damage. Of course, you’ll want to continue to use sunscreen as well.

Treat your skin by opting for laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is the only way to permanently reduce unwanted body hair. Celebrate your healthy skin by removing unwanted body hair in time to show off all summer long!

Laser Smooth Company specializes in Laser Hair Removal for both men and women in all areas of the body. We feature the Light Sheer Duet, this is the newest and most innovative Laser Hair Removal system. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanently hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon. Call today for a Free consultation! (503) 867-6386.

We remove hair from here, down there or anywhere.