Vaniqa

If you've been sitting around today hoping I would post an article on about Vaniqa, then you're in luck. Read on...

Vaniqa is a topical cream used to remove unwanted facial hair, it's typically applied twice daily, and seems to cause a lot of confusion about how to best use it as the included instructions are vague at best.

I've been using Vaniqa myself for about 3 months and I'm just beginning to see the benefits; I also have regular IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) sessions and most accounts I've read seem to indicate that Vaniqa and IPL or Laser are quite complementary treatments.

Unofficial Vaniqa FAQ*
Q. How much should I use per "dose"?
A. I find that squeezing a small amount, a little larger than a garden pea is sufficient to cover my entire lower face, especially if the are is slightly damp.

Q. Does Vaniqa hurt?
A. No, but I think a brief and mild tingling of the application area immediately after applying the cream is quite common.

Q. Can I shave and still use Vaniqa?
A. Yes, but allow a few minutes after shaving before applying the cream or it can sting and cause redness as most people's skin is quite sensitive right after shaving.

Q. Does Vaniqa really work?
A. It depends from person to person, I know of far more that it has worked for than not, but you *must* be patient and use it very regularly for at least a couple of months before any benefits will be seen.

Q. Is the hair loss permanent?
A. Not according to the manufacturer, but there are many testimonials on the internet from people who claim to have no further hair growth after a few years of using Vaniqa.

Q. Can Vaniqa be used with other treatments?
A. Yes, in fact IPL/Laser/Electrolysis appear to be complementary treatments to Vaniqa and the treatments when used in conjunction with each other seem to be very effective.

Q. Can men use Vaniqa?
A. Vaniqa does not appear to have been clinically trialled for use on men, so officially no. I don't think it will cause men to grow any girly bits, but I've not read anything about men using it sorry.

Q. Is there an official website?
A. Yup - http://www.vaniqa.com/

*Like anything else on the interwebs, this should not be treated as professional clinical advice, it's just stuff I've found, read, experienced etc. personally.