Eflora cream to reduce or slow facial hair growth

[FrancisAnn]

Has any one used this cream??? It seems worth a try to diminish facial hair?

[Ms. OBrien CVT]

A member here used it and got great results.  It works better if you apply it after some removal (Laser/electrolysis).  I have it coming so I am going to try it to reduce the shadow on the upper lip.

[FrancisAnn]

Thanks, I've ordered some. Maybe it will help.  Anything to help kill facial hair is one welcome sight!!!! Hate that problem stuff.

[Julie1957]

The literature with eflora says that it works on only 50% of the users.  I tried it a couple of years ago with no effect. 
I decided to give it another try and have been using it for 2 1/2 months now.  My facial hair growth has slowed but I still need to shave every day.  I have enough to try for another 2 1/2 months.  I'll let you all know if it works then.

Lori

[Kate_H]

I seem to have been one of the lucky ones.. I've been using it for a couple of years (in addition to having had lots of laser) and its part of my daily routine now.  Still have to shave - largely through OCD reaction to feeling any kind of hair on my face! - but it means that I could technically go three days or so without really worrying.  Hopefully a few more laser sessions (only had 1 in last year) and might be done for good! (ish, lol)

Kate

[FrancisAnn]

I seem to have been one of the lucky ones.. I've been using it for a couple of years (in addition to having had lots of laser) and its part of my daily routine now.  Still have to shave - largely through OCD reaction to feeling any kind of hair on my face! - but it means that I could technically go three days or so without really worrying.  Hopefully a few more laser sessions (only had 1 in last year) and might be done for good! (ish, lol)

Kate

Kate, thanks, you lucky girl.

[JoanneB]

I give it a 50/50 effectiveness on me. I think most of the hairs have lightened and got thinner. They are still there, plus I know when it's time for another shot when they start growing like weeds. Thin scrawney weeds but there 

I wouldn't count on it for being an alternative for permanent hair removal. However it has helped a lot

[FrancisAnn]

I haven't used it myself. But I read quite allot about it online. And I'm a (retired) Estheticien who was specialized in Electrolysis and Laser and Facial Rejuvenation ... In my humble opinion, results of that cream are coming from a Placebo effect. Just believe in it ... I believe in Electrolysis.

Thanks, I'm sure you are right, wishful thinking as always.  Cool name: Summer Breeze

[Kristi]

I tried it but could not see enough difference to justify the hefty price tag.   So I stopped.  I am also a believer in electrolysis.  With all that pain there has to be some gain!

Peace,
Kristi

[FrancisAnn]

Kristi, thanks.

There are no easy roads to becomming a woman are there??? How nice it would be back at age 10-12 or younger to experience a complete female experience without all this T stuff to battle.

[FrancisAnn]

Summerbreeze,

I'm sure we all appreciate your reality about facial & body. I know I do.

Thank You.

[Kristi]

Kristi, when chosing an Electrologist, ask her for the manufacturer of the machine and the model that she's using.

There is one machine on the market, the "Apilus - Platinum", which will not cause you any noticeable pain. But it has to be the "Platinum". This machine works on a frequency of 27MHz, which is twice the frequency of ordinary machines, and this is usually too fast for the pain receptors in the skin to react.

There is no need for pain. Most people don't know this. And Electrologists who are using an older machine are not telling the secret ... 

I will look and ask.  I know she uses an older machine.  But she is also the best and most experienced, and that is worth a lot to me. 

But thanks for this info!

Kristi

[Julie1957]

I've used it for 5 months now - maybe slowed the growth a little but not enough to matter.  I'm one of the 50% for which it doesn't work.

Lori

[jamielikesyou]

What is the cost like? And is it prescription only? Intrigued but not if the price is more than what can be justified on spending for permanent removal methods. My understanding is it works only as long as you are taking it?

[Julie1957]

It is prescription only and it costs about $30 per 15g tube (about 3 weeks worth).  It only works as long as you take it (or in my case not at all).  If you have dark hair you would probably be better spending your money on laser.  Electrolysis would be even better.

Lori

[jamielikesyou]

Thanks for the response. I love my electrologist too much to quit completely anyhow But wouldn't mind a magic pill to fix the beard problem if I could get it lol