by Felicia Hodges Noticing a little shadow of hair under your nose? Does the hair on you legs get so long you can comb it? If so, you’ve probably headed to your local drugstore and searched the shelves for something to rid your body of the hair that grows exactly where you least want it to. Rest assured, you are not alone. According to Margaret Kim, a clinical pharmacy specialist with Drugstore.com, nearly 20 million women deal with unwanted facial hair alone. Whether it is for a few hairs on the chin or keeping underarms smooth, a whole lot of women are looking for ways to take off excess body hair and keep it off. A Bevy of Choices “ As far as hair removal goes, you can shave, pluck, wax or use some sort of chemical depilatory,” says Dr. Walt Urbanek, who is the Director of Dermatology at Staten Island University Hospital. But which one works best for your skin and hair type? Here’s a short breakdown of which method does what: Shaving - Whether you u...
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