{"title":"Facial Hair Removal","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vaniqa","title":"Vaniqa","description":"\u003cp\u003eVaniqa is a prescription cream that slows the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It does not dissolve or remove hair. Instead, it works at the root. The active ingredient, eflornithine, blocks an enzyme inside the hair follicle that drives hair growth. Over time, hair grows back slower, thinner, finer, and less visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaniqa does not offer a permanent fix. If you stop using it, your hair growth will return to where it was within about 8 weeks. But as long as you keep applying it, the results hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a prescription-only medicine. Our clinician will check it's right for you before we dispense it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin layer of cream to the affected areas of your face and under your chin twice a day. Leave at least 8 hours between applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with clean, dry skin. Rub the cream in well until you can no longer see it. Do not wash the treated area for at least 4 hours afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have just shaved, plucked, or used another hair removal method, wait at least 5 minutes before applying Vaniqa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to apply makeup or sunscreen to the same area, wait at least 5 minutes after putting the cream on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cream away from your eyes, nose, and mouth. If it gets into any of these, rinse well with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the cream stings or burns, cut back to once a day until the irritation settles. If it does not settle, speak with our clinician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you see no improvement after 4 months of regular use, stop the cream and contact our clinician. The treatment is not working for you and a different approach may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Ingredients --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMain Ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach gram of Vaniqa cream contains 115mg of eflornithine (as hydrochloride monohydrate). Eflornithine blocks the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase, which plays a key role in hair production inside the follicle. By shutting this enzyme down, hair growth slows and the hair that does grow comes through finer and lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ingredients include cetostearyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, dimeticone, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), phenoxyethanol, and purified water. The cream contains cetostearyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, which may cause skin irritation in some people. The parabens (E218 and E216) may cause allergic reactions in rare cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaniqa is made by Almirall. It comes in tubes of 15g, 30g, and 60g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Side Effects \u0026 Cautions --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide effects are usually limited to the skin and tend to be mild. The most common include acne, skin rash, stinging or burning at the application site, dry skin, tingling, redness, and ingrown hairs. These normally settle without needing to stop the cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess common side effects include soreness, swelling, irritated skin, dermatitis, numbness, and bleeding skin (for example from irritated spots). Speak with our clinician if any side effect bothers you or does not go away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious allergic reactions are rare. If you notice sudden swelling of the face, lips, or throat, or you develop difficulty breathing, stop using the cream and get medical help straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use Vaniqa if you are allergic to eflornithine or any of the other ingredients. It is not recommended for anyone under 18. If you have kidney or liver problems, tell our clinician before starting, as they may need to monitor you more closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use Vaniqa if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Use a different method to manage your facial hair during this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther medicines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no known significant interactions with other medicines. But if you use other creams or treatments on your face, let our clinician know so they can advise on the best routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it time. Most women notice a difference within 8 weeks, but it can take longer. Continued use brings further improvement. If nothing has changed after 4 months, the cream is unlikely to help you and you should stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Patient Information Leaflet --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePatient Information Leaflet\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaniqa is not right for everyone, and there are things you should know before you start. Here is all the official information. If anything is not clear, let our clinician know and they can talk it through with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/6398\/pil\"\u003eVaniqa 11.5% Cream PIL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"POM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375975735679,"sku":"VANQ60","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/0601\/6383\/files\/vaniqa.png?v=1776633947"}],"url":"https:\/\/chemist2home.co.uk\/collections\/facial-hair-removal.oembed","provider":"Chemist 2 Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}