When searching for the perfect facial hair removal product, women have certain concerns regarding what product to buy. They all look alike, have different names, supposedly the same function but there has to be something different or else they would be the same company. So how does the consumer choose? Here are some facts that you may not be aware of and will help you choose the best option.

The R.E.M SPRING™ VS similar products

Many companies specializing in cosmetic and shaving related products use the term “Hypoallergenic” as a selling point, leading people to believe that it provides superior results and will not cause skin irritations. However, it is important to note that the term hypoallergenic, according to the Food and Drug Administration, has very little meaning. Furthermore, there is no FDA or industry regulation regarding using the term, so each company can essentially use it as they wish.¹

The term hypoallergenic, which was first used during a 1953 cosmetic campaign, is merely a claim that many companies use in an effort to sell more products, especially to those prone to sensitive skin.¹

The R.E.M SPRING™ , on the other hand, is suitable for all skin sensitivity levels, as it goes through a process referred to as “Passivation,” which by definition is the process of making something inactive or less reactive, as well as protecting it against contamination, by coating or surfacing.²

More specifically, passivation is the removal of exogenous or iron compounds from the surface of stainless steel. The process removes “free iron” from the stainless steel, thus protecting the R.E.M SPRING™ from corrosion, which can lead to skin irritations.²

• The R.E.M SPRING™ is completely made of stainless steel.

Having a stainless steel tool, like the R.E.M SPRING™, is important because other coils that are not stainless steel will rust that may lead to skin irritations. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, people can experience allergic contact rashes as a result from particular substances. For example, nickel, which is found in many metal products, can create an allergic reaction called “Nickel Dermatitis,” where the person will experience an itchy rash that can last for days. Being that The R.E.M SPRING™ is made of stainless steel that has been through passivation, it has been designed so that it will not cause allergic reactions, nor will it rust.³

Since the R.E.M SPRING™ is stainless steel it will last for years, while the competitor’s “hair-removal coils” typically last only a few months. The other products will quickly become corroded.

The R.E.M SPRING™ is completely made of stainless steel both coil and handles. Providing a durable and safe product that can be thoroughly sanitized. The R.E.M SPRING™ can easily be stored and cleaned with alcohol to be sterilized. While other similar products are made of a combination of steel and plastic, that cannot be sterilized. Causing the coil to catch bacteria that can lead to skin irritation.⁴

When it comes to our clients skin we are not willing to compromise. For this reason we do not want to be known as the “cheapest one” we want to be known for our high quality products and our fidelity to our customers. We chose you, now it is up to you to choose us.

1) Food and Drug Administration. Hypoallergenic Cosmetics. <http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/CosmeticLabelingLabelClaims/LabelClaimsandExpirationDating/ucm2005203.htm>

Wikipedia. Hypoallergenic. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypoallergenic>

2)Imagine Engineering. Passivation of Stainless Steel. <http://www.iftworldwide.com/white_paper/passivation.pdf>

3)American Academy of Dermatology. Allergic Contact Rashes. <http://www.aad.org/public/publications/pamphlets/skin_allergic.html>²

4) ehow.com Plastic allergy symptoms/ skin contact

http://www.ehow.com/about_5033436_plastic-allergy-symptoms.html

I’m a brunette with fair skin, so any hair on my face is immediately noticeable—especially on my upper lip. I used to wax it, but I always got a telltale red mustache. So I switched to tweezing. But I could never manage to grab every hair. When I was sent this Slinky-like stainless steel coil, I wondered if it might be the answer. After a quick glance at the directions, I bent the spring to form an inverted U-shape, then placed the middle of the coil on my upper lip and started to roll the ends between my thumb and finger while slowly moving the device up and down (this sounds complicated, but it’s easy to get the hang of it). The directions also suggested that it would be helpful to stretch the skin around my lips outward with my tongue so that the surface would be flatter and easier to access. As the coil moved, it grabbed and pulled out the hairs. That hurt, of course. But it was also fascinating to see them stuck in the spring…which is why, I guess, I worked the coil down my cheeks and neck as well. Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! As I was recovering, I was thinking that what interested me most was the simplicity of the thing. No batteries or electrical cord; no wax strips; no cream, water, or mirror required. And actually, it really hurt for only a few seconds. I’ll still use tweezers to clean up my brows—the company warns that you shouldn’t try the device on brows since you can inadvertently pull out your lashes, too. But for my upper lip, when I want to make sure I get every single hair, this will be my new go-to device.

When searching for the perfect facial hair removal product, women have certain concerns regarding what product to buy. They all look alike, have different names, supposedly the same function but there has to be something different or else they would be the same company. So how does the consumer choose? Here are some facts that you may not be aware of and will help you choose the best option.

The R.E.M SPRING™ VS similar products

Many companies specializing in cosmetic and shaving related products use the term “Hypoallergenic” as a selling point, leading people to believe that it provides superior results and will not cause skin irritations. However, it is important to note that the term hypoallergenic, according to the Food and Drug Administration, has very little meaning. Furthermore, there is no FDA or industry regulation regarding using the term, so each company can essentially use it as they wish.¹

The term hypoallergenic, which was first used during a 1953 cosmetic campaign, is merely a claim that many companies use in an effort to sell more products, especially to those prone to sensitive skin.¹

The R.E.M SPRING™ , on the other hand, is suitable for all skin sensitivity levels, as it goes through a process referred to as “Passivation,” which by definition is the process of making something inactive or less reactive, as well as protecting it against contamination, by coating or surfacing.²

More specifically, passivation is the removal of exogenous or iron compounds from the surface of stainless steel. The process removes “free iron” from the stainless steel, thus protecting the R.E.M SPRING™ from corrosion, which can lead to skin irritations.²

The R.E.M SPRING™ is completely made of stainless steel.

Having a stainless steel tool, like the R.E.M SPRING™, is important because other coils that are not stainless steel will rust that may lead to skin irritations. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, people can experience allergic contact rashes as a result from particular substances. For example, nickel, which is found in many metal products, can create an allergic reaction called “Nickel Dermatitis,” where the person will experience an itchy rash that can last for days. Being that The R.E.M SPRING™ is made of stainless steel that has been through passivation, it has been designed so that it will not cause allergic reactions, nor will it rust.³

Since the R.E.M SPRING™ is stainless steel it will last for years, while the competitor’s “hair-removal coils” typically last only a few months. The other products will quickly become corroded.

The R.E.M SPRING™ is completely made of stainless steel both coil and handles. Providing a durable and safe product that can be thoroughly sanitized. The R.E.M SPRING™ can easily be stored and cleaned with alcohol to be sterilized. While other similar products are made of a combination of steel and plastic, that cannot be sterilized. Causing the coil to catch bacteria that can lead to skin irritation.⁴

When it comes to our clients skin we are not willing to compromise. For this reason we do not want to be known as the “cheapest one” we want to be known for our high quality products and our fidelity to our customers. We chose you, now it is up to you to choose us.