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Facial hair removal for women

Many women find excess or unwanted facial hair to be embarrassing, and look for an easy solution to the problem. We offer a prescription-only cream, Vaniqa, which acts on hair follicles to reduce new growth. This makes it more effective and longer-lasting than many other hair removal creams, which usually only dissolve hair to just below the skin.

Many women find excess or unwanted facial hair to be embarrassing, and look for an easy solution to the problem. We offer a prescription-only cream, Vaniqa, which acts on hair follicles to reduce new growth. This makes it more effective and longer-lasting than many other hair removal creams, which usually only dissolve hair to just below the skin.

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About facial hair removal

  • Facial hair is normal

    All women have hair on their faces and bodies, but it is usually light and fine. When it becomes dark, coarse, or thick in growth, it can cause some women distress. There are many methods of facial hair removal, if you wish to bleach or remove this hair. However, if it does not bother you or cause distress, there is no medical reason why you have to remove it.

  • Causes of excess hair

    Certain ethnic groups will have naturally darker or thicker hair, and this can include facial hair. Some medicines can cause hirsutism (excess hair growth), but being overweight or obese can also have this effect. If you're living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), this can cause your body to produce more testosterone, which stimulates hair growth. If you experience sudden hair growth in unusual places, you should see your GP to rule out any underlying conditions.

  • Treatments & options

    There is a wide range of options and products available if you wish to bleach or remove hair, including shaving, waxing, electrolysis, laser hair removal and some types of contraceptive pill. These vary in effectiveness, depending on your skin and hair type. Most hair removal creams you can buy in shops remove hair temporarily. Prescription creams like Vaniqa stop your hair follicle working properly, slowing growth.

  • Our facial hair removal clinic

    We can prescribe Vaniqa to slow and, in some cases, stop excess hair growth. It works to prevent an enzyme involved in growing hair from working properly. For some women it's an effective long-term solution to unwanted hair growth.

    Request the number of tubes you'd like and complete a short medical questionnaire. We will use this information to assess if Vaniqa is safe and suitable for you to use. If you are approved for the treatment, you ca have it delivered or collect in-store.

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Delivery & collection information

  • Standard delivery

    Free

    Delivered within 2-3 working days. Your package must be signed for.  

  • Next-day delivery

    £4.95

    Orders approved before 4pm Monday-Friday with be delivered the next day. Orders approved between 4pm Friday and 12pm Sunday will be delivered on Monday. Your package must be signed for. 

  • Same-day collection

    Free

    Order before 4pm Monday-Friday to collect in pharmacy the same day. Collect from one of our 1,500 LloydsPharmacy stores, including selected Sainsbury's.

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