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Vaniqa 11.5% Cream For Unwanted Facial Hair

Vaniqa 11.5% Cream For Unwanted Facial Hair

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  • tickReduces unwanted facial hair growth in women
  • tickSlows hair production at the follicle level
  • tickResults visible within 4-8 weeks of regular use
  • tickEffective for upper lip, chin and neck areas
  • tickClinically proven to work for 70% of women
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Buy Vaniqa 11.5% Cream Online - Facial Hair Reduction

Unwanted facial hair could make you feel a little self-conscious and affect your self-confidence. Vaniqa 11.5% Cream is a prescription-only topical treatment that’s formulated to reduce the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It works by targeting a specific enzyme that’s responsible for hair growth. Applying the cream to your skin blocks this enzyme from working, something that may reduce hair production at the follicle level.It may take around four to eight weeks of regular use to see visible results from Vaniqa 11.5% Cream.

The cream is clinically proven to be effective for most women, with around 70% of users noticing a significant reduction in the growth of their facial hair.If you experience unwanted hair growth on your face, Vaniqa 11.5% Cream could help. Book an online consultation with a member of our clinical team to discover if the treatment is the best option for you.

You can read more about what real patients think of Vaniqa on our Vaniqa Cream reviews page.

Suitable for age: 18 years +
Suitable for pregnancy?No
Suitable for breastfeeding?No
Maximum per order:3
Consultation required?Yes

This treatment requires an online consultation for review by our medical team. The decision to supply the specific treatment and quantity requested will be based on whether our medical team are satisfied that it will be safe, appropriate, and effective.

Type of medicine
Antiprotozoal
Works by
Blocks the action of an enzyme in hair follicles to reduce unwanted hair growth on the face
Active ingredient
Eflornithine hydrochloride monohydrate
Strength
11.5%
Effective within
8 weeks
Pack size
60g
Manufacturer
Almirall Limited
Generic
No
Use with alcohol
No known issues

Vaniqa Information

Vaniqa 11.5% Cream is a topical treatment that’s formulated to reduce unwanted hair growth on the face. It’s specifically designed for women who have excess hair on the upper lip, chin and neck.

Though excess hair growth can occur naturally in some women, it can also be a symptom of a few different health conditions. This means it’s important that you have a medical consultation to rule out any underlying issues before starting treatment with Vaniqa.

How Does Vaniqa 11.5% Cream Work?

The active ingredient in Vaniqa 11.5% Cream is called eflornithine. Eflornithine reduces hair growth by inhibiting an enzyme called ornithine decarboxylase that’s crucial for hair production.

Blocking this enzyme slows hair production and, over time, leads to finer, less noticeable hair growth. The cream is designed to be used on your upper lip, chin and neck.

Vaniqa Alternatives

There are a few non-prescription alternatives for facial hair removal. These include:

  • Shaving
  • Waxing
  • Plucking
  • Bleaching
  • Threading
  • Laser and electrolysis treatments (these should only be carried out by trained and registered professionals)

Your GP may also suggest:

  • Losing excess weight (this can help to control hormone levels, which can affect unwanted hair growth).
  • Taking a contraceptive pill to help control hormone levels.

If Vaniqa hair removal cream and the above Vaniqa alternatives do not work for you, your GP may refer you to a specialist for further advice and treatment.

How To Use Vaniqa Cream

You should always apply Vaniqa 11.5% Cream to clean, dry skin. You should use the cream twice per day, leaving at least eight hours between applications. If you’ve just shaved, or used any other hair removal products, wait at least five minutes before using the cream to avoid stinging or burning sensations.

Apply a thin layer of Vaniqa and rub it in until you can’t see any visible residue on your face. If possible, don’t wash your face for four hours after treatment. As Vaniqa is not a hair removal product, you may need to continue shaving or plucking until you begin to see results.

For detailed instructions on how to use Vaniqa, please refer to the enclosed Patient Information Leaflet.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Vaniqa 11.5% Cream is eflornithine. There is 115mg of eflornithine (as hydrochloride monohydrate) in each gram of Vaniqa.

The other ingredients in the cream are cetostearyl alcohol, macrogol cetostearyl ether, dimeticone, glyceryl stearate, macrogol stearate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), liquid paraffin, phenoxyethanol, propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), purified water and stearyl alcohol. Tiny amounts of sodium hydroxide (E524) are sometimes added to keep acidity levels (pH levels) normal.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Vaniqa 11.5% Cream could cause some side effects. Though it’s important to remember that not everyone will experience an adverse reaction.

The most common side effect of the cream (affecting more than one in ten users) is acne. You may see spots appear on your chin, neck and other areas being treated with the cream.

You may also experience skin irritation, a burning sensation in the affected area, dry skin, itching, redness or a rash. In most cases, side effects are mild and are limited to the skin. They typically resolve as your skin gets used to the treatment.

Warnings

Don’t use Vaniqa if you’re allergic to eflornithine or any of the other ingredients in the cream.

It’s important to remember that Vaniqa isn’t a permanent hair removal solution. Once you stop using the cream, excess hair may start to grow once more and could return to pre-treatment levels.

It’s not recommended to use Vaniqa 11.5% Cream when pregnant or breastfeeding. The cream may also be unsuitable for you if you have problems with your liver or kidneys.

As excess hair growth can be a symptom of an underlying health condition, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and a side effect of some medications, it’s essential to have a medical consultation before you begin using Vaniqa 11.5% Cream.

Be sure to read the enclosed Patient Information Leaflet and consult with your doctor for more information on Vaniqa.

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Andy Boysan

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Andy is a co-founder and the Superintendent Pharmacist and Director at The Independent Pharmacy.

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Dan is an experienced pharmacist having spent time working in both primary and secondary care. He currently supports our clinical team by providing robust clinical governance review of our internal processes and information.