Most women do not like having body hair. I long for the day when you can just take a pill to remove the hair we no longer want. But, until that day comes we are stuck with the conventional ways of either shaving waxing or using an epilator.

For the majority of women, apart from the inconvenience and time factor, using any of the above methods does not cause too much of a problem. But for those with sensitive skin are not so lucky.

If you do have sensitive skin finding the best way to remove your body hair, without causing too much irritation, can be a problem. Considering this website is about epilators I have decided to review a model that I personally think is probably the best epilator for  sensitive skin.

The  Philips HP6517 Satinelle Ice.

Below I outline the reasons why I  have chosen this make and model. I think Philips seem to have gone to the trouble of designing an epilator especially for those with more sensitive skin. See what you think.

Hypoallergenic discs

Instead of the usual metal epilating discs Philips have made their discs out of ceramic and have included an antibacterial coating. This hopefully should help lesson the risk of skin irritation.

Sonic massaging sytem.

The Philips HP6517 also incorporates a sonic massaging system that helps to stimulate the skin by use of sonic vibrations. These vibrations are designed to, hopefully, reduce the pulling sensation when the hair is being removed thus helping to reduce the discomfort felt.

Ice cooler

Also included to help those with more sensitive skin and an aversion to pain is the handy ice cooler. You simply place this in your freezer before you epilate. It then clips on to the Hp6517. the Philips ice cooler helps to slightly numb the area of skin you intend to epilate. This helps to reduce the pain of epilation and also helps to sooth your skin. Most of the women who tried this say it really does help. The only drawbacks are is just does not last long enough and also it cannot be used with the attachments  to epilate armpits.

Easy to clean

The head of the epilator can be detached and dismantled making it very easy to clean This feature can be important if you have sensitive skin. It be very easy for bacteria to gather in the head running the risk of infection on your next use.

Cordless

This is a cordless epilator and can hold a charge for twenty minutes. It can also be used with the power cord attached. This feature can be very useful if you run out of charge half way through epilating.

So to conclude I think Philips have made the best epilator for sensitive skin.

If you would like to know more about this epilator and read some customer reviews then please click here .