About Us
ABOUT US
Why We Started GentlyBare
Shelby here - the person behind GentlyBare.
I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early twenties, after years of not understanding what was going on with my body. Like a lot of people with PCOS, one of the parts that hit hardest wasn't the stuff doctors focus on in appointments - it was the hair. I'd check the hair on my face/chin in every mirror, the razors and threading appointments and creams I tried that either didn't work or made things worse.
I spent years trying different products before I came across research on Cyperus rotundus oil, a plant extract that's actually been studied for its effect on hair growth, including in a clinical comparison to laser hair removal. That was the first time I felt like I was looking at something backed by more than a marketing claim.
That's what GentlyBare is built on: a gentle, science-informed approach to facial hair, recommended by someone who actually deals with this, not a faceless supplement brand guessing at what people with PCOS need.
What We Believe
- Hair removal should feel gentle, not like a fight with your own body
- You deserve real information, not vague promises
- Small, honest routines beat overwhelming 10-step regimens
A Note on What We're Not
GentlyBare products are cosmetic, not medical treatments. We're not doctors, and nothing here replaces care from your healthcare provider. What we can offer is a product we believe in, made with real ingredients, and the same routine we use ourselves.
Thank you for being here, whether you have PCOS, deal with unwanted facial hair for any other reason, or just found us and want smoother skin without the harsh stuff. We're glad you're here.
- Shelby Hilliard, founder