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When it comes to getting rid of unwanted body hair, men and women have a number of methods to get that silky-smooth skin. Hair removal lotions might be the right solution for some.
Many people remove body hair by shaving, epilating,
waxing, electrolysis or even
undergoing laser hair removal treatment. Some of these
methods may be a bit challenging, like shaving your own back.
Others may be too embarrassing for some people, like having a technician treat the
bikini area. Most methods are too time-consuming, too expensive, or too painful for Depilatory cream, also known as hair removal creams, are
an inexpensive and relatively quick method to get rid of unwanted hair. These
creams
work by dissolving the proteins in the hair so that the strands easily dislodge from the skin when washed off.
The main chemical ingredients are are non-toxic but may cause an irritation for people with
very sensitive skin.
Be warned, they do have a strong odor!
Once smeared on the skin, the chemicals break down the chemical bonds within the
hair to the point where the hair can easily be wiped or washed off the skin. The process
is quite messy but the skin is left smooth as silk.
For people just starting, the effectiveness of the lotion depends on your hair and
skin type, and which body parts you want to use it on. Since the hair is only removed
at the surface of the skin, rather than from the hair follicle, frequent treatments are
necessary. Weekly treatments are common deepdning on the speed of the hair re-growth.
If you don't have sensitive skin, using a hair removal cream is the most pain-free
hair removal method available.
It's recommended to trial a new cream on a small patch of skin first before
applying it to the entire body part. If there's an adverse reaction, only a small
patch will be affected. This is particularly true when using these creams on
sensitive areas (you've been warned!).
Don't use hair removal creams if you've shaved recently. The cream should remain
external to the body and shouldn't be used on cuts, scrapes or nicks.
The type of cream you use also depends on the body part. Stronger creams can be
used on areas with thick hair, like
the chest & legs for men, while a
sensitive formulation
can be used on the bikini area.
Hair removal lotion has its place in the war against unwanted body hair. Depending on
skin type, this may be the most effective and inexpensive hair removal method for some people.
many people.
How Do Hair Removal Lotions Work?
Who Is It For?
Pros and Cons of Hair Removal Creams
Pros
Cons
They are very effective and inexpensive and can be done in the
privacy of your own home. If it doesn't work for you, at least
you didn't waste a lot of money.
Some people will find these chemicals too harsh, and can leave skin itchy, red & blotchy.
Burns, rashes, stinging & skin peeling have been reported from depilatories.
Lotions come with moisturizers and leave the skin smooth and silky.
They smell bad!
This is a very simple solution. Smear it on, wait for 15 minutes and then wipe and wash it off.
Since the hair root is not removed, as in waxing or laser hair treatment, frequent treatments are necessary.
As the cream is wiped off, the underlying skin is also exfoliated at the same time.
Your tub or shower will be quite messy afterwards.
Selecting Hair Removal Lotions
The most important factors in selecting a depilatory are: