What you really need to do when choosing a hair removal cream is to decide what your skin needs and how much you are willing to pay for the hair removal cream. You should also consider the ingredients used in the depilatory, making sure you are not allergic to any of the materials used to make the cream.
How exactly do hair removal creams work? Hair removal creams or depilatories remove the hair from the surface of the skin and works by creating a reaction with the protein structure of the hair strand, dissolving the hair in the process. The dissolved hair will then be easy to wash or wipe off. The results derived from using hair removal creams generally last for up to two weeks. One great advantage to the use of depilatories or hair removal creams is its availability – these creams are readily available in grocery stores and drug stores. They are also rather inexpensive. They can be used for the bikini area, underarms, and legs. Special formulations of hair removal creams are also available for use on the face.
As with all hair removal options, the use of depilatories also has its disadvantages. One obvious disadvantage is the application process itself – using depilatories can become rather messy and some people find the odor to be rather offensive. People with sensitive skin, more often than not, develop allergic reactions to the chemical agents used in the hair removal creams. These allergic reactions may range from skin rashes to inflammation. Hair removal creams may also not be as effect on coarse hair and may sometimes give spotty results.
When using depilatories, it is best to read the instructions carefully and understand them thoroughly before applying the product. Also keep in mind to keep the product on your skin for the recommended amount of time to get the best results.
Answered by
Ajay Chawla
, an ibibo Master,
at
4:29 PM on October 06, 2008
