The most common questions about hair removal creams
There are different methods to remove unwanted body hair. One of the most common methods is the use of hair removal creams. we pay
Which parts of the body are depilatory creams for removing excess hair?
Depilatory creams can be used to remove hair from all parts of the body.
Most women should use hair removal creams or men? Why?
These creams cut the hair at a lower level than the razor. Therefore, the hair grows a little later and, unlike the razor, the tips of the hair are not sharpened and the skin will be softer. Therefore, these creams are more suitable for removing excess hair on women’s faces. Of course, in men who have rough hair in the neck area and have difficulty shaving, hair removal creams are a good alternative to shaving. Removing extra hair from other parts of the body is no different with depilatory cream for women and men.
Can children and teenagers use these creams? Why?
It is not necessary to use these creams in children. Because in childhood, there is extra hair that we want to remove. In addition, children’s skin is delicate and sensitive, and the possibility of skin damage is higher. It is safe to use these creams in teenagers after puberty. After puberty, with the appearance of extra hair in the armpit and genital area, if you want to remove extra hair in these areas, you can use depilatory cream.
How to use hair removal creams?
The method of using these creams is as follows: you should apply a sufficient amount of hair removal cream to the hairy area that is dry and clean, and after a certain period of time, wash it with warm water. The amount of cream should be enough to cover all hair surfaces. The area must be dry and clean. If the hairy area is wet from perspiration or already smeared with cream or oil, the depilatory cream will not work well.
What is the composition of hair removal creams?
The main ingredients of depilatory creams are sodium thioglycollate and calcium hydroxide (an open type). These substances break the keratin sulfide bonds. The main component of hair is keratin. Depilatory creams dissolve keratin. In this way, they lead to hair breakage and breakage. They do this by dissolving chemical bonds of sulfur in keratin.
The surface layer of the skin also contains keratin, so if the depilatory cream is left on the surface of the skin for a long time, the possibility of skin damage and irritation increases.
What should one do if someone is allergic to hair removal creams?
Depilatory creams may cause allergies. This allergy may be to the main ingredient of hair removal cream, i.e. sodium thioglycollate or calcium hydroxide. It is also possible to be allergic to preservatives, perfume or other additives in the hair removal cream. Therefore, it is better to test the cream on your skin before using it. Apply some of the cream inside the arm and wash it after half an hour, if there is no inflammation, redness and itching in the place, it means that you are probably not allergic to this hair removal cream. If a person is allergic to hair removal creams, they should not use them. There is no way to desensitization to these creams. Never use hair removal cream on damaged skin (cuts, wounds…). Depilatory cream should not be used on red or inflamed skin (for any reason). Depilatory cream should not be used near the eyes.
How often should these creams be used?
There is no limit on the frequency of using these creams.
What types of creams are there? (cream, mousse, gel)?
Different forms of hair removal cream are available in the market. There are also forms of spray, gel and mousse. The main ingredient of these different forms is the same acid and they are not different from each other.
What is the difference between these creams? And what points should be paid attention to when buying these creams?
There are hair removal creams for different areas of the body. For example, hair removal cream for the face is different from hair removal cream for other parts of the body. This difference is in the concentration of the active substance of the hair removal cream. Special types for the face have thinner active ingredients.
Apart from the above, there is no other difference in hair removal creams. Different brands of hair removal cream differ mostly in terms of perfume color or packaging. It is important that manufacturing companies comply with production standards and avoid exaggerated and misleading advertisements. Some hair removal cream manufacturers add additives such as aloe vera gel or other softening compounds. The claim of permanent hair removal cream is strange and unscientific. There is no permanent hair removal cream. There is not even any depilatory cream with the property of reducing unwanted hair.
Of course, there are creams with the property of reducing unwanted hair. But these creams are not depilatory. Rather, you should apply these creams to the hairy area twice a day like a normal cream. During continuous use, over time, they lead to the reduction of unwanted hair in the desired area. This hair reduction effect continues as long as you continue to use the cream. After stopping the use of the cream, the hair will return to its natural state. That is, they do not have a lasting effect.
The only cream scientifically proven to reduce hair loss is Eflorentine cream. This cream is currently not available in the domestic market of Iran. Hair reduction creams that are currently available in the domestic market do not have enough scientific evidence (article registered in the web of science). The studies conducted by the manufacturer or producer of the raw material itself do not have any scientific value.
Dr. Mohammad Shizerpour – Dermatologist and Hair Specialist – Researcher of Skin Diseases Education and Research Center – Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Source: Khabarpo