Hair removal creams, formally called chemical depilatories, use chemicals to dissolve hair above and immediately below the skin's surface. These creams have many advantages, including the prevention of ingrown hairs and ease of use, but they can sometimes irritate and burn the skin when left on too long. Fortunately, several companies that sell chemical depilatories offer formulations enhanced with skin-soothing ingredients specifically for sensitive skin.
Veet
Veet offers sensitive hair removal products in several formulations with vitamin E and aloe to prevent irritation. They include the original gel cream, in-shower cream and spray-on cream. All products come with Veet's signature pink spatula that you use to remove the cream when ready. You can buy Veet hair depilatories at various drugstores and online retailers.
Nair
Nair has a product line specifically for sensitive skin. The products include creams for use on the body, face and bikini line. Its Shower Power product allows you to use it on the body while showering and will not rinse off until you remove it with the provided sponge. Nair products are available through the company's website, other online retailers and several drugstores and supermarkets.
Avon Skin So Soft
Avon's well-known Skin So Soft line has depilatories for sensitive skin hair removal on the body, bikini line and face. You can purchase Avon products online only through the company's website.
Sally Hansen
Sally Hansen makes Sensitive Skin Spray-On Shower-Off Hair Remover. The cream contains vitamin E, aloe and a lower pH to reduce irritation to sensitive skin. You can use it on your legs, arms, underarms and bikini line. The bottle can spray upside-down for easy application to hard-to-reach areas, and the cream lotion does not wash off in the shower until you manually remove it. Sally Hansen products are available at various drugstores and online retailers.
