Hair removal products include sugar and paraffin waxes, hair removal devices and depilatory creams and lotions. Natural, chemical and mechanical hair removal methods work to remove hair. Different products can remove unwanted hair on the face and body, but you should also consider potential skin sensitivity, time and personal comfort.
Types
If you dislike shaving, you may look for an alternative product to remove unwanted body hair. Depilatories and hair removal devices are intended for home use, while sugar, honey or paraffin waxes may be used at home or at a salon. Depending upon the product you choose, these can remove hair from the legs, face, underarms or bikini line. While most hair removal products are appropriate for the legs or underarms, choose products designed specifically for the face or bikini line as different types of hair may grow on different parts of the body, according to KidsHealth.
Function
Waxes and hair removal devices of various sorts remove hair from the root, while depilatory products dissolve the chemical bonds in the hair. If hair is removed from the root, your skin will remain smooth for three to six weeks and regrowth will be fine and less noticeable, according to KidsHealth. Depilatories dissolve the hair, allowing it to be wiped away. Regrowth will be fine, rather than coarse and the results will last up to two weeks, depending upon your natural hair growth patterns.
Use
Depilatories are available as creams, liquids or gels. The product is applied to the skin, left in place for several minutes and then the depilatory and hair are scraped away with a small spatula. Hot waxes are warmed, then a cotton or paper strip is pressed onto the skin. The wax is pulled away from the skin, removing the hair with it. Cold waxes harden on the skin and are peeled away, removing the hair and wax, according to Depilatory.com. Hair removal devices use small coils to pull the hair from the root.
Benefits
Waxing and hair removal devices offer long-term hair removal. This can save you dealing with unwanted body hair, or reduce embarrassment over unwanted facial hair. Depilatories leave your skin smooth longer than shaving and allow for softer, less visible regrowth of hair, according to KidsHealth. These can all be done at home and are relatively inexpensive.
Warning
If you have sensitive skin, you may not tolerate the chemicals in depilatory products. Test the product on a small area before using to avoid stinging, burning or redness. Waxing and other methods that remove hair from the root are uncomfortable and may be painful, depending upon the area of the body. Redness, soreness and irritation are typical after waxing.
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