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Depilatory Hair Removal for Women

When searching for depilatory hair removal products you are talking about depilatory creams, gels or lotions are applied over the area where hair is to be removed.

Depilatory Creams and Lotions contain chemicals that easily dissolve the protein that makes up unwanted hairs. It is a very short term method of hair removal. Popular hair depilatories techniques include shaving and the use of chemical depilatory creams, lotions, etc. Depilatories are chemicals which dissolve hair at the skin's surface. It works by breaking disulfide bonds linking the protein chains that give hair its strength, making the hair disintegrate. The procedure is quite technically-defined, but that is really how this hair removal technique works, at least chemically. Chemical depilatories can be in the form of gel, cream, lotion, aerosol, roll-on, or powder forms.

But there are two terms that can create confusion. Depilatory or depilatories and depilation.

Depilation relates to the removal of hair above the surface ot the skin. The most obvious method is by shaving, be it with a traditional razor or with an electric razor. Aside from plucking, this is probably the oldest method around.

The term depilatories or depilatory hair removal products is used for lotions, creams and gels, that contain a mix of chemicals that weaken the hair (above the skin) so that it can easily be wiped off. The chemicals used are calcium hydroxide, and socium or calcium thioglycolate. These creams or lotions are easily found over the counter.

As people have different types of skins and therefore different skin sensibilities, you should always try out the depilatory in a small area, as some people can have allergic reactions or rashes coming out.

Depilatory Hair Removal Notes

As depilatories remove the hair from above the skin (from the surface), the hair regrowth will take place within days.

As mentioned above, depilatories can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. As hair and skin have similar properties, the chemicals that destroy the hair, can also affect the skin. You should always apply a small amount over a small area before going sull speed ahead.

When using a depilatory, first apply warm water over the area so that the hair is softened. This by the way is also a very good idea if shaving with a razor.

If no reaction has set in, apply a thick layer of the depilatory over the skin, and let it rest there for three to fifteen minutes according to the instructions. More is not necessarily better.

Wipe with a face towel or a small cloth, with firm strokes.

Never use depilatory creams near or over sensitive areas (eyebrows or near the eyes). And never apply over broken skin, eczemas, rashes, sun burnt or any sort of sore or sensitive skin.