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Although salons are going to reopen, it is not recommended that you visit them for a waxing session because coronavirus cases are still on the surge. However, one cannot deny that it is becoming increasingly aggravating because we have yet to devise a comfortable way of removing that body hair.
There are several methods for removing body hair at home now. Your options include razors, hair removal creams, and waxing. While a razor is the most convenient way to remove unwanted hair, your hair grows back fast and there is an increased risk of ingrown hairs. Waxing at home, on the other side, necessitates a certain level of skill before it can become a regular method of hair removal.
Hair Removal Creams:
It’s no surprise that many people prefer to use hair removal creams. They’re simple and easy to do. Depilatory creams, also known as hair removal creams, are widely used to remove hair from the legs, arms, abdomen, and bikini area, among other places. Though these are not permanent solutions like laser treatments, many people use them for their pain-free hair removal method that results in smoother skin.
Put on, wipe off — doesn’t that sound simple? Hair removal creams may appear to be an easy fix, but as with any skin treatment, you should learn about your products before slathering them on. The effectiveness of hair removal creams is determined by the type of hair and skin you have.
The body part to which you apply the cream, as well as the amount of hair you have, are both factors. You should think about how frequently you want to apply cream since most individuals only need to use depilatory creams once a week. Are they, however, reliable? It turns out that they can have some effects on the skin that you should be aware of before using them. So, how do they function?
In reality, the term “depilatory” refers to any method of hair removal. Chemical depilatories are hair removal creams that contain a variety of alkaline chemicals such as sodium thioglycolate, strontium sulphide, and calcium thioglycolate that react with the hair on your body,
So, what do these chemicals actually do? Depilatories are typically sold as creams, but they can also be found as gels, lotions, aerosols, or roll-ons. The formulation, when rubbed or sprayed on the skin, shatters down the chemical bonds that hold your hair’s protein structure together. Keratins are the name given to these proteins. When the keratin in the hair is dissolved by a depilatory, the hair will become feeble enough just to fall out of the follicle. The resulting substance resembles jelly, and patches of hair can be easily rubbed or washed away.
Hair removal creams aren’t a long-term solution for hair removal. They are also not a long-term method of hair reduction. The mixture of chemical compounds in chemical creams like Nair or Veet dissolves the hair follicle. Keratin will be broken by some. Everything, however, will take place directly beneath the surface of the skin, but above the hair root. As a result, after applying depilatory cream, the hair will be able to begin growing back almost immediately. Finally, using a depilatory cream is analogous to shaving. The only distinction is that there is no blade. Because the depth of action is greater than shaving, the results may last longer.
Should you stop using them?
Burns caused by chemicals
Potassium thiogycolate and calcium hydroxide are the two main active ingredients in depilatory creams. These can produce a potent chemical mixture that, if left on the skin for an extended period of time, can burn. The typical application time is three minutes. The maximum time is ten minutes. The likelihood of getting burns is, of course, dependent on how susceptible your skin is. Small symptoms, such as redness and blister formation, can occur. They can, however, become severe enough to cause vomiting, dizziness, fainting, and exhaustion.
Strong Smell
If you’ve ever used a hair remover, you’ll be aware that some have a pungent aroma. It’s not generally unpleasant to smell, but it’s also not pleasurable. Chemical depilatory cream fumes can cause reactions if you are sensitive to strong smells or have asthma. Companies use perfumes to mask some of these odours, so some products smell worse than others.
Darkening of the skin
A dark patch of skin can form when hair removal creams irritate or burn the skin. Inflammatory hyper-pigmentation is the term used to describe this condition. People with darker skin tones are more prone to it. Fortunately, it is only temporary and will pass.
Skin that is easily irritated
Several people who have evaluated depilatory creams have confirmed that their skin has dried out and become more sensitive. The chemicals used to make these creams may dry out the skin, making it more sensitive to other external factors such as temperature and clothing. Your skin will be more prone to sunburn after using a depilatory cream, so using good skin sunscreen is important.
