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Hair Removal Creams -The Celebration of Depilation!

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The Celebration of Depilation! Hairchick's guide to hair removal creams helps you choose and use the right cream for the perfect result.

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Hair removal creams or depilatories have many names, but they have one thing in common: They are lotions, sprays, foams, or creams that remove hair. Some hair removal creams can be very bad smelling (think rotten eggs running into a garbage dump) but some have strong perfumes that mask the smell. Some of the newer and better depilatories are almost odor-free. Still, you should give a sniff test to every hair removal cream you are thinking of buying in a store, because the smell stays around for a long time (even after showering). The good news is you can do this yourself, at home.

First off - what do I need to know?

Depilation is best for legs, although special formulas exist for facial hair and bikini lines. Even if you have tough skin, you will need to do a patch test to determine whether your skin reacts to the product, because depilatories often use very strong chemicals. Women who never experience allergic reactions to cosmetics may find themselves with red, blotchy skin after using hair removal creams.

How do I do use a depilatory?

You need to find at least fifteen minutes, since depilatories take some time to "react". You spread the substance over your legs or other areas you want to smooth, and wait for the required time (as outlined in the directions). Then, when the time is up, rinse off the cream or foam with cool water. The chemicals in the depilatory will dissolve your hair and the very top layer of your skin into a sort of goop, and this is what you wash off. You have to be very careful not to rub when you are rinsing, which can be tricky on the backs of legs. I find I have no problem doing this with a detachable shower head. Any sort of rubbing while you are rinsing may irritate your very tender skin and even leave ugly red splotches.

What special care can I give my skin following depilatory treatment?

After you have gotten rid of hair using depilation, you need to be careful about applying any sort of substance (this includes sun screen, self-tanners, and even moisturizer) to the skin. Your skin needs a bit of a breather after all the chemicals in the depilatory. Since you only need to get rid of hairs this way once a week to every three weeks, you can probably set aside an afternoon or evening where you can avoid putting anything on your legs. After a few hours, your skin will likely appreciate a soothing moisturizer (especially if it turns slightly red).

Who is depilation a good bet for?

For many women depilatory lotions prove to be a perfectly effective method of hair removal. They leave skin much smoother than shaving, and last longer than shaving. There is no stubble, since hair grows back soft and fine. Some creams claim to remove hair permanently, but they are generally just depilatories. No cream removes hair permanently, and depilatories generally work for up to a month. If your hair grows fast, you may find you have to use a depilatory more often, and this sort of frequent use can eventually be very irritating to your skin.