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{July 28, 2011}   Advantages of Depilatory Creams

Depilatory creams offer similar results as shaving. In fact, this method of hair removal is often referred to as “chemical shaving.” Rather than removing the hair at the skin’s surface using a sharp razor, depilatories contain ingredients such as calcium hydroxide and sodium or calcium thioglycolate to dissolve hair, says skin care expert Paula Begoun. Depilatory creams offer many of the same advantages as a razor but with one difference: The Weill Cornell Medical College says they may reduce razor bumps and ingrown hairs.

Easy to Find

Depilatory creams are available at most drugstores, pharmacies and markets. Etailers such as Drugstore.com, Folica.com and even Amazon.com offer a variety of cream depilatories that can be ordered online. Although the Nemours Foundation says depilatories work best when used on the legs, underarms and bikini line, some of them are formulated for use on the face–with the exception of the eye area.

Inexpensive

Cream depilatories won’t break the bank and can be as inexpensive as your average razor. Information from Folica.com as of June 2010 suggests that cream depilatories range in cost from around $5 to $11, depending on which brand and preparation–foam, cream or gel–you choose.

Simple to Use

Cream depilatories can be used at home, at your leisure. Begoun suggests putting a warm compress on the skin first to soften the hair before applying a thick, even layer of the depilatory so that it covers the entire hair. Let it stay on for the recommended period–usually between four and 15 minutes, Begoun says–before removing it with a damp washcloth. For smoother skin, Begoun advises using a back-and-forth motion and applying firm pressure.

Fewer Ingrown Hairs

The best advantage cream depilatories have over shaving is that you may reduce your risk of ingrown hairs. Dermatologist Harvey H. Jay, M.D., ofCornellMedicalSchoolsays shaving and other methods of hair removal such as waxing and plucking cause the tip of the hair shaft to be sharp and pointed. This is more likely to cause ingrown hairs. Cream depilatories leave the tips of the hair rounded, which means they’re less likely to grow back inward and cause unsightly, irritated bumps.

Cautions and Concerns

Depilatory creams can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions, Begoun cautions. Some people find the odor of cream depilatories offensive. Also, people with very dark, coarse hair may see a visible shadow just underneath the skin, just as they would had they shaved. To make sure a cream depilatory will work for you, Begoun advises testing your new product on a small area of skin, such as on your arm, to make sure you don’t experience an unwelcome skin reaction.

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{July 25, 2011}   Hair removal for men

When most people think of hair removal they usually think of women, as women usually have many more places that they don’t wish to have to continue to take care over and over again. But there are many men that could have problems with unwanted hair and many of them are looking for options to help them solve this problem. There can be any number of reasons that a man might want to get rid of hair, perhaps their partner doesn’t like a hairy body or perhaps they simply don’t like the way it looks or even feels. It’s becoming more and more common for a man to get rid of hair.

For men since they might have to get rid of hair on many parts of their bodies there are going to be certain options that are more ideal. If a man has hair on his back or chest then waxing can be a great option. The negative with this kind of removal is that it can be painful, but once done the place that have the hair removed will stay hairless for anywhere from four to six weeks. Making it easy to go in every few weeks and take care of this problem.

For men most of them will prefer the option of shaving as this is the easier and less obvious option. A lot of men don’t like going into a salon to get waxed. The problem with this is that you will have to do it more often, and there are always the added risks of cuts from the razor. The other problem with this is that if large parts of the body need to be done or if the parts of the body that need to be done are on the back you might not be able to reach to shave the area that you want.

For men the two best options seem to be laser hair removal as that is something that is done is a series of treatments and once finished the hair will not grow back. The other option that is good is a hair removal cream. After using this cream the hair will stay gone for a few weeks. If you choose to use a cream then the process is also pretty much painless. Making if much better than shaving or waxing. The cost is also a lot less than waxing or shaving as you only have to do every once in a while, and that being the case it also save you times.

Many men are trying to be more attractive for their partners or even for themselves that being the case it’s important for them to make sure that they can do it in an easy way that will last. It’s best to make sure that you research all your options before making the final decision on what option you want to try, if one option doesn’t work for you then you can always try a different one later on.

 

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