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Author: Leila Tan|Updated: 23 July 2024
Hair removal techniques have come a long way and are now much safer. People usually tweeze, shave, pluck, or use hair removal creams to get rid of hair. It's a very personal choice whether or not to shave your body hair. Here are the pros and cons of using hair removal cream to get rid of unwanted hair. Is hair removal cream the best way to avoid hair growth? Find out whether hair removal cream is your true saviour on a hair removal journey.
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History of Hair Removal Cream
Hair removal cream, also called depilatory cream, is cream that dissolves hair just below the skin's surface. This is different from shaving, which cuts the hair just above the skin's surface. This means that you can go up to four days without having to shave. It is a staple product in most women's households, and there are all kinds of hair removal cream for people who want to get rid of hair on their legs, arms and sensitive areas such as bikini lines in no time.
Men and women have used depilatory creams to get rid of unwanted body hair for a long time. It can go all the way back to 2.6 million years ago.
Stone Age
Between 4000 and 3000 BC, women in Asia and the Mediterranean manufactured their own depilatory creams composed of quicklime, arsenic sulphide, starch, and water. Quicklime is a powerful alkaline chemical that can be used to remove hair from the surface of the skin. However, it reacts violently with water and becomes extremely acidic. It can burn, make you puke up, or make you feel sick if you get it on your skin or breathe it in.
The 1600s
For thousands of years, people used caustic quicklime to get rid of body hair. In a recipe from 1532, women were told to boil together one pint of arsenic and an eighth of a pint of quicklime. Go to a hot bath or room and put medicine on the area you want to remove hair from. When the skin feels hot, wash it quickly with hot water so the flesh doesn't fall off.
In another recipe from the same book, women are told to mix cat dung and vinegar and wash the area where they want to get rid of hair.
The 1900s
In the first decades of the 19th century, packaged goods took the place of more and more homemade toiletries. But depilatory creams made for a large number of people were not safer. Their sale was not regulated, and they often had industrial-grade chemicals whose quality was unknown and could have been compromised. These included the corrosive main ingredient quicklime and arsenic compounds that could make people vomit, go into comas, or even kill them.
The accidents that happened because of hair removal creams could make people laugh or get angry. In 1831, the American magazine Lady's Book said, "Under all circumstances, we believe it is far better to put up with the deformity caused by extra hair than to risk a greater evil by trying to get rid of it."
In 1844, Dr. T. Felix Gouraud put out Poudres Subtile, one of the first depilatory creams that could be bought by the bottle for $1. He was one of the first people to pay well-known actresses and opera singers to promote a product.
20th Century
In the early 1900s, even the less dangerous patented depilatory creams could have bad smells and be very painful. Kora M. Lublin started Koremlu in the US in 1930. It was a depilatory cream made with thallium acetate, which is an ingredient in rat poison. The product may have made hair fall out, but it also made the nervous system sick. Female users got bald, threw up, became paralysed, and hurt their eyesight. In 1932, women who were hurt by the product sued the company and were given more than $2.5 million in compensation. But the company, which was broke at the time, never paid up.
21th Century
Julie Jacobs French began Hair Bare Professional in 2018. Like other hair removal creams, it has a highly alkaline ingredient (in this case, Calcium Thioglycolate) that breaks down thick hair protein so it can be easily removed. Hair Bare Pro shows how far hair removal creams have come since their early days. It doesn't hurt and it doesn't smell bad.
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What Ingredients Are There in Hair Removal Cream?
Most hair removal creams have a number of active ingredients that are meant to break down and dissolve the proteins in the hair shaft. Calcium thioglycolate, potassium thioglycolate, sodium thioglycolate, vitamin E acetate, and aloe vera are all ingredients that are often used.
Calcium thioglycolate and potassium thioglycolate are both reducing agents that work by breaking down the disulfide bonds that give hair its structure and strength. Sodium thioglycolate is an alkaline compound that helps break down proteins in the hair follicles so they can be washed away more easily. Vitamin E acetate is a powerful antioxidant that helps calm skin irritation after use, whereas aloe vera has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that can help reduce redness and swelling around the skin of your legs or underarms caused by hair removal creams.
Depending on the product, there may also be things like moisturisers, fragrances, and chemicals that keep the product from going bad. Before using any kind of hair removal cream, it's important to check the list of ingredients and apply a small part on your skin to make sure it's gentle or right for your skin.
How Do I Apply it?
When using hair removal cream, it is critical to read and follow the instructions. Generally, famous hair removal cream such as Veet hair removal cream should be applied straight to the skin with the curved part of the specially designed spatula, spreading it evenly to completely cover the hair. Allow the cream to sit for the time specified on the packaging before rinse it off with water.
Touching the rest of your body should be avoided since hair removal creams might irritate sensitive regions such as your eyes or upper lip if they come into contact with them. After rinsing, use a mild soap to remove any remaining residue from your skin, and then pat it dry.
If you experience any skin problems after using hair removal cream, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor if necessary.
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Does Hair Removal Cream Hurt?
Many people enjoy using hair removal creams for arms, underarms and legs because it is considered as the pain free method to remove hair at home, since it's gentler on the skin than shaving and leave fewer skin sores or papules. Its chemical formula only destroys the hair shaft that protrudes from the epidermis, leaving the root beneath the skin intact. As mentioned above, popular depilatory hair removal products nowadays usually include soothing ingredients like aloe vera or Vitamin e in their sensitive skin formula
Hair removal products, while not painful, contain chemicals to dissolve the hair. This implies there's a potential you'll suffer a chemical burn, especially if you have sensitive skin. When hair removal lotion is applied for an extended period of time, it might cause first, second, or third-degree burns. This adverse reaction is painful and necessitates medical attention. To avoid such an unpleasant skin reaction, make sure you apply the cream for not more than four minutes and on the appropriate skin type. If you experience pain or burning when using depilatory creams, immediately rinse your skin with cold water and remove the cream.
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What Should I Keep in Mind When Using Hair Removal Cream?
There are a few key things to think about when choosing the best hair removal cream for you. Most people think that using depilatory creams the right way is safe for the skin and doesn't change how fast hair grows. However, you should keep a few things in mind before you start using them as regularly, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Consider your skin type
If your skin is dry or sensitive, look for creams made for the suitable skin types. Most of the time, these creams are gentler and less likely to irritate or burn your skin.
Some products also come with sensitive skin barriers that can be put on before using hair removal cream on sensitive areas like your face or bikini line. This will make a protective film over sensitive parts of your body, giving you extra protection against irritation and any chemicals that might get through to your skin while still letting you get rid of unwanted hair.
Decide your ideal formula
People with sensitive skin should choose products with natural ingredients and fewer additives and fragrances. These formulas for sensitive skin will help reduce any redness or irritation caused by the cream.
Determine where you’ll use it
It is important to read the directions on each product before using it. This will help you figure out how long the cream should stay on the skin and how much should be used. This will help you get the best results from the hair removal cream you choose.
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Does hair grow back thicker after hair-removal cream?
No, using hair-removal cream for a long time does not make hair grow back thicker. Creams that get rid of hair work by breaking down and dissolving the proteins in the hair shafts. This stops the hair from growing back. This doesn't change the thickness or quality of the hair follicles, so after treatment, your hair will still be the same thickness.
However, after using some types of hair removal cream, the treated area may become a little red and swollen because the skin was irritated. This could make the hair in that area feel thicker. Also, if you use a cream that needs to be reapplied every few days or every week, the hairs that are already there may look thicker because they have had more time to grow since the last treatment.
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Is Hair Removal Cream A Better Choice than Shaving and Waxing?
Many individuals wonder if hair removal cream or shaving/waxing is preferable for getting rid of short hair. To begin, hair-removal lotions are now designed to penetrate deeper into the follicles, resulting in reduced hair growth. Shaving, on the other hand, merely removes hair from the skin's surface and does little to prevent ingrown hairs.
In addition, hair removal lotion is more effective than shaving at preventing hair regrowth. Because of the chemical formula employed in hair reduction creams, there is a lower likelihood of razor bumps or ingrown hairs as a result of their use. This is why, if you want your hair gone for good, you should use a hair removal cream instead of shaving whenever possible.
Lotions for removing hair are a pain-free alternative to waxing since they effectively remove hair from the root. Waxing, however, is the best option if you want your results to last. In order to remove hair, the chemical ingredients in hair removal lotions break down the hair follicles and disintegrate the hair shaft. Hair removal creams, in contrast to waxing, do not remove hair from the roots. As a result, you may want to look at options other than waxing if you want a treatment that permanently limits hair growth and offers you a gorgeous bikini line.
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What Can I Consider Besides The Options Above?
IPL Hair Removal Treatment by New Beauty is better at getting rid of hair and lasts longer than hair removal cream. This method for getting rid of hair works by sending out pulses of light that target the hair follicle and kill it. This kills the hair where it starts, so it can't grow back. IPL hair removal also lasts longer than hair removal cream, which needs to be reapplied every few days or weeks to keep hair from growing back.
Besides that, IPL hair removal is also easier on the skin because it only affects the area that needs it and doesn't hurt the skin around it. IPL hair removal can also make your skin smoother and reduce the number of ingrown hairs because it can target individual hairs without affecting other parts of your body like hair removal creams do.
Also, it has been shown that IPL hair removal reduces the production of melanin (a skin pigment) in the treated area, which makes the skin tone more even. Lastly, since there are no chemicals involved in hair removal with an IPL device, it is a much safer option than hair removal creams, which may contain harsh ingredients that can irritate or hurt your skin if you use them wrong. IPL hair removal is a good choice for people who want to get rid of unwanted hair on their face or body for good.
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How IPL Hair Removal Treatment from New Beauty Can Bring You A Smooth & Hairless Skin
IPL Hair Removal Treatment gets rid of unwanted body hair, no matter how thick or dense it is. IPL energy finds melanin particles in the hair follicle and destroys them. IPL heat damages the hair follicle to get rid of the existing fuzz. While removing unwanted hair, the sapphire cooling spot on the handpiece sends out cold waves, calming any redness or irritation and making hair removal more comfortable.
IPL energy goes deep into hair follicles where melanin is found. After absorbing the intense light energy, melanin breaks down. This treatment works on hair follicles to slow hair growth until it stops. When the capillaries get smaller, they can't send nutrients to the hair follicles. This stops hair from growing back, whereas the cooling pad and the square tip of the probe can remove about 500 hairs per second while making the skin feel better.
When hair rubs against skin, it causes melanocytes to make more melanin, which leads to hyperpigmentation. IPL energy can reach the dermis and break down melanin that is hidden there. The photothermal effect caused by IPL also makes collagen grow faster. Both of these make the skin in the treated area look bright and firm, which also makes hair regrowth feels softer. Thus, you will be able to get silky soft smooth skin regardless of skin types, and even better if you have sensitive skin. As such, you can enjoy nice bikini lines on your skin with a smooth finish after the treatment.
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The Final Note
Cream depilatory methods for removing hair are quick and painless, but they don't produce permanent results. IPL Hair Removal Treatment is the best option for people seeking a permanent solution to hairy skin, as it permanently eliminates unwanted hair with minimal upkeep. Think about the fact that you can stop paying for waxes now rather than for the next many decades: Try IPL Hair Removal Treatment today!
FAQ
How can I avoid inflammation or dryness on the skin after using hair removal cream?
There are harsh chemicals in hair removal creams that can irritate or burn your skin, so make sure you get rid of all of it when you're done, and this is especially important to people that have sensitive skin. Rinse your skin well with cool water, and then use a gentle and moisturising body lotion right away to lock in the moisture.
How long do hair removal cream results last?
Even the best hair removal cream gets rid of hair just under the skin's surface and not the root, so it will grow back in about two to three days. Some creams say you'll have smooth skin for up to a week or even four weeks, but most of them only work for a couple of days.
Is hair removal cream suitable to treat hair on the bikini line?
Using hair removal cream to get rid of hair around your bikini line is fine, but don't let them touch your private parts. Bad things can happen if the product is used too close to the genital area.
Can IPL Hair Removal Treatment really bring me smooth and hairless skin permanently?
Still, not everyone agrees that IPL Hair Removal Treatment is a permanent way to get rid of unwanted hair. Customer research and reviews show that after a certain number of IPL Laser treatments, the results last. Keep in mind, though, that the number of treatments needed by each person is different. This hair removal method is good for most people with light or dark skin because it doesn't hurt or hurt the skin.
How can I try IPL Hair Removal Treatment in Singapore?
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