Depilatory cream: application, harm

The aesthetic appearance of a woman lies not only in a stylish hairstyle, painted nails, the ability to use decorative cosmetics. It also includes skin care.

Hygiene procedures include:

• Removal of contamination
• Skin nourishment and hydration
• Depilation of unwanted hair

The fashionistas of Ancient Greece achieved silky skin in various ways. It was the Greek women who first learned to pluck and shave off unnecessary vegetation. Modern beauties have tried all methods of getting rid of hair: loom, sticky strips.

Depilatory cream has been widely used by women since the late 19th century. The hair removal procedure under the influence of a chemical preparation is painless. After depilation, the hair does not grow back for seven days.

What happens to the hairs under the influence of the depilatory cream?

The hair structure contains cysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid. Under the influence of the increased acidity of the cream, the hair cells soften, become pliable, and are easily removed from the skin using a silicone (plastic) spoon.

The effect of depilation is comparatively less than that of. This is explained by the fact that when removing unnecessary vegetation with the help of a cream, the bulbous apparatus of the hair root does not suffer.

Exposure to chemicals occurs on the surface of the skin, the cream does not enter the hair follicle itself.

Why do women prefer depilatory cream?

Among the variety of methods for removing unwanted hair, ladies often choose this particular depilation method. Why? A cream that destroys excess vegetation on the skin has a number of positive aspects.

1. Saving money

Modern razors are quite expensive. It is recommended to change the blades once a week. One tube of depilatory cream replaces ten razor hair removal sessions. Other methods of depilation are much more expensive in beauty salons.

1. The integrity of the skin is not violated

Using blades is dangerous. It is rare for a woman to remove her hair without cuts or scratches.

1. Ease of use

When applied correctly, the cream can be used alone at home.

1. Depilation of hard-to-reach areas

The machine does not always "smoothly" cope with its work in the armpits, bikini area, and even more so, on the face of girls. The cream easily copes with annoying hairs in any area of ​​the skin.

1. Painlessness of the procedure

Any other hair removal method involves pain. When using the chemical, there is no pain or signs of discomfort.

1. Removes vegetation of any size

The machine is not able to cope with hairs that are less than 1 mm in length.

The cream can penetrate into the epidermis up to 0.05 mm, which ensures a high-quality depilation result: the absence of black dots-"hemp" on the skin, remaining after cutting the hair with a razor.

In order for the surface of the body to be silky, when using the machine, the lady must wait until the "stump" grows and only then shave it off. The cream can be used without waiting for hair growth.

1. Moisturizing Supplements

The cream contains ingredients that can retain natural moisture in the dermis. Thus, the skin does not dry out after the procedure. For a lasting effect, many hair removal chemicals contain ingredients that slow down the hair follicle. Hair grows back longer.

Is depilatory cream harmful?

On the World Wide Web, ladies are arguing about the harmful qualities of a chemical. On the one hand, girls are positive about using a hair removal ointment. On the other hand, many ladies only mention the negative aspects of using this remedy.

In fact, there are drawbacks to using the cream.

Lack of long-term results

To remove coarse long hair, you need to apply the cream in several stages. Some hairs are not removed with the first exposure to the chemical. Light vegetation has a fine structure, therefore it is removed the first time in any zone.

Side effects

In case of improper skin care after depilation, the appearance of "ingrown hairs" is possible.

For the maximum effect of the cream, you should regularly cleanse your skin with cosmetic scrubs.

In this case, the woman will not be disturbed.

Allergy

Depilatory cream must be selected taking into account the individual characteristics of the body. To exclude redness, itching, rashes, a test is performed for the sensitivity of the skin to the components of the drug. How do I test it?

Wear gloves. Apply a small amount of the chemical to the epidermis on the inner side of the wrist. After ten minutes, evaluate the result: the presence of redness, itching, peeling in the area of ​​application of the cream indicates an allergic reaction. The use of the product is not recommended.

Whitening of the skin area

Under the influence of aggressive components of the product, the skin in the places of application can change color: it becomes lighter by half a tone. The defect is most noticeable in the summer on the skin after sunburn.

Chemical burn

If the rules for using the cream are violated, the skin suffers from prolonged exposure to chemicals. To prevent the appearance of adverse reactions, do not overexpose the cream on the skin for more than the specified time.

• Violation of the integrity of the skin (cuts, wounds)
• Moles, warts, papillomas, skin rashes
• During gestation
• Lactation

1. Treat the depilation area with a cosmetic product that does not contain an alcohol base.
2. Spread the cream evenly in the treatment area: the product is applied against hair growth.
3. Check the time (indicated in the annotation to the preparation).
4. With a silicone spoon, rub over the skin against hair growth: collect the remnants of the cream, the hairs that have fallen out.
5. Use purified water to wash off the preparation: boiled or from under the filter.

Ultraviolet radiation adversely affects skin exposed to chemicals.

Depilation zones

1. Armpits

The skin is delicate under the armpits and is subject to an increased risk of injury. Depilation is carried out as carefully as possible.

Execution technique:

• Degrease the skin of the armpit with a cosmetic product.
• Wash off the remains of a hygiene product from perspiration with running water.
• Blot the armpit area with a dry towel.
• Apply a chemical hair remover.
• Check the time (indicated in the instructions).
• Remove loose hair with a silicone stick (against hair growth).
• Treat the surface with purified water.

1. Depilation of intimate areas

Attention: the cream is used only for the superficial areas of the bikini. Contact of chemicals with the mucous membrane of the genital organs can turn into severe burns.

• The product is applied to the treated skin using the classical method.
• Following the instructions, apply the chemical to the inner thigh, groin fold, without touching the labia spatula.
• After the specified time, carry out a hygienic procedure, thoroughly rinse off the remnants of the cream.

1. Face depilation

When buying a cosmetic product to remove unwanted hairs in the area of ​​the nasolabial triangle, pay attention to the composition of the product. It is recommended to purchase a depilatory cream that matches your skin type.

Attention: facial skin is sensitive. To avoid side effects, do not keep the cream on the surface for a long time.

Depilation technique is classic. After the procedure, protect the skin from direct sunlight.

DIY depilation cream at home: a recipe

Before you prepare a cosmetic product to remove unwanted vegetation, you need to consider some of the nuances:

• Observe the dosage of ingredients as much as possible.
• Correct calculation of product ratios.
• Before using the drug, conduct an allergy test.

Cooking recipes:

1. "Iodine tincture". Pour a teaspoon of castor oil, one iodine dropper, 2 ml of ammonia solution into a glass container. At the end, add half a glass of vodka, moonshine or alcohol. Rub the area of ​​high vegetation twice a day.

1. "Lime depilator". Buy calcium sulfite from a specialized store, intended for canning food. Pour a teaspoon of slaked lime into a ceramic dish. Mix with calcium sulfite. Exposure time: 25 minutes. The chemical composition is not recommended for use in the bikini area, in the nasolabial triangle, armpits.

1. "Soda cream for depilation of legs." The procedure is performed in the evening before bedtime. Pour 20 g of soda into a container, pour hot water over the powder, mix. Apply the mixture to the skin. Wrap the legs with a cloth made of natural fibers (chintz, linen). In the morning, rinse the solution under running water. Treat the skin with a cosmetic moisturizer.