Hair Removal

Depilatory Creams & Sprays

The chemicals in depilatories dissolve the hair into a thick residue that then has to be washed away. The outermost layer of skin is also removed, leaving the skin smoother. This outer skin layer is normally replaced every 28 days, so to use a depilatory more often than that may damage the underlying layers of skin.

Many depilatories also contain moisturizers such as Baby Oil, Almond Oil, Green Tea Extract and Aloe to make skin softer and smoother.

A depilatory lotion, liquid or spray is designed for application to large areas of the body such as the legs, underarms and bikini area. A depilatory cream has a thicker consistency and can be used to target specific areas without the risk of it running on to skin you don't want treated. A cream is therefore ideal for the face.

This hair removal method is popular despite the strong smell because it is pain-free and the effects are reasonably long lasting. Regrowth hair will not appear as rapidly as it does with shaving because
the hair is dissolved below the skin's surface.

If you try a depilatory then carry out a patch test on a small area of skin and wait at least 24 hours to make sure you're not allergic to any of the ingredients.

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