| Depilatories are a very popular method of hair | | | | often feel rough. After removal the skin feels softer |
| removal as they are quite inexpensive and easily | | | | and smoother. |
| used from home. Would they suit you? Check this | | | | Many depilatories contain moisturizers such as Baby |
| fact sheet to help you decide. | | | | Oil, Almond Oil, Green Tea Extract and Aloe which |
| What are depilatories? | | | | contribute to softer smoother skin. |
| A depilatory is a preparation in the form of a liquid or | | | | Which is best - a depilatory cream or liquid? |
| cream that is used to remove unwanted hair from | | | | A depilatory lotion or liquid is designed for larger areas |
| the body. The word depilatory, pronounced | | | | of the body such as the legs, underarms and bikini |
| "di-pila-toree", literally means "to deprive of hair" (Latin | | | | area. |
| pilus, hair). | | | | A depilatory cream has a thicker consistency so it |
| What is the difference between a depilatory and an | | | | can be applied to specific areas without the risk of it |
| epilatory? | | | | running on to skin you don't want treated. A cream is |
| Depilatories remove hair on the skin's surface. An | | | | therefore ideal for the face. |
| epilatory such as waxing or tweezing (plucking) | | | | How long do the results last? |
| removes the hair from below the skin's surface | | | | This varies with the individual but usually for many |
| taking out the hair follicle. | | | | days even up to around two weeks. |
| How do depilatories work? | | | | Generally the results last longer than using a razor. |
| Depilatories contain chemicals with a high degree of | | | | The chemicals in depilatories reach down into the |
| acidity (low pH) such as sodium thioglycolate, or | | | | pores of the skin thus removing hair below the level |
| calcium thioglycolate. They react with the protein | | | | of the skin. As a result, the hair takes longer to grow |
| structure of hair breaking it down. | | | | back. |
| Depending on the coarseness of hair, within 5 to 15 | | | | Conclusion: Depilatories can be harsh on the skin. |
| minutes, the hair is dissolved into a gloopy mass | | | | However, each individual is different when it comes |
| which can then be washed away. | | | | to skin sensitivity and what works well for one may |
| Why does skin feel so smooth after applying | | | | not work well for another. Additionally, some |
| depilatories? | | | | depilatories on the market now have ingredients to |
| Depilatories act as an exfolient which means it | | | | greatly minimize skin irritation. Check the resource |
| removes dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. | | | | box below for the latest depilatory resources. |
| These dead skin cells accumulate every day and they | | | | |