Hair removal creams are widely available, and they are options Truly useful when it comes to removing hair from the body without any kind of effort or concern. Also, if you’re a few years old and remember what they were like in the 90s, you may have already realized something: they’ve developed and improved enormously in recent years.
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In fact, nowadays it is possible to find depilatory creams in the form of lotions, gels, creams, roll-ons, powders and even sprays, with a wide variety of concentrations, especially and specifically designed for men or women , and designed according to which areas of the body.
Do you know how hair removal creams for men work?
The truth is that hair removal creams designed for men or women do not have much difference. Of course, in most cases, creams designed for men are usually somewhat stronger or thicker, since we must not forget that, in general, male hair tends to be thicker, so its removal it can become somewhat more expensive or complicated. In any case, all hair removal creams work in a similar way.
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The most essential component of the hair structure is a protein known as keratin, which constitutes between 65% to 95% of the total hair fiber. It is, ultimately, what gives strength to the hair.
Thus, one of the most used ingredients in depilatory creams is known as thioglycolic acid, often in the form of salt, such as calcium thioglycolate or sodium thioglycolate (hence many creams tend to have a somewhat strong and unpleasant odor).
This acid is responsible for breaking down the keratin structure in order to weaken the hair and dissolve it, so that it can be easily removed from its follicle, located just below the skin’s surface.
On the other hand, the upper layer of the skin (known as the epidermis) also contains keratin. For this reason, hair removal creams should never be left on for too long as the skin can be negatively affected and irritated.
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Main advantages of using depilatory creams
If you are thinking of using a depilatory cream for the first time, the truth is that it is a useful method that offers interesting advantages. And which are they? We highlight them below:
- No pain. It is one of the most outstanding and obvious advantages, especially if we compare it with other hair removal methods. In fact, another completely pain-free method is shaving, although it is true that there are some risks, such as cuts.
- Fast and easy to use. It is another advantage to take into account. Hair removal creams usually work quickly, usually taking 4 to 8 minutes to work. In addition, they are extremely easy to use, since we only have to follow the instructions on the package (or instructions).
- Relatively cheap. Although the cost is continuous, since you will have to use them from time to time, depending on the product you choose, it is evident that it is an economical and cheap option. Prices usually range from 4 to 15 euros, depending on the product you want.
However, it also has some disadvantages that cannot be neglected. One of the most obvious is the chemical smell, mainly due to the different components it contains. Fortunately, manufacturers have worked hard to develop better-smelling creams, so more delicately scented creams can be found on the market today.
We must also mention the possible allergic reactions that may arise, since these types of creams contain a series of strong chemicals, which may have the capacity to generate severe reactions and burns. However, luck will be the most common.
In any case, irritations can also arise, especially when we leave the product on the skin for longer than indicated. In this sense, in case any specific reaction or irritation arises, the best thing to do is stop using the product, and let the skin heal.
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However, it is true that we are facing a tremendously useful hair removal method, as well as simple. However, in case of doubt, it is always best to consult the instructions included in the container of the cream that we have purchased.
