Hair Removal Products for Men and Women

Body hair is a nuisance. Radiant, hair-free skin is cherished by both men and women alike. The only solution is to remove hair from the body, or at least from the exposed parts like hands, legs, face and neck. A hairy armpit, upper lip, arms, toes, legs and face lose their charm and attraction. As per the latest trend, it is considered to be of bad taste, weird, and at times downright nasty to sport body hair. Especially facial hair is a big No No! It is also preferable to keep the bikini line clean for that super-dashing look, especially when you are holidaying at the beach.

Science and technology have fortunately invented a number of hair removal products. These products are generally safe to use, with effects that last for a few weeks. You can turn your dream of soft, smooth and attractive hair-free skin into reality. Following are the most suitable and popular hair removal products.

Types of Hair Removal Products

Hair Removal Creams: These chemical depilatories have calcium thioglycolate or barium sulfide as their main ingredient. They react with the protein structure of the hair. This results in the dissolution of hair. This method is absolutely pain-free. The effect lasts for around two weeks and then the hair starts growing again. Depilatories to remove facial hair come with special formulations. Hair removal creams are the most sought-after hair removal product in the market. These are not only easily available, but also ready to use. Follow the guidelines that come with the product to get fairer and smoother skin.

Like all other skin creams, depilatories too undergo a certain set of dermatological tests before they are approved for use. However, you should be careful while buying one, as continuous use over a long period of time can have side effects such as darkened skin, allergies and rashes. There are a number of points that should be kept in mind before selecting a hair removal product.

• Enquire about the most popular brand in the market.
• Scrutinize the ingredients of the cream and make sure that you are not allergic to any of them.
• It is always advisable to opt for products that are made from 100% natural ingredients as these promise and deliver the best results and least side effects.
• Do perform a patch test. Even after you have chosen the best depilatory, a patch test is a must. It provides the assurance that it is safe for your skin, and would not cause any harm.

Eflornithine Creams: Ornithine decarboxylase is an enzyme present in the human skin. It stimulates hair growth. Eflornithine creams block ornithine decarboxylase. In its absence, metabolic activity in the hair follicle retards and hair grows slowly.

Eflornithine is not a depilatory or a hair remover. It only decreases the rate of hair growth. It does not give instant results; it takes around four weeks, or at times even longer, for the results to be visible. It has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and is safe to remove facial hair. It is available only on prescription by a dermatologist. Eflornithine creams are the best facial hair removal products available.

Razors: A razor is a hair removal product. Most men use it to shave facial hair. Nowadays, women also prefer to use it due to its convenience and low cost, along with the added advantage of it being pain-free. It should be used with care as the sharp edges of the blade can cause deep wounds. Care must also be taken to restrict the use to only the owner of the razor, as germs can be transmitted through razors that are used by multiple people.

Wax: Despite being painful, waxing is preferred by many women to remove hair because it makes skin smooth and soft and has relatively longer-lasting effects on hair growth. Waxes made from honey and waxing strips are widely available in the market. It is very simple and easy to use. Apply wax in the direction of the hair growth, cover it with the wax strip so that it sticks to the wax, then pull it out in the opposite direction of hair growth, in one go. You will feel a sudden pain which will subside soon. Relax for a few moments, and then perform it again on another area of the skin. Waxing leaves the skin dry. So, it is good to apply a moisturizing lotion afterward.

Permanent Hair Removal: Generally, there is always a wide variety of hair removal products for men and women available in the market. All of these hair removal products are very commonly used, but share a common problem of being effective only for a short period of time - not more than 3 to 4 weeks - after which the hair begins to reappear. To maintain soft, smooth and hair-free skin, the depilatories or razors are needed again. Buying them every month for several years can actually cost even more than a BMW!

Thus, looking for a permanent solution will, on the whole, be a lot more economical and hassle-free. This can be achieved with the help of laser technology. Laser hair removal works by sending energy into the pigment of the hair shaft. This energy is absorbed by the hair follicle. The follicle gets damaged by the heat produced during the process and hair production stops.

The laser attacks more than one follicle at a time. So, hair removal from larger areas like the back, chest and the arms is not a problem. Laser is mostly used to remove upper lip hair, bikini line hair, hair on the chin, and also to give a perfect, permanent eyebrow shape.

Usage

Directions to use are always mentioned on the packet or are printed on a slip of paper inside the packet. The general guidelines involve the length of time for application, areas to apply on, and follow-up measures after application. You must follow the directions to get the best results.

Regular use of hair removal products can lessen hair growth, and lead to softened hair. However, a number of people have reported that regular use of hair removal creams and razors have darkened their skin. Thus, it is always safer to opt for waxing. Though painful, the benefits are worth it as it exfoliates dead skin cells and gives the skin a fairer look.

Laser hair removal should only be done by a registered cosmetic dermatologist, as the amount of the rays and the duration of exposure has to be perfect. It takes 4-5 sessions to completely remove the hair from an area of the skin. Laser hair removal gives instant results and can be performed on all desired areas including the breasts and the face. This technique is absolutely pain-free.

The biggest disadvantage with the laser technique is its cost. It is quite expensive. Another negative aspect is that it can, at times, burn the skin. This happens due to overexposure. So it is the responsibility of the dermatologist to perform the procedure with utmost care.

The Internet as well as the health and beauty magazines are flooded with information on hair removal products for men and women. It is not possible to collect all the matter on this subject. Moreover, each depilatory has a basic strategy to remove hair. Lasers have a standard way of working. All hair removal creams, irrespective of what the advertisements say, derive their hair-removing action from either calcium thioglycolate or sodium sulfide. There is no other chemical known for this particular job, yet.

Now, you have enough information on hair removal products. Select the best one for you and go for it. All the best handling all the extra attention and focus you are going to get.