It's safe and painless (if used correctly).
“Unlike shaving, depilatory creams have less chance of breaking the skin and can also get into hard-to-reach places,” says Shays.
Benefits of Depilatory Creams
Both methods remove hair at the skin's surface. Compared to shaving, depilatory creams don't irritate the skin and leave fewer skin lesions or papules. The irritation from hair removal cream usually fades faster than the small nicks and cuts you may get from a blade.
When the chemicals sit on your hair, it attacks and breaks the hair. Chemicals like calcium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide present in the hair removal creams also irritate or darken the skin. Those who have sensitive skin may experience unpleasant sensations for a very long time and could end up developing a rash.
Depilatory creams don't provide permanent hair removal but can sometimes slow down hair growth.
No, depilatories do not affect the rate your hair grows back, nor the thickness of the hair shaft.
There are a few long-term hair removal options for people looking to get rid of unwanted hair. The only treatment that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) describe as permanent is electrolysis. Another method of hair removal that provides long lasting results is laser hair removal.
"Laser hair removal really is the most effective way to have long-term hair reduction," says dermatologist Cameron Rokhsar, MD. "It's as permanent as it gets." Best for: Laser and IPL (intense pulsed light) work anywhere on the body.
FACT: Veet Hair Removal Cream doesn't make your skin darker. You don't need to worry about your skin darkening when you use Veet. Skin darkening is a reaction to irritation and when used correctly, Veet Hair Removal Cream won't irritate your skin.
Don't apply hair removal products directly to your genitals. Use a cold compress or fragrance-free and dye-free cream or gel to soothe and moisturize your skin after hair removal.
Veet's range of facial hair removal products is ideal for small and delicate areas like your eyebrows, upper lip, cheeks and chin. If you're looking for a quick and painless way to remove facial hair, Veet Facial Hair Removal Cream Kit is perfect.
MYTH: Shaving is the most efficient hair removal method.
You'll see hair returning only one or two days after shaving with a razor, but with Veet you can have smooth skin for up to four weeks-avoiding that roughness just above the skin surface you get after shaving.
You should not shave or use a hair removal cream in the same area for 72 hours after use.
How long will it last? Depilatory creams eradicate hair to just below the skin's surface so you can expect regrowth in around two to three days.
A: The cream is suitable for legs, arms, underarms and bikini line. The product is not suitable for use on other body parts, including head, face, nose, brows, anus and genitals.
You can now get long lasting results by yourself, for a fraction of the price that you would pay to have treatments done at your salon. Just buy the Veet Infini'silk Pro, which starts showing results after just five or six treatments. You can permanently reduce hair growth by around 54%!
Laser hair removal and electrolysis are both considered “permanent” methods to denude pubes: both eliminate hair follicles so hair doesn't grow back.
Electrolysis. Electrolysis, which zaps hair follicles with electric current, is the only hair removal method the FDA calls permanent.
Hair removal creams block the enzyme necessary for hair growth and keep your skin silky and smooth for a much longer time. However, waxing does not guarantee a slower growth, and if done on a regular basis, can cause dryness to your skin.
The Truth: Similar to the thinner hair myth, waxing can reduce the volume of hair present, but it will not alter its thickness or growth rate.
The body part on which you're applying cream and the amount of hair you have are factors, too. You should consider how often you are willing to apply cream, as most people need to use depilatories once a week. Hair removal creams also have potential side effects, some of which can be painful.