A cream that simply removes hair without the hassle of shaving or clenching your teeth through a wax can seem too good to be true. But the science behind them has been long perfected: depilatory creams offer a quick, convenient, and safe way to remove unwanted hair at home.
The way that depilatory creams work is that they break down the keratin structure – the proteins — of the hair. This effectively thins and dissolves the base of the hairs, so they are weak enough to be broken off when the cream is wiped away. The creams typically contain many alkaline chemicals, formulated to break down these proteins while keeping your skin safe. Different skins have different levels of sensitivity, of course, so it’s important to get the right one for you. Test an amount of the cream on a small patch of skin before you attempt to remove hair over a larger area Using depilatory creams rather than shaving provides you with many benefits.
Stubble Free for Longer
Depilatory creams dissolve the hair just below the skin's surface, unlike shaving, which slices through the hair just above the level of the skin. This means that you can remain stubble-free for up to four days.
Softer, Finer Hairs
With shaving, the fact that the hairs are cut through means that the ends are left squared off. The process of the hairs being dissolved gives the hair that remains a tapered end, which feels softer to the touch. Over time, you may even notice that your hair is actually growing back finer than it was – not quite as fine as you may find with waxing of course, but definitely a noticeable improvement!
Quick and Pain-Free
This is the most obvious and important benefit of depilatory creams. It’s such an easy process, it can be done in the shower, or just before, and requires little effort. Because you’re not dealing with blades, the risk of pain is minimized, and razor bumps can be a thing of the past.
If being stubble-free, with finer hairs, with a minimum of fuss and pain, all seem like the benefits you’re looking for, then put down the razor and try a depilatory cream instead, to see the benefits for yourself.
