Some people wonder if making use of one depilatory method or another is hazardous to your health. While there is some element of risk when using any type of process or product, depilatories are generally safe for use. However, there are a few simple and common sense approaches to employ when trying any type of depilatory method. Here are some guidelines to help you avoid depilatory methods that may be painful or otherwise be unwise for you.
Shaving is the most common depilatory method, and works very well for many men and women. However, it can also cause a great deal of skin irritation. In extreme cases, this may lead to infection. If an individual experiences skin irritation after shaving, there are a couple of different changes that may make a difference. First, making sure the blade in the razor is sharp will cut down on irritation. A dull razor will scrape across skin and irritate the surface a great deal. Along with checking on the condition of the razor, it is a good idea to look at the ingredients in the shaving cream or lotion. There may be some element within the product that is causing the irritation. Try switching to a different cream, particularly one that is formulated for your skin type and perhaps contains some medicated elements that are intended to help soothe skin as well as moisten the hair for removal.
If shaving proves to cause a great deal of distress to the skin, then there is always the option of depilatory creams. These are simply applied to the area and then removed with a soft moist cloth. Most contain some chemical elements that are used to break down the protein content in the hair, making it easy to simply wipe away the hair. As with shaving creams and lotions, there is a wide range of compounds used in cream depilatories. If one seems to irritate the skin, then simply try another. Persons who have trouble with synthetic based depilatory creams may want to try herbal blends, since they are often very good for the skin as well as softening the hair for easy removal.
Regardless of the method used, the individual should always be aware of any allergic reactions to a product. The reaction could be very mild or quite severe. If a reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately and see a physician. It is possible to identify the ingredients that caused the allergic reaction and avoid products with similar compounds in the future.
If you don’t want the hassle of shaving or the mess of deplitory creams, then consider laser hair removal.