Features of the depilation procedure

The history of hair removal began many hundreds of years ago. Even in ancient Egypt, queens, famous men and women tried to make their bodies smooth and hairless. At that time, devices similar to modern tweezers, as well as beeswax, were used for this. Since then, much has changed, but people's desire for perfect skin has not disappeared anywhere.

Both epilation and depilation mean removal of unwanted vegetation on any part of the body. There are data concepts from the French word "epiler", literally meaning "hair removal."

Depilation is different in that in its process only the visible part of the hair that protrudes above the skin is removed. In this group there are two variants of the procedure: shaving and the use of creams. Due to the fact that the hair follicle is not affected, the new vegetation above the skin appears rather quickly. It usually takes a couple of days.

The process of hair removal is that the hair follicle is destroyed or the hair is removed along with the bulb. This process can be carried out using tweezers, wax, electric epilator, photo and laser equipment. In some variants of the procedure, such as laser hair removal, with the passage of the full course of activities hairs may not appear again. This is one of the positive aspects of a rather expensive procedure. In other cases, the growth takes from one to four weeks, which is also a good result in comparison with depilation methods.

Common advantages of depilation methods are their availability and prevalence. You can buy shaving accessories and special gels at any supermarket or cosmetic shop.

Another advantage of shaving is its safety. It does not cause allergic reactions and undesirable manifestations. Female depilation in the bikini area with a razor is possible even during pregnancy, as it does not bring pain and has no contraindications.

Depilation with the help of the cream can also be done at home, while following the rules of use and following the instructions for use will also not do any harm, but sometimes due to the aggressive chemical composition of the cream can cause negative reactions from the skin.

Consider the various options and their positive and negative sides.

At the moment, there are various tools for depilation on sale. It should be noted that a variety of razors with different number of blades, special sliding strips, softening gels and even vibration allows you to choose the right machine for each woman. In addition, the mass of gels and foams for shaving, designed to make the process smoother and easier, to avoid the appearance of irritation. Products for use after the procedure are designed to soften and moisturize the skin, to allow it to recover. They contain substances that care for the epidermis.Often they add ingredients that slow down the growth of new hair, which prolongs the intervals between the necessary procedures for removal.

To perform chemical depilation, the cosmetic industry produces a huge range of gels, mousses and other products. Let's look at the most popular ones.

• One of the most used is the brand of creams Veet. The brand produces three types of products: regular creams, suitable for use in the shower compositions and spray. The advantage of the company's products is a pleasant texture, ease of use and quick action. They usually do an excellent job in two or three minutes, the maximum can take up to ten minutes. Products vary by application. The composition added beneficial substances, for example, aloe extract, stimulating the regeneration of the epidermis. The disadvantage of these products, many consider their publicity and because of this quite a high price. But they are available in almost any supermarket.

• Cream brand Sally Hansen is suitable for most consumers. It can be used even with special sensitivity of the skin. The composition is enriched with vitamin E, a positive effect on the recovery of the skin and relieves redness. There is a separate tool for use on the face. The kit includes the depilation agent itself and a cream for use afterwards, enriched with vitamin E and collagen.
• Cliven products are distinguished by a pleasant smell, a comfortable texture and good caring properties. To ensure the last action, glycerol is added to them, which acts as a moisturizer, almond oil and lanolin, which nourish and restore irritated skin.

• Depilatories Velvet have a rich assortment and a pleasant price. These factors attract many buyers. Present among the products are options for sensitive skin and slow hair growth. For the bikini area, the manufacturer produces a special cream with chamomile extract. Series "Aromatherapy"Includes products with smells of lilac and melon. Grooming line"Comfort"enriched with beneficial substances mint and jasmine. And funds"2 in 1"they can boast of flower and fruit extracts. In the box, besides the cream itself, there is a special spatula that allows you to gently apply and remove the composition.
• Opilka Depilator acts fairly quickly and leaves a quality long-term effect. Manufacturers recommend it for use, including in the intimate area. To soften the effects of substances added chamomile extract.

• Brand Eveline is a fairly wide range of products for hair removal. The most popular means "9 in 1", promising the simultaneous disposal of vegetation, care for the dermis, restoration and moisturizing. They have a reasonable price and good quality.
• An interesting complex Mini Bikini, consisting of two products, is present on the market. This is a depilator and an oil that slows down hair growth. The manufacturer claims that the special composition of the cream softens the hair follicles and pushes them out from under the skin. Due to this, it is possible to remove almost the entire hair without damaging the epidermis. After this procedure, it is necessary to apply a composition containing rambutan oil every day. This substance due to the content of fruit acids thinning hair. The advertisement promises that the hairs will need to be removed again only after three to six months after use for the first time. However, the Web has a lot of negative reviews on this product, reporting its low efficiency at an inflated price.

• In the line of Vox there are various options for removing unwanted vegetation: cream, including for use in the soul, mousse and even wax.After hair removal, the manufacturer offers gels and milk to restore the skin and slow the appearance of hair.

• White Line cosmetics include products for depilation and skin treatment after. The line includes gels and lotions that cleanse the skin of fat and cosmetic residues and prepare to use depilatory compounds or waxes. To prepare sensitive areas for the use of waxes and sugar pastes, the company produces talc, including those with menthol content, which pleasantly cools the dermis. Various waxes, warm pastes and film varieties are present in the assortment: chocolate, plum, pink, azulene. White Line also produces strips for depilation. In fact, this paper, more precisely, non-woven wipes, which can be applied to the composition for depilation or hair removal.
• Nora powder for hair removal repeats the means used for a long time. In its composition there are only natural ingredients: henna, talc, calcium and herbal extracts, giving a special flavor to the product. It not only allows you to get rid of vegetation, but also improves the condition of the epidermis.

Despite the fact that depilation with a razor or cream is painless in most cases, some women prefer to use products for local anesthesia to reduce discomfort in the hair removal process. Spray depilator from Veet, for example, contains in its composition anesthetic. In addition, girls prefer to use for this purpose cream or patch brands "Emla", Lightdep or "Dr. Namb"gel products Depilflax or "Anesthetic"solution Golden rose, pharmaceutical preparations Menovazine, Lidocaine or Prilokain.

In the salon, the hair removal process will require not only a comfortable couch, but also compositions for preparing the skin, hair removal products, oil and gels for treating the covering after the procedure. At home, the main thing is to choose the right product for depilation.

For intimate places and sensitive skin it is better to choose products made specifically for this. Otherwise, there is a great chance of getting irritation or an allergic reaction. Most of these products are enriched with beneficial caring ingredients, which help to calm and restore sensitive epidermis.

For hair in the area of ​​the legs or especially dense and dark vegetation, it is necessary to choose more potent compounds. Otherwise, the hair may not be completely removed.

Depilatory products represent to their customers almost all the stores that sell cosmetics, as well as many supermarkets. For example, they are available in well-known online and Internet shops.

Depilation is represented by two variants of the procedure. This shave and creams.

This is the easiest and cheapest procedure to conduct at home. Every girl without any difficulty and special preparation will cope with it. All you need is a razor and gel or foam.

Positive sides:

• very simple to perform;
• the result immediately after the procedure is very good, the skin is absolutely smooth;
• has no contraindications;
• budget procedure.

Negative sides:

• the shaving effect is short, the very next day the hairs appearing from under the skin will feel to the touch, and will soon become visible to the eye, so the procedure should be repeated quite often;
• due to poor quality of the machine, cuts are possible;
• the epidermis often responds with irritation to frequent shaving;
• emergence of ingrown hairs is not excluded;
• frequent shaving has a negative effect on the skin, leading to its dryness, and in summer removes the tanned skin layer.

The use of depilatory cream or gel is a chemical procedure in which hairs soften, thin and fall off. The composition of such funds include aggressive chemical components that quickly act on the hair. But with the hair, the composition gets on the skin. Therefore, the effect of the reagent is softened with the help of caring components.

During the procedure, the substance is applied using the included spatula. After some time, provided by the manufacturer, the composition is removed with the same spatula, and the remnants are washed off with water. Some products intended for use in the shower after a while, wash off with a soft washcloth.

Positive sides:

• hair removal method is absolutely painless;
• the use of compounds does not cause difficulties;
• with a uniform application of the product, all hairs on the treated area will be removed.

Negative sides:

• the effect of the application does not last long, about the same as shaving;
• the cost of products for chemical depilation is much higher than a razor;
• allergic reaction to aggressive ingredients;
• due to intense exposure to certain substances, dry skin may occur;
• during pregnancy and lactation period, the use of such funds should be excluded.

In order to properly carry out the procedure of depilation with a razor, you only need to get a good razor. Depending on the type of machine, it may have one or more blades, special strips for improved gliding and care.

When shaving be sure to use a cream, foam or gel. This will help to perform the procedure more comfortably and protect the skin from irritation.

In order to protect the skin from redness, ladies use various methods. Some to soften the epidermis resort to the help of hair balm. Others prefer to carry out the process without any cosmetics, just under running water.

To make the skin as smooth as possible, the hairs have to be shaved against their growth. However, this technique can lead to ingrown hairs. This can be avoided if preparatory activities are carried out before shaving. Quite regularly, at least a couple of days before the depilation, begin to treat the area with an ordinary scrub. This will raise the base of the hairs and make their removal easier.

It is recommended to carry out the shaving procedure in the morning. This is due to the fact that the skin at the beginning of the day is more elastic and resilient. This means that injury during the process will be less likely.

When using chemical creams or sprays, it is imperative that you carefully study the instructions. It is in it that the manufacturer indicates the intricacies of using a particular tool. Depending on its composition, it is necessary to keep it on the skin for a certain time, the main thing is not to exceed it, otherwise irritation of the epidermis may occur.

Before using the cream, the skin must be prepared. It must be thoroughly cleaned from residues of cosmetics and products of the sebaceous and sweat glands. After that you should not use creams, it will allow to avoid undesirable reaction between the components of the products.

Despite the fact that hairs can begin to grow very quickly after the procedure, use them more often than once a day is not recommended. Too frequent use may lead to irritation due to the large amount of aggressive substances in the composition. It is better to use creams with a special composition or depilatory care products that slow down their growth to slow down the appearance of hairs.

Depending on the zone that is planned to be cleared of unwanted vegetation, a remedy should also be chosen.

Razor can be used on almost all sites. It does not cause allergic reactions. However, experts note that it is undesirable to use shaving on such sensitive places as the bikini area. In the intimate area, use of a shaving razor can cause severe irritation. And this, in turn, can cause a decrease in sexual desire and pleasure during sexual intercourse.

Shaving is great for treating arms and legs. But the armpits need to be machined very carefully. Poor quality machine or careless shaving can lead to the formation of microtraumas. Through them, bacteria that actively proliferate in this area because of the heat and products of the sebaceous glands can penetrate the dermis and cause inflammation and the appearance of painful bumps.

When shaving your legs or bikini area, you should not swim in the sea or in other saline waters for at least 24 hours. Salt water can irritate damaged skin.

Depilatory creams act more gently, without affecting the epidermis physically. Therefore, they are recommended to use on delicate areas, as well as on the face, as it is distinguished by the most sensitive skin. Therefore, the cream should be chosen special, suitable for removing excess hair from the eyebrows and near the lips.

Vegetation on the whole body provides certain functions. Usually they protect the skin. In the intimate area, this function is especially important. Because of the hair on the mucous membranes can not penetrate infection and pathogens. Therefore, after depilation in any way you need to adhere to a thorough hygiene, be sure to carry out the procedure twice a day. It is very important for the intimate and general health of a woman. Also, the epidermis must be especially intensively treated, because during the depilation procedure it is damaged in one way or another.

After depilation, you should follow some care measures for the dermis.

1. The skin must be moistened.After all, due to chemical or physical effects, it becomes thinner and loses moisture. For this, a special lotion, gel or emulsion can be used.
2. Regularly, At least once a week after removal of vegetation, it is necessary to use scrubbing or peeling agents. This will help prevent ingrown hairs.
3. With special sensitivity It is necessary to use agents with anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects.

For intensive nutrition and hydration of the skin after depilation special cosmetics are produced. Often it contains nourishing oil and various plant extracts that help the skin to recover as quickly as possible. In addition, the funds may contain substances that slow down hair growth. Due to this, the procedure of shaving or using the cream will have much less.

In the presence of discomfort, you can also purchase a cooling gel. It will help reduce pain, eliminate burning sensation or any other unpleasant sensations.

Despite the detailed instructions for the use of cosmetic products for depilation, the girls have some questions. We will try to give answers to them.

• Is it possible to do during menstruation?

Specialists do not see any contraindications for depilation during menstrual bleeding.In general, these processes are physically unrelated; therefore, the depilatory procedure cannot have any negative effect.

As for hair removal, the opinion is slightly different. Due to the increased sensitivity during menstruation, hair removal with wax, sugar paste or epilator can be much more painful. Therefore, cosmetologists recommend hair removal immediately after the critical days. At this time, the sensitivity of the skin will be somewhat reduced, which means that the procedure will be more comfortable.

• How soon can I go to the solarium?

Sunbathing under the summer sun or in a solarium is not worth immediately after depilation. It doesn’t matter what kind of ultraviolet rays nature will have, because they affect the epidermis equally. The sun can make the skin more sensitive, susceptible to harmful effects. This will increase the risk of inflammation and irritation.

The skin surface after shaving or cream is irritated and has minor injuries. Because of this, the possibility of sunburn is increased.

The skin is restored within one to two weeks after the procedure. In the summer it is difficult to resist to appear in the sun for such a long time. Therefore, the skin should be carefully looked after. Use sunscreen before every sun exposure. Their SPF protection level should be higher than for normal use. Regularly use products to moisturize and restore the dermis.

• How often do you need to do?

The time it takes for the hair to re-appear after the procedure will vary depending on the skin, body characteristics, nutrition, and many other factors. Usually, after shaving the hairs begin to appear after one or two days. First, they become noticeable to the touch, and soon look. In order to do the procedure as rarely as possible, it is necessary to use special cosmetic products. There are a large number of creams and gels that slow down hair growth. In the best variant of the constant use of such cosmetics, hair regrowth can be expected in ten to fifteen days.

• How much is enough?

The flow rate of the contents of the tube will depend on the area in which the tool is applied. Legs have the largest surface growth of hair. When used in this area, a regular bottle of 100 ml will last only 4-5 times. While for the armpit zone it may be enough for more than 20 times. When depilating the forearm, the hands will use up about fifteen applications.

• Why do acne appear afterwards?

Together with the hairs, the top layer of skin cells is removed during depilation. Microtrauma may also occur, due to which access to the microbes is facilitated to the deeper layers of the dermis. Also, such manifestations may be associated with individual intolerance to the method of removing vegetation or components of the tool. That is, it may be an allergic reaction or excessive damage to the cover.

In order to protect yourself from rashes, you need to carefully observe hygiene. The surface of the skin, razor blades and towels should be kept clean.

Women leave various comments about hair removal procedures. Despite the fact that there are a huge number of proposals for hair removal with the help of wax, sugar paste, laser and photo devices, many women continue to use home remedies.

The razor is still one of the most common tools. But due to the abundance of cases of irritation and too short a positive result, the fair sex has to resort to chemical means for depilation.

One of the best brands that produce such creams or gels are Veet, SallyHansen, Velvet, Opilca.The best domestic tool for depilation produced under the brand name "Batiste".

At the same time, not all advertised funds are popular among consumers. For example, the advertised complex Mini Bikini has earned angry reviews from most girls. Despite the incredibly high cost, it does not perform its main functions.

Video instruction on the use of depilation cream, see below.