Why can't depilatory cream remove hair completely? Why can't it be used for more than 15 minutes?

Hair removal cream is a magical thing. When used on the skin, it can remove the hair on the skin. Such a useful tool also has its weaknesses. It cannot remove hair permanently. After removal, the hair will grow again in a short time. Why can't depilatory cream remove the hair completely? Why can’t depilatory cream be used for more than 15 minutes?

Why can't depilatory cream remove the root of hair?

Depilatory cream can only work on the surface of the skin, it can penetrate into the skin.

The main ingredient in the depilatory cream is thioglycolic acid, which can remove hair through a chemical reaction. Depilatory cream is only effective for hair that grows out of the skin. It cannot remove the hair inside the skin. Depilatory cream cannot damage the pores and inhibit hair growth. Those with good metabolism can see small hairs growing in three days, while those with slow metabolism may take 5 to 6 days. Regardless of whether your metabolism is fast or slow, it will generally return to its original state within one to two weeks.

The depilatory cream has a smell, and you can smell it after using it for a long time. It is irritating to the skin. After excessive use, you need to use astringent and moisturizer to soothe the skin. Depilatory cream should not be used too frequently. Once a week is enough and it is not suitable for daily use.

Depilatory creams do not remove hair completely, and the hair grows very quickly. You can choose to use wax to remove hair. With waxing, the hair grows more slowly, but it is a bit painful when removing hair. You can also choose laser hair removal, which can inhibit hair growth and last longer.

Why should hair removal cream not be used for more than 15 minutes?

No more than 15 minutes, because the depilatory cream contains some substances that are irritating to the skin. The longer it is in contact with the skin, the greater the damage will be. Long-term contact is prone to allergies, redness and swelling.

Also, depilatory cream is a relatively thick liquid, and the skin temperature is higher than the indoor temperature. If it is applied on the skin for a long time, the moisture in the depilatory cream will evaporate, and it will be difficult to shave when the depilatory cream becomes dry. When applying hair removal cream, shave against the hair.

Not everyone can use depilatory cream. You should conduct an allergy test before use. If there are no adverse reactions after the test, you can continue to use it. After using the depilatory cream, you must pay attention to sun protection when going out. Failure to do so will cause melanin to precipitate in the area of ​​hair removal, making the skin darker.

Many people have misunderstandings about depilatory creams, thinking that the hair will become thicker after using them. In fact, we see the hair becoming thicker because half of the hair is inside the skin and we only see the cross section. From the cross section, the hair appears to have become thicker, but in fact the hair has not become thicker.

Can depilatory cream be washed off with soap?

Depilatory cream cannot be washed with soap. It is best to use warm water to clean the hair removal area before using the depilatory cream, and a small amount should be applied before hair removal. This will not cause any irritation to the skin, so there is no need to wash with soap.

That’s all about depilatory cream. Depilatory cream can only remove hair on the surface of the skin. It cannot remove hair inside the skin. 15 minutes of application is enough. If you apply it for too long, the skin will not be able to bear it and the depilatory cream will also dry out.