What if the depilatory cream is not cleaned thoroughly? How long should I wait after the first use?

Depilatory cream is a tool used to remove hair from the surface of human skin. It is simply a magic weapon. If there is no depilatory cream in summer, you can't wear sleeveless and suspender clothes happily. What should I do if the depilatory cream is not washed off? How long should I wait after using the depilatory cream for the first time?

What to do if the hair removal cream is not cleaned thoroughly

If the depilatory cream is not washed off thoroughly, it can easily clog the pores, and the depilatory cream left on the skin will also have a smell.

The method of cleaning after applying depilatory cream is relatively simple. Just rinse it with clean water. If it is stubborn and sticks to the sweat hair, scrape it off with a scraper.

Depilatory cream is not suitable for direct application on hairy areas. If you want to clean the skin, remove the grease and dust on the surface of the area where you are going to apply the depilatory cream, apply a warm towel to the cleaned area for a few minutes, and then apply the depilatory cream.

There are many varieties of depilatory creams on the market, and the ingredients of different varieties are different. When buying, you should first test the depilatory cream on your arm to see if you are allergic to it.

Also be careful when applying the depilatory cream. Apply it thicker. Applying it too thinly will not achieve the desired hair removal effect. After applying the depilatory cream, wait for 5 to 10 minutes before shaving it off. It is easier to shave against the direction of the hair.

How long should I wait after using the depilatory cream for the first time?

There should be at least a week's interval. It is not suitable to use other hair removal products after laser hair removal. The combination of double hair removal is too irritating to the skin.

The instructions of many depilatory creams say that they are mild. No matter what kind of depilatory cream it is, it will be irritating to the skin to a certain extent. Sometimes when you apply the depilatory cream on the skin, you can feel a pain. Pain is a kind of irritation. Using hair removal cream too frequently will damage the skin's barrier function.

If the depilatory cream is not washed thoroughly, it will easily clog the pores. The interval between two uses of the depilatory cream should be at least one week.

How long can the depilatory cream be kept after opening?

Generally, cosmetics will be labeled with how long the shelf life is after opening. You can look at a very inconspicuous place on the bottle, where there is a small bottle-like thing with a number written on it. For example, if it is written as 6m, it means that it must be used up within 6 months after opening. If the depilatory cream is unopened, the shelf life is generally two years. If the package is opened, it is best to use it up within three months. Of course, it is recommended not to use unopened products that have exceeded their two-year shelf life. The main ingredients of depilatory cream are thioacetic acid (calcium) or barium sulfide. After opening and being exposed to the air, they may be oxidized, which will affect the depilatory effect to a certain extent. Bacteria entering the cream will damage the skin and sometimes cause adverse reactions such as inflammation and allergies.