There are different types of hair reduction products available in the market, including depilatory creams. Here are some details, positive and negative aspects, and ingredients or materials to consider:
Depilatory Creams
- Depilatory creams are a common hair removal method that can be found in drugstores or supermarkets.
- They use a strong alkaline solution that works by slowly breaking down the unwanted hair until it turns jelly-like and can be wiped off.
- Depilatory creams contain ingredients that work by breaking the bonds of hair, which gives hair strength and structure, so when these bonds are broken, the hair can easily be wiped away and removed.
- Depilatory creams work by dissolving the hair just below the surface of the skin, whereas shaving sharply cuts the hair off at the skin surface. This means youre not left with prickly stubble.
- Permanent hair removal creams contain chemicals that will break down the hair shaft.
- Depilatory creams can increase the number of hair follicles and dermal fibroblasts expressing interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and tumor necrosis factor-β in mouse skin.
- Depilatory creams usually contain ingredients such as thioglycolic acid, which can be harmful to the skin.
Positive Aspects
- Depilatory creams can produce quick results.
Negative Aspects
- Depilatory creams can contain harmful ingredients that can cause dermatitis and hair loss.
- Depilatory creams can increase the number of hair follicles and dermal fibroblasts expressing interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and tumor necrosis factor-β in mouse skin.
- Depilatory creams can contain ingredients that are harmful to the skin.
Ingredients or Materials to Consider
- Harmful ingredients to avoid in hair products include sulfates, parabens, and polyethylene glycols (PEG) .
- Oils that are great for using in hair include coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, and palm oil.
- Butters like mango butter and shea butter form a protective layer around the cuticle of your hair.
- Vitamin E, argan oil, and vitamin B5 are also great conditioning ingredients that not only nourish your hair but make the hair fall flat.
