Time to give hair removal cream another try

Hair removal can be a pain. Whether you choose to wax or shave, these methods can leave you with that all-too-familiar feeling of bumpy, burning and irritated skin. Enter hair removal creams, aka depilatory creams. Painless and efficient, these creams are generally more pleasant to use and can give you smooth skin everywhere from your legs to your bikini line to your face. The best part?  Unlike the pungent, harsh creams of the past, today’s formulas are gentler and contain nourishing and soothing ingredients, like vitamin E, aloe vera and cocoa butter, and can safely remove unwanted hair.

How do they work?

Applied like a lotion or spray, hair removal creams are formulated with ingredients which can chemically break down the tight bonds in our hair proteins, the hair then starts to dissolve, making it easy to wipe away.

Who should use hair removal creams?

Hair removal creams are ideal for those who have low pain tolerance, are sensitive to other hair removal methods or want to remove hair more effectively in sensitive areas, like the bikini line. Unlike shaving, hair removal creams have less chance of breaking the skin and can also get into hard-to-reach places.

Benefits of using hair removal cream

●    It saves you time
●    It’s really easy to use
●    It’s relatively cheaper
●    Hair grows back softer 
●    It's safe and painless (if used correctly)

Are there any risks?

Like many hair removal processes, using a cream comes with its own set of (minor) risks. For one, hair creams should never be used on vulnerable skin. Skincare experts strongly recommend alternative hair removal methods if you’re sunburnt, have an open wound or a chronic and highly inflammatory skin condition like eczema, psoriasis or rosacea, or are on any chronic medication. 

It’s also a good idea to avoid using creams on the neck or private areas as these tend to be more sensitive than other parts of the body, so irritation can happen more easily. Also, it’s important to leave the cream for only the allotted amount of time, so read the directions carefully. 

Shop some of our favourite hair removal creams:
 

Clicks Sensitive Hair Removal Cream 100ml 
Enriched with moisturising sweet almond oil and skin-nourishing vitamin E, this gentle formula effectively removes unwanted hair while leaving skin smooth.

Veet Hair Removal Cream Sensitive 100ml
Ideal for those who are susceptible to red and irritated skin, this cream works close to the root even on short hair, giving you smoothness for up to twice as long as shaving. 

Mandy’s Hair Removal  Lotion 200ml
Perfect for sensitive skin, this cream works in as little as five minutes to effectively remove hair without the risk of cuts and rashes associated with shaving.

DX Smooth Hair Removal Lotion 200ml 
Quick and easy to use, this lotion is suitable for the head, body and underarms.

Sorbet Facial Hair Removal Cream Duo
This kit includes a facial protecting balm that calms and moisturises skin as well as a hair removal cream that soothes and protects skin as it gently removes unwanted hair.

No Hair Hair Removal Lotion 125ml
Formulated to gently remove hair, this lotion leaves the skin feeling soothed, calmed, and moisturised thanks to the aloe vera extract, the organic hemp seed oil and shea.

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