How to choose the best hair removal cream

The problem of removing unwanted body hair worries many women. There are several ways to solve this issue. This article will discuss the fight against unwanted hair using depilatory cream. Which cream should you give preference to and what should you pay attention to when purchasing?

Popular hair removal creams

Nowadays, depilatory creams are considered the best alternative to shaving. Of course, the effect of depilation with cream will be short-lived - only a few days. But it also has positive sides. This is a painless method of hair removal, and is also relatively inexpensive and can be used at home.

There are now a lot of depilatory creams produced by different cosmetic companies. Let's look at the most popular of them.

• Veet creams are the most popular for getting rid of unwanted body hair. Creams of this brand are sold in almost any store or pharmacy. A wide selection of creams allows you to choose a product based on your individual skin condition. Veet creams contain useful components that care for the skin, soften it and moisturize it. You can even use them in the shower, which is especially convenient. The creams work very quickly. True, there are disadvantages. So some buyers note that for removing all hairs you need to keep the cream longer than the time specified in the instructions. The cream caused an allergic reaction in some users. Therefore, before use, it is better to test the cream on a small area of ​​skin.
• Velvet cream from a Russian manufacturer is no less popular than the previous brand. Here the main emphasis is on the naturalness of the ingredients. All creams of this brand have pleasant floral and fruity aromas and contain extracts of healthy herbs and fruits. Buyers praise Velvet cream for its softness and speed, as well as for its long-lasting effect after hair removal. In the Velvet line of creams you can find products for depilation of intimate areas or those that slow down hair growth.
• The next depilatory cream is Lowa Lowa. Customers have mixed opinions about this cream. Some people liked the drug, while others, on the contrary, consider it a useless purchase. The manufacturer promises that after using this cream, hairs become less noticeable and the skin is well moisturized.
• Eveline depilatory creams also receive high ratings from consumers. The company produces a large number of types of them. But the cream managed to gain the most enviable popularity for depilation 9 in 1 and Eveline Bio Depil. They remove hair well and saturate the skin with moisture. In order to remove unwanted hairs, just three minutes will be enough. 
• Mile's depilatory cream called Camomile Depilation is another popular product for removing body hair. The cream contains chamomile extract. The cream perfectly removes hair and takes care of the skin.
• The Russian-made Batiste cream series is an inexpensive but very effective product. The cream not only copes with its main task perfectly, but also takes care of the skin and does not cause allergies or irritations.

Pain relieving creams for hair removal

The epilation process can be painful. And if there is a lot of hair on the body and it is quite thick, the pain during the hair removal procedure can be very severe. To reduce it, special painkillers are used.

• The most popular cream for pain relief during hair removal is Emla cream. It contains two active ingredients that provide a strong and at the same time long-lasting pain relief effect. It is applied an hour and a half before the procedure to the skin and covered with a film so that the cream is better absorbed. Depending on which area of ​​the skin will be epilated, different amounts of cream are required.
• Another popular remedy is Deep Numb. Often used in cosmetology, as well as for tattooing. This cream is based on lidocaine.
• If you are allergic to lidocaine, you can use Light Dep cream for pain relief. This remedy is weaker than the previous two. It is recommended to use it for epilation of arms and legs.

Cream for ingrown hairs after hair removal

Modern hair removal methods are very effective, but even they often cannot solve the problem of ingrown hairs after the procedure. To avoid this unpleasant phenomenon, you can use special creams that prevent ingrown hairs after hair removal.

Nowadays, the range of post-hair removal creams in stores is quite rich. When choosing such a product, pay attention to its composition. It is better to buy a cream that contains fruit acids. This will speed up the renewal process of epidermal cells and help growing hairs come out freely.

One of the most popular products in the budget category is Caramel cream. It should be applied to the skin immediately after the hair removal procedure is completed and then several times a day. The cream perfectly moisturizes the skin, softens it and reduces hair growth.

There are creams that solve the problem of ingrown hairs in different brands of catalog cosmetics, for example, Oriflame, Avon or Faberlic.