October 11, 2007

Information for Choosing the Right Hair Removal Products

There are several different hair removal products that are on the market. A woman may purchase creams or lotions that are designed to remove unwanted facial or body hair. This is a form of hair removal that uses the depilation method or the method that removes hair on the surface of the skin. Other types of techniques to remove hair that follow the depilation method would be the use of razors, gels, roll on or aerosol hair removal products.
Hair removal creams and lotions work like a chemical razor in that the products are designed to cause the hair to become separate from the surface of the skin. Hair removal creams and lotions usually contain a chemical known as calcium thioglycoate or a different type of high alkaline substance. This high alkaline substance is responsible for the dissolving of the protein structure of the hair.
Some products that help remove hair may contain too high a level of calcium thioglycoate. In individuals who have sensitive skin this high level of thioglycoate can cause chemical burns and skin irritation. The chemical thioglycoate is designed to disrupt the bonds that hold hair cells to the surface of the skin.
If an individual applies […]

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