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Smooth legs are an eternal value. But in the summer, getting rid of excess hair becomes especially relevant. The easiest and most affordable way is depilation. Many will consider the solution a compromise, but it is the simplest. So, all about depilation.
What is depilation?
Pros and cons of depilation
Having understood what depilation is, it is easy to guess about its advantages and disadvantages.
The most obvious plus is the ability to get rid of vegetation:
instantly;
independently, without resorting to the help of a master in the cabin;
with minimal costs.
For example, immediately after laser or photoepilation, the result is not very impressive – dead hairs do not fall off immediately, but within a few days. But after depilation, the skin instantly becomes smooth and tender to the touch.
On the other hand, after several epilation procedures (especially laser hair removal), you will forget about the growth of excess hair for a long time, and after depilation, the result will have to be maintained constantly, since the hair follicle is not affected.
Types of depilation
We at Healthy-Food tend to think that epilation is the most advanced and effective way to get long-lasting smooth body. However, if there is no time and money to go to a beauty salon, then razors, depilatory strips or cream, homemade wax – all this comes to the rescue when you need to quickly put your legs and armpits in order. Let’s talk a little more about the different types of depilation.
Shaving
The most popular way of all. You will need a razor with a sharp blade and a foam thick enough to glide easily over wet skin. However, modern machines for women are usually equipped with a gel strip, which serves as an alternative to foam. Minus, perhaps, one – hair after shaving grows quite quickly.
Depilation with a special cream
Depilation of hair on the legs or armpits with cream is another common way to get rid of excess vegetation. The formula of this cream is based on calcium thioglycolate, which dissolves the hairs. The composition is applied to the skin for several minutes, and then washed off with water. It is worth warning that this recipe is not very suitable for sensitive skin, because quite often there is irritation in the form of redness or itching.
Why do you need depilation cream? Still, this is chemistry … The beauty is that, unlike shaving, after such a procedure, the hair does not grow for about a week, while the bulb is restored. Yes, and in the composition of such creams, manufacturers already include softening and caring substances. So if there is no allergy to any of the components of the product and the skin is not too sensitive, this is a very convenient option.
Previously, hair removal by depilation was limited to shaving and applying cream. However, as technology has advanced, new ways to remove body hair have emerged that do not destroy the follicle and eventually restore hair growth. Telling what depilation is, we decided to touch on these methods, especially since they are all available at home.
Hair removal with an electric epilator
With the help of an electric device, which uses small rotating tweezers, you can quickly and effectively remove the hair from the root. The process is not the most pleasant, but for people with delicate skin it is very painful, especially in the sensitive areas of the bikini and armpits. Of the minuses, ingrown hairs can be noted.
Wax depilation
What wax depilation means is described in this article. This is hair removal with a wax tape. You will need a set: a device for heating wax cassettes and a tape. Unpleasant, a little painful, but the result is smooth skin for almost 3-4 weeks (due to hair removal from the root).
Depilation with sugar paste
About depilation with sugar, or rather shugaring, we already wrote here. Recall the advantages of this type: any part of the body and even the face can be processed in this way. This is one of the safest procedures, since, unlike wax, sugar does not heat up above body temperature and there is no risk of getting burned.
How to prepare for depilation?
When it comes to shaving, then there are no special recommendations:
make sure that the skin is moist;
It is better to shave your armpits and shins during the shower.
Apply a thick soapy lather to the area to be depilated or use special machines so that sharp blades glide easily over the skin.
Stock up on enough razor blades and change them as soon as you feel that the quality of your shave is deteriorating. The newer the machine, the smoother the skin will be.
Depilatory cream the main preparation is that it is necessary to grow hairs up to 3-5 mm. If they are shorter, it is difficult to completely cover them with a layer of cream, if they are longer, the cream consumption increases, because it destroys the hair itself. The depilation process itself is best done in the shower, but not under water, of course, but after the procedure, applying the cream to slightly steamed skin.
Here’s what you need to know before using an epilator, wax or sugar paste.
A couple of days before the procedure, go over the skin with a scrub to free it from dead cells. But you should not do this on the day of the procedure in order to avoid microcracks and wounds.
For the following days, apply a moisturizer or lotion after your shower.
Take a shower immediately before the procedure to steam out the skin.
If there are moles, then it is better to seal them with a band-aid to prevent damage.
Use an oil-free cream or lotion immediately after your treatment to soothe your skin.
Skin care after depilation
For depilated skin, hydration becomes even more important. Because well-moisturized skin is easier to tolerate any stress, including that associated with any of the methods of hair removal. Here are products that are designed to care for the skin of the body. We recommend that you pay attention to the label “suitable for sensitive skin.”
Lipid-restoring balm for face and body Lipikar Baume AP + M, La Roche-Posay
Soothes the skin, reducing the feeling of dryness. The active ingredient Aqua Posae Filiformis, which is part of the composition, regulates the natural microflora of the skin, restores its hydrolipidic barrier.
Moisturizing lotion for dry and very dry skin of the face and body, CeraVe
It has a light and non-greasy texture, perfectly moisturizes, restores and strengthens the protective barrier of the skin due to the content of ceramides, similar to those that form its lipid-epidermal barrier.
Melting body milk with bifido complex and aloe vera, Garnier
The bifido complex in the milk optimizes the water balance of the skin and strengthens its natural defenses. Aloe moisturizes and soothes the skin.
Spray that accelerates the restoration of the skin barrier, Cicaplast Spray B5, La Roche-Posay
Spray based on thermal water, panthenol and madecassoside restores the skin’s protective barrier and soothes it. It is applied without contact and is quickly absorbed without leaving any residue.
Summary results
What is the difference between epilation and depilation?
Both epilation and depilation aim to remove unwanted vegetation on the body.
During depilation the hair is removed from the surface of the skin, sometimes with the root, but without damaging the follicle; The effect lasts up to 3 weeks depending on the method.
thanks hair removal the hair follicle is destroyed and the hair stops growing.
What types of depilation are the most popular?
It is difficult to answer this question unequivocally, since everyone uses the type of depilation that is convenient for him. The simplest is shaving. You can also use to remove hair at home:
sugar;
wax;
epilator;
special depilatory cream.
What should be remembered after depilation?
After depilation, it is necessary to moisturize the skin with a special cream or lotion, which includes moisturizing and soothing ingredients. A few days after depilation, try again to go over the skin with a body scrub to prevent the process of ingrown hairs.