Could anyone tell me how hair-removal creams work? could they be dangerous/contain carcinogens?
2007-01-01 11:43:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Hair removal creams work by breaking the disulfide bonds that link the protein chains that give hair its strength, making the hair disintegrate.
They are not considered harmful but you should always test on a small area as you may develop an allergic reaction to them. After using a common problem is they tend to leave the skin dry so be sure to moisturize after use.
The effects last about as long as shaving so depending on the speed that your hair grows you may need to use the product several times a week.
2007-01-02 10:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plucking (tweezing), Shaving, Depilatory creams and Waxing are temporary hair removal methods.
A review of the various hair removal methods is available at http://tinyurl.com/ob6tt
2007-01-01 20:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by gela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used them and ended up still hairy with a bad rash.
2007-01-01 20:28:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use them in the summer on my legs. They stay smoother longer
2007-01-01 19:57:48 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should try waxing.. its a lot more effective
2007-01-01 20:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋