Chemical depilatories

Some examples of chemical depilatories include Neet, Nudit, and Nair. These products break down the strong sulphur bonds that hold proteins in the hair together. The hair becomes soft and weak and can usually be wiped away. Unfortunately , the skin in the area of unwanted hair often becomes irritated with this technique. Subsequent inflammation may stimulate the pigment cells to produce more melanin resulting in the darker skin in the area ( post – inflammatory pigmentation). To prevent these problems the instructions for the use of the depilatory should be followed carefully, and it should first be tested on a small area.

A dermatologists could prescribe a mild cortisone cream to apply immediately after using depilatories to prevent skin irritation and hyperpigmentation ( darkening). If darkening does occur, bleaching creams such as Reversa HQ and NeoStrata HQ amy be used to lighten the skin again.


Camouflage
Bleaching or dying unwanted hair is the best camouflaging technique but like chemical depilatories, this process may be irritating to the skin.