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- 7 years ago
Sorry, most of them all have harsh chemicals to remove the hair. Just make sure not to leave in on longer than 10 minutes. I left mine on my armpits for like 12 and my underarms were stinging all day O_o
- Anonymous5 years ago
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- Sur La MerLv 77 years ago
Ahhjh there is none, but shaving & Barbasol, if they remove hair, they're made of chemicals! Allergic reaction happens to all of us in somewhere or other.
FYI: Cosmetics companies can put any ingredients in their products, example dangerous chemicals.
Many beauty & hair products now have LABEL INGREDIENTS and DISCLAIMERS, specially makeup, they are required to put labels so consumers are aware to watch for chemicals: DBP, TITANIUM, MERCURY, HYDROQUINONE, LEAD, formaldehyde (another name DMDM Hydantion) or Toluene solvent, that causes cancer or harm us. Example: if you're reaching for antibacterial soap instead of regular soaps: antibacterial soap products contain chemical ingredients, such as triclosan and triclocarban, which may carry unnecessary risks given that their benefits are unproven.
1. CREAMS or lotions there are side effects and people violate those warnings: Skin damage, odor, more hair growth, uneven skin & hair growth, allergic reaction. Keratin is the main protein that forms a hair strand. The result is the hair is wiped away with gentle friction. There are several chemicals based on the strength, color and coarseness of the hair. Before applying the cream, the skin type is also considered. Example from a VEET user: ."I used Veet to wax off my moustache which wasn't anything tragic,(STUPID ME) around 12 hours ago.....And for the first time I've got this reaaally bad skin irritation, I'm as red as a pepper for Gd's sake!" One girl put the cream on her nipples: "I just tried using nair for the first time and I tried putting it on my nipples because I am dumb and didnt read the directions. (and yes, I have hairy nipples. please dont make fun of me because it bothers me already). now my nipples are REALLY burning along with the rest of my skin." "I've waxed my upper lip by myself in the morning using a veet strip and peeled 3 large spots of skin and its really red and it burns !? help me plz i have skool after 2 days ! i waited 7 hours but nothing happeened ?" This may not be a good option for you if you have sensitive skin. If your skin develops severe irritation afterwards, go see a doctor!
Example from YA re: hair removal spray from Sally Hansen: "Being an idiot, I purchased the Sally Hansen hair removal spray thinking it would work. I used it last night before i showered, left it on for about 4 minutes and it didn't remove my hair. I am not concerned with the fact that it didn't remove my hair but it left my skin to be ridiculously irritated and itchy and burning with bumps allllllllll over! What can I use on my skin to calm this down and make it less painful?"
Example 2: "I'm sad as hell because of this olay face hair remover monster ! :(?
Okay so .. I tried to remove hair on my face for the first time . So I did my cheeks and
everything . I think I extended the time , now I have red rashes on my face and a pimple over my lip ! :( urghhh! Anyway I can get rid of it .? I tried ice no work :( these rashes are beside my lip."
2. IPL: Example: "25 year old male, Epilator from Braun while using on chest causes extreme pain?
So I just used the Braun silk epilator series 7 on my chest for the first time, it causes extreme pain though it removes hair pretty well, but the pain is immense."
It may take multiple sessions - 6 or more - to achieve the desired results. If you are prone to melasma, let your derm know. Also, expect some post procedure redness.
3. WAXING warrants caution: home waxing kits come in both cold (Nads) and hot wax varieties – cold kits may not work as well but are certainly safer to use in the genital region. If you’re going to a salon, choose a professional location that makes safety a priority. Example from YA!: "so i waxed my upper lip and it left a huge red mark all on top of my upper lip. the next day wrinkly skin formed over it and it started to peel so i peeled it off and now its extremely red and shiny what can i put on it so it wont scar and how long will it take to heal?" 2nd example from YA!: "2 weeks ago, I used the waxing kit, and I did my arms. It didnt take off any hair, but it did sizzle my skin, I stopped midway through my left arm because it hurt so bad. At first the skin was very red, cracked, and had scabs. The scabs came off and the skin felt normal, but I noticed my arm was developing tiny bumps. Now, my entire left arm has broken into huge red, puffy bumps that itch like hell. I also noticed my entire body is starting to itch..... especially my face. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!!!! I WANT TO SUE SALLY HANSEN!" (gross photo posted but I won't).
THE FDA CAUTIONS THAT THESE PRODUCTS SHOULD NOT BE USED BY PEOPLE WITH DIABETES AND CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS WHO ARE PARTICULARLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO INFECTION. WAXING CAN LEAVE THE SKIN SORE AND OPEN TO INFECTION. WAXES SHOULD NOT BE USED OVER VARICOSE VEINS, MOLES, OR WARTS. THEY SHOULD NOT BE USED ON THE EYELASHES, INSIDE THE NOSE OR EARS, ON THE NIPPLES, OR ON IRRITATED, CHAPPED, SUNBURNED, OR CUT SKIN.
Razor bumps, also called pseudofolliculitis barbae, are small, irritated bumps on the skin. They develop after shaving, when strands of hair curl back on themselves and grow into the skin. Razor bumps cause irritation and the development of pimples. They also may cause scarring.
Razor bumps are common among African-Americans and people with tightly coiled hair. Razor bumps tend to be more of a problem for men than women, because many men shave daily.
THREE MOST COMMON MYTHS:
1. The rate of hair regrowth will not change because of hair removal.
2. Hair coverage will not change in density; your body has a set number of hair follicles.
3. Ingrown hairs are common but not impossible to avoid; everyone has different susceptibility to ingrown hairs.