depilatory cream

Topical hair remover

Depilatory cream is a chemical preparation applied to the skin to dissolve unwanted hair at or just below the surface.

Unlike shaving, which cuts hair, depilatories break down the protein structure of hair shafts, allowing them to be wiped away: She used depilatory cream on her legs before the beach trip.

The results typically last longer than shaving but shorter than waxing.

Related

skin · legs · bikini · bikini line · underarms · Nair · chemical · dissolve · patch test · lotion · burning · chemical burn · sensitive · salon · bathroom · shower time · stubble · regrowth

Opposites
hair removal vs. hair growth

depilatory creamhair growth serum

Scalp product promoting follicle activity

minoxidil · Rogaine · hair tonic · finasteride · hair transplant

hair removal method

depilatory creamwaxing

Coating for shine

shaving · razor · epilator · threading · laser hair removal

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G