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How to Use Hair Removal Cream for Men

Posted by: admin on May 15th, 2010

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Male grooming has become a very fashionable thing to pay attention to. More men are realizing they get more favorable reactions from people if they pay the right amount of attention to their appearance. This is important not just for looking good in front of the ladies. This is important to make sure you are always looking professional. While you may have come to the realization you need to get rid of excess body hair in order to maintain your appearance, it does not mean you are willing to shave every part of your body every day. This is especially true if you have sensitive skin. Luckily, there are products like hair removal cream for men which can help.

The advantages of using hair removal cream for men over shaving are that you are able to remove the hair for a longer period of time and you can save some time. The reason the hair is gone longer is because you are removing the hair from the root rather than simply cutting it near the skin. The removal of the hair will allow you more time in between hair removal. This is a godsend for those with sensitive skin because it means longer periods of time in between shaves. Your skin will have the time to recover. Best of all, the products which are available on the market are extremely easy to use.

Applying Hair Removal Cream for Men

To apply the cream, you may want to read the instructions on the back of the bottle. In general they will tell you to apply the cream to the parts of your body you would like to remove the hair. Unless the product specifically says it is for the face, you may not want to use it there and vice-versa. You may even want to invest in some wooden applicators. You can also use medical tongue depressors to get the same effect. The important part is to keep the cream free from your hands so you do not get it anywhere you do not want to remove hair.

Removing the Cream and Your Hair

The next step is the easiest part of the whole process. All you will need to do is scrape the cream off of your body. Some products will come with a scraper that looks like a razor. If not, you can use the same thing you applied the cream with or the back of a butter knife. Make sure you run the scraper under warm water in between swipes. This will help to loosen the hair removal cream for men and keep the cream and hair from accumulating. Take care that you do not clog your sink with excess hair. You may want to fling the extra cream and hairs in a trash receptacle before you run the warm water over the scraper.

When you are finished you should wash the part of your body where you used the hair removal cream for men. It is best to complete your hair removal right before you take a shower. This way you will be able to get rid of any extra cream from your skin as well as make sure you did not miss anything. If you did miss anything, it is a good idea to simply reapply the cream. You may be tempted to simply shave it off, but keep in mind the hair will grow back faster and you will have a strange patch of stubble.

Correct application of the hair removal cream for men will allow you to look your best for a longer period of time. Done correctly, you will be able to maintain your appearance for the ladies and for your career.


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Is permanent hair removal cream possible?

Posted by: admin on February 15th, 2010

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Many people look towards permanent hair removal cream as an alternative solution to laser and electrolysis. Online you’ll find quite a few people proclaiming that their hair removal cream is permanent. But if you read the fine print it requires ongoing maintenance (thus NOT permanent).

The status of hair removal creams today

Hair removal creams generally work by chemically attacking the protein bonds in the hair shaft. This causes the hair growth to be weaker and coarser hair becomes softer. After initial application of hair removal cream, hair will grow back in 4 to 6 weeks. Continuous use of the product over time causes hair growth to slow significantly. But if you stop, the hair will grow back and become stronger again.

It thus becomes a bit of a catch-22: you want the permanent hair removal cream to actually be permanent so that you can stop doing something about your hair. Yet, if you stop doing what you are doing, it won’t be ‘permanent’.

This is not to bash hair removal creams. A lot of people find it does work for them. We just want to highlight that you shouldn’t expect it to be permanent so managing your expectations. In fact, even the other hair removal treatment methods commonly touted as permanent: laser and electrolysis, state in the fine print that it won’t remove all hair and requires maintenance (albeit quite long periods). Thus neither of them are ‘permanent’ either.

Still, to some, even a semi-permanent hair removal cream are preferable to the ‘regular’ need to shave, tweeze or wax. If this sounds like you, by all means, try hair removal creams. Just don’t expect a miracle. Always read the fine-print. And if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

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Mens hair removal creams

Posted by: admin on January 6th, 2010

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There are several mens hair removal creams available on the market: Nair for Men, Veet, Revitol, Andre for Men, Nads for Men, to name a few. But you might be more concerned with whether or not hair removal creams are safe to use and whether you can use it for removing hair from that part of your body.

Men’s hair removal creams are also called depilatory creams which contains sodium and calcium thyiogylcolate (the perming chemical) which work to dissolve the protein keratin in the hair shaft. And this works to just below the level of the skin so it lasts longer than shaving but shorter than waxing.

What are attractive about these hair removal creams are that it is inexpensive, widely available from chemists or pharmacies, almost painless, and lasts longer than shaving. The cons are that it can’t be used everywhere on the body (not a total hair removal solution), can cause irritations and redness, and it has a strong odor when applied.

When not to use mens hair removal creams

If you have sensitive skin or are prone to skin pigmentation then you shouldn’t use these depilatory creams. You should also stay away from applying creams to areas with skin cuts or -breaks. Similarly, if you want to remove body hair from sensitive skin areas are also not recommended as the creams have a strong alkaline base which can cause damage and burns.

On which areas can you apply hair removal creams:
• Chest,
• Back,
• Arms,
• Legs.

On which areas should you NOT apply hair removal creams:
• Face,
• Nipples,
• Armpits,
• Genitals,
• Perineum,
• Around the anus.

The process when using hair removal creams
1. Preparation. Read the instructions carefully. Some creams you can leave on the skin longer than others, but you definitely don’t want the cream to overstay its welcome on your skin. Clean the skin to ensure the cream can make proper contact with the hairs and can access the follicle (removing excess oils). Test the product on a small patch first. This will quickly show you whether you are allergic or if this hair removal process agrees with your skin.
2. Apply. Follow the instructions provided with the product and don’t leave it on longer than recommended.
3. Soothe. Having a chemical reaction taking place on your skin, might cause some redness and/or irritation, so its a good idea to soothe the tender skin with a balm or aloe-vera type natural cream. Apply this for a day or two till the initial irritation fades.
4. Exfoliate. Exfoliate the skin with an exfoliating gel to remove dead skin cells and clear away any bacterial infections in the hair follicle which might give rise to ingrown hairs or follicitus (small pimples).

A lot of men are starting to use depilatory creams to remove unwanted body hair and it might also be a simple solution for you. Follow the instructions and make sure to take care of your skin after treatment. If you do, mens hair removal creams might just save you a lot of time and make you more confident.

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Nair hair removal

Posted by: admin on January 3rd, 2010

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Nair hair removalNair hair removal cream for men is a depilatory alkaline solution that dissolves the chemical protein bond in hair. It will dissolve the hair to just below the level of the skin and the hair should grow back in 2 to 3 weeks without being thinner.

Make sure you read the instructions carefully and thoroughly as you definitely don’t want to do it wrong. Because of the strong alkalinity, it is not recommended for use on your sensitive skin areas like the genitals or nipples as it will cause a strong burning sensation. In the same vein, you also need to make sure you don’t leave the hair removal cream on your skin too long as it will start to irritate your skin as well.

Nair hair removal for men comes in three options. Nair hair remover spray which is a spray on and takes about 4 minutes. Nair hair removal speed cream which takes only three minutes. And Nair hair removal body cream which takes 8 minutes but are more sensitive to your skin. A bottle of Nair hair removal will allow 2 to 4 uses depending on the area being covered.

While it smells good initially, once the chemical reaction starts, you’ll notice a strong odor which are the dissolving hair. Leave the hair removal cream on for the amount of time indicated on the bottle and afterwards wipe with a wet cloth to remove the cream and the hair. You should also wait a day or two before exposing the skin to direct sunlight as it might be a bit sensitive.

To avoid ingrown hairs, use some exfoliating skin wash on the area (after the sensitive skin waiting period is over). It might also be a good idea to test the product first on an easy area like the arms to ensure that it is agreeable to your skin type and it will give you a feel for how to use the product.

Nair hair removal for men can be an easy solution for your hair removal needs, but as mentioned already, it is not suitable for the sensitive spots like genital hair removal. You can get a 3-pack of Nair hair removal for men directly from Amazon.

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