You can use Veet hair removal creams around your bikini line, but take care not to make contact with your intimate areas. Applying the product too close to the genital area can result in adverse reactions. MYTH: You should exfoliate the same day you remove hair.
Don't apply hair removal products directly to your genitals. Use a cold compress or fragrance-free and dye-free cream or gel to soothe and moisturize your skin after hair removal.
A quick read of the label on a tube of Veet Cream reveals that it's safe for blitzing your bikini line, but for the love of god, keep it away from your actual genitals.
The safest technique is trimming the hair with scissors, if they do not come into contact with the skin. Shaving the hair or using a method that removes it from its follicle could result in: small breaks or cuts in the skin. redness or irritation.
Mix half a cup of cornflour with one small cup of milk to make it into a paste. Apply the paste all over the area that you wish to remove the hair from. Leave it for 20 minutes or until it is completely dry. Now peel it off and pat dry.
In a bowl, mash the banana to make a pulp and add the oatmeal to this mashed mixture to make a thick paste. Now apply this mixture to your pubic hair and leave it until it dries. Rinse it off once it is totally dry to remove any and all unwanted pubic hair.
Depilatory creams are one of the easiest ways to remove body hair especially when compared to waxing or shaving. They are a great all-round method for getting rid of both large areas of hair along your legs, but also great for tackling smaller, harder-to-reach areas like ones around the bikini line.
Temporary methods like shaving can help you remove hair for a few days quickly and painlessly, but you risk irritation like razor burn. Using a hair removal cream will last just about as long as shaving. Waxing is more painful and has more infection risks, but it will last for weeks.
Veet BodyCurv™ Bikini and Underarm Hair Removal Cream works close to the root even on short hair. It is specially designed for bikini and underarms to follow the contours of the skin, so you get smoothness for up to twice as long as shaving - with less mess!
Keep the vaginal hair removal cream on for about 6 mins. If you have thick hair, leave it on for about 10 mins. To be sure, check a small area, but under no circumstances should you leave the cream on for more than 10 minutes.
Rinse Veet off in the shower to wash away the residual cream and any stray hairs. Use warm water, not hot, to avoid irritating your skin. Pat yourself dry with a soft towel.
Depilatory creams use chemicals to melt the hair. This means there's a possibility of you getting a chemical burn. First-, second-, or third-degree burns can happen when hair removal cream is left on for an extended period of time. It's most likely to happen in the groin area because the skin there is sensitive.
Shaving. Shaving cuts the hair close to the skin. I'm not a big fan of shaving your pubic hair because it can hurt sensitive skin, leading to rashes, ingrown hairs, and infection. If you choose to shave, use a new, clean razor every time, as used razors can carry bacteria.
If you do decide to try out a hair removal cream, it's strongly recommended that you trim the hair before applying it. Else, it's harder to get the cream to penetrate right to the hair root and you will need to use more of the product.
Some disadvantages of depilatory creams are that they contain chemicals like thioglycolic acid, calcium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide which can cause irritation, darkening, skin damage, allergic reactions, and first and second-degree chemical burns.
Side effects of using Veet Hair Removal Cream
Stinging or burning sensation – if this occurs, remove the product using plenty of water. Irritated or more sensitive skin – this is a common side effect of using Veet Hair Removal Cream so you need to be careful what you apply to the skin in the following 24 hours.
Can you regrow pubic hair after menopause? Pubic hair and hair on the body doesn't usually grow back after the menopause, this is due to levels of estrogen and progesterone remaining low as we continue to age. Not everyone will lose their pubic hair.
There is no standard for the amount, the thickness, or the area that pubic hair will cover. People may notice an extreme variation in hair growth due to hormonal changes. For example, a person may notice excessive pubic hair as a result of polycystic ovary syndrome, while others may notice pubic hair loss due to aging.
Veet products work best on clean, dry, skin. Naturally occurring oils or residue from moisturisers can impact the performance of all Veet products so wash and dry the area you wish to treat before commencing depilation.
Ensure your skin is completely dry before you apply the cream. It's generally a good idea to use Veet cream before and not after you go for a bath. This will help you get more even coverage and help the product work more effectively because it has les contact with water.
Always leave 72 hours between hair removal sessions. Check with your doctor before using if you are on any medication which can affect the skin, if you suffer from any skin related disorder, or if you have a condition which may affect the skin. Before every use, TEST YOUR SKIN REACTION following the directions for use.