Hair removal creams?

[My name isn’t Megan]

I’m looking for the best hair removal cream that balances safety and effectiveness! I want to be able to clear off my entire body of hair (including bikini areas). But, I don’t want to be rubbing a whole bunch of stuff all over myself without knowing all the pros and cons. If you could let me know which brands you find to be best, that would be awesome! I live in the US, so please no brand recommendations that’d if have to pay shipping and handling for ?

 

Thanks!

[Jani]

Depilatories will be temporary best as they don't affect the root.  Also be aware they "dissolves" the hair so test it on areas or skin that might be sensitive.  You can google "depilatory" to get a better idea of whether its right for you.  You can get them at any drug store or larger store (walmart).

[Carolyn Marie]

Jani has really good advice.  I never used any, but I would be really careful around sensitive areas of the body.  Never use one on the face.  Shaving may be more difficult, but I think its safer.

 

Carolyn Marie

[DeeDee]

The only way to know what cream works for you is to try them and see. Ithink the phrase I've seen is "your mileage may vary" I found Veet to be the best but still inconsistent for me - sensitive in the sensitive areas and the mens for  my chest etc, but they did not work well enough to keep using, while the smoothness was great it only lasted a couple of days, some hairs were always missed and I ended up shaving anyway. The gap needed between applications was also a negative. One tip I will give that I wish I'd learnt sooner is not to use the spatula that comes in the box, kitchen towel does a better job on a larger area.  

[My name isn’t Megan]

I’m really inexperienced with shaving more than my face ? I just use my electric razor... it’s takes foreeeeeeever to shave just a couple areas ? I’d really like a quick and effective way to get this hair off, at least for awhile. 

[Astrid]

> I’d really like a quick and effective way to get this hair off, at least for awhile. 

A key here is what your expectation is for "awhile" with regard to hair removal.

For many who are AMAB and who have not had HRT, testosterone levels are high

and therefore shaving (whether with an electric or safety razor) will tend to last only

a few days before stubble appears.  Some areas, such as facial and public hair, may

grow back faster than, say, the hair on one's legs.  It can be a chore, then, to keep your

entire body smooth.  I've shaved my body several times a week for five years, now, and

it's certainly crossed my mind more than once to consider more permanent alternatives ?

 

An alternative path to at least read up on is laser hair removal, which will last much,

much longer (but is not considered to be permanent hair removal -- only electrolysis

is considered to be absolutely permanent).  You'll want to consider if it's affordable and

the route you want to take at this stage of your journey, of course.

 

Best of luck!

 

Astrid

[SugarMagnolia]

Waxing is also an option to shaving or depilatories. I've only just had my first leg wax and am waiting to see how hair regrowth compares versus shaving, but my understanding is that waxing will last a bit longer than shaving does.