Depilation of the intimate area

Depilation is the removal of hair from the surface of the skin, and its most famous methods are shaving and the use of a special cream that softens and removes hairs. Depilation does not affect the hair follicle and does not destroy it, unlike epilation - hair removal along with the bulb. Depilation of the intimate area is simple, painless and quick - the procedure usually does not take more than 5 minutes.

Depilation of the intimate area is not to the liking of every girl or woman - some are afraid of pain and irritation, others are quite satisfied with their vegetation. Like any procedure, depilation has positive and not so features:

• Allows you to get rid of hair quickly and painlessly;
• Eliminates bad odor. Regrown hair (no matter where) is able to retain droplets of sweat and sebum - sebum on its “body”, and the latter tend to smell unpleasant, plus bacteria spread in the hairs. Especially this problem - pregnant women and just those who have a changing hormonal background suffer from excessive sweating;
• Smooth skin in the intimate area charges with confidence more than expensive underwear, experts say;
• Women's depilation allows you not to remove the hair cleanly, but to remove the length or get rid of only the protruding hairs from under the panties;
• Depilation of a deep bikini involves the removal of hairs completely and is especially common among young girls.

Speaking about the positive aspects of depilation, it is impossible not to note its negative ones:

• May cause skin irritation;
• May lead to ingrown hairs;
• Requires constant costs - the purchase of a razor, cassettes or blades for it, cream and other accessories, including skin care products;
• Does not have a long lasting effect.

The groin area in women is called the "bikini", and speaking of this intimate area, it cannot be said that bikini depilation is deep and classic. Depilation of the "classic" bikini involves the removal of only those hairs that go beyond the panties, that is, all the extra ones, they usually look untidy and can be disgusting. "Deep" bikini - hair removal from the entire surface of the groin, including the labia and intergluteal region, but as an exception, you can leave a small strip of short pubic hair.

There are two methods of depilation, that is, removing hair from the surface of the skin - using a razor or cream.

The easiest and painless way to get rid of hair in the intimate area, but not the most modern and long-lasting - the hair begins to grow back in a day, and the intimate area looks like a hedgehog.

Dozens and even hundreds of razor models are now presented, from simple disposable razors to modern ones with a floating head and an additional property to soothe the skin (due to the release of gel from the machine).

The depilatory cream literally “dissolves” the hair on the surface, but it is undesirable to get it on the skin mucosa (and it is in the intimate area). This method is also painless, but not all creams cope with hard and long hairs on the body; often, an additional razor is required to achieve the ideal effect.

Depilatory cream Velvet qualitatively removes hairs and slows down their further growth, the brand line has products for various parts of the body, including the intimate area and sensitive skin in general. Depilation with a “mini-bikini” complex allows you to get rid of vegetation for a period of 3 to 6 months and even at home. The manufacturer says that his product does not remove hair, and only stops their growth, so the cream and oil should be used in combination only after any hair removal procedure - using a home epilator or going to shugaring or waxing hair removal procedures. Opinions about this product among consumers are divided - some praise it for a "smooth" result, others do not see anything special in the composition of the product and its work.

Waxing is the easiest and most cost-effective way to remove hair from the bikini area, and there aren't many tools available to do it.

It is practically painless and does not affect the deep processes in the skin (unlike epilation, when the hairs are removed along with the bulb). It is advisable to shave with a special gel, cream or foam so that the razor blade slides better over the surface of the skin, captures even small hairs, moreover, an additional tool will protect against cuts and overdrying of the skin.

Shaving breaks the structure of the hair, as well as removing them with an epilator, sugar or wax. It can change the direction of hair growth, lead to irritation and other consequences from depilation or epilation, and in order to avoid unpleasant moments, it is necessary to carry out the procedure according to simple recommendations:

• Use a razor in the shower or after taking a bath on a damp, slightly steamed body - so the hairs will be easier to grab and remove;
• Use a special cream, not soap (the latter dries the skin a lot and does not provide a sliding surface for razor blades);
• Remove hair according to hair growth if the skin is sensitive or thin or against - it is more effective;
• Pluck out hairs with tweezersif in some area they are rare - frequent shaving can cause the growth of new thick and dark hair.

A well-known method of removing hair from the intimate area. This product is easy to use: it is enough to apply it on the skin in the direction of hair growth with a spatula and leave for a certain time, then remove it against growth with the same spatula.Modern manufacturers of cosmetics for depilation offer creams "for all occasions" - for sensitive skin, for the bikini area, legs and armpits, for normal dermis and others.

Cream Velvet - one of the most famous and affordable hair removal products, including from the intimate area. Cream to remove hair from the bikini area Velvet for sensitive skin with olive oil and chamomile, special "Velvet intimate» for working with the intimate area with chamomile in the composition. It is inferior to hot wax in the cartridge in terms of the duration of the effect, but surpasses the notorious razor - the hairs grow thinner.

Ingrown hairs can appear from any type of depilation, and a special cream or lotion will help prevent their appearance, for example, "Depileve Folisan". The liquid form of the product is convenient for use on the bikini area. As part of the lotion against ingrown hairs "Depileve Folisan"contains acetylsalicylic acid (dries the skin, relieves inflammation, redness), glycerin (excellent moisturizes, nourishes the epidermis, soothes and stimulates cell renewal, effectively heals damaged or dry skin).

Our great-grandmothers also thought about getting rid of hair, from which simple methods, or recipes, have come down to us.

«old-timers"recommend wiping your hair 2-3 times a day and say that the vegetation will soon acquire a lighter inconspicuous shade.This recipe is not a 100% way to get rid of body hair, but it is often used to bleach hair and especially often on the face.

Or potassium permanganate. Excellent fights with unwanted vegetation - so they say "experienced". The essence of its use is to dilute a concentrated solution of potassium permanganate and daily wipe it with areas of the body with vegetation, in our case in the intimate area. The highly concentrated composition of potassium permanganate is dangerous - it is easy for them to get burned, and especially when in contact with the mucous membrane (it is also available in the intimate area).

A mixture of ammonia, classic alcohol and iodine effectively fights hairs. The recipe is quite simple: you need to mix 70 gr. alcohol, 10 gr. "ammonia", 10 gr. castor oil and 3 gr. iodine. The resulting solution should be wiped on the skin twice a day.

The abrasive surface of a pumice stone can get rid of hairs - the daily use of a “grater” for legs literally eliminates hair from the surface of the body, they say on the forums. It is worth noting that this method is traumatic, and especially for the intimate area - the skin there is tender. The essence of the method is to rub the skin 1-2 times a day to a slight reddening and wait for natural hair loss.

Razor or cream - depending on how you are used to doing it. Daily shaving with a razor is not very good for our skin - it is irritated, dried out and simply injured from frequent contact with the blade, the same can be said about depilatory cream - it simply cannot be used daily. Irritation is the most common consequence of daily depilation procedures and especially in the bikini area, it can be expressed by slight redness, rash, itching and even painful sensations on the skin.

If we talk about sensitive skin, you need to test both shaving and several depilatory creams in order to determine “your own”. With the growth of rough, hard and dark hair, you can try several brands of depilatory creams, suddenly among them there is a product with maximum impact - it will effectively remove hairs in the bikini area, will not cause irritation on the skin and with it they will not grow "by leaps and bounds" . Those with fine blonde hair can also try to find their perfect cream or keep shaving, especially if the new hairs are growing slowly.

Proper preparation. The optimal time for the procedure is at 15-16 hours - experts define this time as the period of least susceptibility to discomfort. In general, depilation is known for its painlessness, which means that it can be done at home “on demand”, if no pain or discomfort has been observed before.

Scrub before hair removal - in the shower or after taking a bath.Abrasive particles will remove the keratinized "dead" layer of cells, lift the hairs at the roots and provide the razor blade with high-quality sliding, and the cream - better absorption on the skin and destruction of the "body" of the hair.

Perform the depilation procedure in the shower (if it's a razor) or after if you're using cream. Warm water will steam the skin a little and make the shaving cartridge glide better. By the way, it is also worth doing hair removal after a shower in order to cleanse the skin and prevent particles of sebum, sweat and bacteria from penetrating into open pores, and it is not recommended to wet the skin after the procedure for another 2-3 hours (ideally - up to 12 hours).

Speaking of shaving, prepare a fresh, sharp blade or assess the condition of the previous one - how clean it is, whether it glides well on the skin and whether it cuts hairs rather than tears them.

Depilation with a cream requires no less preparation:

• Take a shower - the area to be depilated must be clean. A scrub will not hurt either;
• Dry the skin and hairs completely with a towel and natural air - the cream will not lie evenly on wet skin;
• Prepare a tube of cream, a spatula for applying and removing hair, a towel or a thick napkin;
• Additionally, you can wipe the skin with an antiseptic - lotion, tonic, if there are no contraindications on this topic in the manufacturer's recommendations.

Depilation with a razor is best done in the shower - warm water will soften the skin a little and open the pores. Pre-apply a little shaving cream or foam on clean, damp skin and spread it well over the intimate area, the composition will allow the razor blades to glide over the surface easily and catch all the hairs, even the shortest ones.

The process of hair removal begins from the pubis - walk with a razor along the hair growth, from top to bottom. Next, switch to the labia and intergluteal region - these areas need to be shaved in different directions in order to effectively remove the vegetation. Return to the pubis and evaluate its smoothness - if it is not sufficient, you can walk along it with a razor against hair growth, fix the result.

Depilation of hair with a cream is a little different:

• On dry skin, apply a little depilatory cream with a spatula - you should not distribute it with your hands;
• Start distributing the product from the pubis and move down to the labia;
• It is important to distribute the cream evenly - there should be no gaps, otherwise the hairs will remain in place;
• To effectively apply the “deep bikini” depilatory cream, take a sitting position, bend your knees and spread them as much as possible to the sides - it will become easier to get to hard-to-reach areas;

• After the cream is applied to the entire “deep” bikini area and distributed evenly over it, it is necessary to wait a certain amount of time (usually from 10 to 30 minutes);
• It is necessary to remove the cream with the same spatula against hair growth, that is, from the bottom up;
• It is advisable to start removing hairs from the intergluteal region and move up to the pubis;
• You can go over the same place two or three times to effectively remove the hairs.

Proper care after depilation is no less important than preparation. Let's talk about its stages for any type of depilation - with a razor or cream:

• Rinse the hairs and any remaining product (shaving cream or gel) from the surface of the skin and pat it dry with a towel. Do not rub the skin - this can cause irritation;
• Wipe the skin with an antibacterial solution - tonic or facial lotion with aloe vera, chamomile, thermal water or any other composition without alcohol (you can use a decoction of herbs);
• Dry the epidermis and apply a little body moisturizer or use a regular baby cream, oil.
• After depilation, it is especially important to use a scrub 2-3 times a week, this will prevent ingrown hairs;
• Quality care may include the use of special creams or gels that prevent new hair growth.

To summarize: before depilating with a cream, clean the surface with a disinfectant solution: it will remove bacteria from the epidermis and prevent irritation. Immediately after the procedure, walk with a cotton pad dipped in a peroxide solution, for example, on irritated skin, do not forget to apply a moisturizer or oil every time after the procedure - this will soothe the skin and relieve dryness further.

Irritation is a normal reaction of the skin, but it can be different and sometimes causes a number of inconveniences and consequences. The most unpleasant thing is the itching that accompanies the girl throughout the rest of the day and even at night. If the skin itches, it is necessary to treat it with aloe vera lotion or tea tree extract, herbal decoction or alcohol tincture (no more than 70% alcohol in the composition).

Severe irritation after depilation is expressed by redness and the formation of a network of pimples and simultaneous itching, which literally interfere with the flow of ordinary life.It is necessary to treat the “wound” no more than once every half an hour with light soaking movements; rubbing the irritated area is not recommended. Baby powder will relieve strong and prolonged irritation - pour a little powder on the surface of the skin and leave it.

Inflamed acne as an unpleasant consequence of depilation will have to be treated. They appear due to ingrown hairs under the skin, and they must be removed correctly: treat the pimple with an antiseptic and keep the cotton wool and the solution with you, try to press on the “ripe” focus, the pimple should burst, and the hair should come to the surface.

The question is purely individual. Depilation with a razor and cream - the most painless methods of dealing with unwanted vegetation, "hot" methods, including an epilator, will definitely add discomfort.

It is impossible to get rid of unwanted hair forever, modern women have managed to come to terms with this. A lot has been said about depilation: a large number of girls and women prefer a razor or depilatory cream. This method of hair removal is the most affordable and budget, women are satisfied with it and continue to use it all year round.

They mostly speak well of depilation, however, there are also disadvantages here: hair grows quickly, grows back with prickly "stumps", which makes it necessary to take a razor in your hands every day. Depilatory cream, according to women, is a great way to get rid of hair at home, but even here you can’t do without “trial and error”. You will have to look for your ideal cream, consumers say, learn how to distribute it and remove it correctly, but these are all trifles compared to the result - smooth skin from 2 to 5-7 days.After depilation with a special cream, the hairs grow less rigid, women say.

How to shave the bikini area with a razor without irritation, see the following video.