Depilatory contact with the skin should be limited to somewhere between 4 and 15 minutes, depending on how fine or coarse your hair is. Most of the creams are specially formulated for the finer hair of a female and take longer to effectively remove the thicker hair of a male. Skin sensitivity varies on different parts of the body and some depilatories are for use only on the legs, while others are safe for sensitive areas such as the bikini line, the face and underarms. Depilatories should not be used for the eyebrows or other areas around the eyes, or on inflamed or broken skin. Their effect lasts about 7 days.
Some depilatories increase acne and the number of ingrown hairs.
Back to Top Bleaching Hair Bleaching hair is not removal but makes the hair more difficult to see and is quick and easy. It last about two to three weeks. Special bleaches are sold for normal facial bleaching, for the bleaching of very dark hair, and the bleaching of large areas like the arms and legs. Back to Top Waxing Waxing is the lowest cost and most effective method for temporary hair removal because it removes hair with its roots, not just at the skin surface like shaving. Regrowth of the hair usually takes 3-8 weeks.