The best post-depilation creams
To prevent hair from growing so quickly after shaving or epilation, cosmetologists recommend using special products after the hair removal procedure. Let's look at the 8 best options.
Floresan
This gel-like cream can slow down hair growth, prevent irritation, soften and saturate the epidermis with useful substances.
Contains only the most valuable components:
- chamomile;
- walnut shell;
- vitamins;
- oils;
- lanolin;
- clover, etc.
GreenMama
The composition contains arnica and aloe, which helps restore the integrity of the skin after hair removal. After applying the product, the skin calms down, redness and itching go away. All epilated areas remain smooth for a long time due to the fact that the cream inhibits hair growth. This product is made only from natural ingredients of plant origin. Other advantages of this product:
- there is a quality certificate;
- cosmetics are hypoallergenic;
- consumption is economical;
- the skin becomes fresh and elastic.
This cream can be used on the entire body after hair removal.
Belkosmex
Another popular aftershave cream for women that can:
- remove redness;
- have an antiseptic effect;
- prevent ingrown hair, peeling and dry skin;
- moisturize and soften the epidermis;
- have a regenerating effect;
- adjust skin hydrobalance;
- slow down hair growth.
If you regularly use the product after hair removal, the activity of hair follicles will decrease. Over time, hair will become thinner, lighter and thinner.
The composition contains shea butter, allantoin, etc. Suitable for any skin.
Velvet
This shaving cream is suitable for the intimate area, armpits and other areas. Soothes, softens, has an antimicrobial and antibacterial effect. Using this product, you will forget about irritation and inflammation.
Contains extract:
- aloe;
- cotton;
- glycerol;
- allantoin, etc.
Quickly soothes the skin. It's inexpensive.
Kloran
Can be used as a post-depilation cream for the face, intimate areas, arms and legs, and armpits. The main advantage is that it is suitable for hypersensitive skin. Thanks to the enzyme sorbaine, hair grows slower, becomes thinner and lighter.
The product can also moisturize, soothe and soften the skin. They are filled with nutrients. The epidermis becomes elastic, elastic, perfectly even and smooth.
Faberlic
The cream is enriched with all important elements that can:
- restore water balance - moisturize and nourish;
- stop inflammation;
- prevent irritation;
- refresh;
- calm down;
- remove itching and other discomfort that occurs after depilation or hair removal.
The main components are: bisabolol, aloe, allantoin.
It is advisable to use every day.
Caramel
In any cosmetic store you can find inexpensive Lady Caramel. It will remove dryness, irritation, itching, and inflammation. The skin will be silky and smooth. All this happens thanks to components such as iris oil and shea butter.
The number of procedures is reduced as hair growth slows down.
Arabia
If you have financial wealth, try the professional product Aravia. It contains papain, which effectively and gently cleanses and cares for the skin. It affects the follicle and dulls hair growth.
Other advantages of the cream:
- calms;
- moisturizes;
- regenerates;
- prevents premature skin aging;
- exfoliates.
All aftershave products for women have similar characteristics. The details will help you decide. You should look for them in their composition and properties. Pay attention to what skin the product is intended for and for what areas.
What is it and why is it needed
Jokes about cream for the big toe of the left foot have a basis, because a modern woman’s cosmetic bag sometimes resembles an anatomy atlas, although all this variety can be replaced with several tubes. Do you really need a special cream after depilation or will any cream with a soothing and irritating effect be suitable?
If the goal is to soothe the skin, then any one will really do. For example, the universal Aloe Soothing Gel from Holika Holika, which contains 99% aloe vera gel.
The link explains in detail what depilation is.
However, the effect of this post-depilation cream does not end there. A truly effective post-hair removal cream should:
- inhibit the growth and division of hair follicle cells;
- destroy keratin and thereby slow down the growth of new hair.
That is, this is the same hair removal cream (more about hair removal creams here), only slow-acting. Its task is to keep the skin smooth for as long as possible. Effective creams actually reduce the number of active hair follicles by 10-15%, making subsequent hair removal procedures faster and easier.
Video of post-depilation cream:
Also find out which wax is best for bikini depilation.
How to choose the most suitable cream?
In order not to waste money on expensive goods, take into account a few points that will help you make the right choice and save your family budget.
Read the composition of the cream. It is desirable that there are no fragrances in it, but only natural ingredients. If menthol is present, this is a plus, as it will relieve pain. Chamomile, aloe - will relieve inflammation and soothe. Alcohol-containing products will have an antibacterial effect.
To soften the dermis, choose an option that contains panthenol. It will also promote regeneration.
How to choose an after-sun product
When choosing a product you need to consider:
- condition of the skin after sunbathing (is there any redness, burning, peeling, etc.);
- individual needs (is there a need to maintain a tan longer, age-related skin characteristics, tendency to allergic reactions);
- skin type (dry, sensitive, oily, normal, problematic);
- financial opportunities.
Before purchasing, you need to study the composition of the cream, assess whether it contains the components necessary for your skin, and check whether it is suitable for your type of epidermis and its needs.
After-tanning products in a solarium and in the sun are similar in composition, so in most cases they are interchangeable.
After-sun products are available in the form:
- cream - universal consistency, suitable for all skin types;
- milk - melting texture does not leave a greasy film on the skin;
- spray - easy to apply due to its fairly liquid consistency, very convenient to use if the skin is irritated after sunbathing and painful to touch;
- gel - due to its texture and composition it has a good cooling effect;
- balm - a concentrated composition is used as an emergency remedy, usually applied to areas affected by ultraviolet radiation (microburns).
The form of product release is mostly chosen based on individual preferences.
Folk remedies
It is not necessary to buy ready-made cosmetic products. You can make the product yourself.
Recipe 1
To make a soothing remedy after depilation, take 100-150 g of cocoa butter, 10 ml each of olive, calendula, tea tree and patchouli. By mixing all the components, you will get a disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, wound healing and moisturizing agent. It is recommended to apply the composition daily and always after depilation. The ideal storage location is dark glass with a tightly closed lid.
Recipe 2
Another option is a composition of two components: turmeric and water. The first is purchased in the form of essential oil, you will need 20 ml. The water is heated to 36 degrees, the quantity is the same. The depilated area is lubricated with the composition. After a quarter of an hour, everything is removed with running water.
If you don’t have time to prepare multi-component formulations, you can simply wipe the skin after the procedure:
- chamomile decoction;
- agave juice;
- tincture of string;
- tea tree oil + olive (1 to 4).
You can relieve inflammation by simply applying ice to the area. But this option is not suitable if you are epilating a large area (legs, arms).
Are there any contraindications?
Creams with vitamin F and C have no categorical contraindications. Considering that the composition contains vitamins and other components of chemical and natural origin, it is necessary to exclude the development of allergic reactions.
You cannot use such creams if you have an excess of vitamin F in the body. Caution must also be observed when combined with vitamin E. Simultaneous use may cause an increase in skin oiliness.
Vitamin F99 cream is more of a medicine, so prolonged use can cause an excess of vitamin F, which can pose a health hazard and cause the following side effects:
- Redness.
- Itching.
- The appearance of acne.
- Burning.
If these and other symptoms appear after using creams, you should stop using them and consult a doctor.
Rules of application
When using post-depilation cosmetics, follow the instructions included with the product. Basic Rules:
- Apply to skin cleansed of wax residues after hair removal;
- during the day, use the cream or lotion 2-3 more times to consolidate the result;
- if the composition is poorly absorbed, remove excess with a napkin;
- Do not use oil textures if you are working with hot wax or sugar paste.
Pharmaceutical preparations and solutions are applied regularly until the symptoms that occur after depilation are completely eliminated! If you use alcohol tinctures or soap foam, moisturize the skin at the end of the procedure to avoid tightness, peeling and prevent ingrown hairs.
Pregnant women and nursing mothers should not use special products only if they are allergic to the components included in their composition!
To see the results of using creams and lotions that slow down hair growth, apply them to the skin for five or more depilations, as they have a cumulative effect.
Gallery: recommendations for using products after hair removal
Miramistin is an antiseptic, an analogue of Chlorhexidine Ledy Caramel cream from Elf based on shea butter White Line lotion with menthol and orange oil is suitable for daily care Chlogrexidine is an inexpensive antiseptic with a wide range of uses Bepanten is suitable for men, women, nursing mothers Levomekol copes well with severe irritations and fungus Eplan removes burns after electrical and laser hair removal
Bikini and armpit area
Most of the cosmetic products and pharmaceutical preparations on the market are used on sensitive areas of the skin of the groin area, inner thighs and armpits. If the product cannot be used in these areas, there is a corresponding mark on the packaging. In some cases, the restriction applies only to deep bikinis.
It is not recommended to use products with dope extract! Give preference to delicate textures - mousse, milk, lotion or gel, which are well absorbed and deeply moisturize the skin, relieving inflammation. For increased sensitivity in intimate areas and a low pain threshold, use cosmetics with a cooling and analgesic effect.
After waxing your bikini and armpits, be sure to use an antiseptic!
Video: caring for the bikini area against irritation
After photo, electro and laser hair removal
Hardware removal methods involve burning the shaft from the hair canal and damaging the follicle, due to which it stops developing and dies. The peculiarity of the procedure causes thermal burns. Because of them, crusts and peeling appear on the skin. For this type of hair removal, this is a normal phenomenon that lasts 4–10 days, depending on the sensitivity of the epidermis. Treatment of traces from the use of the device is accelerated with the help of wound-healing pharmaceutical preparations: calendula ointment, Panthenol, Eplan, Levomekol. If symptoms do not cause serious inconvenience, use moisturizers after depilation and epilation with soothing extracts of chamomile, yarrow, tea tree, and mint.
Is it possible to speed up hair loss after laser?
The speed of hair removal during a course of laser hair removal directly depends on 5 factors:
- hair thickness and color;
- skin tone and sensitivity;
- genetic predisposition to the appearance of unwanted vegetation;
- Is the procedure schedule being followed?
- whether the care recommended by the cosmetologist is applied.
If, after completing a hair removal course, your hair does not completely fall out after 2-3 weeks, your body needs more time to start the process of destroying all follicles. You will not speed up hair loss, but you will make it better and the results last longer if you regularly use post-depilation products suggested by a specialist.
