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True or false: Depilatories harm your skin

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My mom won't let me use Nair or Veet because she thinks they do something to your legs do through the acid in the products. Is she right?

Generally, no hair removal will permanently damage your skin. However, there are certain precautions you should take to stay safe.

Like any other hair removing cream, Nair or Veet is not advisable for girls with super sensitive skin. If you don’t have sensitive skin, though, you can try Nair or Veet, just be sure to follow the instructions. Doing a test patch on a small area of skin will let you know whether or not the product will irritate you. Leave the lotion on for a minimum amount of time, or else the product can burn your skin. Even if you follow the instructions, Nair or Veet can leave marks like razor burns—don’t worry, they aren’t permanent. Like razor burns, these marks will too fade away.

Last of all, use common sense. If you try Nair or Veet and find that it leaves your skin irritated, don’t try it again. You may be allergic to it, or the active ingredients might make it too harsh for your skin.

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BY GL ON 8/25/2011 12:00:00 AM

POSTED IN skin problems, sensitive skin, hair problems, body hair 101, depilatory deets

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I used Nair three times. The first time, it worked. The other two, it didn't! Well, you can't blame them. I didn't read the instructions those two times. Well, if I read the instructions correctly one more time and it doesn't work again, I'm prob. gonna throw it away or something.

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by cheetah#1 on 8/2/2012 8:38:07 PM

MOD Thanks Rachael A.

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by donna1 on 7/21/2012 3:08:37 PM

MOD My mom won't let me use any deodorant with parabens or aluminum because she read they can cause breast cancer. Is that true?

Hey girl!

There have been reports and claims that deodorants with parabens and aluminum could be a cause of breast cancer in women. However, there isn't really conclusive evidence that that claim is true. The FDA (Food & Drug Administration) will need to do more testing and research to prove whether this is true or not. You should be OK using regular deodorants, but if your mom would be happier if you used the paraben/aluminum free types, then you probably should!

Rachael A.

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by donna1 on 7/20/2012 1:29:21 PM

I would NEVER use Nair!!! I used it and got a chemical burn on my legs! I couldn't sleep or anything!

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by dutch on 3/29/2012 4:16:24 PM

The only depilatory that worked for me was the Sally Hanson spray on for sensitive skin. Try a little spot to see if it works and don't use any more until it has been 24 hours. If you see red, or anything bad, don't use it. But it has worked fine for me