Depilatories

Depilatories are creams or liquids that remove hair. They make the hairs dissolve so they can be wiped away. They are mainly for body hair, but there are some that can be used for light facial hair, not coarse hair like a beard.

• Never use depilatories on eyebrows or around the eyes (they can damage eyes very badly), and don't use them on skin that is already sore or damaged.
• Always read the instructions carefully before you use them, and chose the type of depilatory cream you need (there are different strengths for hair on different parts of the body).
• Some people can have a strong reaction to depilatories, so people with sensitive skin should avoid them. Always do a skin test patch first – have a look at the instructions in the packaging on how to do this.