Nowadays, leg depilation can be done not only in salons, but also at home. Leg depilation, carried out independently at home, is divided into mechanical and chemical methods.

How to depilate legs at home

Depilation of legs at home: plucking

This procedure is quite long and tedious. Plus it's painful. Depilation at home using tweezers is possible only in the area of ​​the lips or eyebrows.

The hair will disappear for a short time, about 7 days, despite the fact that the root is removed. In addition, after this procedure, the hair becomes coarser and irritation appears. In general, it is better to avoid this type of hair removal.

Vibrating epilator for removing hair on legs at home

This device gives the effect of several simultaneously rotating tweezers, which are driven by a small motor.

With this type of depilation, you will experience considerable pain, even though the manufacturers promise painlessness. Now all the advertisements talk about the cooling effect and other maneuvers, but none of this is true.

Especially the vibrating epilator cannot be used in the bikini area and armpits. The result of removal is also not impressive, only a week.

But if you have already purchased this miracle device, then use a few rules. For example, before depilation, clean the skin well and treat it with an alcohol-containing lotion.

You need to move the device against hair growth, so it will better capture the hairs.

After the procedure, also treat the areas of the body where depilation was performed.

Be sure to carefully read the instructions for use.

Depilation of legs at home: shaving

This method is the most popular among our women because it is cheap and simple. Manufacturers pamper us every time they release a new type of razor: they will add a strip with gel, then they will make a floating head, and now they will create a strip with aloe against inflammation.

All this, of course, is good and convenient, but the result of such depilation does not last long; in a couple of days you will have a “hedgehog” that will be unpleasant not only for you, but also for your man. In addition, the hair will become thicker and darker each time.

But if you are unable to find other ways to deal with unwanted body hair, then shave properly. For example, it is better to do this after taking a bath, since the hair is softer and the razor cuts it deeper.

In addition, do not forget about various shaving foams that will protect your skin from irritation. To prevent ingrown hairs, you should shave against the grain and use a scrub.

Waxing legs at home

This method is quite popular. Depilation at home with wax will allow you to forget about your hair for at least 3 weeks. It all depends on the choice of wax itself.

It can be warm, hot and cold. The first two types are mainly used in salons, since they require special knowledge and equipment for application and removal.

For hair removal at home cold will do wax, that is, wax strips.

They must first be warmed in your hands, and then glued to the areas for depilation. After a few seconds, the strip should be sharply torn off.

Don't forget to use special lotions to slow down hair growth, this way you will postpone the date next procedure for a few days. Before use, read the contraindications.

Depilatory cream for removing hair from legs

The most humane way to get rid of excess hair on the body. The cream is applied to the desired areas and left for a few minutes. It can be removed using a special spatula or a hard sponge.

The only thing you need to pay attention to is how your skin reacts to the cream. You may have allergies. To test this, apply the cream to a small area. If there is no itching or redness, then feel free to start removing the hated hairs.

How to epilate hair on legs: video

Leg depilation- This is the process of hair removal using various methods and tricks. It just so happened that a girl should have smooth not only her legs, but also her armpits, arms, and other parts of her body except her head. That is why, suffering heroically, the fair sex goes to torture themselves with wax strips and laser torture, mercilessly destroying any hint of hair on their body. Some representatives of the female population even manage to get rid of them with tweezers!

The amount of vegetation on the body directly depends on origin, heredity and hormone levels. But you shouldn’t think that someone’s hair may not grow at all. Everyone has hair on their legs, some people just have it lighter or shorter, while others have it longer and darker. One can only sympathize with representatives of the latter type and suggest reading about methods of depilation both in the salon and at home.

Depilation methods

On this moment Enterprising women have invented a lot of ways to wax their legs. Some of them you can try on yourself only in the salon, but most are quite suitable for depilation at home. Let's take a closer look at these methods.

Wax

Depilation with wax or wax strips is the most common and popular method of hair removal. Waxing at a salon will not cost very much, although it generally depends on the area of ​​skin from which hair needs to be removed.

After this depilation method, your legs will be smooth and silky for several weeks, after which the first “hedgehog” will appear.

Waxing can be of three types: hot, warm and cold. Each type has its own advantages. Let's look at them in more detail.

• Hot depilation is performed using wax, which is heated to a temperature of 70 degrees, applied to the skin using a special brush or spatula, and after hardening, removed manually. To perform such depilation efficiently, the hair length must be at least five millimeters.
• Warm depilation is carried out using cartridges, in which the wax is heated to a temperature of 40 degrees. It is applied to the skin and removed using special paper strips. The length of the hair should also be at least five millimeters.
• Cold depilation is designed for hair removal only. at home, since the product is applied to the feet and removed using cellophane or paper strips.

After effective leg depilation with wax, you should not use self-tanning or any other decorative cosmetics for the skin of the feet.

It is also advisable to purchase a cream or gel to combat ingrown hairs and treat the skin with it.

Cream Depilatory cream works as follows:

Before depilating the skin of the legs with cream, it is necessary to treat the surface with a scrub and do a small peeling. This will help prevent ingrown hairs. Next, you need to apply the cream to your feet and leave it on for as long as indicated in the instructions. It is very important to choose the right cream, as there are several varieties: for depilation of the face, legs, bikini area, and so on.

After the specified time has passed, you must use the special scraper that comes with the cream to remove any remaining hair, after which your feet should be rinsed with cool water.

Sugar

Sugar depilation or, as it is also called, sugaring, is used a little less frequently than waxing, however, as practice shows, it is no less effective. Also, sugaring has a lot of advantages, since the depilation mass can be created with your own hands without various chemicals.

Sugar depilation can also be divided into several types depending on the density of the source material. Thus, there are several types of sugaring paste:

• soft;
• medium density;
• dense;
• very dense.

For depilation in the area of ​​the legs or knees, soft and dense sugar paste is most often used., which you can prepare with your own hands at home. You can also buy it in a store, since there is a high chance of doing something wrong and simply ruining the products.

Depilation of legs with sugar occurs as follows: warm sugar paste is kneaded in hands, then applied to legs against hair growth. After 5-8 seconds, the mass will harden a little, the hairs will be fixed in it, and then you can sharply tear it off, again against the growth of the hair. Along with the hair, dead skin particles are also removed, which resembles a high-quality peeling. After sugaring, the skin becomes soft and silky, and hair begins to grow only after a couple of weeks.

If you still want to prepare sugar depilation mass at home yourself, then these recommendations will help you do it correctly.

• Prepare ten large spoons of pure sugar, add four spoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, also add a spoonful of drinking water and mix it all well.
• Pour the mixture into a metal container, then place it on the stove. Wait until the mixture begins to boil, reducing the heat to low.
• Boil the mixture for at least ten minutes, and it should acquire an amber tint. But be careful not to let it get too dark.
• When the sugaring mass is ready, it must be poured into a plastic container and left overnight so that it cools thoroughly.
• Before use, if the mass is a little hard, heat in a water bath and can be applied to the skin.

In order to properly prepare the mass for sugaring, you need to know that you cannot make the fire stronger than the minimum.

Laser hair removal

Laser hair removal of legs is a procedure that can only be performed in salons with special equipment. Laser hair removal is the highest quality way to remove hair from any surface, be it the legs, face or bikini area.

Implemented laser hair removal Thus: first you need to consult with a cosmetologist to discuss all the nuances of the procedure. Pain management should then be discussed. If you have very sensitive skin, then you will definitely need it, since laser hair removal is far from a painless procedure. After the cosmetologist applies an anesthetic gel, laser treatment of the legs begins, which acts directly on the hair roots, burning them from the inside.

After laser hair removal, hair on the legs does not grow for a very long time. It varies differently for many people, but in general, hair begins to grow only after a couple of years, depending on the number of treatments performed.

Phytoresin

Leg depilation with phytoresin differs from other types of depilation in that there is no irritation after its use. Thanks to this phytoresin, it is very often used for depilation of delicate areas of the body, for example, the bikini area or face.

Depilation using phytoresin can be carried out in two ways: manual and cassette. The cassette method is used for depilation of legs or arms, since in this way it is easier to cover a larger amount of skin with phytoresin. After this, special strips are applied on top and sharply torn off along with the hair. In this case, the wax must be heated in the microwave to a temperature of 20-30 degrees.

The manual technique of leg depilation is used less frequently as it takes too much time. And it looks like this:

• First, you need to tear off a small piece of phytoresin from the general piece, which you will need for work. Please note that one piece can be used multiple times.
• Knead the phytoresin in your hands until it becomes soft.
• If you are depilating your legs in the summer and the room is too hot, add a little talcum powder to the phytoresin.
• Now begin to apply a piece of phytoresin to the skin of your legs against hair growth, lightly pressing and pulling it across the surface.
• When the phytoresin has hardened, pry up its edge and sharply tear it away from the skin in the direction of hair growth.
• Repeat the procedure until all hair is removed.

After depilation of legs with phytoresin, hairs begin to grow only after two weeks. For some women, this figure increases to a month, depending on the rate of hair growth. Read more about this depilation method in the video below.

Epilator

Another way to depilate the leg area is with a special machine called an epilator. Exists a large number of various models and forms, but their operating principle is the same. An epilator has moving parts that grip the hair in a vice and pull it out by the roots. Most often, this procedure cannot be called pleasant, but it is convenient and quick, and you can also do depilation this way at home.

To use an epilator correctly, you need to know that the length of hair on your legs should not be less than five millimeters. Before the procedure itself, it is advisable to take a hot bath and use a peeling cream to remove dead skin particles . Only after this can you run the epilator over the skin against hair growth. After this procedure, you need to apply a nourishing cream.

Side effects and contraindications

Like any other procedure, hair depilation with wax, sugar, cream, phytoresin or laser has several contraindications and side effects. Contraindications include:

• skin diseases;
• allergies;
• open wounds or pimples;
• tumors;
• varicose veins;
• thrombophlebitis;
• limb fracture;
• muscle or ligament sprain;
• allergy;
• increased skin sensitivity;
• infectious diseases.

If you have the diseases described above, you should not depilate your skin. As for side effects, these may include redness, itching, burning, rash, irritation, ingrown hairs and pustules. If side effects occur, you must abandon the depilation method you have chosen.

Getting rid of excess hair on your legs is not easy; modern girls put a lot of effort into this. Many different techniques provide desired results, however, to choose the right one, you have to try almost everything. Nowadays, leg hair removal is carried out not only at home, but also in beauty salons, which allows you to get rid of annoying hairs not temporarily, but forever.

General information about leg hair removal

Hair removal on legs is popular mainly among women. The goal is to get rid of excess hair and become more attractive. Men practice hair removal as part of their profession if they work as dancers or perform in public.

Leg epilation involves removing hair (hair shaft and follicle) from the upper thighs to the feet. Shaving, which is familiar to many, is depilation (that is, superficial removal, cutting) and does not belong to this category of procedures.

Epilation at home

Hair removal is practiced by every second woman in our country. It is convenient, practical and much more affordable than a visit to a specialist. It is customary to distinguish two main types of such procedures:

Bioepilation (skin smoothness for up to a month)

Practiced since ancient times. This is epilation of legs with wax or sugar. In stores you can purchase ready-made sets of cold or hot wax, which often contain additional components that moisturize and soften the skin. Cold wax already applied to paper strips, before use they are rubbed with hands to warm up. Then they are applied to the skin, smoothed and plucked against hair growth. The method is considered painful.

Hot wax pre-melt in a water bath until liquid, apply it to clean, dry skin with a spatula. For the procedure at home, you should prepare strips of dense, hard material that will hold the wax in place. After hardening, the fabric is torn off against the growth of the hair, thereby removing it along with the bulb.

Bioepilation is also carried out with sugar. The procedure was called sugaring, it is carried out according to the wax principle, but based on a completely different composition. The hair removal mixture is prepared based on water, sugar and lemon juice. It does not contain preservatives and is absolutely safe; it can be used to remove excess hair during pregnancy or lactation.

If necessary, bioepilation is also carried out in the salon. At home, the cost of the procedure will not exceed 300 - 500 rubles; for professionals, this price increases 2 - 3 times.

Video: instructions for sugaring feet

Using an electric epilator (skin smoothness for up to a month)

An electric epilator is a device equipped with a roller that can capture hairs and pull them out along with the root. The stores offer a wide selection of epilator models, including those with additional attachments and a cooling system. However, using the device still causes pain and discomfort. When epilating the legs, the use of an electric epilator is limited; it is not recommended to use it on the thighs due to the increased sensitivity of the skin in this area.

Video: epilating legs with an epilator

Hair removal in the salon

It is possible to get rid of leg hair for more than a month only with the help of professional cosmetologists. The following high-tech methods are practiced in specialized institutions.

Hair destruction is carried out through light exposure. It destroys the follicle, which is in the stage of active growth and does not affect the adjacent soft tissue. Light does not affect dormant bulbs, which is why after a month the procedures are repeated 4-6 times until the skin is completely smooth. Depending on the type of laser, the effect is on dark hair (through the melanin pigment) and blonde hair(through the vessels feeding the bulb). Contraindications to the procedure: skin diseases, pregnancy, diabetes. The laser removes hair for up to 5 years. Cost - from 4000 rubles.

The method is also based on the generation of light pulses. They are absorbed by the dark hair melanin, then light is converted into heat and destroys the hair follicle, which is in the stage of active growth. Photoepilation is carried out 5 - 7 times, after the sessions it is forbidden to sunbathe, visit swimming pools and saunas. The procedure removes hair for a period of 3 to 5 years. Cost from 3000 rubles.

Every girl, even one who is not prone to the appearance of body hair, is faced with its unwanted occurrence, especially in the leg area. The easiest way is to visit a beauty salon. However, the option is not free, so most people prefer to carry out the procedure at home. So, today we will talk about how to properly wax your legs at home.

Depilation of legs at home: TOP - 5 products

There are many ways to remove hair, but not all of them will be suitable for every skin type and meet the needs of everyone. Therefore, when choosing, you need to fully consider all the pros and cons. possible options, and also be sure to know how to properly wax your legs so as not to harm the skin.

From the outside, the epilator looks like an electric razor, but despite the external similarity, their operating principles are different. The razor shaves only part of the hair, and the epilator removes it from the root. Thanks to special plates or disks that synchronously rotate and touch, the hair is pulled out completely - along with the bulb.

Benefits of the epilator:

• The skin hair removal system allows you to get rid of it for a long time. With frequent use of the device, the hairs become lighter and grow less frequently.
• The epilator is easy to use and does not take up much space or time for the procedure.
• The device also does not require replacement or updating for a long time.

Flaws:

• Low pain threshold in girls when using the device can cause severe pain, so it is not suitable for everyone. In this situation, special attachments or pain-relieving creams can help.
• After using the epilator, epilators may appear. Here the solution will be exfoliating creams, scrubs and special attachments.

Precautionary measures:

Varicose veins, spider veins, sensitive skin - if at least one point is present, it is not recommended to use an epilator.

Creams and mousses, unlike epilators and razors, do not cause pain, leaving the same long-lasting effect. Due to the impressive chemical composition, which destroys the hair structure and contains a high pH level, hair removal occurs instantly.

After using the product, hair may not grow from several days to 2-3 weeks.

Before use, you need to steam the skin and then apply the product to your feet, leaving it on for 3-15 minutes (depending on the composition). You can remove the product soft cloth or a scraper.

Advantages of creams and mousses:

• Very easy to use.
• They are inexpensive and do not take up much space.
• Suitable for travel.
• Completely painless.

Flaws:

• High likelihood of allergies.
• Possibility of appearance.

Precautionary measures:

Chemical components can cause allergies. Therefore, after purchase, you need to conduct a test - apply cream or mousse to a small area of ​​skin. If your skin starts to turn red, tingle, tingle or itch, the product is not suitable for you.

After hair removal, you should not expose your legs to the sun during the day. This may lead to.

Depilation of legs at home using wax strips It is carried out quickly and simply, leaving the skin smooth. When selecting them, you need to be based on your skin type: dry, sensitive, oily or normal.

Benefits of wax strips:

• Thanks to the ease and accessibility of use, depilation can be carried out anywhere – quickly and efficiently.
• This product is capable of removing even short hairs from the roots.
• One strip can be used several times in a row.
• The skin remains smooth for several weeks.
• Regular use can lead to hair damage.

Flaws:

• The procedure is painful.
• Wax may cause an allergic reaction.
• Irritation after using the strips may bother you for a day.

Precautionary measures:

This product should not be used if there is damage in the area required for depilation, as well as with elevated body temperature, acute skin diseases, pregnancy, the presence of warts or papillomas, or diabetes.

A razor is the most traditional way to remove excess hair on the skin. If you use it, then you should use the machine only after the skin is steamed and the hairs are softer. Before the procedure, you need to apply a special gel to your feet, and not regular soap - this is very important, since the skin will be in a state of irritation, and the hair will not be completely shaved. And after, it is necessary to moisturize the skin with cream.

Benefits of the razor:

• Using the machine correctly, it is able to perform its task efficiently, without leaving extra hairs.
• Reasonable and low price.
• It's easy to use.

Flaws:

• May cause some injury to the skin of the feet due to direct contact with it.
• If used carelessly, the razor may cause cuts.
• When shaving frequently, you need to change blades, which leads to additional expenses.
• If you don't change your razor on time, you can get a long-term rash.

Precautionary measures:

The razor may not be suitable for sensitive skin, only bringing her irritation, redness and itching.

1. Removing hair from legs using sugar

This method has its own separate name - and has big amount pros. What is it? This type of depilation, the main ingredient of which is sugar, can be easily prepared at home if you get the hang of it. The main thing is to follow the recipe exactly so that the mass turns out to be the desired consistency.

There are many ways to prepare the mixture, but among the main ingredients of each you can see three products:

• Sugar
• Lemon juice

If this is your first time cooking pasta, it’s best to cook a little to begin with. If the result is successful, feel free to “chemically” further.

Recipe:

• You need to prepare several containers - metal and plastic (glass is possible). The first one will be needed for cooking, and the second one for the ready-made mixture.
• 10 tbsp. granulated sugar, 1 tbsp. water, 4 tbsp. lemon juice are mixed in a metal bowl.
• Then bring the mixture to a boil over low heat, stirring occasionally. Gradually, the mass will become golden, which will indicate its readiness. This will take approximately 10 minutes.

Attention: You can't bring her to this point Brown, increase or decrease the intensity of the fire.

• Next, you need to pour the syrup into a second container and let it cool. This may take at least three hours.

Benefits of sugar depilation:

• Can suit almost any skin type.
• All components are natural and not harmful.
• Hair does not grow for a long time.
• Completely safe.

Flaws:

• The procedure on the legs can be lengthy. The time from preparation to completion of the depilation procedure itself can take up to 3 hours.
• The product will not work if there are hairs less than 3-5 mm.
• It is impossible to remove hairs that are far from soft using this method.

Precautionary measures:

Diabetes mellitus, purulent wounds on the skin, pregnancy, infectious diseases, acute herpes - in this case, sugaring must be treated very carefully.

Read more about sugaring in our article:

Of course, the most sophisticated girls also practice removing hair on their legs with tweezers. But this is more suitable for the bikini area. Although who cares! For those interested, I recommend reading:

Why do ingrown hairs appear on legs and how to get rid of them?

Often, after depilation at home, girls began to notice the appearance of hair loss that prevented them from fully enjoying their smooth legs.

These hairs actively appear in girls staying in adolescence, girls during pregnancy, in connection with certain endocrinological diseases. Some people are predisposed to getting them. No matter what method of hair removal they use, ingrown hairs will still appear early. With frequent friction, which occurs when wearing synthetic clothing, this problem is expressed very actively. Often, in the form of ulcers. And the main cause of this disease is the incorrect technique of the procedure.

How to deal with it?

First, you need to assess the scale of the incident. If there are few ingrown hairs and inflammation does not appear, it will be enough to monitor and care for the skin. However, a worse scenario is also possible, when dark-colored ulcers appear at the site of the ingrown hair. Here the care will be very long, and you should pay even more attention to your feet than to your face.

Ways to get rid of ingrown hair

Most often, simply by steaming your legs, the hairs find their way out and the problem no longer causes inconvenience. And as an additional effect, you can rub the skin with a hard washcloth or glove without pressing too hard. At the end of the procedure, moisturize the skin with cream.

There are also cases when a regular bath does not help. This means that the hair has grown to a deeper distance. You can try the scrub here. It will not only eliminate the disease, but will also help reduce its occurrence.

Read more about this in our article:

Painful sensations during depilation - what to do?

Sometimes, depilation causes pain and discomfort. You can't get rid of them completely succeed, but you can reduce sensitivity by knowing a few secrets.

You can't strain yourself . In a state of relaxation, the body perceives pain less, so this advice is worth taking note.

Cream , intended for pain relief, can be applied 30 minutes before the start of the procedure. This way, the skin will not react strongly to pain. It can also be cooled using available means. The towel is placed in the freezer, after a while you can take it out and apply it to your legs before depilation.

Ice cubes. Immediately after the procedure, apply pre-prepared chamomile-based ice cubes with the addition of soothing oils.

Foot skin care after depilation

The means by which cannot be used after leg depilation(during the day):

• Talc
• Deodorants
• Antiperspirants
• Perfume products
• Self tanning

After two days, visiting solariums, hot baths, and saunas is undesirable. Also, don't scratch your feet. The skin needs to be moisturized with lotions, oils or creams. After four to five days, it is recommended to scrub the skin and moisturize it more intensively (if hairs grow in, you can use scrubs after three to four days).

• Any antiseptic can eliminate oily skin and treat it, which is very important before depilation.
• Wounds, scratches, cracks - the procedure is not recommended for these.
• After depilation, the skin needs to be moisturized. A chamomile or calendula decoction can serve as a substitute.
• After removing the hairs, you need to forget about tanning in the sun for a while.
• Menstruation is not the best period for hair removal. The pain from it can only get worse.

Good luck dear girls and stay beautiful!

A woman must be impeccable in everything. First of all, this concerns her appearance. A slim body, healthy hair, skin and nails are the standard of a real beauty. In this case, the condition plays a huge role female body, in particular, the legs. In order to maintain the silkiness and smoothness of their skin, you have to spend a lot of effort and time.

The main problem of many women is the presence on their legs. unwanted hair, but thanks modern technologies In cosmetics, this task has become easy to cope with. Leg depilation will help you fight nature.

Depilation is effective way hair removal, thanks to which you can always have well-groomed and beautiful legs. This procedure is especially relevant in the hot season, when the fair sex has to walk without tights. Today, there are many options for depilation; they can be done either independently at home or use the services of specialists in salons.

Differences from hair removal

It is so arranged by nature that every girl from birth has hair on her body, but modern cosmetology does not sleep and is actively fighting this problem. Nowadays, two effective methods are used to remove hair on the legs - epilation and depilation. Both methods are very popular because they are affordable and make the skin absolutely smooth in a short period of time. Although at the same time it should be noted that depilation and epilation have significant differences between themselves and are characterized by individual characteristics.

Epilation is usually performed at the follicular level using a special device., which is completely safe for human health and helps deactivate hair growth. Thanks to this technique, not only the hair is removed, but also its root.

As for depilation, this method is much more primitive and less effective. During the procedure, only part of the hair located on the surface of the skin is removed. the root remains unharmed and the growth process is restored over time. One of the widely used types of hair removal is shaving. In addition, women also use chemical depilation, the main tools of which are ointments, creams and aerosols. Whatever type of depilation is chosen, in any case it affects only the upper part of the hairs and is not accompanied by painful sensations.

Advantages and disadvantages

In order for the skin of their legs to look perfect, women have to work hard. You can achieve perfection at home, but it is best to do this in specialized salons. This way, the result will be excellent, and you won’t have to suffer from the consequences in the form of skin irritations later. Depilation is performed in several ways, each of which has its own pros and cons:

• Razor. Today there are many progressive options for depilation, but despite this, the razor has not lost its relevance. Every girl has a razor in her bathroom, thanks to which she can remove hair from her legs at any time of the day. excess hair. Thanks to the razor, only the surface of the vegetation is cut, but the hair roots remain unharmed. The main advantages of shaving hair removal include:
  • Ease and speed of use;
  • Painless procedure;
  • Availability. This type of depilation is considered the cheapest and therefore anyone can afford it. All that is required for shaving with a machine is a razor and shaving foam.
  • Save time. This type of depilation does not require additional preparation and can be performed independently without leaving home.

The main disadvantage of using a razor is the short duration of the effect. Hairs that are cut with a machine begin to grow back over time, as their roots remain in place. Therefore, the smoothness of your legs after this procedure can only please you for a couple of days, then you will have to repeat shaving again. In addition, cut hair begins to grow faster, and its ends acquire a blunt shape, which will complicate subsequent depilation sessions. It should also be noted that frequent shaving is not recommended, as it can cause irritation of the skin and be accompanied by red spots and rashes.

• Spray or cream. This cosmetic product contains various chemical elements that “dissolve” hairs. The depilation procedure is painless, quick and without damaging the skin. The effect lasts much longer, unlike a razor. The only disadvantage of such depilation is considered bad smell cream.

Hair removal methods

Leg depilation can be done in several ways. Depending on the type of tools and cosmetics used, mechanical and chemical species depilation. Mechanical depilation includes hair removal using a razor. This technique, although simple and accessible, is imperfect, since after shaving the new regrown hair becomes hard and thick. In addition, when shaving, you should follow a certain sequence.

First, preparation is carried out and the skin of the feet is thoroughly cleansed. Shaving should be done exclusively in the direction of hair growth, otherwise skin injury may occur. If you cannot shave off the hair the first time, you need to check the cartridge and replace it, or carefully try again. You cannot put pressure on the blade or make sudden movements; depilation should be performed smoothly.

Chemical depilation includes all types of hair removal using special gels, creams, mousses and aerosols. They chemically act on the skin, dissolving the protein base of the hairs. As a rule, such cosmetics are easy to use, but expensive. In addition, the effect of smooth legs does not last long and there is a high probability of allergies or chemical burns. Therefore, such depilation should be performed strictly according to the instructions.

First of all, you need to choose the right cream. Before depilation begins, mandatory skin peeling is done; for this, it is treated with a special product. The cream is applied in a thin layer to dry and clean skin. It is worth maintaining it according to the recommendations specified from the manufacturer; with prolonged interaction with the skin, the cream can cause not only irritation, but also chemical burns. After the action time cosmetic product passed, it, along with the hairs, is removed using a scraper. At the end of the procedure, the feet are thoroughly washed with water and then treated with a nourishing cream.

It is worth noting that this type Depilation is prohibited if there are lesions or wounds on the skin of the legs. After using the cream, you should also not sunbathe or swim in sea water for several days.

Review of the best creams

The cosmetics market is represented by a huge selection of products for leg depilation not only in the lower leg area, but also in the thigh area, each of them is characterized by its own unique features and effect. First of all, I would like to mention the cream Velvet based on lavender oil. Today, many women consider this cream to be the best. It received a lot of positive feedback due to its excellent results and affordable price. The cream has a thick structure, is easy to apply, and the lavender oil included in its composition nourishes the skin well and completely relieves irritation.

The cream has also proven itself to be excellent Eveline. The principle of operation of the product is quite simple - the cream is applied to the depilation area for 3 minutes, then washed off. Unlike other cosmetic products intended for depilation, it does not cause dryness or allergic reactions on the skin, and has a specific but tolerable odor. Also worthy of special attention is a new product in cosmetology - Veet cream spray. In addition to the excellent effect of silky legs, this product can additionally be used as a scrub.

Skin preparation

Before you start waxing your legs, you need to have a positive attitude and prepare thoroughly. To protect yourself as much as possible from painful sensations, the skin should be softened - take a shower or bath. In this case, you cannot use moisturizers; they will cover the skin with a film, after which depilation will be difficult. In addition, the skin must be degreased; to do this, it is wiped with an alcohol solution and then powdered with talcum powder.

In the case where the hair has been grown slightly, but the procedure needs to be carried out, this is not a problem. Short vegetation can be easily removed using an emery mitt. This type of peeling is performed massage movements. At the end of the session, the skin will become soft and smooth, hairs will be removed and blood circulation in the cells will improve. For peeling, it is recommended to use peeling flour or sea salt.

In order for depilation to be performed correctly, you should not only prepare the skin of your legs well, but also observe the frequency of its repetition. As a rule, sessions are carried out once every two weeks.

Aftercare

After depilation, the skin needs certain care. You should not apply moisturizing creams to your feet after the procedure, and it is recommended to treat any red dots, spots, or irritations in the form of pimples. special means. After depilation, it is strictly prohibited to visit the bathhouse, sauna, beach or gym. If a rash appears on your legs and itches, it must be eliminated using chlorhexidine for rubbing.

You should moisturize your skin not from the outside, but from the inside, so it is recommended to drink a lot of water. After depilation, frequent and prolonged showering should be avoided for several days. Also when accepting water procedures scrub must be used.