We are independent & ad-supported. We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links.
Advertiser Disclosure
Our website is an independent, advertising-supported platform. We provide our content free of charge to our readers, and to keep it that way, we rely on revenue generated through advertisements and affiliate partnerships. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Learn more.
How We Make Money
We sustain our operations through affiliate commissions and advertising. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the merchant at no additional cost to you. We also display advertisements on our website, which help generate revenue to support our work and keep our content free for readers. Our editorial team operates independently of our advertising and affiliate partnerships to ensure that our content remains unbiased and focused on providing you with the best information and recommendations based on thorough research and honest evaluations. To remain transparent, we’ve provided a list of our current affiliate partners here.
Beauty

Our Promise to you

Founded in 2002, our company has been a trusted resource for readers seeking informative and engaging content. Our dedication to quality remains unwavering—and will never change. We follow a strict editorial policy, ensuring that our content is authored by highly qualified professionals and edited by subject matter experts. This guarantees that everything we publish is objective, accurate, and trustworthy.

Over the years, we've refined our approach to cover a wide range of topics, providing readers with reliable and practical advice to enhance their knowledge and skills. That's why millions of readers turn to us each year. Join us in celebrating the joy of learning, guided by standards you can trust.

How Do I Choose the Best Men's Hair Removal Cream?

By Madeleine A.
Updated: May 17, 2024
Views: 6,293
Share

Choosing the best men's hair removal cream depends upon skin sensitivity, scent preferences, and which part of the body has unwanted hair. Men's hair removal cream is intended for use on the chest or back areas, and not intended for use in the sensitive areas of the face or under the arms. Using men's hair removal cream near the eyes for eyebrow removal can cause irritation and permanent tissue damage if not rinsed away immediately.

Men's hair removal cream contains chemicals that dissolve the hair at the root, however, hair starts growing again in about a week. Some people are sensitive to the strong odor that is present in a men's hair removal cream. For them, unscented hair removal creams are a good choice, however, most unscented men's hair removal creams still possess a slight smell. Inexpensive hair removal creams can be purchased at most drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers. The benefits of using a men's hair removal cream include the cost effectiveness and fast results.

Those with sensitive skin may not be able to tolerate the chemicals in men's hair removal cream because the product can sometimes cause skin irritation, redness, and burning. Prior to applying a hair removal product, a patch test should be done on a small area of the hand or wrist to make sure an allergic reaction does not occur. If a skin reaction does occur, it should be washed off immediately and the health care provider called. Most of the time, however, these products are well tolerated by most men, and can be an effective alternative to shaving certain areas of the body.

Hair removal products for both men and women usually contain the same or similar chemicals. The scents may be different, however, as may the packaging. Neither product should ever be used on broken or irritated skin, or skin where dermatological conditions are present. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, rashes, and wounds. Applying hair removal products on areas of broken or irritated skin can cause a worsening in the condition and may even cause permanent damage to the skin cells.

When male hair removal cream is not an option because of sensitive skin or an aversion to the smell, other options are available. These include shaving, waxing, and more permanent methods of hair removal such as electrolysis. Before considering permanent methods of hair removal, however, a health care provider should be consulted to determine if the process is suitable for the individual.

Share
WiseGeek is dedicated to providing accurate and trustworthy information. We carefully select reputable sources and employ a rigorous fact-checking process to maintain the highest standards. To learn more about our commitment to accuracy, read our editorial process.

Editors' Picks

Discussion Comments
By literally45 — On Apr 04, 2013

I suggest everyone who is looking to remove hair around sensitive areas like the nipples and armpits to go for the stuff that's made for sensitive skin. Otherwise, hair removal cream irritates the skin, makes it red and itchy. It does in my case anyway.

By fBoyle — On Apr 03, 2013

@MikeMason-- Did you use one in a regular bottle or in a roll on bottle? If you haven't tried the roll on one, you should. It's much easier to apply and you don't get the cream all over your hands.

I know it requires patience to use hair removal creams but every single one I've tried requires at least ten minutes of waiting. I still think it's much better than shaving and waxing though. It's painless unlike waxing and lasts much longer than shaving does.

By stoneMason — On Apr 03, 2013

I used a hair removal cream for my chest for the first time last week. It worked but it was so messy!

I went through a lot of the cream and several washcloths to remove the hair. It did work but I just wish it was less messy and faster.

Share
https://www.wisegeek.net/how-do-i-choose-the-best-mens-hair-removal-cream.htm
Copy this link
WiseGeek, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.

WiseGeek, in your inbox

Our latest articles, guides, and more, delivered daily.