All hair is made up of protein called keratin. It’s a hard protein which is also found in nails. Hair growth begins at the root inside a hair follicle which is like a small tube under the skin.

Since ages, there have been inventions to get rid of the unwanted hair all over the body. Especially for women, facial and body hair are considered vulgar and manly. It is considered alright if men have more of body hair. But for females, it can be very embarrassing and can kill the self confidence.

There are two types of hair on the body-

Vellus hair- these are soft and fine hair. Women have this hair all over the body. Vellus hair helps body maintain a steady temperature by providing insulation.

Terminal hair- they are darker are coarser. They are like the hair on head. Terminal hair provide cushioning and protection.

It is very surprising how a cream with gentle ingredients, which is applied on the surface of the skin, can cause permanent removal of hair. Most of these permanent hair removal creams use plant enzymes. These enzymes destroy the dermal papilla which is located at the root of the hair. Some of these creams seal off the dermal papilla.

There are various types of creams available-

Revitol permanent hair removal cream- This permanent hair removal cream contains some bioactive plans extracts that goes deep inside the skin and into the hair follicle. It then softens the hair shaft and finally breaks it. The hair falls out, though not immediately. It may take few days or few weeks depending upon the thickness of hair.

This method is quite cheap as compared to other methods of permanent hair removal. Over the period of time, the hair becomes thinner and finer. But one must continue using the cream. After few months of usage, hair completely stops growing.

Effect of this cream on both for men and women.

Vaniqua- It is a prescription cream approved by FDA. It is used to permanently reduce the unwanted facial hair. It must be supplemented with other methods of hair removal such as shaving and plucking. One must continue using this cream. It takes almost 2 months to see if the cream works for you or not. This cream is not suitable for kids below 12 years. Use of this cream is not advisable if you have any skin condition, acne or broken skin. This cream works fairly well for women but not for men. Pregnant or nursing women must avoid using this cream.

Hair No More- It is a safe, painless and easy hair removal and inhibitor system. It works equally well for men as well as women. It has been tested by dermatologists.

It can be used on any part of the body. The kit contains a cream, spray and gel. The cream is first used to get rid of unwanted hair. Spray and gel are then used to inhibit the further growth of hair.

Kalo Hair inhibitor lotion- It does not damage skin tissues, nor does it causes any kind of irritation. It gently penetrates the hair follicle and interferes with the hair’s ability to regenerate. It also moisturizes the skin at the same time. It contains natural sulphur reducers. This lotion is very easy to use and works on the hair at the root level. It must be used after removing the hair by some other means such as waxing, sugaring or electrolysis.

It is very important to do the spot testing prior to using the any permanent hair removal creams over the entire area. In case the skin irritation occurs, apply ice to the affected area.

When selecting one of these products, it is important to figure out the difference between hype and facts. There are number of substandard products in the market. They make tall and false claims regarding the effectiveness of their creams. It is thus very important to do a little research.

These permanent hair removal creams have proved to be lasting and effective means of getting rid of unwanted body hair. They treat the hair at the source that is the follicle by attacking it. This makes the hair grow back as lighter and thinner. Gradually, the growth stops completely.