Depilatory

A chemical hair removal cream that dissolves hair at the skin's surface. The AAD recommends patch testing before use and rinsing immediately if burning or stinging occurs.

Also known as: Depilatory Cream, Hair Removal Cream. Category: Body Grooming.

In men's style, "depilatory" belongs to the Body Grooming family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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