I am referring to like...the kind actually meant for it.
Like this one I have seems like it's designed (or atleast marketed for) black men.
Although if you have used stuff for the body on your face and that's worked I'm open to that too.

Also does anyone know how long it takes facial fair to grow back after using something like that?
I'm only getting some of it when I use it so it seems like it will take multiple attempts.

  • CrimsonSage [any]
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    2 years ago

    I have very little experience with it. The one time I used Nair, not on my face, it gave me chemical burns on my chest. So like that isn't specifically helpful, but it is to say that I would be super careful comrade.

  • WoofWoof91 [comrade/them]
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    2 years ago

    I would not recommend using hair removal cream on your face, that stuff is pretty viscious

    I use a body one pretty regularly and it always leaves the skin a bit tender for me, so i wouldn't personally put that on my face

    If you do though, do not under any circumstances let it get anywhere near your eyes

    Edit: Apparently they make a face cream and i can't read
    The eye stuff still applies though

  • Ideology [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    Depilatory cream removes hair at the skin surface, just like shaving. So it will take the same amount of time to regrow. BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT LEAVE IT ON YOUR SKIN TOO LONG IT BURNS LIKE A MOTHERFUCKER.

      • Ideology [she/her]
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        2 years ago

        Yes, really, the cream won't penetrate your skin unless you leave it on long enough to get severe burns.

        When I found this out, I resigned myself to using an epilator on my face for like a year. But it feels like getting punched, so I tried to find an IPL/laser solution ASAP.

          • Ideology [she/her]
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            2 years ago

            Wishing you the best. Tie back your hair and turn those tears of pain into tears of strength. :cowboy-cri:

  • BolsheWitch [she/her, they/them]
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    2 years ago

    I haven't tried any depilatory creams, but it sounds like you found a product meant for faces? I didn't even know they made that! You'll have to let me know what you think if you decide to go for it.

    I'm always hella cautious with anything I use on my face. I was given an at-home IPL device for hair removal and only use it on my body (instructions told me not to use it on my face in all caps). I've heard some trans folx mention using high-end IPL devices on their face, but I'm not sure about those outcomes. It's going to hurt regardless if you do that.

    With any new product, remember that you can always add more, so starting with a little on an area of skin and then going from there helps. Solidarity sis :trans-heart:

    • frankfurt_schoolgirl [she/her]
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      2 years ago

      ve heard some trans folx mention using high-end IPL devices on their face,

      I've done this, using the Tria 4x. It worked, and was cheaper than pro later. However, it takes a very long time, needs many more sessions than real laser, and really hurts. I don't think it did any permanent damage to my face, but it definitely wasn't great for the skin. Would only recommend if you live in an expensive area and can't afford the pro stuff.

        • viva_la_juche [they/them, any]
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          2 years ago

          Hey I bought that exact ipl a couple months ago and have used it every week and it definitely works

          You have to use it over a 12 week period, im on week 8 I think and it’s waaaay reduced the amount of hairs pretty much everywhere but my face. (Which it has reduced just not as much)

          The face is definitely stubborn but I had pretty thick facial hair so ymmv. My cheeks are pretty smooth at this point and the rest is patchy but still reads as relatively prominent facial hair. Hopefully in the next few weeks I’ll see it coming In line with the rest of my body hair

          It doesn’t really hurt at all except right on my jawline and sometimes behind the knee where it feels a bit like a pop from a rubber band, nothing unmanageable but not comfortable either.

          I haven’t noticed any detrimental effects to my skin condition but I also put on body and facial lotion and other skin care stuff every am and pm so that might help mitigate it

          • BolsheWitch [she/her, they/them]
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            2 years ago

            omg seriously? That’s amazing, you’ve used it on your face as well? I was so nervous to do that, how often do you use it? I’ve heard once a week, but also once every 5 days.

            • viva_la_juche [they/them, any]
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              2 years ago

              oh yea ive used it on my face since the beginning, not shaving my face is the goal tbh lol.

              I do it once a week but sometimes ill push it to 6 days if its better for my schedule. that said i went on tour in the middle of this and that fucked me up a bit so i may be a week behind now i'm not sure.

              like i said the facial hair is the slowest to be effected in my experience, tho i also had a pretty full thick beard before starting the treatment so if your hair isn't as thick you might see results faster.

              haven't had any issues with my skin as far as i can tell from it. If you're nervous about it affecting your skin on your face id just try to make sure you hydrate and stuff.

              i started seeing a few hairs not growing back as soon as 2 or 3 weeks in.

              Edit; actual in the manual they talk about using it on your face and there’s a little smaller attachment for smaller areas that one of the recommended uses is for the face. So They seem to expect some people to use it for that I wouldn’t worry too much