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depilatory (dĭpĭl`ətôr'ē), substance used to remove hair. In preparing hides for tanning, lime is the chief depilatory. For the removal of superfluous hair from the human body, metal sulfides such as barium sulfide, sodium sulfide, calcium hydrosulfide, and strontium hydrosulfide are used. The powdered material is usually combined with other substances (lime, sugar, chalk, perfume) and made into a paste which is spread on the skin. The hair is dissolved into a gelatinous mass and is removed along with the paste. However, these reagents do not prevent regrowth of hair and are potentially dangerous. Wax depilatories that harden on the skin and pull up the hair by the roots when peeled off delay but do not prevent regrowth of hair. The only permanent method of removing hair is by cosmetic electrolysis, in which a weak electric current, passing through a needle, destroys the hair follicle. depilatory a chemical that is used to remove hair from the body How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Klum's role as a spokeswoman for German electronics company Braun's Soft-Perfection Epilator prompted the company to protect its assets by insuring the model's legs for nearly 52 million. The major product segments analyzed are Hair Care Appliances (Curling Brushes, Curling Irons, Hair Clippers, Hair Dryers, and Hair Setters), Oral Care Appliances, (Electric Toothbrushes, Oral Irrigators, and Plaque Removers), and Hair Removal Appliances (Mens Shavers, Womens Shavers, Epilators, and Trimmers (Beard & Mustache)). It features hypo-allergenic ceramic epilating discs that remove hair with less skin irritation than metal discs found in most conventional epilators and a unique skin cooling massager that attaches to the epilator to help reduce the discomfort of epilating. |
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