Can You Slow Hair Growth After Removal?

The hair removal technique has a direct influence on the speed of hair regrowth.

Shaving and depilatory creams cut the hair but do not remove it to the root. This results in rapid regrowth, sometimes even within 24 hours but generally within 3 days.

Waxing or electric epilators, on the other hand, will pull out the hair. This will slow hair growth between two and four weeks.

A more radical method is laser hair removal, which completely eliminates the hair. However, this requires several sessions that are quite pricey. In addition, hair can grow back due to hormonal fluctuations, during pregnancy, for example.

Performed once a week, typically two days before hair removal, exfoliation of the skin stimulates cell renewal and removes keratinocytes accumulated on the surface of the epidermis, thus avoiding clogging of the pores. In addition, exfoliation helps to bring out the hairs under the skin, which will then be better eliminated during hair removal. The more you remove hair at its root, the less quickly it will grow back.

It is preferable to use fine-grained scrubs that are not too abrasive for sensitive areas such as the underarms, bikini line and face. The legs can withstand a scrub with more consistent particles.

Typology has developed two body scrubs based on exfoliating micro-grains derived from the grinding of apricot kernels.

• The Nourishing Body Scrub helps to soften and smooth the skin. It is particularly suitable for dry and uncomfortable skin.

• The Toning Body Scrub contains organic green coffee macerate (draining) and organic lemongrass and cedar essential oils (anti-cellulite). It is recommended to smooth, firm and tone the skin while reducing the orange peel appearance.