It feels like the partial or complete removal of pubic hair has only been popular since the late 1990s. But it was practiced long before "Sex and the City": Even in ancient Egypt, a hairless body corresponded to the ideal of beauty. The list of methods used at the time reads strange today: hair removal products made from resins, plant extracts, donkey fat, bat blood and pitch, or mechanical removal with polished stones and shells were common. A lot has changed since then - and we have the choice between razors, depilatory creams and epilation, e.g. through sugaring, waxing or laser.
Epilation or depilation?
The difference is easy to explain: with epilation, the hair is removed along with the root, whereas with depilation, only the visible part is removed. Tackling the hairy problem at the root keeps the skin smooth for longer, but hair removal using light (IPL = Intense Pulsed Light) or laser is more suitable for autumn, as the skin should not be tanned. For a beautiful bikini line, most of us prefer waxing or traditional shaving. It's quick, doesn't hurt, and is relatively inexpensive - but can lead to skin irritation. Redness, irritation, burning, itching and pimples - we suffer from all of these things when we have razor burn. Inflammation caused by ingrown hairs is also an issue.
But we can prevent it: first of all, by always shaving or waxing in the direction of hair growth rather than against it. Important when shaving: Do not use blunt blades. To prevent annoying razor burn from occurring in the first place, care products with antibacterial silver and special intimate care products that have a gentle exfoliating effect help so that new hairs do not have a chance to grow in.
