Depilatory Creams and Chemical Methods Flashcards
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What should be done if a client experiences burning or irritation during depilatory cream application?
Answer: Remove the cream immediately with cool water and discontinue use
Burning indicates that the chemical is damaging the skin, and immediate removal with water is necessary to minimize the injury.
Which ingredient class can make facial skin more vulnerable to chemical burns from depilatories?
Answer: Prescription retinoids such as tretinoin or isotretinoin
Retinoids thin the stratum corneum, reducing the skin's ability to withstand the alkaline chemicals in depilatory creams.
What pH range do most chemical depilatory creams fall into?
Answer: Highly alkaline (pH 11–13)
Depilatories must be highly alkaline (pH 11–13) to effectively break the disulfide bonds in the hair's keratin protein.
What aftercare step is most important after removing a facial depilatory cream?
Answer: Rinse thoroughly with cool water and apply a soothing, fragrance-free moisturizer
Thorough rinsing removes all alkaline residue, and a soothing moisturizer helps calm the chemically exposed skin.
Are depilatory creams formulated specifically for the face different from those for the body?
Answer: Yes, facial formulas use milder concentrations and lower pH to suit the more sensitive facial skin
Facial depilatories are specifically formulated with gentler concentrations to reduce the risk of irritation on the more delicate facial skin.
Can depilatory creams be used on skin that has a recent sunburn?
Answer: No, sunburned skin is already damaged and depilatories would cause further injury
Sunburned skin has a compromised barrier and is hypersensitive; applying a caustic depilatory would cause severe chemical burns.