Hair removal creams???

Sarah+ · Jan 28th, 2009, 01:13 AM

Are hair removal creams safe during pregnancy? I googled it and got everything from 'completely fine' to 'NO WAY' to 'this really hasn't been studied'. Anyone got any clear answers from drs etc.?

I'm too much of a wimp for waxing and shaving gives me a rash and I don't think I can stand to be hairy any longer!

Thanks

Dukechick · Jan 28th, 2009, 01:14 AM

I'm not sure.... it might be a no-no, but I use Nair.

esther · Jan 28th, 2009, 01:20 AM

I have never heard anything to say that it is a no go. Have a look on the packaging if it has a warning for pregnant women then I would avoid it otherwise go for it! It is just cream and isn't being absorbed by bub. Would be just like hair dye!

Jkelmum · Jan 28th, 2009, 02:43 AM

Ive used it since the begining and thru my other 3 pregnancys x

celine · Jan 28th, 2009, 03:20 AM

I havent used mine since

Halle71 · Jan 28th, 2009, 04:25 AM

I'm using it. I figure it's only on your body for a maximum on 10 minutes and you don't rub it in so there is not really a risk of it getting absorbed....

Kitten · Jan 28th, 2009, 05:34 AM

I've been using Immac on my lady area and found nothing to say I shouldn't.

dizzy duck · Jan 28th, 2009, 06:28 AM

I was wondering this and it seems to be okay, so I will be giving it go, just read the packet first, take care

XX

Sarah+ · Jan 28th, 2009, 07:07 AM

Thanks everyone

From what I read, there are just no studies about it - but it's hard to do studies on pregnant ladies, so the drs just look for reported cases of problems associated with products, which there are none for these creams.

Think I'll give it a go. My logic is that it can't be any worse that hair dye. I respect and understand the decision of those who choose to be causious and give it a miss. Thanks for the advice everyone.

Waxing Guru · Oct 16th, 2009, 16:10 PM

Hair removal creams contain chemicals.
Granted, they do work - but if the creams you put ON your skin have the potential to be ABSORBED by the skin (at least to some degree) then I think I would be hesitant to use them at all, let alone during pregnancy.

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Sarah+ Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,134	Hair removal creams??? Are hair removal creams safe during pregnancy? I googled it and got everything from 'completely fine' to 'NO WAY' to 'this really hasn't been studied'. Anyone got any clear answers from drs etc.? I'm too much of a wimp for waxing and shaving gives me a rash and I don't think I can stand to be hairy any longer! Thanks

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Jan 28th, 2009, 01:14 AM	#2
Dukechick Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 4,758	I'm not sure.... it might be a no-no, but I use Nair.

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esther Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia, Brisbane Posts: 2,468	I have never heard anything to say that it is a no go. Have a look on the packaging if it has a warning for pregnant women then I would avoid it otherwise go for it! It is just cream and isn't being absorbed by bub. Would be just like hair dye!

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Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,575	Ive used it since the begining and thru my other 3 pregnancys x

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celine Other BnB Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 11,978	I havent used mine since

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Halle71 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 780	I'm using it. I figure it's only on your body for a maximum on 10 minutes and you don't rub it in so there is not really a risk of it getting absorbed....

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Kitten Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crawley, England Posts: 6,343	I've been using Immac on my lady area and found nothing to say I shouldn't.

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dizzy duck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 5,199	I was wondering this and it seems to be okay, so I will be giving it go, just read the packet first, take care XX

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Jan 28th, 2009, 07:07 AM	#9
Sarah+ Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,134	Thanks everyone From what I read, there are just no studies about it - but it's hard to do studies on pregnant ladies, so the drs just look for reported cases of problems associated with products, which there are none for these creams. Think I'll give it a go. My logic is that it can't be any worse that hair dye. I respect and understand the decision of those who choose to be causious and give it a miss. Thanks for the advice everyone.

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Waxing Guru Waiting To Try (WTT) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: I live in beautiful Vancouver BC, Canada Posts: 4	Hair removal creams contain chemicals. Granted, they do work - but if the creams you put ON your skin have the potential to be ABSORBED by the skin (at least to some degree) then I think I would be hesitant to use them at all, let alone during pregnancy.

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