depilatory

Home > ... > Medicine > Drugs > Pharmacology > ...

Essential reading Compare
side-by-side The Oxford Pocket Dictionary ... A Dictionary of Nursing The Columbia Encyclopedia, ...

depilatory

depilatory , 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.

Create a link to this page

Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:

<a href="http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/.aspx#1E1-depilato" title="Facts and information about depilatory">depilatory</a>

Give this article a thumbs-up on StumbleUpon

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

"depilatory." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 17 Dec. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"depilatory." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (December 17, 2009). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-depilato.html

"depilatory." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Retrieved December 17, 2009 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-depilato.html

Learn more about citation styles

depilatory

A Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | Â© A Dictionary of Nursing 2008, originally published by Oxford University Press 2008. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

depilatory (di-pil-ă-ter-i) n. an agent applied to the skin to remove hair.

Create a link to this page

Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:

<a href="http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/.aspx#1O62-depilatory" title="Facts and information about depilatory">depilatory</a>

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

"depilatory." A Dictionary of Nursing. Oxford University Press. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 17 Dec. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"depilatory." A Dictionary of Nursing. Oxford University Press. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (December 17, 2009). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-depilatory.html

"depilatory." A Dictionary of Nursing. Oxford University Press. 2008. Retrieved December 17, 2009 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-depilatory.html

Learn more about citation styles

depilatory

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | © The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English 2009, originally published by Oxford University Press 2009. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

de·pil·a·to·ry / diˈpiləˌtôrē/ • adj. used to remove unwanted hair. • n. (pl. -ries) a cream or lotion for removing unwanted hair.

Create a link to this page

Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:

<a href="http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/.aspx#1O999-depilatory" title="Facts and information about depilatory">depilatory</a>

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

"depilatory." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 17 Dec. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"depilatory." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (December 17, 2009). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-depilatory.html

"depilatory." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved December 17, 2009 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-depilatory.html

Learn more about citation styles

Free newspaper and magazine articles

	The Depilatories in Canada Market Report Offers a Comprehensive Guide to the Size and Shape of the Market at a National Level. Business Wire; 8/29/2008
	Research and Markets: Depilatories in Austria. Business Wire; 12/10/2009
	Depilatories in Spain Report Available Now. Business Wire; 3/12/2008

Facts and information from other sites

Related articles from newspapers, magazines, and more

	DEPILATORIES: TAKING IT OFF AT HOME TRENDS UP.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included) Magazine article from: WWD; 5/4/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...maker of Sally Hansen depilatories. The category, he...one, the index for depilatories and bleaches for Asians...According to McMenemy, depilatory sales were up 37...the beginning of the depilatory season. Typically...the newest product in depilatories focus on no-heat...
	More options alter market. (Depilatories). Magazine article from: Chain Drug Review; 7/21/2003; 700+ words ; ...chemicals in depilatories that many...selling depilatory items counter...future for the depilatory category...people using depilatories," says Xelance...selling brand of depilatory in drug stores. DEPILATORIES Market Dollar...
	Improved Depilatories Easy to Use, Offer Benefits.(Brief Article) Magazine article from: MMR; 4/16/2001; 700+ words ; NEW YORK -- The depilatories category is being reenergized...Consumers are looking for depilatory items that are fast...waxing or using a depilatory. Some companies...offering fruitscented depilatories in an effort to attract...designed to help neophyte depilatory users ease into the...
	UK roll-on depilatories roll out. Magazine article from: Cosmetics International; 2/25/1991; 700+ words ; ...is important for the depilatory market, since consumers...chemical' nature of depilatories as harsh on the skin...idea for its leading depilatory brand Veet and in April...popularity by cream depilatories, dry shaving, use...report states that depilatory products are most popular...
	Depilatories in Switzerland - L'Oreal Leads the Market, Both in Terms of Value Sales and Innovation will this continue right up to 2012. M2 Presswire; 9/16/2009; 700+ words ; ...September 2009-Research and Markets: Depilatories in Switzerland - L'Oreal Leads the...researchandmarkets.com/research/4d59fc/depilatories_in_sw) has announced the addition of the "Depilatories in Switzerland" report to their offering...
	Men are getting, into the picture.(Depilatories) Magazine article from: Chain Drug Review; 7/19/2004; 700+ words ; ...become a major factor in depilatories, agrees Richard Edwards...distributor for Xelance depilatories in the United States...have a year-round need for depilatories." MLA Consult's offerings...include the spray-on Men's Depilatory Mousse, which the company...
	Fashion trends fuel need for depilatories. (Merchandising).(Depilatories become an increasingly important segment of the beauty industry) Magazine article from: MMR; 8/11/2003; 700+ words ; ...the retailers are expanding their depilatory departments as the category has...to McMenemy. The Sally Hansen depilatories have demonstrated strong popularity...specific market segments. "CCA's depilatory products are unique and create...
	Innovative intros, sharp merchandising may do trick.(Depilatories) Magazine article from: Chain Drug Review; 7/19/2004; 700+ words ; ...stimulate sales of depilatories. At May's Drug Stores...departments, with a few depilatories next to shaving items...Research indicates that depilatory users expect to find...efforts to stimulate depilatory sales in drug stores...Hair Off selections. DEPILATORIES Dollar sales: Total...
	New twists energize depilatories.(SUPPLY SIDE) Magazine article from: MMR; 3/24/2008; 700+ words ; ...which markets Nad's depilatories for both men and women...Nevertheless, he acknowledges depilatory suppliers face challenges...the mainstay of other depilatory brands. CCA Industries...Bikini Zone brand into depilatories for the bikini area...The company's other depilatory brand, Hair Off...
	Depilatories a hotbed of activity. (Therapeutic).(Brief Article) Magazine article from: Chain Drug Review; 9/30/2002; 700+ words ; ...among that group is the depilatories segment of skin care...latest generation of depilatory products are meeting...Consequently, sales of depilatories grew almost 40% last...introduction of an Aussie Nads depilatory product for use on...in the mass market depilatories segment, Del ...