Is it really magic or is it just a placebo effect?
Whether you are a woman or man, you yourself know how hard it is to remove body hair every few days, sometimes even every day, when necessary. Continuous use of razors that damage the skin, pimples, redness, and all this is very exhausting, especially for someone who does not have that much time to devote to it. What is the solution and is there one?
We know that for women, in particular, waxing is painful and that sometimes it is the last option. We’ll try everything until we run out of options and ideas.
Do you remember the excitement caused by a product on TikTok two years ago?
It was Magic Shaving Powder. Did you know that it is still popular? Oh, yes!
Although magic shaving powder is older than you think, pretty sure about 100 years, it got very popular with viral TikTok videos about it. There was a video where a girl was using it and later it became a trend on the internet – and it still is a trend. Several media houses and magazines started testing this powder with help of models and it worked.
The company that makes it, Softsheen-Carson, creates hair care and grooming products primarily directed toward people of color. In 2018. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker noted that he often got stopped when carrying it through airport security.
Well, that is our solution. It is a depilatory, a chemical hair remover that usually comes in a cream or gel formula. According to some cosmetic chemists, these hair removers work because of calcium thioglycolate, which “helps to break off hair the bond to achieve a depilatory effect.”
Magic powder also comes in a tin which looks like custard powder, but it can look like white–grey powder. It has its own formula – it needs to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio with water. It can look like paint.
How to use it? It is rather than simple. Based on the product’s provided instructions: after you mix it with water, let it sit for five to seven minutes, then wipe it off. Even though this product is only meant to be used on the face (it is written on the packaging) for the last two years Tiktok users have been talking about Magic Shaving Powder as a powder that can be used on the other parts of the body – especially on the legs. It cuts through body hair and leaves a soft, smooth skin.
History of Magic Shaving Powder
At first, it was just Magic Shave. The grooming expert for African American Men (since 1901). Why? Because no razor was required. It was a razor-less shaving system. It lasts for 4 days and it will not cause razor bumps. That’s probably because men with deeper skin can be more prone to ingrown hairs and razor bumps.
What is in this depilatory powder?
This depilatory powder contains a combination of calcium hydroxide, calcium thioglycolate, and calcium carbonate. Experts say that the thioglycolate breaks down the hair for removal, the hydroxide controls the pH level of the product, and the carbonate absorbs moisture to achieve a closer shave.
While none of these ingredients are uncommon in chemical hair removers, they still can cause skin irritation.
A lot of people suggest sticking to drugstore formulas formulated for the arms and legs, like Nair and Veet — but if you’re going to try the Magic Shaving Powder on your body anyway, do a patch test first. That especially goes for those of you with sensitive skin.
When you finish a patch test, you should wait at least 36 hours to use it again. If there is no irritation you can continue to use it. But if there is… you know that this product just was not made for you, which is okay. There are plenty of other ways to get rid of that unwanted hair.
If you decide to use it –
Pour some fresh water and powder, and make a paste out of it. Apply a thin layer of this product directly on the skin and leave it for 5 to 7 minutes. WARNING! If you leave it more than it is written in the instruction, you could get burns as it will start burning your skin. Then it’s not going to be „the floor is lava“ it will be – YOU are the LAVA.
Once the waiting period is over, take a wet soft towel and wipe it gently. You will need to wipe it 2 to 3 times to remove it properly. Wait a little bit. It can be boring, but trust the process!
Once the Powder is cleaned, you can use coconut oil or any other that you feel like using to moisturize it. Coconut oil will also help in dealing with any kind of skin burn due to this magic shaving powder.
Don’t apply it over the same area. And yeah, did we forget to mention that you should wear gloves while applying it? Yes, you should.
It is simple to use and you can give it a try.
Side Effects of Magic Shaving Powder
A lot of people wrote reviews on the internet about the side effects of Magic Shaving Powder. It depends on your skin type, but it seems like, to a lot of people – it is pretty good. No irritations, no skin burns.. and what is the most important here – no hair after using it!
Where to find it and how much does Magic Powder cost?
Maybe the best part of this product – it normally costs about $2 at Walmart – when it is in stock. It became really popular on Tiktok so it’s sold on the internet a lot. WARNING – watch out. There are always third-party sellers, which are always ready to raise the cost to $10-$15. Check out stores in your own area, of course, it should be everywhere today. And if it is not, there is always Amazon, you can preorder it. It can cost a little bit more, but, heeey, isn’t it worth it after all?