Ant oil for hair removal: effectiveness and rules of use

For centuries, women have tried to get rid of excess body hair with the help of various improvised means. In ancient Egypt, natural pumice and wood resin paste were used for this. In ancient Greece, vegetation was burned with hot ash, and the Romans removed it with waxed thread. To date, the sale can be found a great variety of different devices - from safety razors to the procedure of hair removal with sugar paste called "shugaring". The biggest problem with this is the fragility of the result. Shaved hair grows in just a couple of days, and plucked out in a few weeks. To solve the issue of excess vegetation for a long time, many homemade recipes of various masks and creams were invented. The most effective of them are those that include a special ingredient - ant oil.

When the word "oil" comes to mind natural vegetable fats, pressed from the seeds and fruits of plants. In contrast, formic oil is made from animal products. At the same time they receive it not from the insects themselves, but in the process of processing their eggs, which contain a large amount of formic acid. For this, the pupae of the ants are collected manually and, in the process of pressing and heat treatment, are obtained from the acid contained in them, this is an effective remedy.

Due to the large laboriousness of the process, a highly efficient tool is quite expensive and in a similar way it is prepared only in some countries of Asia and Africa. Not every species of ants is suitable for breeding and collecting the necessary raw materials, so it is simply impossible to manufacture such a product in our country, since such insects simply do not live with us. Modern technologies make it possible to synthesize formic acid by artificial means from cheaper and affordable raw materials. Unfortunately, the unnatural composition leads to the fact that the tool gives a smaller effect with the same periods of use.

You must carefully study the composition on the package when buying, so as not to encounter such ineffective counterparts. High-quality oil should be slightly turbid and have a sour shade in its aroma. You should not get a jelly-like product, as it penetrates worse through the pores of the skin. Also, do not confuse this oil with ant alcohol. Although they contain the same acid, their concentration in the latter is an order of magnitude lower.

Alcohol will only discolor the already sparse and thin hair, but it will not be able to remove vegetation completely or delay its growth. It is also worth remembering that the product sold both in our country and abroad is not certified, since it has not passed clinical trials in the CIS countries. However, subject to certain rules, this natural remedy cannot harm, therefore its use is considered safe.

Each manufacturer can enter into the composition of its product various additional components that enhance the various effects of the application. However, there is a certain list of components that will be present in the composition in any case.

• Formic acid is a potent ingredient that tends to corrode organic matter.If the concentration of such an acid is high enough, a chemical burn may remain on the skin. Nevertheless, its oil contains too little to irritate the skin, but on the hair follicles it will act in this way.
• Herbal extracts will soften the skin after the procedure and protect the dermis during it. The composition may include extracts of sage, chamomile, aloe, roses and other useful plants.

• Alcohol, which is contained in the composition of any essential oil, gives the effect of disinfection, and also serves as a binder for the remaining elements of the substance.
• Glycerin, the content of which should not exceed 2 - 3%., Will make the oil thicker and able to stay on human skin. In addition, with the help of glycerin, you can get rid of excessive dryness and peeling of the skin after the procedure.

In the composition of the natural oil may be other vegetable components., but chemistry in a quality product should not be. Quality product has a devastating effect on the hair follicles, while protecting and nourishing the skin itself. With the destruction of the hair root, he himself becomes thinner, lighter and more brittle. After the course of procedures, the bulb dies off, and the hair on the treated area does not grow for a long time. Additional components, penetrating into the deep layers of the dermis, allow for a long time to moisturize and nourish the skin, due to what it looks smoother and healthier. Of course, this effect is achieved subject to regular use, without skipping procedures.

Any cosmetic product has its own contraindications, and ant oil is not an exception to the rule. There is a list of undesirable states and features in which Experts recommend refraining from using such an active ingredient as formic acid.

• According to the doctors, the tool is prohibited for use by pregnant and lactating women, because it can enter the infant’s body through breast milk or blood and affect its growth and development.

• People with frequent allergies and sensitive skin should treat this popular remedy with sufficient caution. To begin with, you can check the reaction in a small area of ​​skin and, if irritation occurs, immediately rinse off the remedy and take the necessary medicines.
• It is forbidden to use such depilatories for people with skin diseases and oncological formations. Since there are no clinical trials of the drug at our clinics, not a single specialist can predict the result of using such a drug.

• Do not use formic oil to children under 14 years old, and the use of such funds up to 7 years of age is generally prohibited. If a teenager on the skin has excess hair, from which he wants to get rid of, you can try a few procedures. However, it is best for parents to consult with the attending physician of their son or daughter.

Ant oil is not the only remedy for removal of unwanted hair, so if you have doubts and even more irritation after the first procedure, it is best to turn your attention to other methods of depilation.

To carry out the procedure for bleaching and hair removal at home, simply follow the simple step by step instructions. It is especially important not only to keep the tool the necessary amount of time, but also to observe the reaction of the skin and listen to your inner feelings.

At the first use it is necessary to conduct a small test that will allow you to make a decision on the feasibility of using the active drug. It is necessary to apply a small amount of the product to a small sensitive area of ​​the skin (armpits, inner thigh, bikini area) and wait 2-3 days. If in the area of ​​use there are no redness, burns and peeling, you can safely proceed to the procedure.

Before rubbing ant oil into the skin, you need to get rid of the vegetation in this area. Best of all, if the procedure will be carried out using a normal razor, as it will not leave behind a wound and irritation. In addition, you can hold a salon procedure for laser hair removal, as it will give the oil an additional effect. Immediately before applying the skin must be thoroughly cleaned. All cosmetics are removed from the face, the skin is washed and wiped dry.

A small amount of oil is rubbed into the skin with massage movements for 8-10 minutes. If in the middle of the massage the skin has become too dry, you can re-apply the tool. If too much oil is taken, its excess can be removed with a usual paper napkin or cotton pad. After a couple of procedures, it will be possible to find out the exact amount of oil required for a particular area. For a tangible result, only 4-5 procedures are sufficient, and to completely get rid of hair for a period of at least 3-4 months, you will have to apply oil on the skin for at least 3-4 weeks.

It is not enough to get rid of body hair, you need to make sure that the new ones do not grow. Some people need only a couple of procedures so that the hair follicles are irreversibly destroyed. In some people, they can regenerate and after a while hair growth will resume. To prevent this, it is enough to conduct a course of 5-10 procedures once a season, depending on the thickness and color of the hair. This will allow you to almost forever forget about the razor and the epilator.

To slow down hair growth after their removal with a laser, wax or a simple razor, You can make special masks, which include ant oil.

• For a moisturizing mask, which also stops the growth of hair, it is enough to mix in equal parts ant oil with mint oil and green tea. The bonus of this procedure will serve as a pleasant scent, which will long remain on the skin.
• For the nutritional mask can be mixed 2 tbsp. spoons of white grape juice and 1 tsp of formic oil. This mask will be a real vitamin bomb for faded and dried skin.

Apply such masks can be after each shave and keep them on the skin for at least 15-20 minutes, until almost completely absorbed.

To not just reduce hair growth after epilation, but completely eliminate them from the skin, have to prepare a more concentrated tool.

• Mix lemon juice and ant oil in equal parts and smear those skin areas where hair should be removed. Rub the composition into the body and, without rinsing, brush on top with a simple nourishing cream.
• Connect 1 tbsp. spoon of water, 1 tsp of turmeric powder and 0.5 tsp of formic oil. Apply the resulting paste on the skin and wrap with cling film to create a sauna effect. Turmeric, like exotic oil, destroys the hair follicle and stops hair growth.

In the network there are many reviews and impressions that girls share after buying and using oil derived from ant-clutches. One of the fastest and high-quality products are products called Roja and Tala, which are delivered to our country from Iran and Turkey. Not far behind them in popularity, but is the more expensive oil El Havag, which is produced in Egypt.

Most of the reviews about these products are positive, however, there are also those who are unhappy with the result. Most often this is due to the high cost of oil and the lack of immediate results.After all, the main thing in using such natural remedies for home procedures is not only the choice of a reliable manufacturer, but also the regularity of sessions, as well as considerable patience.

For information on how to use ant oil to remove unwanted hair, see the following video.