Hair is very fun to style and maintain. But when it comes to having hair on places you’d rather not, how do you manage it? Underarms, forearms, eyebrows, you name it, you can keep it or get rid of it. Legs? Absolutely. There’s a point when leg hair growth can itch and catch against your sheets, and that’s not a fun feeling for anyone.

If you want to get rid of it, Veet® hair removal cream products are great and easy to do so. But what if you’re used to shaving leg hair every day as part of your regular skin care routine: can you use Veet® hair removal cream every day?

Here, we’ll go through what a hair removal cream is, its benefits, and if you can use Veet® hair removal cream every day on your legs.

Should you use Veet® hair removal cream every day?

Short answer? No.

Veet® hair removal products are meant to give your skin long lasting smoothness so how often you use it will depend on your hair’s growth.

What is a hair removal cream?

Hair removal creams are known as depilatory creams, and that means they remove hair strands at the top level of your skin without removing the hair follicle. Hair removal creams can be applied to your legs and have to sit for some time—starting from 2 minutes^**— until the hair breaks down just enough to be scraped off or rubbed and washed out, acting as a bit of an exfoliant, too. The hair will get jelly-like and come off that way.

Veet® Pure^* has fewer ingredients compared to all other previous formulas. It’s important to patch test hair removal creams on a small area. For anyone with sensitive skin, read the label and test an area to ensure it is the best product for you.

If you have sensitive skin, consider all hair removal options along with a hair removal cream.

Benefits of using hair removal cream

Hair removal creams are a fast way to get your legs incredibly smooth. When the cream is applied properly, this can also be a painless experience, avoiding shaving nicks or cuts on the knees or ankles, or the force of a wax strip being pulled. The application is easy, too, simply apply the product using the Veet^® spatula and then you just let it sit to do its job, before wiping it away!

How to use Veet® hair removal cream

If you’re using a Veet® hair removal cream product for the first time, follow these steps:

1. Select the product best suited for your skin. If you’re on the dry side, try Veet® Cream PURE for Dry Skin*.
2. Read and follow the product label to ensure best use and exact time needed for hair removal.
3. Test the product on a small patch of the area you’d like to remove the hair from. You’ll get a sense if the product works well or if you need to switch to something else.
4. If you’re good to go after the test, wash your skin, pat it dry, and apply the rest of it to your legs.
5. Relax! It takes up to 5 minutes for Veet® to start working. If you’re unsure how long it takes before hair is ready to remove, try wiping away a small patch a few minutes in to see if it’s ready. Don’t leave the hair removal cream on for longer than what’s indicated on the product label.
6. Once the time is up, scrape away the product with the spatula and rinse with warm water.

Should you use Veet® hair removal cream every day?

Short answer? No.

Veet® hair removal products are meant to give your skin long lasting smoothness so how often you use it will depend on your hair’s growth.

^*Ensure this product is right for you. Always read and follow the product label before use.
^**Veet^® Professional^TM Hair Removal Cream starts working from 2 minutes. Other products may vary.