Of course, its idea has been replicated by many different companies now, so they all use this same revolutionary technology. When the skin barrier is damaged skin can be more prone to inflammation, itching, redness, as well as serious infection. Crystal hair removers are supposed to give benefits of exfoliating and hair removal without giving skin irritation and pokey finish.

They’ve got a huge following on TikTok with many people claiming that they offer pain-free hair removal.Some users have reported uncomfortable grazing, itching and redness, so it's worth approaching this tool with caution, doing a patch test, and refraining from use if your skin reacts badly. Similarly, some experts who believe the crystal eraser functions similarly to a razor have said it can be an aggressive method of hair removal that can lead to redness and irritation, especially when used on areas like the inner thighs or armpits. It is a safe and painless alternative to traditional hair removal methods, such as waxing and shaving. If you're looking for a new way to get rid of your hairs without the faff of waxing or the pain of exfoliation, this may be the new one for you. To my surprise it got rid of very fin hair as well as it brought out the ingrown hair i had from waxing session.

The team has nicknamed her “dupe queen”, as there’s not a product in the world she can’t find a cheaper alternative for. The skin where I rubbed it was very irritated and it hurt…Thank goodness I tried it on a small area. Nina Prisk, NMC Registered Independent Nurse, skin and aesthetics expert at Update Aesthetics in London. This seems like an incredibly abrasive and aggressive way to remove hair that can lead to significant redness of the skin, irritation, and in-growns," says Marchbein.However, it is important to note that there is limited scientific evidence to support their effectiveness.