Bliss ‘Fuzz’ Off Facial Hair Removal Cream is a traditional thioglycolate depilatory that is specially formulated for the face with botanicals, moisturizers and vitamins. This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality and claims substantiation.
This is a w/o emulsion with mineral oil as the primary emollient, which holds up well in the alkaline pH system. The hair removal ingredient is calcium thioglycolate, and it is buffered with calcium and potassium hydroxide. Cetearyl alcohol and ceteareth-20 are the primary emulsifiers, and sodium lauryl sulfate is a co-emulsifier.
