Selecting the Right Numbing Cream to Suit Your Skin and Budget

Getting painful skin procedures done on the skin is no longer as scary as it was in the past – thanks to numbing creams that effectively provide relief against pain. Waxing, tattooing and piercing are the most painful of all the beauty procedures. Waxing the bikini area or the underarms gives us nightmares, but not anymore. Various skin numbing creams available in the market can be used prior to these procedures.

The difficult part is selecting the right cream for yourself. Keep in mind the following points; they’ll help you choose the best cream.

Go with the crowd

Following the majority is a good way to go. Mixed reviews may simply come from personal opinions, but don’t get confused, go with the numbing cream which the majority chooses.

Among the brands that are most popular is the Dr. Numb numbing cream, which can be used for, waxing, tattooing, etc.  The cream also happens to be one of the most expensive creams in the market, but the price is justified because it is the only cream that remains effective for three long hours.

Most users have given it positive reviews you can search the internet for more information. 

Expectations from a numbing cream

Depending on why you want to use a numbing cream, there’s going to be different brands one can consider. Creams from different brands provide pain relief ranging from 30 minutes to 3 hours. In case of waxing you may not need a cream that doesn’t lasts too long, whereas if we’re talking about a long tattoo session, the cream effect must last for longer.

The most trusted brands of cream such as Dr. Numb make numbing creams that reduce pain up to 80% and the effect last for 3 hours. If you want something less, there are plenty of less expensive numbing creams available both online and over-the counter.

Product form you want

Besides the strength of numbing creams, they are available in different forms as well. What remains constant is all of them is the universal numbing ingredient, Lidocaine. The strongest creams will have up to 5% of lidocaine, and other might have a lesser percentage.

Also, numbing products are also available in the form of sprays and gels. It’s important to take time and research on all types of numbing products available in the market, before you settle for any one of them.

What’s your budget?

One of the main questions before choosing a particular numbing cream is also how much you’d like to spend on them. Varieties of brands sell numbing creams of varying qualities and hence quote a different price too.

What then becomes important is to set aside a budget for numbing creams and only search for one’s that fit your pocket. People with sensitive skin might have to test a number of products before they can find the right cream that suits their skin.

Keeping all these point in mind, one can actually choose the right cream for themselves. But, never sacrifice your safety for a few bucks always buy branded numbing creams that have some medical backing.