Why do I get bumps when I use a depilatory?

Why do I get bumps when I use a depilatory?

Sue Ismiel (Executive Chair of the LifeSource Group) gives expert video advice on: How do depilatories work?; How long does hair removal with a depilatory last? and more...

When you're using depilatory creams, what the product is doing is removing the hair at the surface. The hair follicles remain in the skin so the bumps are the result of the roots that are actually hidden behind the skin.