Prevent Razor Burn
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RedheadedHaze
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I use a product called Shaving Milk, which I love...it doesn't really lather, so it's not all that foam in the way, and it stays really creamy on the skin for a nice clean shave. Also, I can't stress enough a fresh sharp blade. I always shave with the direction of the hair and then against it. It is baby smooth by the time I'm done and no razor burn. Also, you want to do it in a nice hot steamy shower, and after you've been in there a while so the hair has had time to soften. If that's not possible, then lay a hot washcloth on the area for a few mins to replicate.
Lastly, take your time, check your work, and for extra credit, have someone else run their tongue along the area just to be certain you didn't miss anything.
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instead of using shaving cream, buy some cheap generic hair conditioner adn use that. it helps me out and my legs feel super smooth after. also try to avoid generic razors with one blade, they always cause me to make the bathtub look like that scene from psycho. i use the schick quattro razor now with 4 blades and that seems to help as well. 3 blades work too. hope i was of some help.
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Simple - wax 
lennythelion
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What are you shaving? I use olive oil soap to wash myself and that is usually all I need for shaving legs and armpits, apart from a sharp razor. However, strangely, I have found that dry-shaving works best on the pubic area, especially as I can actually see what I'm doing. Once I had reduced the amount of hair significantly, I started plucking it as it grew back - keeps maintenance down to a minimum.
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And *this* is why I miss having a bath....
A hot shower is good, a bath is much better.
Also, if you're going to be using regular shave stuffs.. I'd go for the gels, and try and find something for sensitive skin
satindesire
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I actually made an entire blog about this. I'll copy and paste it to save time:
SHAVING BABY CLOSE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Products You Will Need:
1(one) pair of exfoliating gloves (the dollar store for 1 buck a piece)
1(one) bottle of shaving gel, for sensitive skin
1(one) tripe-blade (or better) razor, with NEW blades
1(one) bottle of moisturizing body wash (oil of Olay Body Butter Ribbons)
1(one) bottle of 'Cetaphil For Sensitive Skin' lotion (Any Wal-mart or similar store)
1(one) bottle of vitamin 'E' oil (vitamin section of most stores)
When showering, SHAVE LAST! Wash and condition your hair, scrub your face, brush your teeth, etc, before starting the shaving process. This will give time for water to enter the hair shaft and swell it, giving a closer, smoother shave in the end. Shower with warm, NOT HOT water. Just warm enough to be tolerable is ideal, because it will get the skin clean without stripping it of it's natural oils or irritate it through it's heat. Exfoliate from top to bottom using the gloves and body wash. Rinse WELL. Exfoliation will remove dead skin and loose hairs from the skin's surface, preventing nicks and smoothing the surface for a closer shave.
Direct the flow of the water elsewhere, because you don't want the water rinsing off any of the shave gel. Squeeze a generous amount into your palm and work it into a lather, smooth it over the areas to be shaved. COUNT TO TWENTY! This will allow the emollients in the shave gel to bind water into your skin, moisturizing it for the harsh process to come.
Shave GENTLY and SLOWLY in the OPPOSITE direction of hair growth. Run your fingers over the areas freshly shaved to make sure you've removed all the hair. RINSE WELL with WARM water, NOT HOT! Repeat for ALL areas to be shaved.
When getting out of the shower, PAT skin dry, don't rub. While still slightly moist, mix equal amounts of Vitamin 'E' oil and Cetaphil Lotion in the palms of your hand and apply to ALL areas exfoliated.
WHAT NOT TO DO
DO NOT wash with hot water. This will dry out and irritate your skin.
DO NOT use a cheap disposable razor. These are flimsy and can cause nicks and razor burn.
DO NOT rub skin dry. This will irritate the brand-new skin.
DO NOT forget to moisturize, because if you do, your skin will be dryer than the Sahara!
DO NOT skip shaving more than 2 days in a row! If you shave often, your skin will become used to it and will nick less.
DO NOT forget to exfoliate! This removed the dead outer layer of skin, showing a younger, smoother, plumper and fresher skin beneath! The turnover process of your skin's natural shedding is slower than what we generally like in order to have a good shave, and helping it along with exfoliating, even if you do it EVERY DAY, should not cause any problems. As long as your keep the new skin moist with the right products, you should have baby-soft skin from top to toe!
This is a tried-and-true method that has worked for me for the last 4 years. I have Sjogren's syndrome and VERY delicate, dry, flaky, sensitive skin. The products listed hence were recommended to me by a DERMATOLOGIST and should not give you any problems. Nothing in the list should cost more than 15 dollars, even the razor.
(Disclaimer: Megan does not own the patents for any products listed above. Each product listed above is owned by their respective businesses and trademarks. Seek a professional opinion before attempting anything read above.)
SHAVING BABY CLOSE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
Products You Will Need:
1(one) pair of exfoliating gloves (the dollar store for 1 buck a piece)
1(one) bottle of shaving gel, for sensitive skin
1(one) tripe-blade (or better) razor, with NEW blades
1(one) bottle of moisturizing body wash (oil of Olay Body Butter Ribbons)
1(one) bottle of 'Cetaphil For Sensitive Skin' lotion (Any Wal-mart or similar store)
1(one) bottle of vitamin 'E' oil (vitamin section of most stores)
When showering, SHAVE LAST! Wash and condition your hair, scrub your face, brush your teeth, etc, before starting the shaving process. This will give time for water to enter the hair shaft and swell it, giving a closer, smoother shave in the end. Shower with warm, NOT HOT water. Just warm enough to be tolerable is ideal, because it will get the skin clean without stripping it of it's natural oils or irritate it through it's heat. Exfoliate from top to bottom using the gloves and body wash. Rinse WELL. Exfoliation will remove dead skin and loose hairs from the skin's surface, preventing nicks and smoothing the surface for a closer shave.
Direct the flow of the water elsewhere, because you don't want the water rinsing off any of the shave gel. Squeeze a generous amount into your palm and work it into a lather, smooth it over the areas to be shaved. COUNT TO TWENTY! This will allow the emollients in the shave gel to bind water into your skin, moisturizing it for the harsh process to come.
Shave GENTLY and SLOWLY in the OPPOSITE direction of hair growth. Run your fingers over the areas freshly shaved to make sure you've removed all the hair. RINSE WELL with WARM water, NOT HOT! Repeat for ALL areas to be shaved.
When getting out of the shower, PAT skin dry, don't rub. While still slightly moist, mix equal amounts of Vitamin 'E' oil and Cetaphil Lotion in the palms of your hand and apply to ALL areas exfoliated.
WHAT NOT TO DO
DO NOT wash with hot water. This will dry out and irritate your skin.
DO NOT use a cheap disposable razor. These are flimsy and can cause nicks and razor burn.
DO NOT rub skin dry. This will irritate the brand-new skin.
DO NOT forget to moisturize, because if you do, your skin will be dryer than the Sahara!
DO NOT skip shaving more than 2 days in a row! If you shave often, your skin will become used to it and will nick less.
DO NOT forget to exfoliate! This removed the dead outer layer of skin, showing a younger, smoother, plumper and fresher skin beneath! The turnover process of your skin's natural shedding is slower than what we generally like in order to have a good shave, and helping it along with exfoliating, even if you do it EVERY DAY, should not cause any problems. As long as your keep the new skin moist with the right products, you should have baby-soft skin from top to toe!
This is a tried-and-true method that has worked for me for the last 4 years. I have Sjogren's syndrome and VERY delicate, dry, flaky, sensitive skin. The products listed hence were recommended to me by a DERMATOLOGIST and should not give you any problems. Nothing in the list should cost more than 15 dollars, even the razor.
(Disclaimer: Megan does not own the patents for any products listed above. Each product listed above is owned by their respective businesses and trademarks. Seek a professional opinion before attempting anything read above.)
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Listen to SatinDesire - she's very knowledgeable, ESPECIALLY when it comes to beauty, health and looking your best.
I'd like to emphasise exfoliating, though. Makes your skin touchable
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Listen to SatinDesire - she's very knowledgeable, ESPECIALLY when it comes to beauty, health and looking your best.
I'd like to emphasise exfoliating, though. Makes your skin touchable
Aww, thanks FB!!!
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when you have finished shaving, just apply a little unscented deodorant, ive never had problems after i started doing that.
