Simply shaving your legs may not always cut it; sometimes you’ve got to banish every last hair. Here are some tips to get your smoothest shave ever.
- Soak your legs in water for at least five minutes before you start. This softens the hair and makes it easier on your razor.
- Exfoliate before shaving to help bring up any hairs that are just beginning to grow. (But don’t exfoliate after shaving – that’ll irritate the already sensitive skin and it won’t be very pleasant.)
- Use shaving cream or gel (not soap – not even body wash) and a sharp razor. My favorites are Skintimate for Sensitive Skin Shave Gel and the Schick Quattro Razor.
- After thoroughly shaving, pat legs dry and apply a thick moisturizer within 3 minutes of getting out of the bath or shower. (Warm, damp skin absorbs moisture best.) Avoid scented lotions to keep irritation and redness at bay.
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Good reads, love the info, keep up the good work.
I am a Slumber Parties Distributor, and we have one of the MOST AMAZING shaving products ever! It’s called Coochy. I have incredibly sensitive skin and normal shaving products really dry me out. After using this product, I will never use anything else. You put it on let it sit for one minute, then shave.
My husband can’t stay away from my legs after using this product
Thanks Nykole! I’ll have to try it…weird name though