|
shaving
Alright, I realized shaving "down there" isn't that hard, you just have to be careful...But after I get out of the shower, I don't think it appears right away, but I get little bumps around the area. Like, razor burn I want to call it. How do I avoid this???? Do you put lotion around the area like you do on your legs? hellpppp
shanks.
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category?
Maybe give some free advice about: Health?
Razor burn is caused by hair that is pushed back into the follicle. It can become inflamed and then develop into an ingrown hair. This is not to be confused with cuts and scrapes that can happen if your shave improperly. Both razor burn and skin scrapes can feel the same, but the cause is different. Razor burn develops a short time AFTER shaving, so you probably don't notice it right away. You KNOW when you've cut or scraped yourself - immediately when it happens.
Use a clean, sharp razor
Regardless of the advertising claims, razor blades get dull fairly quickly. The thicker the beard the quicker the blade dulls. I've found it best to use a new blade every two to three shaves. That may seem costly, but the same thing happens to electric razor blades. They start out sharp and stay that way longer than the manual razors, but they soon loose their edge
Use plenty of water when shaving - the hotter the better. If you use a quality shaving oil you can add water as you shave
Always shave in the direction of the hair growth
It seems more efficient to try cutting against the grain to get the most of the hair. That really isn't the case. If the hair is moistened well and you use a good shaving oil or gel you should be able to get a close shave by shaving in the direction the hair grows. If you are prone to razor burn shaving against the grain will make matters worse.
Use a a shaving oil or gel rather than a cream to help avoid clogging the pores
The Compounder's Total Shaving Solution is the best shaving product I've ever used. You wet the skin with hot water, apply just a few drops and start shaving. You can add more water anytime to keep things moving smoothly.
Avoid passing the razor over the same area of skin numerous times
If the hair isn't removed in a pass or two, more rubbing will just make matters worse for the razor burn and it won't cut the hair any better.
These tips can certainly help prevent razor burn in the future, but what can you do if yu already have it? Is there a home remedy for razor burn - once you already have it? Start by washing the area with a mild soap. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. This will soften the skin and allow the trapped hairs to grow without getting trapped beneath the skin.
If there is redness you may want to apply hydrocortisone cream. Only use this once or twice a day for just a couple of days. A more effective home remedy for razor burn would be a cream or gel that contains aloe vera. Apply it twice a day.
HOPE THIS HELPS!!~
]
im not sure but i think ppl have said not to use lotion bc the area is already sensitive enough + shaving makes it worse but theres stuff called Bikini Zone thats specifically made fer puttin on after you shave to get rid of bumps & i think you can get it pretty much anywhere.
]
When you're shaving 'down there', make sure everytime you do shave, you use a new razor. Make sure you shave with a lot of soap and water and/or shaving jell. You should always shave towards your hairs, (or the way they're growing.)
Once you're done shaving, be sure to put on some cream. (It'll help out with any redness you may have.) ♥
]
More Questions: |