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It's Smooth Shaving from Here

Learn Some Tricks and Tips That Will Give Your Legs That Smooth Finish

By SkincareGuide.ca

Do you get nicks and in-grown hairs from shaving your legs? You are not alone; these are common complaints from women shaving their legs. Below are a few tips to help you get that smooth, clean shave that you want. For more information on skin care, please go to www.SkinCareGuide.ca.

Soften Those Hairs First: To get smoothly shaved legs, follow these hints. Shave a few minutes after your hair has softened in the shower, let your shaving product stay on your skin for a couple of minutes before starting to shave and make sure your blade/ razor is new.

Avoid Infection: Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that often appears in areas that have been irritated by shaving or close-fitting clothes. Try shaving with an electric razor instead of a blade razor, keep your skin clean and avoid clothing that rubs against the skin and damages hair follicles. Read more on www.FungalGuide.ca

Avoid razor bumps! Ingrown hairs (sometimes called "razor bumps") can be painful and are often prone to infection. To help prevent razor bumps, try shaving with the grain of the hair and use a very light touch. Also, don't stretch the skin while shaving.

Will more hair grow back? Contrary to popular belief, shaving will not cause your hairs to grow back darker or thicker. They may look that way, particularly at first. But over time, you'll see that they have the same appearance and feel as the hairs that came before.

Curly hair? You are at greater risk of getting ingrown hairs after shaving, as the hairs are more likely to curl around and loop back into the skin. You'll want to take extra care when shaving.

What to use to shave: All out of shaving cream - yet you need to shave your legs? Try using your hair conditioner or body cleanser: they'll soften the hairs on your skin for a smooth, close shave.

Sensitive skin? Try fragrance-free shaving creams that contain emollients as these will be less irritating to your skin.

Keep them soft. Don't forget to moisturize! Applying moisturizer after shaving and straight from your shower, will keep your skin feeling soft and supple.


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The SkinCareGuide Network of dermatology-related websites was founded by a prestigious group of international dermatologists. It provides comprehensive information for patients and physicians about the skin, its care and various skin conditions and treatments. All content is reviewed by an independent Board of Medical Advisors to ensure that the information is accurate, unbiased and up-to-date. This information is not intended to replace a consultation with your own physician.