![]() ![]() "It teases out any stubborn ingrown hairs prior to shaving," she says.ĭr. Engelman suggests lightly exfoliating with a wet washcloth or a scrub to remove dead skin cells, allowing the blade to get closer to the skin. Once your bikini line has been cleaned and dried, Dr. Read on for more expert-approved shaving tips before you jump in the shower. On top of that, if you moisturize and care for the skin before and after you shave, you can avoid annoying razor burn. "To prevent rashes and irritation, you should only shave with a clean, sharp razor," Dr. However, many people (45 percent in this 2016 survey report grooming down below for a vacation, and 55 percent say they've groomed before sex) who remove pubic hair use a razor, which is totally fine for your skin, as long as you are careful. You might also experience razor burn after shaving, which is basically when the razor removes the top layer of soft skin, allowing bacteria to form red bumps on the inflamed skin, she says. Then, the skin reacts to those hairs and can get red and itchy as a result. Rodney, MD, the founding director of Eternal Dermatology + Aesthetics. "Ingrown hairs are formed when the sharp, freshly shaved hairs, puncture and grow into the surrounding skin," explains dermatologist Ife J. If you do choose to shave your bikini line, you may be up against both ingrown hairs and red, itchy bumps. Wait, is it bad to shave your bikini line?įirst of all, removing hair anywhere on your body is completely your decision-don't listen to anyone who tells you otherwise, or feel pressured into shaving, waxing, or using any other hair removal method. Rodney, MD, is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area. Meet the experts: Lindsey Zubritsky, MD, is a dermatologist and an editor for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Here's what you need to know before the razor is in your hand for a smooth shaving experience (and skin afterwards!). ![]() ![]() It’s time-consuming, hard to keep up with, and easily irritated, especially if it’s not done safely and properly. Plus, shaving your bikini area is a lot of work. So, a quick swipe of the razor may not actually be the quick and painless alternative that you imagined it to be. Fingers crossed this long winded post is helpful, feel free to ask any questions.Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play My preference for razors are the ASTRA Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades, 100 Blades for $15.77 hereĪnd that's been my basic kit for years now, and hopefully years in the future. ![]() Jack the Barber Sandlewood Shaving Cream is currently on sale for 6 dollars, check out the ozbargain post here for more info/deals.Īs for blades, I would reccomend getting a sample pack to see which kind you like, then buying a bulk lot of your favourite brand, for example amazon has 100 Blades, 16 different brands here (I'm not sure if this is a good deal, maybe someone can link a decent sampler pack in the comments?) Kmart Speckled Small Bowl - $1.75 - honestly any small ceramic bowl works. Proraso Shaving Brush, $30 delivered from Beard and Blade - the only other item I wouldn't skimp out on. Here's an example of my current kit to illustrate that you don't have to break the bank for a decent shave. It's not a huge discount, but for those starting out in traditional wet shaving, a decent razor is a must. I grabbed this razor years back after wanting something cheap to use for travel, and it's been good enough that I keep my antique gillette in the case. ![]()
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