Every woman has her own “style” bikini. Regardless of whether you prefer a naked Brazilian look, a “runway” or just clear the edges, we are constantly suffering from annoying and uncomfortable razor burns, bumps and ingrown hair. There are certain methods of shaving, before and after shaving, which will help, if not eliminate this painful, itchy “plucking chicken”. Here are some tips for a healthy and safe shave "there."
1. Peeling - gently scrub the bikini area before shaving to remove dead skin, which leads to clogging of the pores, irritation after shaving. You can use a rag or a regular body or facial scrub. Exfoliating this area on a regular basis will help prevent further irritation, ingrown hair and skin sensitivity.
2. Wait until the end of your shower and use natural oil shaving cream. For sensitive skin in your bikini area, there is a basic shaving technique, which experts agree to work for everyone. Most experts suggest waiting for the shower to shave. After your skin is soaked, hair and skin become softer, allowing you to shave more closely, gently. Apply a shaving cream based on silicon based cream containing argan and hemp oil to add moisture and protection during shaving.
3. Shave with hair growth first, then against the grain. Bubble hair is coarse, and the skin in this area is most susceptible to irritation. Start by shaving in the same direction as hair growth. Then, if you want a smoother, completely naked look, shave against the grain and rinse. This method can be used for all body hair, but usually thinner hair on the legs and arms can be shaved against the grain from the very beginning. It’s best to use a fresh razor every time you shave our bikini area.
4. Caution Pat Dry - after you finish shaving, pat dry skin - do not rub. Rubbing with a towel irritates the skin and should not be done regardless of whether the skin has been recently shaved or not. You should also try to stay away from heat to avoid sweating for 24 hours after shaving to prevent itchy and ingrown hair.
5. Apply all natural after shaving - apply after shaving, containing all natural ingredients. Tea tree based oil is especially effective for a freshly baked or waxed bikini area. Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, anti-bacterial and antiviral properties. This is a very effective natural remedy against countless skin diseases, infections, cuts, scratches, burns, insect bites and skin blemishes, etc.
Using tea tree oil will help heal and rejuvenate the skin, allowing you to shave more often and maintain a close shave with minimal irritation. Look for a product that combines tea tree oil with more emollient vitamins E and Omega-3, 6, 9 rich oils, such as hemp seed oil, avocado, rosehip, soybean oil, jojoba oil and apricot to moisturize and protect just shaved skin. These types of aftershave oils are great for after waxing as well.
6. Stay in products containing harmful, irritating ingredients. Newly shaved skin, which is as sensitive as the bikini area, easily absorbs any products you can use, so it is important to avoid harmful or irritating chemicals. Be sure to avoid pre-and after-shave products containing mineral oil, dyes, propylene glycol sulfates, acetylsalicylate (which is potentially toxic and is present in many razors), phthalates or parabens.
