Shaving Tips for Smooth Skin
You shave to make your skin look better — smooth, hair-free, sleek.
So the last thing you want is a shave that leaves your legs feeling rough.
Unfortunately, a lot of women do just that when they shave incorrectly.
Some women only put soap on their legs, bikini line and/or armpits and then shave over it, which leaves their skin feeling dry. Skin can feel dry and rough afterward.
Dull razors, a sensitivity to shaving cream, or skipping shaving cream altogether can all make shaving rougher.
A few simple habits make for a smoother shave.
Shave after you bathe. Shave after a warm bath or shower, when skin and hair are softer.
Drop the soap. “Lather up your legs with a moisturizing shaving cream to make sure the razor glides easily over your skin, and you’ll avoid nicks and cuts.” “…skip the bar soap. It doesn’t create enough lubrication for a razor to slide easily against your skin, which can up the odds of cuts,” dermatologist Ellen Gendler, M.D.”
Shave it down. “On your first pass, only shave in the direction your hair grows (down the leg), and if you have very sensitive skin, don’t shave upward at all. Going "against the grain" can leave skin feeling rough.
Lubricate skin after you shave. A moisturizing cream after shaving leaves skin feeling soft.
Aloe Vera. Aloe vera has been used in skin care for centuries. After shaving, apply a non-greasy moisturizer like Corium 21, which has certified organic aloe vera as its first ingredient.