Men and women everywhere know the struggles of removing unwanted body hair on a regular basis. Improper shaving can lead to a number of unwanted skin issues—like chaffing, razor burn, ingrown hairs, and more. Getting hair removed by a professional is also too time consuming and costly. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to make hair removal a breeze at home:
1. Change razor blades frequently
Razor blades may be a little pricey, but you absolutely need to change them on a regular basis. Frequently swapping out your blades prevents you from shaving with a dull razor that is unable to efficiently remove your hair. Shaving with a dull razor will feel like your hair is being tugged out. You will also have to repeatedly shave over the same areas of skin, which drastically increases your chances for razor burn, razor bumps and cuts. Avoid all of this by changing your razor blades after every 10 shaves.
2. Shave in the shower
While most women find time to shave in the shower, men generally tend to shave at the sink before or after their shower. This is a huge mistake, especially for men with very sensitive skin. The steam and heat generated from a hot shower opens the pores and softens your facial hair all at the same time. This lets you get a smooth shave without the threat of painful razor burn. You will be amazed at how great your face feels after shaving in the shower.
3. Moisturize after shaving to prevent razor burns
The act of shaving is very irritating for your skin even when you are using brand new razor blades. The skin just has a hard time handling repeatedly coming in contact with such a sharp object. This is why it is so important to take care of your skin after you have finished shaving. The best and easiest way to do this is by applying a moisturizer immediately after you get out of the shower. Just make sure the moisturizer does not contain water to get the best results possible.
4. Exfoliate prior to shaving for a closer shave
Exfoliation is the process of using a special scrub to remove dead skin cells off your body. Performing this action on your face or legs prior to shaving can do wonders for your skin. With all of the dead cells removed from the top layer of your skin, your razor will not get clogged and overloaded as you shave. This ultimately leads to a much closer shave than can be achieved without exfoliating.
5. Use hair removal creams
Shaving at home or hiring professionals at the spa are not your only two options to remove unwanted body hair. You can also opt for hair removal creams. These products can remove unwanted hair in a matter of minutes without irritating the skin. This makes them perfect to use on areas of the body that are hard to reach with a razor. They even make hair removal creams that are designed to work on sensitive areas like the face and bikini line. If you are tired of your normal routine, then it may be time to start using a hair removal cream.
