Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Treating Irritation
• Method 2 of 3: Preventing Irritation
• Method 3 of 3: Long-term prevention
• Tips
• Warnings
• Similar articles

Shave irritation is not only an unattractive side effect of hair removal. Irritation can cause inflammation and skin problems. The bikini area can be especially problematic due to very sensitive skin. In this article, you will learn how to get rid of irritation and make your skin soft and tender.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Treating Irritation

1. 1 Let your hair grow a little before shaving again. Shaving an irritated area of ​​skin can aggravate the situation and cause an infection (and you may not be able to shave a lot of hair). Let your hair grow back a bit and see if it grows back normally through the redness that occurs after shaving.
2. 2 Don't itch! You may feel anxious to scratch the irritated areas, but your nails can damage red bumps and cause infection and scarring. Control yourself.
3. 3 Use products to treat irritation after shaving. Look for anything that contains salicylic acid, glycolic acid, witch hazel, aloe, or any combination of these ingredients. Some products are applied directly to the skin, while others need to be applied to irritation with a cotton swab.
   • If you're unsure of what to buy, call a waxing salon and ask what they recommend to their customers. Most likely, you will be able to buy similar products in the salon, but you can also search the Internet.
   • Apply to skin at least once a day. Do this immediately after showering, before your skin sweats.
4. 4 Treat the infection with an antibacterial cream. If you suspect you have inflamed ingrown hairs, apply an antibacterial cream such as bacitratin, neosporin, and polysporin daily.
5. 5 Treat scars with Retin-A. Retinoids derived from vitamin A can make skin smoother and reduce scars from irritation caused by shaving.
   • You may need to see your doctor for a prescription to purchase this product.
   • Do not use Retin-A if pregnant or breastfeeding. This product can cause serious birth defects.
   • Skin areas treated with this product are highly susceptible to sunburn. Cover them with clothing or use sunscreen with a SPF 45.
   • Do not use Retin-A on areas of your skin that you plan to wax. The product makes the skin very thin, which can lead to wounds during waxing.
6. 6 See a dermatologist. If irritation persists for several weeks, and you have not shaved at this time, then consult a dermatologist.

Method 2 of 3: Preventing Irritation

1. 1 Throw away all old razors. A dull and rusty razor does not shave the hair, but pulls it out, thereby irritating the skin around the follicles.
2. 2 Shave every other day, not more often. Daily shaving can irritate fresh bumps, so give your skin a break. It is best to shave once every three days.
3. 3 Apply a scrub. Exfoliation will cleanse the skin of dead cells and other particles, and you can shave better and cleaner. You can use a scrub, washcloth, mitten, whatever you like.
   • If you have very sensitive skin, do not exfoliate on the same day you shave.
   • If your skin tolerates minimal irritation exfoliation, do it just before shaving.
4. 4 Do not press down on the razor while shaving. The blades will shave unevenly. Instead, brush your bikini area with a light, gliding motion.
5. 5 Try not to shave the same area twice. If you've missed too much hair, swipe your razor on the direction of hair growth.
   • Shaving against hair growth means that you are sweeping the razor in the opposite direction to the direction of hair growth. For example, most people shave their legs against hair growth by running a razor from ankle to knee.
   • Shaving for hair growth is less irritating, but leaves little hairs. Try this method if you need to re-shave an area.
6. 6 Shave in the shower. Warm steam will make your hair softer and your skin less prone to irritation.
   • If you shave the first thing in the shower, change your habits and do it last. Wait at least five minutes before shaving.
   • If you don't have time to shower, soak a towel in hot water and place it on the area you want to shave. Leave the towel on your skin for 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Use a shaving cream or equivalent. Shaving cream softens the hair and makes it easier to remove. The cream also makes it easier to track which areas of your skin you have shaved and which have not.
   • Look for a cream with aloe or other moisturizing ingredients.
   • If you don't have a shaving cream on hand, use a hair conditioner as a last resort. It's better than nothing!
8. 8 Rinse off the shaving cream with cold water. Finish your shower with cold water or apply a cold compress to your skin. The cold will close the pores and make the skin less vulnerable to irritation and infections.
9. 9 Pat dry the shaved area. Do not rub your skin with a dry towel, as this may irritate, dry it gently.
10. 10 Apply deodorant (optional). Some people claim that applying deodorant to the bikini area, not just the armpits, can reduce irritation.

Method 3 of 3: Long-term prevention

1. 1 Wax depilation. After waxing hair, you may still find ingrown hairs, but unlike shaving, waxed hair will grow back fine and soft, not harsh.
   • If you decide to wax with wax, count on one treatment every 6-8 weeks. Perhaps, in the future, the break between depilation will be longer.
   • Choose a reputable waxing salon. Ask friends or look for reviews on the Internet.
   • Know what awaits you. The skin may show slight redness or irritation, but there should be no cuts or bruises. If in a day or two after depilation the irritation has not passed, start smearing the skin with an antibiotic cream and immediately inform the salon about it.
2. 2 Laser depilation. Contrary to popular belief, a laser will not remove your hair. fully and forever. However, the procedure will significantly reduce hair growth.
   • Keep in mind that laser hair removal works best on dark hair and light skin. If your hair and skin are almost the same color (dark or light), then this procedure is unlikely to help you.
   • Laser hair removal is expensive and you will need at least 4-6 sessions. Ask about prices, perhaps there is a promotion in one of the salons.

Tips

• Do not use products containing talcum powder as it may cause further irritation.
• Don't shave too often! Shaving leaves tiny microscopic wounds. In the bikini area, the skin is much more sensitive, so it irritates much more easily.
• Shower with antibacterial soap, then pat dry with hydrocortisone and apply hydrocortisone to the ingrown hair with a cotton swab.
• There are aftershave products that should help reduce irritation. Some people believe that such funds are a waste of money, since they do not help. If you decide to purchase something like this, buy a product for sensitive skin (the fewer the ingredients, the better) and, if possible, with lidocaine.
• Use aloe vera at least twice a day to relieve irritation after shaving.

Warnings

• Do not pluck ingrown hairs. Plucking can lead to infections and scars.
• See your doctor before using a needle to remove an ingrown hair. Even a sterilized needle can harm and spread infection, especially if you are not sure exactly how to do it.

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